Joshua Tree (town)
Small desert town with galleries, yoga studios, and Airbnbs
Best time
October-April (avoid desert summer heat above 100°F)
Currency
USD
Language
English
Mid-range / day
USD 120
Safety for Black Travelers
Joshua Tree is safe and welcoming. The national park and surrounding towns are tourist-friendly. Desert survival basics apply — water is essential, heat can be extreme.
Neighborhoods to Know
Twentynine Palms
Gateway to the eastern park entrance, Marine Corps base nearby
Palm Springs (nearby)
Desert resort city 45 mins from the park — Black-owned resorts emerging
Must-Visit Places
Joshua Tree National Park
Where the Mojave meets the Colorado Desert — surreal landscapes and unique Joshua trees
Joshua Tree, California
Cholla Cactus Garden
0.25-mile loop through stunning teddy bear cholla cactus garden
Joshua Tree, California
Keys View Overlook
Panoramic views of Coachella Valley, Salton Sea, and San Jacinto Mountains
Joshua Tree, California
Skull Rock Nature Trail
Easy 1.7-mile trail through fascinating rock formations
Joshua Tree, California
Stargazing at the park
Among the best stargazing in Southern California — International Dark Sky Park
Joshua Tree, California
Visa
No visa required for US citizens
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