We’re Sara and Rich Combs—interior designers, authors, and hosts sharing our lives in the desert through our brand the Joshua Tree House. It was on a road trip that we first discovered Joshua Tree National Park, and completely fell in love. As we continued to travel, we couldn’t stop thinking about how magnetizing Joshua Tree was to us: the open landscape, the connection to nature, and the creative community all drew us in quickly. We’ve never felt more at home than we do living in Joshua Tree.

While Joshua Tree is a small town, there’s always something going on. We’re often joking that we’re more social living in the middle of the desert than we were living in the city, but it’s because there are so many cool people bringing their dreams to life out here. Joshua Tree is full of independent shops, restaurants, strange art installations, and calming experiences. Below are some of our favorites!

What to See & Do

Noah Purifoy Outdoor Museum

AZ West Tours

Integratron

Moorten Botanical Gardens

Where to Shop

Bkb Ceramics

Soukie Modern

Sky Village Swap Meet

MoonWind Trading Co

Shop on the Mesa

Wine & Rock Shop

Mojave Flea

Pioneer Crossing

The End

Where to Eat & Drink

Country Kitchen

JT Coffee Co

La Copine

Pappy & Harriet’s

Joshua Tree Saloon

Joshua Tree Farmer’s Market

Kasa Market

Where to Stay

The Joshua Tree House

Casita by The Joshua Tree House

Hacienda by the Joshua Tree House

Pioneertown Motel

29 Palms Inn

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Journey by Design: Joshua Tree, California