Merry Christmas from our family to yours! May your holiday season be fun and merry and your new year be full of joy! … [Read more...]

  As of now the tournament is set for January 20-24, 2021. The purse sits at $6,700,000 up for grabs. As you are probably aware, golf is now active again minus the spectators. We are still waiting to hear if anything changes at all with this event given the current statewide restrictions. … [Read more...]

Remembering all those we lost on this tragic day 19 years ago. Never forget. … [Read more...]

Hope everyone is ready to celebrate the 4th of July with friends and family during this current situation! We all love fireworks, another excuse to cook out along with some fresh lemonade or adult beverages. This year lets also remember the men who literally signed their own death warrant so that they could live free and create the United States. The Continental Congress that declared on July 4th the thirteen American colonies would no longer be subordinate to Britain or King George III. We are lucky to live in a great country. Let's remember that this 4th of July. Have fun and … [Read more...]

PGA West: More players have announced they will be playing in the American Express Golf Tournament January 16-19. Byeong Hun an, Abraham Ancer and Sungjae Im join the list of pros for the upcoming tournament. Sungjae Im is the rookie of the year on the PGA tour. PLAYERS IN THE AMERICAN EXPRESS GOLF TOURNAMENT Attendees of this years tournament can expect to see a number of their favorite players here in La Quinta. Past champions such as Bill Haas, Jason Dufner, Charley Hoffman, Pat Perez, Hudson Swafford, D.J. Trahan and Mark Wislon, defending two-time champ Adam Long andf host Phil … [Read more...]

The Coachella Valley has been awarded the 32nd franchise from the American Hockey League. Starting in 2021 residents of Palm Springs and surrounding communities will be able to come watch the development team of the latest NHL affiliate in Seattle. Just as in baseball, the team here in the valley will be players in the Seattle farm system who can be called up to play in the NHL. There's no official name yet for our team. The new 10,000 seat arena in Palm springs where the team will play will be largely built underground with no additional sports bars or restaurants. For more information … [Read more...]

Today at PGA West our high temperature is 111 degrees. Tomorrow its set to hit 115! So, what better time than now to think about your holiday plans and cooler weather! Christmas 2019 As of today its 16 weeks until Christmas. Its one of our favorite times of the year and we love spending it between PGA West and our La Quinta Resort & Club. Of course the valley will start getting busy before that when our temps cool off, but there are many full-time and part-time residents who truly enjoy spending the holiday season here with friends and family. PGA West Lifestyle As you have probably … [Read more...]

Looking for something fun to do with the kids this summer. Don't let the heat keep you away from our wonderful Living Desert and ZooCamp! Designed for children ages 4-13, ZooCamp fosters an appreciation for the natural world through interactive programming and activities, arts & crafts, tours, and chats. Campers can also explore desert environments, go behind-the-scenes, meet with animal care keepers and so much more. Each week-long session offers a themed class giving campers an entertaining and educational topic geared towards specific age groups. Time/Place: 8am-12pm / 47900 … [Read more...]

PGA West 2019 - We are fee because of the brave. Happy Memorial Day 2019. As you enjoy this weekend and possibly an extra day off work on Monday, please keep in mind the meaning of this day. We honor those who gave all while serving in order for us to enjoy our freedom and way of life. Our valley has a long tradition with the military from World War II to the bases such as the Marines at 29 Palms just up the road. God bless our troops. … [Read more...]

photo credit: PGA West PGA West La Quinta, California - It's beginning to look a lot like summer here at PGA West! Golf At PGA West Of course we are known as the "Western home of golf in America" hosting numerous golf tournaments throughout the season. Lee Trevino even made one of the most famous golf shots in history back in 1988 during the Skins game at our "Alcatraz" hole on the Palmer Private. We have six courses here at PGA West for golfers to choose from. As the weather continues to get warmer, golfers can begin to enjoy some less expensive tee times this summer. PGA West … [Read more...]

Happy Mother's Day 2019 to all the mothers, grandmothers, great grandmothers and the rest who tirelessly keep their families going! … [Read more...]

  La Quinta, California: Stagecoach 2019 starts this weekend! Stagecoach 2019 Lineup This year's performers at Stagecoach include Luke Bryan, Bret Michaels (yes formerly of Poision), Luke Combs, Jason Alden, Mark Chestnut, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Sam Hunt and many more. Performances start Friday April 26th and go through Sunday April 28th. Stagecoach 2019 Details All the Stagecoach details are of course listed on their website  but some of the basics are; free parking 9AM- 2PM, the event is rain or shine although that shouldn't be a concern, all vendors accept credit cards and normal … [Read more...]

PGA West La Quinta, California. Happy Easter weekend from our family to yours. May your weekend be blessed and fun with family and friends. - And full-timers, here's to surviving weekend number two of Coachella! Enjoy everyone and be safe! … [Read more...]

Don't forget to move your clocks, watches and everything else up one hour tonight! … [Read more...]

It's time again for the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California. The BNP Paribas Open is the largest ATP World Tour Masters 1000 and WTA Premier combined event in the world. 2019 BNP Paribas Line Up This tournament always draws the top tennis players from all over the world. This includes the No. 1 women's double team of Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova, the Chan sisters, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams and many more. The Indian Wells Tennis Garden This critically acclaimed tennis landscape offers visitors a memorable and unique experience here in our Coachella … [Read more...]

The Sunday Certified Farmer's Market is open now in Old Town La Quinta! High season is here. The holidays are over and its now the beginning of the busiest time of year here in La Quinta, California.   Sunday Certified Farmer's Market Starting at 8AM on Sundays come on down to Old Town La Quinta and find some of the freshest produce, herbs, honey, nuts, fresh bread, cheese, fresh flowers, organic meats and more. And its not only food to enjoy. Visitors can expect chef demonstrations, services such as knife sharpening and live music. Old Town La Quinta Over 85% of the farms and … [Read more...]

Now that the holidays are behind us here at PGA West and the Coachella Valley, the 2019 events are starting to happen. In February one of the funnest things to do on a Sunday is catch some polo! Polo Sundays Starting in February and going until March 31st, the Empire Polo Club will have Sunday polo games open to the public. Costs is $20.00 per car and general admission includes bleacher seats and field-side tailgate spots on the field. Food and beverage service is available on site. Guests can also choose VIP seating for an extra charge. The games start at 2:00PM every Sunday. The Empire … [Read more...]

PGA West La Quinta, California - The 60th Anniversary Desert Classic begins next week! It's one of the funnest events here at PGA West with a rich history started by Bob Hope of golf pros, amateurs and celebrities coming together! The 2019 Desert Classic Music Opening night January 18th at 5PM will feature Sammy Hagar along with former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony along with Jason Bonham featuring Sammy and Van Halen classics. On the 19th guests can enjoy Bad Company as well. The 2019 Desert Classic Food This year there's a selection of food and drink for everyone! William Hill Estate … [Read more...]

The Palm Springs International Film Festival 2019 starts tomorrow night with the Film Gala Awards. The Film Gala Awards The Film Gala Awards is the film festival's signature event. The gala always includes an impressive amount of Hollywood star power year after year. The Palm Springs area has a long history of being one of Hollywood's playgrounds and this event is a celebration back to that era of cinema. It's also a fundraiser which raises more than $1 million dollars for the Palm Springs International Film Society every year. The 2019 Palm Springs International Film Awards … [Read more...]

It's that time of year again. Our La Quinta Resort and Club is ready for the holidays! Christmas In La Quinta Getting to celebrate the holidays in La Quinta is a treat for everyone young and old. No other place in our Coachella Valley has more Christmas cheer or activities to choose from! Frank Capra You may or may not know that Frank Capra wrote his 1946 Christmas Classic It's a Wonderful Life while staying at the La Quinta Resort & Club! It wasn't the first script he wrote while at the resort. Back in 1934 Frank Capra also wrote It Happened One Night. That film swept the Oscars and … [Read more...]

If you are buying or selling a home here at PGA West myself along with California Lifestyle Realty are your go to solution. HOMES FOR SALE AT PGA WEST If you're looking to sell your home here at PGA West please contact me. I have been listing homes here for over 16 years and also live here. I use the right photography, and drone work if desired, to capture the unique style and beauty of your property. Attention to detail in the listing and making sure to point out the highlights can make a difference. Our company, California Lifestyle Realty listed 10 homes here and sold 8 between January … [Read more...]

Wishing all the families a wonderful and thankful Thanksgiving! … [Read more...]

PGA West in La Quinta, California: Its official! The new fitness center and pool at PGA West is open and members and guests love it! PGA West had the grand opening party and from the looks of it, the new pool and attractions are a hit! The entire area encompasses about four acres here at the club. Members who workout and enjoy a fit lifestyle can enjoy the new state-of-the-art fitness center, enjoy a hot jacuzzi and swim laps in the new pool. The new 10 million dollar facility is more than just fitness. Its an entertainment center. Besides the fitness center, there's also an open-air … [Read more...]

The Coachella Valley is known for being a classic and rare auto show from Palm Springs to El Paso Drive to around PGA West. Anywhere you turn you're liable to pass or be passed by a collectable car. Cars, Stars and Rock "N" Roll Big Rock Pub in partnership with EG Auctions presents a first annual event to kick off the season with a bang. This first ever outdoor festival on 15 acres of plush golf course is the perfect setting for great music on an outdoor stage, this celebrity packed, food filled weekend will go down in your memory hall of fame. There is something for everyone all three … [Read more...]

It's the haunting time of year again across the Coachella Valley! One of the events to make sure is on your calendar is the Living Desert's "Howl-O-Ween"! The Living Desert Howl-O-Ween 2018 It's the 24th annual H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation's Howl-O-Ween at the Living Desert. This is a family friendly event held each year where guests are invited to wear their favorite costumes and enjoy exciting activities and live entertainment. What To Do At Howl-O-Ween Guests will enjoy more than a thousand themed Halloween lights and decor throughout most of the park. There's also a … [Read more...]