When you find yourself looking for an alternative to snow and ski slopes during the holiday season, Christmas in La Quinta, California, promises to be memorable. Here, icy terrain is replaced with sun-soaked desert landscapes and endless opportunities for scenic outdoor fun. Sitting in the heart of the Coachella Valley, La Quinta is an amazing place to celebrate and find a new kind of festive spirit this year. Discover all the ways to celebrate this and checkout our vacation rental homes in La Quinta for your Christmas getaway!
Take time to Shop Your Way to Holiday Fun in Old Town
In every season of the year, Old Town La Quinta is a place where travelers can enjoy exploring local eateries, shops, and galleries at their own preferred pace. Christmas is no exception to the rule, and during the holidays, Old Town takes a turn for the festive with glittering lights, wreaths, and Christmas décor to admire throughout. When you’re not leisurely sipping a latte in the sunshine and watching the world go by, you’ll find this is an incredible hub for last-minute gift shopping and live music on the weekends.
Attend a Tree Lighting Ceremony
Your Christmas trip to La Quinta can always include some seasonal and fan-favorite activities when you’re heading this way with the entire family in tow. If the little ones are looking for some added holiday flair, consider attending the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony here. This event is often hosted in early December at the La Quinta Civic Center Park around 6:00 pm. There’s no cost to attend, and the fantastic display of lights is often accompanied by great food, music, and a visit from Santa as well.
Check Out What’s Going on at the La Quinta Resort & Club
Each Christmas, the La Quinta Resort & Club never fails to impress locals and visitors alike with its robust lineup of holiday events hosted on-site throughout the month of December. This time of year, it’s typical to find you can attend screenings of holiday movies on the lawn, enjoy breakfast opportunities with Santa, or be a part of a holiday-themed cooking lesson as well. For those travelers who book their stay at Legacy Villas, accessing these fun holiday opportunities is a breeze as the two locations are conveniently connected by a seamless walking path.
Admire Holiday Lights at the Empire Polo Club
A fun way to spend Christmas in La Quinta is to gather your fellow travelers, hop in the car, and head over to the annual Magic of Lights display set up in Indio at the Empire Polo Club. This is an easy-to-reach holiday activity that’s suitable for travelers of all ages. This dazzling annual event features incredible light displays that are bigger than life and often fully animated, too. From the comfort of your car, you can admire the displays as they twinkle in the night, making for great photo opportunities along the way.
Be a Part of the WildLights Experience
There’s even more to explore in the way of fantastic holiday light displays when you travel to La Quinta this year, and add a stop at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens to your list. Located in nearby Palm Desert, this annual holiday experience is one that’s loved by locals and visitors who arrive in droves to explore the 1,800-acre preserve. This time of year, The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens transforms itself into a twinkling wonderland of displays. Event highlights to look forward to enjoying include the tunnel of lights, carousel rides, holiday-themed crafts, visits with Santa, hot chocolate, and the s’mores served up on-site as well.
Take Advantage of Amazing December Weather
While other destinations on the map are seeing ample snowfall this time of year, La Quinta enjoys mild temperatures, plenty of sunshine, and blue skies overhead. That means you have every reason to add fun activities like hiking and biking to your Christmas to-do list while you’re in town. If you’re a holiday traveler who loves to explore new routes, the Bear Creek Trail is worth exploring while you’re here. This paved path is pet-friendly and winds its way through the La Quinta Cove, offering up some sensational Santa Rosa Mountain views along the way.
Infuse Luxury into Your Christmas Getaway
Getting out and exploring La Quinta is always a treat during the holidays, but there’s no reason not to make your downtime here equally appealing at Christmas. At Legacy Villas, we offer travelers access to a wide variety of inviting casitas, townhomes, and 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom retreats to enjoy this time of year. Each is outfitted with fantastic furnishings and pairs home comforts with impeccable California-inspired style elements, too.
When you book a Christmas rental in La Quinta through us, you’ll enjoy access to an in-rental kitchen, impressive entertainment setup, cozy bedrooms, and great views. Your stay at Legacy Villas this Christmas will also come with access to our 12 pools, clubhouse, EV charging stations, fitness center, gardens, hot spas, and so much more! Reach out today to learn more and to begin turning your holiday travel plans into reality soon.
