Make the California Welcome Center Travel & Gift Shop Your First Stop!
Heading to Joshua Tree National Park or exploring the desert communities along the way? Stop by the California Welcome Center in Yucca Valley and start your adventure with a little local inspiration.
Along with maps, brochures, and friendly visitor information, our Travel & Gift Shop is filled with souvenirs, unique desert keepsakes, and locally made treasures. You’ll also find artwork and gifts from more than 40 local artists, showcasing the creativity and character that make the Joshua Tree Gateway Communities so special.
Whether you’re looking for ideas on where to go next or the perfect reminder of your desert adventure, make the California Welcome Center your first stop—and take a little piece of the desert home with you.
Artists and Vendors on Consignment
Julie Bruley - Joshua Tree Apparel, Rocks
Chaparral Artists – Note Cards
Ann Congdon – Archifacts Note Cards, Souvenir Pins & Magnets
Bill Copeland – Comic Coloring Books
Julianne Elliott – Ragdolls
Essence of Joshua Tree – Essential Oils, Bath & Body Products
Kenneth Gentry – History of Pioneertown Book
Jimbo Gimson – “Keep Joshua Tree weird” stickers, patches, hats
Richard Soos – Books
Angela Korens Leggett, Note Cards
Janis Commentz, Note Cards
Irene Waldron, Resin Jewelry
James Richardson, Snapback Hats
Linda Shrader, Joshua Tree Forever Sculptures & Paintings
Margaret Lee – Joshua Tree ring
Kathie’s Moms Krafts – Handmade Greeting Cards
Made in the Mojave – Soaps, Lotions, Coasters
Bridgette Cavelti- Jewelry, Handmade Crafts
Kerry Bowman- Books
Jennifer Cox- Jewelry
Snake Jagger- Painting
David McChesney – Photography, Note Cards
Nancy McHenry-Ceramics
Ilona Mercier – Alcohol Ink Art
Mitch Miller – Photography
Porcenailities – Ceramics
Kevin Powell – Photography, Books
Michael Hayward, Abalone Shells
Sam Roberts – Photography
Stephanie Scott – Note Card & Joshua Tree knick-knacks
Charla Shamhart – Jewelry
Bill Short – Handmade Stamp Boxes, Paintings
Melanie Stine-Shannon – Joshua Tree Books
Sherri Sullivan – Art, Desert Themed Kids
Paul Vroom – Note Cards
Barbara Wells Roberts – Photography, Note Cards
Cindi Unger- Photography, Prints
Deborah Fraser- Jewelry, Handmade Crafts
Gaelon Swift- Handmade Magnets
Daniel Diemer- Books
Walt Mackley- Joshua Tree Jerky
Derrick Davis- Books
Richard Greer -Joshua Tree Sculptures
Janet Tucker- Books
Gerald Smetts- Books
Desert Mourning Candle Co.- Candles with Crystals
Dawn Davis- Photography, Postcards, Prints, Notecards, Bookmarks
Mark Hannah- Photography, Prints
Sticker Cactus- Stickers
Steve Reyes- Books
Tami Roleff – Art Contest Winner-People’s Choice*
Jed Baguio – Art Contest Winner-Painting*
Edward Rubin – Art Contest Winner-Photography*
Laurie Schafer – Art Contest Winner-Mixed Media*
Artist Opportunity
Apply for the opportunity to have your artwork or craft sold at California Welcome Center in Yucca Valley. To apply call us at (760)365-5464.
