AreaJoshua Tree NP, Joshua Tree
Best timeAll year
Price$ · free or cheap
From LAAbout 133 mi
Tip: Stay on the path. They really do jump.
Trips that include it
Nearby
SightJoshua Tree NP
Keys ViewJoshua Tree · $A ridge-top viewpoint over the Coachella Valley. Best at sunset.
SightJoshua Tree
Joshua Tree National Park · Hidden ValleyJoshua Tree · $A one-mile loop through giant boulders.
EventJoshua Tree
Geminid meteor showerPeaks around Dec 13–14One of the year's best meteor showers, under some of the darkest skies near LA.
EventJoshua Tree
Perseid meteor showerPeaks around Aug 12–13Warm-night meteor watching. Go late, after the heat breaks.
FoodJoshua Tree
Crossroads CafeJoshua Tree · $The breakfast stop before the park.
StayJoshua Tree
Joshua Tree InnJoshua Tree · $$A small historic motel around a pool, close to the park's west entrance.
Thing to doLanders
The IntegratronJoshua Tree · $$A domed wooden building famous for sound baths.
FoodPioneertown
Pappy & Harriet'sJoshua Tree · $$Old West saloon with barbecue and surprisingly big live music.