At the base of the Santa Rosa Mountains, La Quinta Cove is a sought-after Coachella Valley community for its proximity to hiking trails, golf courses and the highly walkable Old Town La Quinta shopping area. “La Quinta Cove is different from the rest of La Quinta because it really is its own little community,” says area resident Michael Read, a Realtor with Read Group Real Estate at Compass. “It’s home to a huge range of people, lifestyles and price points.” According to Read, many residents here are second homeowners. “We get a lot of people from up north in Oregon and Washington or toward the coast who buy their vacation homes down here because it’s not super expensive,” he says. Despite the cove’s resort-like appeal, though, it’s also home to full-time residents looking for a more affordable option in La Quinta, with access to plenty to do. “It’s family-oriented,” he says. “A lot of residents are families, long-term renters and blue-collar workers.” Despite draws like immaculately maintained golf courses, and local shopping and dining in Old Town, La Quinta Cove maintains its desert character. “There’s probably about 15 to 20 different marked trails that branch off from the cove and go up into the mountains on the south and west side of the Cove.” At night, the neighborhood’s quiet residential streets are illuminated by the moon, reminding residents of the community’s mountain roots. “There are no street lights here,” says John Sloan, a Realtor with Keller Williams and a long-time Coachella Valley resident, “because the city of La Quinta wanted people to be able to enjoy the stars.”
The city of La Quinta has 25 golf courses, and Read says, “You’ve got five that are within like five minutes.” On the Cove’s east side is the private, 18-hole Tradition Golf Club, while next door is the public, 18-hole course at the SilverRock Resort. On the Cove’s north end, the 18-hole PGA WEST Pete Dye Mountain Course is also open to the public.
Cove residents also have access to plenty of mountain hiking trails. The paved, roughly 5-mile Bear Creek Trail meanders through part of the 20-acre Fredd Wolff Nature Preserve, found on the Cove’s west side, and The Cove Oasis Trail is an easy, roughly 3-mile loop at the cove’s far south end. The 6-mile-out-and-back Cove to Lake Trail leads hikers to the nearby Lake Cahuilla, which is open for fishing; there’s a separate pool here for swimming. On the neighborhood’s east side, 12-acre Fritz Burns Park has a large playground, a swimming pool and a fenced-in dog park, as well as lit tennis and pickleball courts to enjoy when the temperatures cool down at night. On the Cove’s north end near Old Town, La Quinta Community Park has a playground, a baseball field and a basketball court.
Old Town La Quinta
Get ready to experience Main Street in Old Town La Quinta. Where the spirit and architecture of Old California is brought to life in a chic outdoor shopping and dining village. With sophisticated boutiques and curated fashion, delicious dining and exciting nightlife, wine tastings, art shows, live weekend music and a multitude of seasonal events, including Art Under the Umbrellas, Taste of La Quinta and the Sunday Certified Farmers’ Market.
Marvyn’s Magic Theater
World-Class Magic, Comedy, and Variety acts from Broadway, Las Vegas, and across the globe in a state-of-the-art, intimate, luxury 130-seat theater! 75-minute performances with pre-show music and entertainment in the lounge. Come early to enjoy!