30 Incredible ‘Bucket List’ Places to Visit in California

Cholla Cactus Garden

Situated on the Pinto Basin Drive, the Cholla Cactus Garden is said by some to be “one of the most incredible” attractions in famous Joshua Tree National Park. Complete with the mountains in the background, this field of literally thousands of cholla cactus is beautiful. There’s a special boardwalk and pedestrian path winding through the garden but don’t stray off the path. There’s a reason why they’re called “jumping cactus.”