Wondering what there is to do in Joshua Tree? Looking for fun ideas to plan your trip, a romantic weekend, an elopement, fun activities for friends and family? Check out our guide below.

  • Where to Eat

  • Favorite Restaurants

  • Best Bars

  • Best Live Music Venues

  • Best Breakfast

  • Healthy + Vegan Eats

  • Grab + Go Snack Spots

  • Best Hikes in Joshua Tree National Park

  • Best Shops + Vintage Thrifting

  • Art Galleries and outdoor Art Sculptures and Parks

  • How to Elope + Get Married in Joshua Tree

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We’ve embedded the Joshua Tree Weather forecast on this page.

Need a packing guide? We highly recommend layers as the California sun is warm year round. Temperatures feel vastly different in the shade than being in the direct sun. The desert is usually windy in the evenings, so pack a windbreaker or a warm jacket year round. Other essentials include flip-flops, indoor slippers, a swimsuit + cover up, a warm sweater, hiking shoes, a cute outfit for bars or to capture the magic of golden hour (sunrise or sunset) with an impromptu photo shoot.

Carry water and a charged phone with you at all times while hiking.

For where to stay, our Airbnbs are HERE.