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Keys View

A sight in Keys View, Joshua Tree, free to visit and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: Sunset.

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Keys View in Keys View, Joshua Tree
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Why go

Lookout over the Coachella Valley and the San Andreas Fault.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Joshua Tree, alongside 3 outdoor spots, 2 activities and 2 places to eat. The closest of our other picks is Ryan Mountain Trail, 6.0 mi away as the crow flies. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Keys View
Price
Free
Time needed
30 min
Best time
Sunset

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 1 beyond Joshua Tree. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Ryan Mountain Trail

    3-mile round trip climb to 360° views over the park.

    Activity · 6.0 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Hidden Valley Nature Trail

    1-mile loop through a boulder-ringed valley once used by cattle rustlers.

    Activity · 6.0 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Barker Dam

    Short loop to a small reservoir and petroglyphs.

    Outdoors · 7.4 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Cholla Cactus Garden

    Dense stand of teddy-bear cholla on a short boardwalk.

    Outdoors · 15 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Shields Date Garden

    Date grove since 1924 serving date shakes and showing date history.

    Food · Palm Springs · 16 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Joshua Tree Saloon

    Roadside saloon with burgers, karaoke and live music.

    Drinks · 16 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Keys View is a stop on our Palm Springs & Joshua Tree route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

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When to go

Average daily highs in Joshua Tree run from 57°F in December to 102°F in July; January is usually the wettest month. For Keys View itself, we suggest: Sunset.

Modelled monthly averages for Joshua Tree from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Joshua Tree weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Keys View, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
California, USA
Coordinates
33.92658, -116.18722
Destination
Joshua Tree, California

Keys View: quick answers

How much time do you need at Keys View?

Plan on about 30 minutes at Keys View. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Keys View?

Our pick: Sunset. Insider tip: Best light at sunset.

Is Keys View free?

Yes, we list Keys View as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Keys View?

Keys View is at California, USA, in Keys View. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Keys View?

Keys View appears on Palm Springs & Joshua Tree, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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