The Plaza — “The Heart of the Resort” From the very beginning, the Main Plaza has been the social heart of La Quinta Resort & Club. Beneath lantern-lit arches, early guests gathered to share stories, laughter, and the scent of citrus drifting through the desert air. In the 1930s and ’40s, the plaza came alive … Read more

The Original Casitas — “Where It All Began” In 1926, La Quinta Resort & Club began as a secluded desert retreat imagined by founder Walter H. Morgan, a San Francisco businessman drawn to the Coachella Valley’s restorative air. Surrounded by citrus groves and mountain views, he partnered with architect Gordon Kaufmann to create 20 Spanish-style … Read more