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Cholla Cactus Garden, Joshua Tree National Park

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#3 of 29 in Things to do in Joshua Tree National Park
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  • By Cheryl D
    This cactus garden is located at a roadside stop on Pinto Basin Road. The cactus look fluffy and they come in all sizes in this area. It is nice that you can walk among them in this area and admire...  more »
  • By Liz D
    These cacti are so cute!!! I want to hug them but that would hurt too much. Beautiful views at sunrise with the sun shining onto their spikes.  more »
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  • By Harshad Rami
    Awesome place to come across inside Joshua tree national park. The cactus plants are stunning set against a background of brown hills and blue sky, an experience worth savouring.
  • By Zac Woodward
    Wow! Go at sunrise, not sunset. At sunrise the angle of the sun is less obstructed by the surrounding mountains and the cacti shimmer in magical light.
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