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where to stay

LA QUINTA RESORT & CLUB 49-499 Eisenhower Dr., La Quinta, CA
760-564-4111 | www.laquintaresort.com

ooking for a unique resort for your next If the history of this resort interests you, discounts and events at the Resort’s spa,
Lvacation? Come to an original desert consider a tastefully decorated California salon, restaurants, and shops .
hideaway at the foot of the spectacular Santa style casita that fits with the original 1920s
Rosa Mountains . La Quinta Resort & Club building design . The villas are near Spa La Resort guests and members of The Citrus
has been the personal refuge for Hollywood Quinta, and are often used as residences, Club enjoy access to the Resort’s 8
luminaries and world travelers (and their with all having full kitchens, washers and pickleball courts, and 21 impeccable tennis
pets) since 1926, when the original casitas dryers, poolside locations . courts including five clay. Surrounded by
were built with hand-formed adobe bricks . the inspiring mountain views, the property
Garbo sought isolation, and Gable socialized The suites offer more space, fireplaces, is consistently rated by Tennis Magazine as
with friends . Even Shirley Temple found separate living/dining areas, a private patio, one of the Top 20 finest tennis resorts in the
her way to what was once dubbed both a hot tub, and a private pool—depending U.S. USPTA Professional Staff are available
The Queen of the Desert and Hollywood’s on which suite you choose . No matter your for lessons year-round, and to match you for
Playground . Frank Capra returned to his accommodation, luxury abounds . a singles, doubles, or mixed game at your
“Shangri-La of Screenwriting” inspiration ideal level of competition .
site repeatedly, eventually making it his Once settled, five championship golf courses
home . It was here he wrote It’s a Wonderful await you, surrounded by mountains . Resort When it’s time to eat, La Quinta offers
Life. guests enjoy exclusive benefits, booking tee- seven restaurant options . From Mexican to
times 365 days out, complimentary shuttle traditional American fare to pub fare to fine
A casita is one lodging option, including service, and more . Perhaps you would like dining . Breakfast, lunch, or dinner, you will
those still available in the original adobe to spend a rejuvenating afternoon at Spa La be satisfied by one of these options.
brick, with patios and spectacular mountain Quinta, or enjoy yoga at indoor or outdoor
views, varying in size, layout, and amenities . locations . Once restored, you could hike, Special events take place during the
Resort casita guests enjoy cozy fireplaces, ride bikes, play tennis or croquet . Shopping Christmas and Easter seasons, making it a
secluded patios, and yards . Poolside casitas is available at onsite boutiques . wonderful holiday destination for family
are only steps away from one of the resort’s gatherings or business celebrations .
41 pools—pools for kids, pools for privacy, Exclusive benefits are available to members
pools for relaxation . of their prestigious clubs, including

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