Things To Do
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
Located close by in Palm Desert, the Living Desert is a great place to take your family with a wide range of animals and botanical gardens. There are even opportunities to book a time to feed the giraffes.
Joshua Tree National Park
Located 30 miles east of Indio is the South entrance to the Joshua Tree National Park which is famous for their hiking and mountain biking trails as well as gorgeous camp grounds. The South Entrance near Cottonwood Spring is an access point along Interstate 10, 25 miles east of Indio.
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Located about 40 minutes from Cavallo Ranch is the infamous Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. Take a 10 minute tram ride right up into the mountains that have over 50 miles of hiking trails as well as two restaurants, a cocktail lounge, and observation deck.
El Paseo Shopping District
Located in Palm Desert, The El Paseo shopping district is a curated collective of shops, boutiques, and restaurants.
Adobe Grill
Adobe Grill is a Mexican restaurant located in the La Quinta Resort & Spa with indoor and outdoor seating. This is a perfect place to go with a bigger group or with kids. Reservations are recommended.
Arnold Palmer's Restaurant
Arnold Palmer's is located in La Quinta and was founded by the infamous golfer, Arnold Palmer. This restaurant has a selection of New American Cuisine and has a beautiful patio for outdoor dining.
La Quinta Cliffhouse
Nestled right into a cliffside in La Quinta is the La Quinta Cliffhouse with a classic American menu. Reserve a table on their Mountain Terrace or McGinnis Patio to have dinner outside surrounded by the beautiful natural rocks.
Chula Artisan Eatery
Chula Artisan Eatery is a great place to go for a casual breakfast or lunch with a variety of yummy and healthy options on the menu.
Morgan’s in the Desert
Morgan's in the Desert is a beautiful steakhouse located in the La Quinta Resort & Spa. Morgan's is the perfect place for an upscale date night.
The Pink Cabana
Located in the beautiful Sands Hotel & Spa is The Pink Cabana restaurant located just off from the main pool. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, their menu offers a variety of Mediterranean dishes with a Moroccan influence. This is a great place to grab a casual meal with a small or large group.