Old Town La Quinta is a perfect spot to spend a morning or afternoon, wandering through the 30 restaurants, boutiques, salons, and services. Laura and Jake love biking to Main Street Coffee in the mornings and highly recommend it for any coffee/pastry/tea lovers!
The Palm Springs Tramway is around a 40 minute drive from La Quinta but offers amazing views of the valley. It’s a 10 minute journey up the cliffs of Chino Canyon to Mount San Jacinto State Park where you'll reach the top (at over 8,500 feet) where there are observation decks, hiking trails, a natural history museum, and two restaurants to explore.