The Great American Road Trip Challenge~4.5 years · 48 states · one loop
California

Stop 2 · Days 422–424

Joshua Tree & Palm Springs

Joshua Tree & Palm Springs, CA

Surreal desert of twisted trees and giant boulders, next to a mid-century-modern oasis of pools and palm-lined streets.

Where to stay

  • A mid-century Palm Springs hotel

    A pool and a mountain backdrop.

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You gotta eat this

  • Date shake

    A Coachella Valley specialty from the date farms.

The days here

Each day opens its own hour-by-hour page

  1. 422Day 422 — Joshua TreeFull day · 5h planned
  2. 423Day 423 — Palm SpringsFull day · 5h planned
  3. 424Day 424 — West to Los AngelesDrive day · 2h drive

What this stop is made of

  • National Parks & Forests
  • Cities & Metros
  • Outdoor & Water Activities