The Town of Joshua Tree has long been a bastion of free thinkers, music, and art. It is an unusual and diverse community that is worthy of a bit of exploration.
JOSHUA TREE CAMPING
Here is a link to the JTNP camping information page.
- Sky camp
Owned and manged by good friends of ours. - Joshua Tree lake campground and RV park.
Locally owned and operated long before Sabra and I landed on the scene…Home of the Joshua Tree music Fest,
WHERE TO STAY IN JOSHUA TREE
- The Mojave Sands
The high end Joshua Tree standard. Locally owned and operated by our good friend Susan. - The Joshua Tree Inn
Old school. Site of Gram Parsons passage. Historic. Awesome pool! $89 to $160 per night. - The Safari Inn
Simple, but clean, well run, internet, great location! Inexpensive, Very friendly local owners. - The High Desert Lily
Owned and operated by our good friend Carrie. This place is the creme de la creme of B&Bs - The Rattler Ranch
Owned and operated by our good friend, the artist Diana Best. Not quite a B&B, not quite a vacation rental, very custom, unique, beautiful. - Spin and Margie’s
Desert get away: Another uber custom, bungalow kinda joint. Amazing art, colors, character… Mindy and Drew are fabulous hosts!!!
RESTAURANTS AND NIGHTLIFE
- PIES FOR PEOPLE
Located in the heart of down owned and operated by our good friend Ryon, phenomenal New York Style thin crust Pizza. - Crossroads Cafe
The restaurant that started it all…Back in the day, my 2nd job in Joshua Tree….Now on the 3rd owner, the awesome Levone. - The Joshua Tree Saloon
From ex dive bar to shockingly gourmet and fried bar food as well… This is definitely a tourist and local hang…. Cocktails. - The Country Kitchen
Longest continually running business in Joshua Tree. Awesome greasy spoon breakfasts, milk shakes, and Asian food….A JT classic!!! - Natural Sisters Cafe
One of our favorite stops en-route to the park in the mornings. Specializing in vegetarian and vegan food.