- TripBuzz found 39 things to do with kids in or near Joshua Tree, California, including 21 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Desert Hot Springs and Palm Desert.
- From Cliffhanger Guides to The Climbing Life Guides - Private Trips, the Joshua Tree area offers 60 different types of family activities, including: Rock Climbing, Hiking Trails, Specialty Museums and Cultural Centers.
- Home of the Joshua Tree National Park, Joshua Tree is a popular sight for nature enthusiasts and traveling campers. Wildflower hikes, wildlife and nature classes and camping are among the most popular activities when visiting the park, while the city also offers art fairs, dining, shopping and astronomy and telescope shops.
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35.4 Miles
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
800 Wildrose Ln, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
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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
40375 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
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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
Riverside County Playground Drive off 243 Highway, Idyllwild, CA
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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
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Idyllwild Park
54000 Riverside County Playground Rd., Idyllwild, CA 92549
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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
40101 Mill Creek Rd, San Bernardino National Forest, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
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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
26375 State Hwy 243, Idyllwild, CA 92549
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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
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
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
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.