Palm Springs, Joshua Tree & Salton Sea

For this 2023 version of Palm Springs, Joshua Tree & Salton Sea: 3 days in the High & Low Desert, every route and destination has been checked and double checked. Other updates to this guide include new eating, drinking and evening suggestions as well as new attractions and an expanded section for ideas for extending your stay with alternative attractions, and recurring events.

Palm Springs is Los Angeles favorite escape from the hustle and bustle of city living. There's plenty to see in the desert, from weird art to strange museums. Whether you are yearning for a Zen-like experience, to see 400 species of birds or fine art, and finish your day sipping cocktails where the Rat Pack used to hang out - the desert has something for everyone.

This trip provides the complete desert experience - how to get there, great places to eat, and what to see. If you buy this itinerary, you will have fun, save money, and see a wide range of what the desert has to offer - not just the popular places of the desert, but plenty lesser known suggestions as well.

Days of this tour can be swapped around according to your needs:

Day 1 - Palms Springs - enjoy some relaxing in Hollywood's favorite get away spot.

Day 2 - Salton Sea Adventure - Amazing folk art, California's largest lake, wildlife, thousands of bananas, and much more!

Day 3 - Joshua Tree - Get your cowboy on in the High Desert, take a sound bath, visit the crochet museum, and see the incredible Yucca trees.

Included:

• Days of the tour can be easily swapped around for your convenience.
• Insider tips for saving time and money, including plenty of free activities.
• The best lunch and dinner suggestions to suit your wallet.
• Detailed instructions getting to and from each location including parking suggestions.
• Tons of activity suggestions if you want to extend your trip or mix it up.
• Destinations are suitable for travelers of any age (with alternative suggestions for those that are not).
• Lots of tips about visiting Palm Springs, including when to go, driving, getting there from LA etc.