Joshua Tree
Joshua Tree is a village in south central San Bernadino County in the California Desert, on the northern boundary of the Joshua Tree National Park.
- Not to be confused with Joshua Tree National Park, a national park bordering the town to the south.
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 IATA), 40 mi (64 km) west of Joshua Tree Village.
Further afield are:
- Ontario International Airport (ONT IATA), about 90 mi (140 km) west.
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX IATA), 140 mi (230 km) west.
- San Diego International Airport (SAN IATA), 150 mi (240 km) southwest.
See
- World Famous Crochet Museum, 61855 Hwy 62. 24/7.
- Art Walk / Art Gallery.
Do
Buy
- Joshua Tree Farmers' Market, Highway 62 (East of Park Blvd). Sa 8AM–1PM.
- Coyote Corner, 6535 Park Blvd (at the corner of Hwy 62 & Park Blvd), ☏ +1 760-366-9683. Souvenirs, maps, etc.
Eat
- Crossroads Cafe, ☏ +1 760-366-5414.
- Joshua Tree Saloon, Highway 62 (at the corner of Hwy 62 & Park Blvd), ☏ +1 760-366-2250. F Sa 7AM-2AM, Su-Th 7AM-midnight. food, full bar, live entertainment
- The Natural Sisters Cafe, Highway 62 (east of Park Blvd), ☏ +1 760-366-3600. Daily 7AM–7PM. Vegetarian, with some vegan options.
- Pie for the People, Highway 62 (east of Park Blvd), ☏ +1 760-366-0400. F Sa 11AM–10PM, Su 11AM–8PM, M–Th 11AM–9PM. Pizza and salads.
- Royal Siam Thai Restaurant, 61599 Twentynine Palms Highway, ☏ +1 760-366-2923. W–M 11:30AM–9PM. Closed July & August. Thai food. Some vegan/vegetarian dishes.
- Sam's Indian Restaurant, 61380 Twentynine Palms Highway #13, ☏ +1 760-366-9511. F Sa 11AM–10:30PM, Su noon–8:30PM, M–Th 11AM–9PM. Indian food. Some vegetrian dishes.
Sleep
- Jackrabbit Wash High Desert Retreat, ☏ +1 310-944-2756, info@jackrabbitwash.com. House set on 2.5 acres with jacuzzi tub and pool.
- Joshua Tree Highland Houses, ☏ +1 310-562 0511, +1 760-366 3636, jthighlandsco@me.com. Two-night minimum stay. Non-smoking.
- The Joshua Tree Inn & Motel, 61259 Twentynine Palms Hwy, ☏ +1 760-366 1188, joshuatreeinn@gmail.com. Hacienda style inn with eclectic decor. Rooms have private patio, refrigerator, microwave, and free wifi. Complimentary tea, coffee and morning snacks. From $89/night for 2 guests.
- Mojave Sands Motel, 62121 Twentynine Palms Hwy, ☏ +1 760-550 8063, mojavesands@yahoo.com. Rooms with private patios, fridge/freezer, coffee maker and grinder, vinyl record player with a selection of records. From $125/night.
- Spin & Margie's Desert Hide-a-way, 64491 Twentynine Palms Highway, ☏ +1 760-459-4959. Free Wi-Fi.
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.
| Routes through Joshua Tree |
| Palm Springs ← Yucca Valley ← | W E | → Twentynine Palms → Jct N S → becomes → Jct N S |