Make the California Welcome Center Travel & Gift Shop Your First Stop!
Visiting Joshua Tree National Park or exploring the nearby desert towns? Stop by the California Welcome Center in Yucca Valley for souvenirs and travel inspiration.
Our shop features a curated selection of unique keepsakes and handcrafted treasures that celebrate your desert adventure. In addition to maps, brochures, and expert visitor information, you’ll discover artwork and gifts from over 40 local artists—reflecting the vibrant arts and culture that define the Joshua Tree Gateway Communities.
Take home something truly special to remember your journey!
Julie Bruley, Joshua Tree Apparel, Rocks
Chaparral Artists – Note Cards
Ann Congdon – Archifacts Note Cards, Souvenir Pins & Magnets
Bill Copeland – Comic Coloring Books
Amandalee Design – Joshua Tree Posters
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
Audrey Green – Note Cards
Cheryl Kandel Gimson – Photography
Angela Korens Leggett, Note Cards
Janis Comments, Note Cards
Irene Waldron, Resin Jewelry
James Richardson, Snapback Hats
Linda Shrader, Joshua Tree Forever Sculptures & Paintings
Sunny Patton, Gourd Ornaments
Margaret Lee – Joshua Tree ring
Kathie’s Moms Krafts – Handmade Greeting Cards
Made in the Mojave – Soaps, Lotions, Coasters
Michelle Marlowe (M4Art) – Alcohol Ink, Jewelry
David McChesney – Photography, Note Cards
Nancy McHenry-Ceramics
Ilona Mercier – Alcohol Ink Art
Mitch Miller – Photography
Morongo Basin Historical Society – Books & Local Historical Items
Pat Murphy – Photography
Copy Center Plus- 29 Palms Souvenirs
Porcenailities – Ceramics
Kevin Powell – Photography, Books
Michael Hayward, Abalone Shells
Jen Shakti, Joshua Tree Forever Sculptures & Paintings
Sam Roberts – Photography
Stephanie Scott – Note Card & Joshua Tree knick-knacks
Charla Shamhart – Jewelry
Bill Short – Handmade Stamp Boxes
Melanie Stine-Shannon – Joshua Tree Books
Sherri Sullivan – Art, Desert Themed Kids & Adults Clothing
Paul Vroom – Note Cards
Barbara Wells – Photography, Note Cards
*2024 CWC Art Festival Contest Winners
Tami Roleff – Art Contest Winner-People’s Choice*
Marilyn Froggett – Art Contest Winner-Painting*
Karla Keiffer – Art Contest Winner-Photography*
Christine House – 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.
