my favorite place on the planet! a (semi) local’s guide to the high desert ✨

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Need a break from the city? 

Discover Joshua Tree National Park & Big Bear Lake and spend some time outdoors.  

Get my top recommendations on where to stay, where to eat & what to do for your weekend trips! 

Pioneertown, CA, USA

Joshua Tree National Park, California, USA

Joshua Tree, CA, USA

California Weekend Trips: Joshua Tree &  Big Bear 

Joshua Tree, a desert town in Southern California, is a gateway to the mesmerizing Joshua Tree National Park. Named after its distinctive Joshua trees, the town exudes a creative and laid-back atmosphere. It's a hub for artists, outdoor enthusiasts, and stargazers. With its vibrant arts scene and unique landscapes, Joshua Tree offers a distinctive escape from urban life and an opportunity to immerse oneself in desert culture and creativity.

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🗓️ Best Time To Visit 
🕑 Duration Recommendation 
🛫Airport
🚖Transportation 
🦺Safety 
🚨Best Known For
👚What to Pack 
📍Where to Go
‌🤠Take an Adventure
🥐Food Guide
💲BONUS: Ultimate guide to making money while traveling the world

Yucca Valley, CA, USA

California, USA

Weekend Guide: Joshua Tree National Park 

As someone who travels for work all across the United States, I love to frequent local coffee shops in the cities I visit. Here is a massive list of the coffee shops I've encountered across over 45 U.S. States. 

Additional international locations will be added later on. International culture around coffee shops is not always the same as in the U.S. but still make for great stops to refuel. 

The Ultimate Guide to U.S. Coffee Shops

It's all about the aesthetic. The most photogenic desert hiking trails, rustic bungalows, quirky cafes, and stunning boutiques for unique souvenirs. This guide includes everything you need for a weekend that will look pretty on your 'gram. 

Instagrammable Joshua Tree Weekend

A girlfriend and I recently visited this desert of a place! It’s postcard perfect and we can tell you what TO do and what NOT to do. This is perfect for 2-3 days in town.

This offers 3 complete days of itinerary that can mixed and matched as you like with what to pack and the best route through the park.

The Perfect Joshua Tree Guide

Frontier Café

Artsy cafe with live music in the evenings. Absolutely love their coffee and array of drinks, healthy and delicious salads and sandwiches. They have an outdoor patio to relax and enjoy a break from the sun.  

If you’re coming in from LA, you will pass this on the way to Joshua Tree. Be sure to stop and explore this as one of your gateways to the desert!

Stopped by here on our way to Joshua Tree National Park and I would highly recommend it. Staff was great and nice pasty offerings. 

Premium coffee, sandwiches & salads in a cool, eclectic space with art displays on the walls

A charming cafe serving breakfast and lunch with a mix of American and Mexican options.

my fave fave fave spot for lunch and coffee ☕️ nice work vibe + wifi too

Frontier Café

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