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This National Park is Less Than 3 Hours from LA. Here’s How to Plan the Perfect Day Trip.

ByCarly February 17, 2026April 17, 2026

Joshua Tree National Park is less than three hours from Los Angeles and looks like another planet. If you’ve been putting off the trip because you don’t have a full weekend to spare, good news: one day is enough. This Joshua Tree day trip itinerary covers exactly what time to leave LA, which stops to…