- 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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54470 N Circle Drive, Idyllwild, CA 92549
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The volunteer run Idyllwild Area Historical Society is dedicated to preserving and increasing awareness about area history and culture. The society operates a museum with artifacts and exhibits showcasing regional history, and sponsors educational events.
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Eighth Street at Cactus Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA
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The Public Tennis Courts of Desert Hot Springs are a municipal tennis facility available for public use. The courts feature electric lighting in the evenings, and have benches and garbage receptacles.
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Mount San Jacinto, otherwise known as San Jacinto Mountain, is located in Palm Springs, California. The imposing mountain has forested shoulders and a bare granite peak. Camping is not allowed on the mountain, but there are several campgrounds nearby.
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25905 Highway 243, Idyllwild, CA
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The Mount San Jacinto State Park and Wilderness offers 13,000-acres of land with 50 miles of trails, campgrounds and nature study opportunities. This park is located 10,834 feet above sea level and is the second highest mountain range in Southern California.
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City owned and operated, Wardman Park features a community pool where both open swimming and lessons are provided. Other amenities offered at the park include tennis courts and an array of playground equipment for younger guests.
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Built around Mount San Jacinto, which stands at 10,834 ft. in elevation, lies the Mount San Jacinto State Park. The park provides a serene environment for walking, hiking, and camping and is reachable within hours from several major local cities.
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25905 Highway 243, Idyllwild, CA 92549
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Part of the California State Parks system, the San Jacinto State Park Campground features a well-maintained and staffed camping area with many sites. The campground features fully working bathrooms with power and running water.
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26375 State Hwy 243, Idyllwild, CA 92549
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Situated on 50 acres of wilderness, Idyllwild Pines Camp & Conference Center hosts a Christian camp for kids of all ages. Campers get to sleep in a cabin and go through activities in the recreation area.
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Situated inside the San Bernardino National Forest, Fern Basin Campground is open throughout the summer and intor fall for camping in a primitive setting. Sites within the campground can be reserved four days in advance from the National Park Service.
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Cafe Cinema is home to the Classic Film Society of Idyllwild. In business for over a decade, the cinema stages classic and art house film showings throughout the community, and hosts regular screenings in-house.