City of La Quinta

The City of La Quinta was incorporated on May 1, 1982. It is the youngest of nine incorporated cities that make up the Coachella Valley in eastern Riverside County. The City was named for the La Quinta Resort which was established in 1926. The Desert Cahuilla Indians were the first ancestors of the La Quinta area. The Salton Sea, ranches, celebrities and PGA West are also all part of La Quinta’s rich history. Surrounded by the Santa Rosa Mountains, La Quinta spans about 32 square miles and has a full-time population of just under 40,000 as well as a large seasonal population of “snowbirds.” It is home to The American Express PGA tournament played annually and the world-class No. 1 ranked La Quinta Art Celebration, which brings the best artists in the world to the city twice a year.