EventJoshua Tree$

Perseid meteor shower

Warm-night meteor watching. Go late, after the heat breaks.

When: Peaks around Aug 12–13. Dates change every year, so check before you go.

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AreaJoshua Tree, Joshua Tree

Best timePeaks around Aug 12–13

Price$ · free or cheap

From LAAbout 119 mi

Nearby

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.

SightJoshua Tree NP

Keys ViewJoshua Tree · $A ridge-top viewpoint over the Coachella Valley. Best at sunset.

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.

SightJoshua Tree NP

Cholla Cactus GardenJoshua Tree · $A field of fuzzy-looking cactus that glows at golden hour.

FoodPioneertown

Pappy & Harriet'sJoshua Tree · $$Old West saloon with barbecue and surprisingly big live music.

Thing to doLanders

The IntegratronJoshua Tree · $$A domed wooden building famous for sound baths.