Let’s make this your best trip ever. We want you to venture beyond the four walls of our homes to explore everything each destination has to offer. From amazing restaurants, to outdoor activities, to local treasures around Wander Joshua Tree. Continue below to view our local activity guide video, travel guides, restaurant recommendations and more.
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Welcome to Yucca Valley, California
Wander Joshua Tree offers convenient access to a variety of memorable experiences in the high desert. Just three miles away, Joshua Tree National Park provides endless opportunities for hiking, rock climbing, and scenic drives through iconic landscapes. Visitors can explore the Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum for large-scale, open-air installations, or take in local history at the Hi-Desert Nature Museum. Nearby, the quirky Desert Christ Park offers a unique sculpture garden, while local shops and vintage boutiques in downtown Yucca Valley add charm to a day of exploring. For wellness and relaxation, guests can book a sound bath at the Integratron or enjoy stargazing under the clear desert skies.
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Restaurants
Fine dining with beautiful views
Joshua Tree Coffee Company
A local favorite, this cozy spot offers unique coffee blends and beans you can take home to enjoy. Relax on the patio with your drink—leashed dogs are always welcome! Open daily from 7 AM to 3 PM. For more details, be sure to check out their website.
A go-to spot for flavorful Mexican fare and crowd-favorite margaritas. Visit their website to see the menu. Open daily from 11 AM to 9 PM—no reservations needed.
A chic indoor-outdoor restaurant serving American cuisine in a minimalist setting. They accept a limited number of reservations via text, one month at a time. Visit their website to view the menu and for more details. Open Thursday through Sunday from 11 AM to 4 PM.
A local chef that is known for her vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free menus specializing in intimate dinners. Contact her via v@privatechefv.com to see availability.
Fancy a relaxing massage without leaving the house? Contact Kate Adams-Dobos via the website below. Rates start at $125 per hour for a therapeutic massage.
An outdoor museum that has over 100 sculptures and art pieces created from scrapped furniture, appliances, instruments and so much more. Open from sun up to sun down. Free admission.
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