5 days in Joshua Tree Itinerary

Joshua Tree is a census-designated place (CDP) in San Bernardino County, California, United States. Do some cultural sightseeing at World Famous Crochet Museum and Sky's The Limit Observatory and Nature Center. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Amboy Crater and Wonderland of Rocks. Change things up with these side-trips from Joshua Tree: Lost Horse Valley (in Joshua Tree National Park), Big Bear Lake (Pine Knot Trail & Butler Peak) and Twentynine Palms (29 Palms Art Gallery, The Glass Outhouse Art Gallery, &more). There's still lots to do: look for gifts at Coyote Corner, head outdoors with Flux Adventures, steep yourself in history at Roy's Motel & Cafe, and view the masterpieces at 29 Palms Visitor Center & Art Gallery.

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August in Joshua Tree sees daily highs of 101°F and lows of 76°F at night.