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Joshua Tree Visitor Information
Joshua Tree is a small tourist town with 10,000 people is the main gateway to Joshua Tree National. The town is located 30 miles and 50 minutes from Palm Springs and is within a 4 hour drive of 20 million people - In Los Angeles, San Diego and Las Vegas
The town's name, Joshua Tree, obtained global recognition in 1987 with the release of the music album "The Joshua Tree" by the British rock band U2. However, the album had little or nothing to do with the region. It was just coincidence. Anyway, I have arrange the visit information into categories as follows:
- Things to Do.
- Lodging (see below)
- Camping Guide
- Places to Eat and Socialize (see below)
- Places to Shop (see below)
- History of the Region.
- Ranch Vendors
Joshua Tree Ranch
Places to Eat
There are lots of places to eat when you visit Joshua Tree. However, most locals only frequent a few places. The Crossroads Cafe has great food and a super cool look and feel; Park rock cafe has a good reputation and next to the visitor centor. At Pappy and Harriet's is out of town 20 miles, but you can eat dinner and listen to great music.
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Cross Roads Cafe, Joshua Tree.
Restaurant. Locally owed. We can not say enough good things
about this place. It is great; you will not find a nicer place
to hang out and eat on the planet! It is also harder to find
nicer people. One of the top 3 things to happen to Joshua Tree
this decade.
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Park
Rock Cafe
6554 Park Blvd |
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(760) 365-5956 www.pappyandharriets.com
Local Lodging,
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Spin and
Margie's Desert Hide-a-Way; Joshua Tree.
Lodging. Locally owned. The Joshua Tree Ranch agrees "this is a vacation vacation
spot you've been dreaming of" Great vibe, cool owners, 10
minutes from "downtown JT". Whether you enjoy breathtaking
sunsets, incomparable star gazing, exceptional hikes for all experience
levels, or simply enjoying the extraordinary landscape and wildlife of
this tranquil retreat.
(760) 366.9124 www.spinandmargies.com |
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Ruby Rosebud Star, Joshua Tree. Lodging. Locally owed. An Intimate Bed and Breakfast and Desert Vacation Rental Retreat in the Joshua Tree Highlands. Just two minutes to the scenic West Entrance of the rugged and surreal Joshua Tree National Park 877-887-7370 http://www.rosebudrubystar.com/ |
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Joshua Tree Climbers Ranch. This is a local climbers hangout and campground that is a experimental joint venture between the American Alpine Club and the local climbing community. http://www.ClimbersRanch.com/ |
ClimbersRanch.Com |
Shopping
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Coyote
Corner; Joshua Tree. Shopping. Locally owned.
Coyote Corner has been the essential "check
point" for Joshua Tree locals and visitors since 1994. In
addition to our funky, fun inventory of gifts, souvenirs and
books, we offer climbing and camping gear, trail and road maps,
the hippest hats and clothes, and even hot showers for campers.
This is a must shop! (760) 366 9683 www.joshuatreecoyotecorner.com/ |
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Joshua Tree Outfitters, Joshua Tree. Outfitter. Locally owed. They rent brand-name camping gear, like Coleman stoves, lanterns and coolers, and Mountain Hardwear tents and sleeping bags. They also offer a full camping kitchen, which includes plates, bowls and mugs, pots and pans, utensils, coffee percolator or press, salt and pepper, cleaning stuff and more. 760-366-1848 www.joshuatreeoutfitters.com |
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Joshua Tree Ranch |
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Mile 2.9 up Park Blvd. |
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Gateway to Joshua Tree National Park |
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