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Joshua Tree Journey

Joshua Tree Journey

Regular price $65.00 CAD
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One trip is required per group.

* "PDF Instant Download" means the trip will be sent by email as a PDF document, and not by mail (the email is sent immediately after completing your purchase)

WHAT TO EXPECT

Think cowboy towns, desert trails, rooftop cacti, and a whole lot of quirky charm. This road trip blends epic eats, funky photo ops and offbeat art with your journey to Joshua Tree National Park—whether it’s your first time or your fifth.

Trip Highlights

  • Open-air art galleries galore
  • A picturesque desert boardwalk trail
  • Local shops & eateries with the best vibe
  • A museum with a unique collection of crafts
  • A real Wild West movie set turned modern-day town

AVAILABLE TO DEPART

Days of the week: Thursday through Monday

Seasons: Fall - Spring

Not recommended: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Summertime, Holidays

SUGGESTED FOR

  • Campers heading into Joshua Tree National Park
  • Friend group getaways
  • Active families & couples
  • Anyone looking to see the “other side” of Joshua Tree

Itinerary

STOP 1

Stroll, sip coffee, or pop into local shops to start your day in a relaxing way. Drive time to the second stop is 7 minutes.

STOP 2

Visit a true Wild West movie set come to life. We're certain you'll leave with a full camera roll! Drive time to the third stop is 20 minutes.

STOP 3

Grab a bite & then explore an incredible open-air art oasis. Drive time to the fourth stop is 15 minutes.

STOP 4

With so much to do in the area we have left it up to you to choose how to end the day. We've recommended everything from funky art & cocktails to photo ops & easy trails.

Region

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Can depart from

Los Angeles Area, San Diego Area

Before you go

What You'll Need to Bring

  • Camera
  • Walking Shoes
  • Water
  • Cash
  • Reusable Shopping Bags
  • Road Trip Snacks
  • Sunscreen (lots of easy outdoor activities)

Additional Details

  • Dog-Friendly
  • Kid-Friendly

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

We're here to help!

Please see the approximate driving distances below. Please note this just includes round-trip driving distances and not time spent at stops.

Don't see a city close to home listed below? Send us an email with your departure location and trip choice(s) and we'll give you an idea of the round-trip driving distance from home.

From Palm Springs:

2 hours and 6 minutes / 96 miles

From San Bernardino:

3 hours and 12 minutes / 175 miles

From Anaheim*:

4 hours and 25 minutes / 246 miles

From Pasadena*:

4 hours and 45 minutes / 277 miles

From Downtown LA*:

4 hours and 51 minutes / 279 miles

From San Diego*:

5 hours and 41 minutes / 342 miles

*We recommend booking an overnight hotel if the driving distance is greater than 4 hours round-trip.

This trip is best done between Thursday - Monday from September to May. Can be done in the summer months; however, a few places will be closed and it will be extremely hot and dry.

We recommend getting to the area around 10:30 am, so plan your departure time accordingly.

This trip is pet-friendly! At every stop there will be at least one dog-friendly option.

Note that most of our eatery suggestions will only allow dogs on outdoor patios. Please keep this in mind and coordinate with the weather.

We recommended bringing up to 5 people on your surprise road trip.

If you're bringing a larger group, we highly recommend having one person in charge of booking reservations at restaurants and attractions in advance. Please see the previous page for a copy of the digital itinerary.

First Stop: No fee

Second Stop: No fee

Third Stop: No fee; however, donations are requested at our featured stop.

Fourth Stop: No fee

After booking your trip, we'll send you a confirmation email with a few recommended accommodation options.

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