Sunset at Joshua Tree Golden Hour Magic: The park’s massive boulders, rugged mountains, and desert plants glow in shades of orange, red, and pink as the sun sets. The low humidity and wide-open horizons make for stunning color gradients. Why It’s Amazing: Joshua Tree is designated as an International Dark Sky Park, meaning light pollution is minimal. The dry desert air and high elevation make for exceptionally clear skies. What You Can See: On a moonless night, you can spot the Milky Way stretching across the sky, countless constellations, shooting stars, and sometimes even the Andromeda Galaxy with the naked eye.

It’s described as “California’s largest luxury outlet destination” with 180+ stores (or in some directories 170+ depending on count) offering deep discounts.