The most scenic golf courses in La Quinta, California

The golf courses within about 25 miles of La Quinta, California that Course Vaults golfers rate highest for scenery, from views and setting to the look of the property. Each course needs scenery ratings from at least 5 different golfers who played it; 6 courses qualify.

Also covers Palm Desert, Indian Wells, Palm Springs, Indio and Rancho Mirage.

  1. Stone Eagle

    Stone Eagle Golf Club

    Palm Desert, CA, USA
    8.5

    Scenery 5.0 out of 5 from 6 golfers

    PrivateTom Doak

    • 4.8Conditions
    • 4.8Layout
    • 5.0Scenery
    • 4.2Facilities
    • Must play
    • Pristine
    • Restaurant
  2. Firecliff

    Firecliff

    Desert Willow Golf Resort

    Palm Desert, CA, USA
    8.1

    Scenery 4.5 out of 5 from 6 golfers

    PublicDana Fry & Dr. Michael Hurdzan

    • 4.5Conditions
    • 4.0Layout
    • 3.1Value
    • 4.5Scenery
    • 2.9Facilities

    A very manufactured space and typical desert golf. I would say for the price go play any of the PGA West courses over this though.

    Written by

    @Dawgattheturn

    • Pristine
    • Driving range
    • Views
  3. Stadium

    Stadium

    PGA West

    La Quinta, CA, USA
    8.4

    Scenery 4.2 out of 5 from 17 golfers

    Public

    • 3.9Conditions
    • 4.4Layout
    • 3.7Value
    • 4.2Scenery
    • 3.9Facilities

    after playing it several times, the novelty has worn off. its in nice condition, but not worth the price they charge. its ok if uou get it for the replay rate of 100.00, but the nicklaus course is nicer with more challenging holes.

    Written by

    @ESP

    • Challenging
    • Driving range
    • Putting area
  4. Greg Norman

    Greg Norman

    PGA West

    La Quinta, CA, USA
    7.1

    Scenery 4.1 out of 5 from 5 golfers

    PublicGreg Norman

    • 3.7Conditions
    • 4.0Layout
    • 3.5Value
    • 4.1Scenery
    • 3.3Facilities
    • Driving range
    • Pristine
    • Walkable
  5. Mountain

    Mountain

    La Quinta

    La Quinta, CA, USA
    8.1

    Scenery 4.1 out of 5 from 8 golfers

    PublicPete Dye

    • 3.3Conditions
    • 3.7Layout
    • 3.3Value
    • 4.1Scenery
    • 3.4Facilities

    This felt like a really lazy design out of Pete Dye. Overall a fun play and the holes through the mountain are really gorgeous but I left a bit disappointed as I had higher expectations

    Written by

    @Dawgattheturn

    • Driving range
    • Views
    • Hidden gem
  6. (Nicklaus Tournament) PGA West

    La Quinta, CA, USA

    Scenery 4.0 out of 5 from 5 golfers

    7.8

How we rank

This ranking uses each golfer’s scenery rating, on a 0.5–5 scale. Scenery is the scenery score golfers give when they log a round. Every golfer counts once per course: repeat rounds are averaged first, then the course score is the average across golfers. A course needs scenery ratings from at least 5 different golfers. Ties go to the course with more golfers, then the higher Course Vaults score. Only open courses with a published Course Vaults score (at least 5 explicit ratings) are eligible, and a page is published only when at least 5 courses qualify. City pages include courses within about 25 miles of La Quinta, so nearby suburbs can appear. Rankings refresh about hourly.

FAQ

Stone Eagle Golf Club is #1 on Course Vaults in and around La Quinta, California at Scenery 5.0/5 (6 golfers). 6 courses qualify for this list.

This ranking uses each golfer’s scenery rating, on a 0.5–5 scale. Scenery is the scenery score golfers give when they log a round. Every golfer counts once per course: repeat rounds are averaged first, then the course score is the average across golfers. A course needs scenery ratings from at least 5 different golfers. Ties go to the course with more golfers, then the higher Course Vaults score. Only open courses with a published Course Vaults score (at least 5 explicit ratings) are eligible, and a page is published only when at least 5 courses qualify. City pages include courses within about 25 miles of La Quinta, so nearby suburbs can appear. Rankings refresh about hourly.

A course appears once at least 5 different golfers have rated its scenery on Course Vaults. Log your round and rate it in the app to help it qualify.

Yes. It includes qualifying courses within about 25 miles of La Quinta, not only courses whose address is in the city.

This page was last generated Nov 12, 2026, 4:00 AM EST. Scores and eligibility are recomputed about every hour.

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