Spending 4 days and 3 nights camping in Joshua Tree. Looking for recs for things to see and do to escape the morning heat (truly don’t know if it will still be hot) before retreating to evenings of dark sky.

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Karen Fischer · Answer

Go thrifting in Twenty-Nine Palms: I believe it's Twenty-Nine Palms, at least! That's where I stayed in a hotel for a few days in Joshua Tree, and I found the coolest thrift stores. Lots of interesting people spend time in this part of the world, so the thrift stores were full of really cool things.

Valerie · Answer

Sky’s the limit observatory and nature center: Volunteer run astronomy experience! We loved it. If you can’t make one of their scheduled events, stargazing at one of the designated spots inside the park is also amazing

Alexandra · Answer

Pappy & Harriet’s

Meg · Answer

Integratron: Marvelous engineering brought to you by aliens. Incredible round building with weird history has perfect acoustics and offers glorious sound baths. Incredible Mojave experience!

Julia · Answer

Sam’s Indian food and pizza: Some of the best Indian food I’ve had - and I spent 6 months in India. The peshwari (sweet) naan is delicious and better than anywhere else

Julia · Answer

Frontier cafe: I’m not even vegan but the green dream sandwich is bomb

Julia · Answer

Kitchen in the desert: Loved it so much we tried to get married here lol

Jamie · Answer

La Copine: For a true break from the heat, dip outside the park for lunch at La Copine! One of my favorite meals I’ve had in a long time. Be sure to text in advance for a reservation!