Explore Our Joshua Tree Gateway Communities and Beyond!
There's so much more to discover beyond Joshua Tree National Park, and we'd love to help you explore it all!
One of the things we love most about our corner of California is that every community has its own personality, history, and special places just waiting to be discovered.
Our Joshua Tree Gateway Communities are no exception! From the welcoming small-town charm of Yucca Valley and the creative spirit of Joshua Tree to the rich history and wide-open desert landscapes of Twentynine Palms, there's something wonderful around every corner. Venture a little farther and you'll discover the Old West atmosphere of Pioneertown, the peaceful beauty of Morongo Valley, and other hidden gems throughout the Morongo Basin.
Whether you enjoy browsing local shops, discovering art galleries, learning about the area's history, finding a great place to eat, or simply taking in the incredible desert scenery, each community offers its own reasons to stop, explore, and stay a while.
And why stop there? Southern California is filled with wonderful places to visit, from the mountain communities of Big Bear and Lake Arrowhead to the desert destinations of Greater Palm Springs and beyond. There's always another adventure just down the road!
At the California Welcome Center in Yucca Valley, we love sharing the places that make our region so special. Stop by, tell us where you're headed, and let us help you discover a few places you might not have thought to visit.
Sometimes the best part of a road trip is discovering something wonderful you weren't even looking for!
