The museums of Balboa Park and downtown’s rooftop lounges and restaurants are now familiar places, too.
The desert landscape, marvelous rock formations, wildlife, cacti, andJoshua treescreate a stunning environment.
Joshua Tree is an International Dark Sky Park, with some of the darkest nights in Southern California.
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The park’s website advises planning and making advance reservations to enjoy the islands.
Camping is available, and dogs are permitted on the campgrounds, picnic areas, and paved roads.
There are also picnic tables and a day use area with shallow pools for wading.
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Campsites are available, and leashed dogs are permitted on roads and on campgrounds.
Borrego Springs is an official International Dark Sky Community, too, withstargazingevents throughout the year.
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