Holiday Magic

Festive holiday celebration at La Quinta Resort with lights and decorations.

Celebrate a century of festive traditions at La Quinta Resort.

Welcome in the season with us

A Small Town for the Season

Frank Capra knew this place well. He worked on It’s a Wonderful Life here, and if you’ve ever wished Bedford Falls were real, December at La Quinta Resort comes close.

From Thanksgiving to New Year’s Eve, the resort turns into a small town for the season. Shop windows glow on the Plaza after dark. Neighbors and guests gather under the tallest live tree in the Coachella Valley to take the same family photo they take every year. Holiday tables fill at Morgan’s in the Desert, Twenty6 and Adobe Grill, from Thanksgiving dinner to the last toast of the year.

The weather does its part too. Snow dusts the peaks above us. Down here the palms stay green, the flowers stay bright and the fairways stay open. Winter is just something you see on the mountains.

Come for a night. Stay through New Year’s.

LA QUINTA HOLIDAY TRADITIONS

Decorated Christmas tree with ornaments, ribbons, and lights.

Annual Tree Lighting

Sunday, November 29, 2026 ·

4pm | Main Drive

Join us as we light up the night with live music, complimentary cookies, cocoa and carols as we welcome the holiday season at La Quinta Resort.
Delicious breakfast spread with eggs, fruits, and baked goods at La Quinta Resort.

Breakfast with Santa

Sunday, November 29 & Saturday, December 19, 2026 · 9am & 11am

Festive buffet breakfast with a special visit from Santa, plus a Bloody Mary, bubbles and mimosa bar.
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Woman playing tennis on a lush green court at La Quinta Resort & Club.

Tracy Austin Family Tennis Clinics

Thursday–Saturday, November 26–28 · 2026 10–11am | Tennis Center

Special family tennis clinics featuring expert 
guidance from Tracy Austin.
Person cutting holiday star-shaped cookies with ingredients around.

Cooking Demonstrations

Saturdays, November 28–December 19, 2026 · 10am  | Morgan’s in the desert

Seasonal cooking demonstrations led by our culinary team featuring holiday favorites
and culinary classics.
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Festive holiday scene with popcorn, Santa hat, and ornaments.

Holiday Movies 
on the Lawn

Saturdays, November 28–December 19, 2026 · 7pm | Main Lawn

Holiday classics beneath the stars with complimentary popcorn and hot cocoa. Alcoholic beverages available for purchase.
More Details Coming Soon
Festive holiday dessert with nuts and greenery at La Quinta Resort.

Chestnut Roasting & 
Dessert Demonstrations

Saturdays, November 28–December 19, 2026 · 7–9pm | Lobby

Freshly roasted chestnuts and live holiday dessert demonstrations for a festive evening treat.

HOLIDAY DINING

Morgan’s in the desert

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Thanksgiving | Christmas | NYE

Reservations required

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Twenty6

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Thanksgiving | Christmas | NYE

Reservations required

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Adobe Grill

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Thanksgiving | Christmas | NYE

Reservations required

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New Year’s Eve Celebration

Thursday, December 31, 2026

Dining, live music, dancing and a midnight champagne toast. Additional details coming soon.

Scenic view of La Quinta Resort with palm trees and mountains in the background.

Spa La Quinta

This holiday season, find a quiet moment to slow down and reconnect at Spa La Quinta. Surrounded by the warmth of the desert, enjoy a peaceful setting for rest and renewal with soothing massages, restorative facials, and thoughtful treatments.

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OUR HOLIDAY GIFT TO YOU

Stay three nights this holiday season and we’ll gift you your Fourth Night Free. Settle in, slow down, and enjoy the holidays surrounded by the timeless charm of La Quinta Resort.

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HOLIDAY MEMORIES

We’ll want to include an opportunity for guests to book a stay and experience the holidays at La Quinta Resort.