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Mojave Desert

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Lava Bed in Mojave
top of the highest dune
town of Baker California
Desert, flowers and mountains
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Ranked #1,475 of 4,952 attractions in California
4.5 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: Deserts, Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Description: Though arid and harsh, the Mojave Desert is home to over 200 endemic plant species and only one kind of tree, the Joshua Tree.
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Westminster
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“Incredible Sand Dunes”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 10, 2012
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What really sets this national park apart from others in the area is the Kelso sand dunes. Amazing! The dunes are about 40 square miles and is suitable for all ages. To climb to the top is a two mile hike in very soft and steep sand, but the views from the bottom and middle are also breathtaking. Can't say... More

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San Diego, California
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202 reviews 202 reviews
Reviews in 83 cities Reviews in 83 cities
109 helpful votes 109 helpful votes
“Less crowded than Death Valley-but just as uniquely beautiful”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 28, 2010

Mojave desert is hauntingly beautiful. It has far fewer visitors but is still very similar to Death Valley. The sand dunes are amazing-and there are many nice hikes. You can also drive through it just be careful to not run over the desert tortoise. More

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Perth
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“some beautiful walks here”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2010

Went to Mojave desert for a day trip while staying in Las Vegas. Is about 1-1.5 hour drive from Vegas. Highlight was the Teutonia trail. Truly beautiful walk through joshua trees. Saw lizards, amazing flowers, and lots of birds. Meant to be a two-hour round trip but took us four hours because there was so much to look at. The... More

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Naples, Florida
1 review
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
“Mojave Desert is Beautiful in Spring”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2005
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This March, we went to Las Vegas on vacation. Vegas is one of the greatest spots in the US for a vacation, but we wanted to experience more! We love the desert and mountains in Nevada and California. It seemed like a perfect spring day to drive to the Mojave dessert. My boyfriend and I had read a lot about... More

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Erlangen, Germany
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150 reviews 150 reviews
Reviews in 51 cities Reviews in 51 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“Für Wüstenliebhaber...”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2011
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Berlin, Germany
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Mojave Desert - Hitze und Kakteen”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 4, 2011
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