Joshua Tree
About 2 hr 30 min by car from Los Angeles
Boulders, twisted trees and some of the darkest skies near LA.
Why locals go
The desert reset everyone in LA eventually makes.
Visiting Los Angeles?
At 2 hr 30 min by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Los Angeles for your flight home.
What to book
- Guided stargazing tour
- Hidden Valley and Skull Rock hikes
- Rock climbing lesson
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Stargazing from a desert cabin
- Dinner and music at Pappy and Harriet's in Pioneertown
With friends
- Group climbing lesson
- Glamping site with a fire pit
When to go
October to April.