Driving and Transit in La Quinta
Commutes, congestion, transit, and parking: what getting around La Quinta really takes.
How Do You Get Around La Quinta?
Commutes, congestion, transit, and parking: the daily logistics nobody puts on the listing.
The time I spend getting to/from work every day is
Shorter than my cart ride to brunch
Traffic congestion areas to avoid
Highway 111 late morning through early afternoon, and anywhere near PGA West in season
Ability to get around without a car
Only realistic if you enjoy walking in triple digits
Locals dream of driving around in a
Vintage Porsche with desert dust as the only accessory
The reality is that most locals drive
Ice-cold SUVs or fully customized golf carts
Quirky local driving habit
Pausing for golf carts like they are part of the traffic hierarchy
The likelihood of finding parking
Shockingly easy, except when Old Town fills up at sunset
#1 driving tip
Respect the golf cart, it is not slowing down for you
Where I Go for a Quiet Escape
When I don’t need an intense hike, I go to the Fred Wolff Nature Preserve for a casual walk around the mountains. There are also benches (some with shade!) to sit and take in the landscape. Plus, leashed doggos are allowed!
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