Things to see and do Inland Empire And The Desert

There are three Visitor Centers, close to the park entrances. To the north, the Oasis visitor center located in the village of Twentynine Palms. In the west, the Joshua Tree visitor center located in the village of Johua Tree. To the south, Cottonwood Visitor Center is located 40 kilometres east of Indio's town.

The Palm Springs Visitors Center is the tourism office for the city of Palm Springs. It offers visitors a wide range of information to help them plan their stay. So don't hesitate to visit the Palm Springs Visitors Center for all the information you need to make the most of your stay in Palm Springs.

This two-cabin cable car, which runs through and down, leads you to the San Jacinto summit where you will find an unforgettable view of the Salton Sea deserts and the Anza-Borrego Desert to the Joshua Tree National Park. You can randonner in Mount Jacinto or even camping (permit to ask from the Rangers) or, more simply, enjoy the view, watch one of the presentation videos and eat a tip with the panorama on the valley.

A 4 hectare hike in an incredible cactus "garden" in the middle of the Joshua Tree desert. Here grows the Teddy bear cholla, a cactus with a fluffy teddy bear look, hence its name - be careful, in reality, its spines are very sharp! From January to May, many species of cactus in this area flower, giving the desert an unreal and colourful face. Beware of children on these cactus-lined trails!

This rock in the shape of a human skull is one of the favourite landmarks of Joshua Tree hikers. Also accessible by car by asphalt road, on Park Blvd.

This information centre in the Anza-Borrego National park is very complete. You will find the map of the park and all the information on its numerous thematic museums. A passport gives access to all museums. Every Saturday, free visit of the park (1 hour), buildings and gardens. Go to the Botanical Building.