Things to Do in Joshua Tree, CA

  • Our list of the best things to do in Joshua Tree, California, features the top 53 nearby activities — including 24 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Joshua Tree, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Sports & Fitness, Museums & Galleries, and Entertainment & Shows.
  • The results below include the top 24 things to do within the city of Joshua Tree, CA , followed by 30 popular activities in nearby cities, including Palm Springs, Desert Hot Springs, Cathedral City and Palm Desert
  • Our list of the best things to do in Joshua Tree, California, features the top 53 nearby activities — including 24 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Joshua Tree, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Sports & Fitness, Museums & Galleries, and Entertainment & Shows.
  • The results below include the top 24 things to do within the city of Joshua Tree, CA , followed by 30 popular activities in nearby cities, including Palm Springs, Desert Hot Springs, Cathedral City and Palm Desert
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35.4 Miles
67% 49 votes
Marinas 500 Paine Ct, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 MoreLess Info
Big Bear Marina is a public marina that rents out fishing boats and pontoon boats that can accommodate up to 12 people at a time. The company sits next to Big Bear Lake, which stretches 7-miles in length.
35.5 Miles
71% 153 votes
Go Karts 800 Wildrose Ln, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 MoreLess Info
Open in both the warmer and cooler months, Alpine Slide At Magic Mountain provides visitors with a fun and memorable bobsled experience. Guests are chairlifted to the top of the slide and slide down the exciting quarter mile track.
35.5 Miles
100% 2 votes
Fishing 40375 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 MoreLess Info
Fishing enthusiasts can enjoy three hours of lake time aboard tournament style bass boats or pontoons (for catching rainbow trout) with licensed, experienced guides through Big Bear Charter Fishing. Drinks, snacks and all fishing gear are provided.
35.7 Miles
89% 27 votes
Parks Riverside County Playground Drive off 243 Highway, Idyllwild, CA MoreLess Info
Featuring forest terrain, Idyllwild County Park is situated on 202 acres and offers visitors access to a nature center as well as hiking and biking trails. The park has picnic areas, an amphitheater and 88 campsites with fire rings.
35.8 Miles
83% 18 votes
Hiking Trails 54000 Riverside County Playground Rd., Idyllwild, CA 92549 MoreLess Info
With over 200 acres of forests and open space, Idyllwild Park has areas for both day use and camping. The park offers scenic views, hiking on five trails, and rock climbing on enormous granite boulders.
35.8 Miles
100% 9 votes
Parks 40101 Mill Creek Rd, San Bernardino National Forest, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 MoreLess Info
At Aspen Glen Picnic Area, visitors can enjoy a scenic picnic among the pine trees with views of the surrounding mountain. During the winter, the picnic area becomes a prime sledding location for visitors.
35.8 Miles
50% 8 votes
Camping Site 26375 State Hwy 243, Idyllwild, CA 92549 MoreLess Info
Situated on 50 acres of wilderness, Idyllwild Pines Camp & Conference Center hosts a Christian camp for kids of all ages. Campers get to sleep in a cabin and go through activities in the recreation area.
35.8 Miles
60% 5 votes
Camping Site PO Box 518, Idyllwild, CA 92549 MoreLess Info
Situated inside the San Bernardino National Forest, Fern Basin Campground is open throughout the summer and intor fall for camping in a primitive setting. Sites within the campground can be reserved four days in advance from the National Park Service.
35.9 Miles
94% 17 votes
Hiking Trails Mill Creek Road, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 MoreLess Info
Located within the San Bernardino National Forest, Pine Knot Trail features oak and pine trees, wildflowers and views of Big Bear Lake. The trail is nearly six miles long and is suitable for hiking, biking and horseback riding.
36.0 Miles
100% 9 votes
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AstroCamp

Observatories & Planetariums 26800 Saunders Meadow Road, Idyllwild, CA 92549 MoreLess Info
Idyllwild's AstroCamp offers one and two week programs that let kids learn about and experience some aspects of astronaut training. The camps are also focused on science education, allowing campers to look through powerful telescopes and participate in hands-on activities.
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