La Quinta Country Club

PrivateMembership is required to use the Club; it is not open to the general public.ActiveThe Club is currently open and operating.Golf-firstGolf is the Club's central focus, ahead of other amenities or social programming.Socially activeThe Club runs a frequent calendar of social events, parties, and member gatherings.
  • 72nd percentileCost, nationwide
  • 7Documented amenities
  • 1959Founded
Map illustration marking the location of La Quinta Country Club in La Quinta, California.

La Quinta Country Club is a private country club in La Quinta, California.

It has 1 documented golf course, with amenities including clubhouse, dining, pickleball and other documented facilities.

The initiation fee runs around $50,000, with recurring dues documented below. Documented membership types include family, national and nonresident memberships.

Culture research describes it as golf-first, socially active, traditional and competitive.

The reported documented minimum first-year membership cost for Full Golf membership is $72,200. That is above the California median of $44,260. Nationwide, it is above the median of $31,940.

Location & Directions

77-750 Avenue 50, La Quinta, CA, 92253
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Membership & Golf Access Cost

It is above the California median of $44,260 and higher than about 66% of 101 comparable Clubs there.

Available information estimates the initiation fee for Full Golf membership at approximately $50,000.

Available information estimates the monthly membership dues for Full Golf membership at approximately $1,850.

Initiation fee

$50,000

One Time · Full Golf · Effective 2026 · Estimate

Membership dues

$1,850

Monthly · Full Golf · Effective 2026 · Estimate

These published costs may only apply to a specific membership category, access type or year. Fees, dues, passes, green fees, assessments and availability can change, so confirm current terms with the Club before you commit.

Membership

Here's what's documented about how to join La Quinta Country Club, including the membership types on offer and what applying involves.

Membership options and availability

Membership types
Regular Golf; Junior Executive; Social
Family membership
Yes
National membership
Yes
Nonresident membership
Yes

Joining requirements

Application process
Contact the Membership Director or submit the club's membership inquiry for current availability and enrollment.

Amenities & Facilities

Reported amenities at La Quinta Country Club include clubhouse, dining, pickleball and other documented facilities.

Available amenities
  • Clubhouse
  • Dining
  • Pickleball
  • Fitness
  • Spa
  • Driving Range
  • Pro Shop

Golf

Golf at La Quinta Country Club includes 1 documented course.

Course overview

Courses
1
Course details
  • 18 holes | par 72

Course design

Architects
  • Lawrence M. Hughes

Policies

Documented policies for La Quinta Country Club cover guest access and dress requirements. Rules may change by event or season, so confirm before you visit.

Guest policy
Members and their guests may use the Club in accordance with Club rules.
Dress code
Proper business or golf attire is appropriate in the Clubhouse. Denim is permitted in the Clubhouse only when neat and in good repair, but denim is not permitted on the golf course, practice areas, driving range or pickleball courts.

Club Culture & Public Commentary

This section shows what published articles and reviews say about the social atmosphere at this Club, so you can get a sense of the culture before you apply. It only appears when we found real evidence to back it up.

This documented Culture trait is shared by about 14.3% of 259 researched California Club records.

  • Golf-first
  • Socially active
  • Traditional
  • Competitive
  • Dining-focused

Culture context

A traditional, golf-first club with a competitive tournament heritage, active social programming and member dining.

What people discuss

Independent golf and review sources are favorable overall, particularly about the greens, scenery, traditions, staff and clubhouse experience. Public criticism is comparatively limited, and the strongest signal is positive.

This is what people commonly say about this Club in public reviews and articles, not a member survey or a rating from us. Weigh it alongside the facts above, not in place of them.

Club History

How long La Quinta Country Club has been around and what's shaped it, based on published sources. A well-documented history can be a sign of stability, but it doesn't tell you about today's management or member experience.

  1. La Quinta Country Club filed its Articles of Incorporation in March 1959.

  2. The club officially opened the following year, in 1960.

Additional statistics

Additional Statistics

Every state and national benchmark we have enough research behind to show for La Quinta Country Club: price, age, golf, access and amenities, compared against other Clubs in California and nationwide. A few of the most decision-relevant ones are already called out next to their facts earlier on this page; this section has the complete picture, using only facts we have enough research behind to compare fairly.

Membership market position

First-year membership cost comparison

The reported documented minimum first-year membership cost for Full Golf membership is $72,200. It is above the California median of $44,260 and is higher than approximately 66% of 101 compatible peer records. It is above the nationwide median of $31,940 and is higher than approximately 72% of 1020 compatible peer records.

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Club age context

Founded in 1959

That represents about 67 years of documented history. The Club predates approximately 61% of 271 other California Club records with a usable founding year and 50% of 3514 compatible records nationwide. The documented median founding years are 1965 in California and 1959 nationwide.

Documented Club profile

Golf, fitness and dining

This combination is also documented at 189 other California Clubs and 1603 other Club records nationwide.

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Club culture

Competitive

This documented Culture trait is shared by 14.3% of 259 researched California Club records and 14.3% of 3391 researched records nationwide.

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Sources & Verification

These are the sources behind the facts above. Check them yourself before making a decision, since some information may have changed since it was published.

  1. countryclubmag.com/california/la-quinta-country-club Pricing SourceSupports: Membership & access pricing
  2. www.laquintaca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/48755/6383737… Research SourceSupports: Club history
  3. www.lqcc.org Research SourceSupports: General research
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  1. www.lqcc.org Research SourceSupports: General research
  2. www.lqcc.org/default.aspx Research SourceSupports: General research
  3. www.lqcc.org/dress-code Research SourceSupports: General research
  4. www.lqcc.org/files/La Quinta CC Scorecard.pdf Research SourceSupports: General research
  5. www.lqcc.org/files/LQCC_Membership_Brochure.pdf Research SourceSupports: General research
  6. www.lqcc.org/golf Research SourceSupports: General research
  7. www.lqcc.org/lifestyle Research SourceSupports: General research
  8. www.lqcc.org/membership Research SourceSupports: General research
  9. www.lqcc.org/membership-inquiry Research SourceSupports: General research