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Joshua Tree National Park
National park
Renowned desert park draws campers & hikers with its geologic wonders & signature Joshua trees.
4.80 (19.1K reviews)
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Keys View
Scenic spot
Scenic spot offering panoramic views of mountains, the San Andreas Fault & Coachella Valley.
4.80 (3.1K reviews)
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March Field Air Museum
Army museum
Museum with more than 70 historic military aircrafts on display including rare operational jets.
4.80 (2.2K reviews)
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Whitewater Preserve
Nature preserve
ππ This place is great for all ages. First, its easy to find as the only road there ends at the preserve.
Be aware that there is very limited parking so get there early.
There are a few manmade ponds that are very clean and next to them are many picnic benches to enjoy a meal at. There is zero food to...
4.80 (1.3K reviews)
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Jumbo Rocks Campground
Campground
Popular campground in desert wilderness ringed by large boulders, desert scrub & miniature canyons.
4.80 (1.1K reviews)
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In-N-Out Burger
Hamburger restaurant
Classic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.
$ $$$
4.70 (6.8K reviews)
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Cap Rock
Hiking area
Short trail through desert scrub dotted with Joshua & juniper trees, plus huge monzogranite rocks.
4.80 (658 reviews)
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Split Rock Loop Trail
Hiking area
Gentle 2-mile circuit in a boulder field with picturesque rock formations & colorful desert plants.
4.80 (406 reviews)
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Arch Rock
Scenic spot
Large natural rock formation, some 30 ft. across, along the 0.5-mi. Arch Rock desert loop trail.
4.70 (815 reviews)
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Riverside National Cemetery
Military cemetery
π Beautiful place horrible service!! They disrespected my loved one too the fullest. The services were rushed, lasted 15 min at most and was rudely interrupted by one of their workers!! Our party got separated by the workers and we didn't even get to say a proper goodbye. I've never been to a funeral...
4.80 (394 reviews)
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Hidden Valley Campground
Campground
Basic national park campground backed by giant boulders with 44 non-reservable sites & pit toilets.
4.80 (368 reviews)
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Cholla Cactus Garden
Vegetation
Cactus-filled area in Joshua Tree National Park that's viewable from a flat loop walking trail.
4.80 (364 reviews)
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Windmill Market
Restaurant
ππ If you are looking for a good, chill, no frills lunch, I highly recommend this spot.
I had an egg salad sandwich and a date shake for lunch. Both were really top notch. I also bought some water bottles and chips, which were all very reasonably priced.
The eating area out back is really cute backya...
$ $$$
4.70 (630 reviews)
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Skull Rock Trail
Hiking area
Skull-shaped desert granite rock formation with 2 depressions like eye sockets created by erosion.
4.60 (3K reviews)
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Cholla Cactus Garden
Garden
ππ When visiting Joshua Tree NP make sure to visit Cholla Cactus Garden and view the Teddy Bear Cholla Cactus close up. There are so many in this one place it is like a mini forest. Beware of the spines though because they look soft and delicate but they are exactly opposite. Pets are not allowed on...
4.80 (304 reviews)
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Birrieria Little Tijuana
Mexican restaurant
ππ My daughter brought me here for Fatherβs Day.
Great birria here at this Mexican restaurant. The birria tacos have so much meat in them, you almost think youβre ripping them off. The quesadilla birria taco is also delicious.
They are on the expensive side because remember, you are eating meat. If y...
$ $$$
4.80 (302 reviews)