
The town of Joshua Tree is located just north of Joshua Tree National Park’s West Entrance Station. Although sandwiched between the postmodern carnage of strip malls in Yucca Valley to the west and Twentynine Palms to the east, the town of Joshua Tree feels a world apart.
The town’s 7,500 creative, eco-minded citizens have worked hard to cultivate a funky, countercultural vibe. Instead of restaurant and hotel chains, you’ll find a great selection of local shops and restaurants.
The combination of creative energy and natural beauty have attracted a thriving community of artists and musicians, and these days Joshua Tree is getting a lot of press as an up-and-coming arts destination. In short, it’s my favorite place to stay outside the park.
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