Free & Cheap Things to Do in La Quinta, CA

  • The list below includes 82 free or cheap things to do in or near La Quinta, California, including 60 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Hiking Trails, Mini Golf and Art Gallery.
  • From Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area to La Quinta Cove Hike, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in La Quinta and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Idyllwild and Cathedral City.
  • The list below includes 82 free or cheap things to do in or near La Quinta, California, including 60 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Hiking Trails, Mini Golf and Art Gallery.
  • From Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area to La Quinta Cove Hike, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in La Quinta and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Idyllwild and Cathedral City.
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17.8 Miles
100% 7 votes
Hiking Trails Palm Springs, CA MoreLess Info
A National Monument of 8-mile paved drive and 17-miles of day-use hiking trails It provides pportunities to discover the beauty and inhabitants of this 11,985 acre site
18.7 Miles
- 0 votes
Hiking Trails Santa Ysabel Open Space Preserve, Julian, CA MoreLess Info
Stretching 55 miles, the Coast to Crest Trail runs between the sea coast at Del Mar and the Volcan Mountain. The multi-use trail is suitable for hiking, biking, and even horseback riding.
19.6 Miles
77% 181 votes
Visitor Centers 2901 N Palm Canyon, Palm Springs, CA 92262 MoreLess Info
Located in a vintage gas station, Palm Springs Visitor Center provides visitors with resources to help plan their trips in the area. At the front desk, visitors can get brochures, maps, and magazines.
21.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Art Gallery 65005 Dillon Road, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 MoreLess Info
Open by appointment only, Roger Hopkins Stone Sculptor has a variety of stone masonry sculptures at his studio to view. These sculptures include pillar-like structures with designs carved into the rock face.
22.6 Miles
- 0 votes
Art Gallery 67616 Desert View Avenue, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 MoreLess Info
Featuring rotating exhibits, Cabot's Pueblo Museum displays Southwestern artwork and artifacts like pottery, rugs, paintings, and more. The museum offers guided tours led by knowledgeable staff members during the summer season.
23.2 Miles
100% 24 votes
Hiking Trails Fern Valley Drive, Idyllwild, CA 92549 MoreLess Info
Humber Park is the starting point that branches off to several moderate to difficult hiking trails, the 'Devil's Slide' being the most popular. It is strongly advised to get a pass at the ranger station prior to hiking.
23.4 Miles
94% 68 votes
National & State Parks Palm Springs, CA MoreLess Info
With plenty of hiking trails, a thriving desert vegetation, a visitor centre offering various recreational activities, Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument are worth a visit. To avoid heat, it is best to visit during fall or spring.
23.6 Miles
- 1 votes
Hiking Trails Di Giorgio Road, Borrego Springs, CA 92004 MoreLess Info
Located within the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Alcoholic Pass is a hiking trail commonly visited by nature enthusiasts. The trail spans a length of 1.7 miles out and back and has elevation changes of 675-feet in total.
23.7 Miles
100% 9 votes
Observatories & Planetariums 26800 Saunders Meadow Road, Idyllwild, CA 92549 MoreLess Info
Idyllwild's AstroCamp offers one and two week programs that let kids learn about and experience some aspects of astronaut training. The camps are also focused on science education, allowing campers to look through powerful telescopes and participate in hands-on activities.
23.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Art Gallery 54380 N Circl Drive, Idyllwild, CA 92549 MoreLess Info
Artspresso Art Gallery features and showcases the works of a variety of local, regional, and nationally known artists in an array of different artistic media. Art includes photographs, paintings, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, and other varieties.
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