The Quarry at La Quinta

At the base of the Santa Rosa and Coral Mountains in California, you will find the granddaddy of golf communities: The Quarry at La Quinta, named after the resort that has been a popular getaway with Hollywood stars since the 1920s. The respite found in the private golf community at The Quarry hearkens back to the original meaning of la quinta, which referred to a type of hacienda or rest-stop reached every five days on a long journey.

In 1994, Tom Fazio transformed an abandoned sand and gravel pit into an exquisite 18-hole championship course that has been ranked as one of the top ten exclusive country clubs in California by Southland Golf Magazine and as one of America's 100 greatest golf courses by Golf Digest. The vertical rise from the quarry floor challenges golfers as they play across three gradually changing elevations that feature green fairways; water features that include four lakes, some dazzling waterfalls, and streams; and indigenous plants, shrubs, and trees.

There are plenty of other opportunities to practice your game outside of the championship course on The Quarry at La Quinta's land., starting with an 18-hole putting course. In 2002, The Quarry added a new 10-hole, Fazio-designed short course. Now members looking for golf course real estate have the chance to put in some work on their mid and short games, as well.

The Quarry clubhouse was recently renovated to maintain a casual elegance where members can relax and share a meal inside or take in the scenery on the adjoining veranda. Other club amenities include a pro shop, fitness center, health spa, swimming pool, tennis courts, and course-side guest cottages, providing a wide assortment of activities for those seeking golf course homes for sale in the area.

The Quarry maintains the original Old West feel of its location by displaying mining relics that were discovered on the property during construction. There are also several life-size bronze sculptures throughout the property, including some Frederic Remington replicas, to celebrate the area's frontier origin and spirit.

There's plenty to keep you busy in La Quinta if you feel like taking a break from golfing, too. The city has long been considered a premier playground for active living, complete with patio dining, boutique shops, resort escapes, and top national retailers. Music lovers will have plenty of opportunities to see world-class shows when the Coachella and Stagecoach Music Festivals roll through town.

Golf course homes for sale at The Quarry are some of the finest in La Quinta, which makes them some of the best in the world. If you're lucky enough to live here and place your claim on the immaculate golf course real estate, you'll see what a respite living in The Quarry at La Quinta can be.