When a little Southern California sunshine would go a long way toward feeling wonderfully refreshed, making your New Year’s resolution to visit La Quinta is the way to go! Packed with fun New Year’s Eve celebrations to attend, and plenty of opportunities to relax in style too, La Quinta is a vacation destination over New Year’s where it’s easier than ever to tailor your stay to your preferred travel style. When you have plans to enjoy the area through January, you won’t have any trouble filling your itinerary with inviting activities and attractions to enjoy while you’re here. The following are just a few of the many to consider in 2025.
Enjoy a World-Class Golf Tournament in the New Year
Taking a well-deserved trip to La Quinta, California any time of year puts travelers with an unwavering passion for golf within easy reach of iconic courses like PGA West as well as the pristine courses at La Quinta Country Club. While teeing off at either of these destinations throughout the year is a treat, making your New Year’s resolution to travel to La Quinta at the beginning of January means you’ll find yourself here right on time to attend the annual American Express Tournament when it comes to town.
In 2025, the American Express Golf Tournament will celebrate its 65th year in La Quinta at PGA West and will be hosted from January 13 through January 19. Multiple days of golf-focused fun are yours to enjoy when you attend this event in the new year that typically sees over 150 of the world’s best players heading this way in the name of friendly competition. In addition to great golf, the annual American Express Golf Tournament agenda includes a concert series that’s always highly anticipated. This year, headliners include Little Big Town on January 17 and Journey on January 18.
Attend an Incredible Film Festival in 2025
Whether you’re a tried and true film aficionado, or simply a fan of great entertainment, you’ll be delighted to find that making your New Year’s resolution to travel to La Quinta, California means you’ll have options to attend a fantastic international film festival while you’re in town! Each year in January, directors, actors, film enthusiasts, and industry experts of all kinds gather together in the scenic and exciting Coachella Valley to enjoy the annual Palm Springs International Film Festival and Film Awards.
In 2025, the Film Awards will be hosted by the Palm Springs International Film Society on January 3 at the Palm Springs Convention Center. This prestigious event will be accompanied by the 36th annual festival which is slated to run from January 2 through January 13, 2025. In the upcoming year, the event will be co-presented with Silvercrest alongside IHG Hotels & Resorts. Attending the Palm Springs International Film Festival means being a part of one of the most prominent events held in the Coachella Valley each year. The festival has set itself apart as a must-stop destination on the awards-season track for those in Hollywood with many nominees going on to receive Academy Award nominations in previous years. It’s a glamorous and inspiring event that you won’t want to miss when New Year’s travel plans bring you to La Quinta in 2025.
Take an Incredible Full Moon Hike
While the daytime hours in La Quinta around the new year are sure to inspire outdoor adventurers to lace up their boots and hit the trails, January is also a great time to add a full moon hike to the itinerary. When you want to kick things off on a healthy and uniquely beautiful note in the new year, this is an activity you’ll definitely want to be a part of. The first Full Moon Hike of 2025 will be held on January 14 from 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm. Interested participants are invited to meet at the La Quinta Cove Trails parking lot near the intersection of Avenida Bermudas and Calle Tecate.
Alongside your guide, you’ll hike your way along scenic trails, enjoying views of the mountains under the moonlight. Your guide will point out creatures that come out at night along the way and there will be a stopping point with telescopes set up to enjoy when you’re ready to take your view up to the stars. The hike is designed as a family-friendly experience and provides participants with a 3-mile loop to trek that comes with a minimal elevation gain of 150 feet.
You’ll want to bring 1 liter of water for each person who is hiking as well as closed-toe shoes, and a flashlight or headlamp too. You’ll need a ticket to check into the hike and while there’s no cost to reserve your place, a $5 donation is recommended. Be sure to arrive at least 15 minutes before your new year Full Moon Hike gets underway.
Book Your New Year’s Getaway in Style Today
When La Quinta, California calls you to adventure in the new year, make sure you have a beautiful and inviting vacation rental in place to match by reserving your property through Legacy Villas. Reach out today to learn more about our exciting options and to get your 2025 travel plans in place soon!
