As an LA local, Joshua Tree can be the perfect getaway from the city. It is only a 2 hour drive away from LA so you can simply be there for a weekend to ease your mind. Joshua Tree is the place where you do not need wifi & your phone. You are here to enjoy nature and stargaze before you fall asleep. Make sure to go camping or glamping if you plan on spending the night there to get the full experience!

10 Fun Things to do in Joshua Tree:

1. Cholla Cactus Garden

Address: Joshua Tree National Park, Coordinates: 33.9248° N, 115.9294° W

Inside the Joshua Tree National Park, you’ll get to see the gorgeous cactus garden. This spot is great for some sightseeing and simply a short walk around the area. Make sure to not step or touch the cactuses as they feel like sharp needles spiking you.

2. Arch Rock

Address: Joshua Tree National Park, Coordinates: 33.9894° N, 116.0230° W

The Arch Rock has a unique shape to it and it was quite easy to climb up to the top. It’s a short walk to search for this rock and it looks amazing at night with the stars.

3. Heart Rock

Address: Joshua Tree National Park, Coordinates:33°59’17.6″N 116°00’47.8″W

We were in search of this heart shaped rock! It was not easy to find this rock so make sure that you know the coordinates to get to the exact spot.

4. Skull Rock

Address: Joshua Tree National Park, Coordinates: 33.9978° N, 116.0594° W

The rock shaped like a skull is another popular rock that has been a favorite by the public. Once you park your car, you’ll already see this rock immediately and there is likely going to be a lot of people are admiring it.

5. Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Museum

Address: 62975 Blair Ln, Joshua Tree, CA 92252

The Noah Purifoy Outdoor museum is filled with art sculptures preserved in an open air setting in the middle of the desert created by Noah Purifoy. Noah built these unique art installations on his last 15 years alive. He had this fascination with toilets apparently as you’ll see them a lot. He must’ve been a humorous man as his art speaks so much about his personality. The art here is bizarre, spooky and out of ordinary which makes it more interesting with its own charm to it. 

6. Beauty Bubble

Address: 61855 Twentynine Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, CA 92252

The Beauty Bubble has a funky 80s salon vibe. You can have your hair done here at the on Tuesdays to Saturdays. On Sundays and Mondays, you can walk to see the beauty collection that has been collected over the years. After exploring, you can go back to the Joshua Tree Saloon to eat some delicious food.

7. World’s Famous Crochet Museum

Address: 61855 CA-62, Joshua Tree, CA 92252

This cute green little box is a crochet museum. It has a narrow opening but inside is a collection of crocheted animals all in one place. It’s quirky, its artsy and feels like wonderland.

8. Glass Outhouse Art Gallery

Address: 77575 Twentynine Palms Highway, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277

The Glass Outhouse is also an art collection that has the typical Joshua Tree vibe. It’s a lot of recycables turned into art. Their main installation is the glass box which is tinted as a mirror on the outside but inside is a working toilet. While using the toilet no one can see you on the outside but you’ll be able to see the desert with a view.

9. Pioneer Town

Address: 53722 Pioneertown Rd studio a, Pioneertown, CA 92268

Pioneer Town used to be a Western movie set. You can walk around take some fun photos and explore each spot.

10. Pappy and Harriet’s

Address: 53688 Pioneertown Rd, Pioneertown, CA 92268

Pappy and Harriet’s was more popular than I thought. We had to wait for an hour outside before we were able get a table and there were no reservations. They do have great food with a nice band playing live in front of you.