Overview
Joshua Tree is a village in south central San Bernardino County in the California Desert, on the northern boundary of the Joshua Tree National Park.
2 sights · 3 places to eat · 5 places to stay
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Best things about Joshua Tree
World Famous Crochet Museum
Art Walk / Art Gallery
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Oct–Apr. Summer highs reach about 104°F; winter lows dip to about 40°F. Very hot (May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Aug and Feb. (climate data from nearby Twentynine Palms)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- PSP Palm Springs International Airport, Palm Springs — 24 mi away (major hub). Directions
- SBD San Bernardino International Airport, San Bernardino — 53 mi away (major hub). Directions
Most visitors will arrive by car on California State Route 62, which runs east-west through the Morongo Basin, west from the Palm Springs area and Yucca Valley, and east from Twentynine Palms and the Arizona state line.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
- Places to stay listed here: about $89–$89 a night (typical $107), from 2 listed prices.
- Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$130, mid-range ~$180, comfortable ~$260.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning World Famous Crochet Museum
- Lunch Joshua Tree Saloon
- Afternoon Art Walk / Art Gallery
- Dinner Crossroads Cafe
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Understand
Joshua Tree is a village in the Morongo Basin, on California State Route 62 between Yucca Valley to the west and Twentynine Palms to the east.
Joshua Tree is home to Joshua Tree National Park, with the western entrance to the park located to the south.
Aside from the park, Joshua Tree (also known simply as "JT") is an artists and musicians community, with a farmers market and art galleries.
Get in
By car
Most visitors will arrive by car on California State Route 62, which runs east-west through the Morongo Basin, west from the Palm Springs area and Yucca Valley, and east from Twentynine Palms and the Arizona state line.
By bus
There is a limited bus network, run by the Morongo Basin Transit Authority (MBTA). There's an hourly service to Twentynine Palms and to Yucca Valley, where it is possible to connect with Palm Springs.
By plane
The closest passenger airport is:
- Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), 40 mi west of Joshua Tree Village.
Further afield are:
- Ontario International Airport (ONT), about 90 mi west.
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 140 mi west.
- San Diego International Airport (SAN), 150 mi southwest.
See
Buy
Eat
Eat Joshua Tree Saloon
food, full bar, live entertainment
Eat Sam's Indian Restaurant
Indian food. Some vegetrian dishes.
Sleep
Go next
- Joshua Tree National Park, south — The large national park south of the town is home to two desert ecosystems and is a favorite for campers, hikers, and rock-climbers.
Nearby
Yucca Valley
City / town · 8 listings · 6 mi away
Twentynine Palms
City / town · 18 listings · 14 mi away
Desert Hot Springs
City / town · 18 listings · 16 mi away
Cathedral City
City / town · 3 listings · 24 mi away
Palm Springs
City / town · 58 listings · 25 mi away
Rancho Mirage
City / town · 8 listings · 26 mi away
Palm Desert
City / town · 25 listings · 28 mi away
Indian Wells
City / town · 3 listings · 29 mi away
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