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Joshua Tree is one of the top destinations to visit in Southern California. It’s known for its clear night skies, incredible hiking, and, of course, its famous trees. So I’ve rounded up the top Joshua Tree vacation rentals.
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This national park is just a couple of hours’ drive from Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas, and Phoenix. So Joshua tree is a great weekend getaway, and I’ve found the dreamiest vacation homes for you.
Pro Tip: booking vacation homes is one of my top ways to save money on a California trip.
Here are the best Joshua Tree vacation rentals for your next adventure!
Sueno Sagrado
4 guests1 bedroom2 beds1 bath
If you need to unplug and reconnect with nature, then this off-grid home on 47 acres near Black Lava Butte National Monument is for you. You’ll have stylish, minimalistic, and airy spaces, a chef’s kitchen, a wrap-around porch, stargazing couches, and a charcoal grill
All-Glass Modern Villa
8 guests3 bedrooms4 beds3 baths
This home is a true desert oasis, with a saltwater pool and spa, an outdoor shower, and a fire pit. Plus, all of the home’s exteriors walls are floor-to-ceiling glass, so you’ll have stunning views from every room.
Flamingo Social Club
4 guests2 bedrooms beds1 bath
Picture yourself soaking in this hot tub and lounging in this mural-filled home. This house is on five acres of spectacular open desert. You’ll have a desert “dock,” a stock tank pool, an outdoor daybed, a covered patio, a chef’s kitchen, and a cozy indoor fireplace.
Castle Guard Tower
2 guests bedroom bed bath
This three-story tiny house has been featured on HGTV! You’ll have a rooftop patio, outdoor wood burning fire-pit, outdoor sitting area, kitchenette, and outdoor shower.
House of the Rising Sun
12 guests bedrooms beds baths
You’ll fall in love with this desert oasis. This Spanish-Pueblo Revival villa has some of the most incredible outdoor spaces you’ll ever find. The front of the house has a covered patio with a hanging daybed, the back has a huge deck, one side has a jacuzzi, grill, and al fresco dining, and the other side has a salt-water pool. There’s also a rooftop deck for stargazing.
Glamping Tent
4 guests bed1 bath
This lux yurt is part of The Castle House Estate, a medieval-themed campground that blends indoor and outdoor living. You’ll be just minutes from the national park, and your yurt will have a plush bed, private fire pit, and you’ll share the outdoor showers and bathhouse.
Bohemian Cabin
4 guests2 bedrooms beds bath
This home features modern desert bohemian furniture, cozy seating nooks, and skylights to enjoy the year-round sunshine. You’ll have an outdoor patio with string lights, an outdoor clawfoot tub, and a hammock shaded between two large Tamarisk trees.
Luna Vista
6 guests bedrooms beds2 baths
Luna Vista is located at the top of the Joshua Tree Highlands near the national park’s West Park Entrance. The home is beautifully furnished and decorated, and you’ll love the window wall. Outside, you’ll have a covered patio, a nature trail through the 2.5-acre property, and a stock tank pool with some of the best views in the area.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a trip to California cost?
Expected daily costs for a trip to California:
Budget: Under $100/day per person
Lower End: $150/day per person
Midrange: $250/day per person
Higher End: $350+/day per person
What do I need to pack for a California road trip?
California packing essentials:
1. Long and short-sleeved shirts.
2. Jeans, hiking pants, nicer/dress pants, shorts.
3. Shorts.
4. Rainjacket.
5. Swimsuits.
6. Phone mount.
7. Rolling cooler.
8. Roadside emergency kit.
9. Car charger.
10. Camera and/or GoPro.
What do I need to pack for a trip to California in January?
Western California has relatively mild winters (daily highs average in the mid-60s), and these are the wettest months of the year. So bring your rain gear and layers.
The Central and Northern inland areas of the state can have below-freezing temperatures and snow. Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon National Parks are only partially accessible in January. So bring warm and waterproof clothes.
In the Southeastern region, January is a dry month that’s perfect for exploring the deserts. Bring layers, hiking shoes, and your swimsuit for mild days or heated pools.
What do I need to pack for a trip to California in May?
May is one of the best months to visit California. Daytime temperatures will average in the 70s across the state. Yosemite, Sequoia, Death Valley, The Redwoods, and the other national parks will be accessible, and the tourist hordes won’t have descended yet.
This is still the shoulder season for Big Sur, San Francisco, Sonoma, and Napa in the north and LA, San Diego, and Palm Springs in the south. May is also the perfect month for a Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip.
So bring shorts, hiking pants and boots, long and short-sleeved shirts, swimsuits, some nice/dressier clothes, sunglasses, rain gear, and your sense of adventure!
How do I plan a trip to California wine country?
Napa and Sonoma are two of the best wine regions in the country and the world. Both regions have a wide range of hotels and vacation homes for every preference and price range. Sonoma is usually less expensive and less crowded than Napa.
Summer and Fall are the busiest and most expensive times of the year to visit these regions. So you can save some money and avoid the crowds by visiting in the Spring or Winter.
In addition to wine tastings and winery visits, these regions have an incredible food scene and outdoor activities.
How do I plan a trip to Los Angeles, California?
Los Angeles is one of the most-visited cities in the county and the world, so planning a trip here can be expensive. Start by determining your overall trip budget because your money goes fast in LA.
Choose a vacation home, hostel, campsite, or hotel that fits your budget and is centrally located to the majority of things you want to do. Staying near the places you want to visit will help you save money on transportation.
Eat out for lunch instead of dinner to save some money, and cook or pack out your own meals.
Do free activities: self-guided walking tours, visit public beaches, go hiking, etc.
How do I plan a California road trip?
California is one of my favorite states to explore by car. So here’s how to plan an epic California road trip!
1. Determine if you’re going to rent a car or RV or bring your own vehicle, then make any reservations early.
2. Map out your route. You’ll need to map out your driving route and know your expected driving times and distances for each day, but always make time to stop at places you’ll discover along the way.
3. When you’re camping or in an RV, make sure you have an accommodation plan for each night of your trip. Read all of my RV Tips and Tricks!
4. Download maps, apps, and playlists before you start driving. There’s no guarantee you’ll always have service. Plus, you don’t want to use up all your data.
5. Book popular activities and accommodations ahead of time.
6. Have a roadside emergency kit with you. Car troubles happen, so you need to make sure you’re prepared for this possibility.
7. Schedule one relaxation day for every four days of your road trip. Take a rest from driving and scheduled activities and just enjoy wherever you are.
8. Have buffer days build into your itinerary. More than likely, your plans will change at least a couple of times because of weather, traffic, delays, etc. So to avoid having to cancel things or skip places, plan some buffer days into your road trip plan.
9. If you’re going to drive through a larger city, make sure you time your trip to avoid rush hour traffic.
10. Don’t wait to fill up on gas. Never risk running out of gas because sometimes gas stations can be few and far between.
What is the best road trip in California?
The best road trips in California are:
1. The Pacific Coast Highway. Make sure you stop at these places along the PCH: San Francisco, Point Reyes National Seashore, Monterey, Carmel, Big Sur, Hearst Castle, Morro Rock, Santa Barbara, Channel Islands National Park, Santa Monica, and Venice Beach.
2. California’s National Parks: three nights in Death Valley, three nights in Sequoia and Kings Canyon, three nights in Yosemite, two nights in Lassen Volcanic, and two nights in the Redwood National and State Parks.
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