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La Quinta, CA

La Quinta is a desert resort city in Riverside County, California, United States. Located between Indian Wells and Indio, it is one of the nine cities of the Coachella Valley. The population was 37,467 at the 2010 census, up from 23,694 at the 2000 census. 

Golf courses include La Quinta Resort and Club, a resort dating to 1926, where director Frank Capra wrote the screenplay for Lost Horizon, and SilverRock Golf Resort, a host golf course for the annual Bob Hope Chrysler Classic PGA golf tournament.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 35.6 square miles (92 km2), of which 35.1 square miles (91 km2) is land and 0.4 square miles (1.0 km2) (1.22%) is water. The city's elevation is 56 feet (20 m) above sea level.

La Quinta is located on the floor of the Coachella Valley and is surrounded on three sides by the Santa Rosa Mountains. As the valley's floor sank, it was covered by the Pacific Ocean. Silt deposits from the flow of the Colorado River into the Gulf of California caused the basin to be cut off from the ocean. Five hundred years ago, the Colorado River changed its course and the eastern Coachella Valley flooded, leading to the creation of Lake Cahuilla, which was fresh water.

The Cahuilla Indians were the first inhabitants of La Quinta.

In the late 19th century and early 20th century (1880–1920), agriculture developed in present-day La Quinta and "East Valley" by pre-modern (mountain water runoff or open water springs) and modern irrigation techniques. At the time, California and federal land surveyors declared the dunes uninhabitable, only the hard rock ground of the "Marshall Cove" held potential farming and residential development.

La Quinta gives importance to health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the La Quinta’s Recreation and Community Services Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Planet Fitness, Wellness Center, and F45 Training. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around La Quinta, such as the Boo Hoff Trail and the Cove Oasis Trailhead. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in La Quinta, CA are La Quinta Museum, Lake Cahuilla Veterans Regional Park, and The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens.
 

Population: 37,467 (2010). ZIP code: 92253. Area code: 760. Elevation: 135 ft (41 m). Area: 35.6 square miles (92 km2).
 

FAQs
 

Is La Quinta, CA expensive?

La Quinta is 20% more expensive than the national average and 12% less expensive to live in than the average city in California. This assumes a $72,000 annual salary and a 2-bedroom Apt. Food costs in La Quinta are less affordable than average in the United States. Transportation costs in La Quinta are less affordable than average in the United States. 

Is La Quinta, CA a good area?

Living in La Quinta offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In La Quinta, there are a lot of parks. Many retirees live in La Quinta and residents tend to have moderate political views. 

What is the crime rate in La Quinta, CA?

The crime rate in La Quinta is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 28 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in La Quinta is 1 in 36. Based on FBI crime data, La Quinta is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to California, La Quinta has a crime rate that is higher than 77% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of La Quinta

RIverside County

La Quinta’s Recreation and Community Services Department

Planet Fitness

Wellness Center 

F45 Training

Boo Hoff Trail 

Cove Oasis Trailhead

La Quinta Museum

Lake Cahuilla Veterans Regional Park

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

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Niche

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