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Viewpoint · Twentynine Palms, California
Keys View
Lookout at about 1,580 meters altitude in the Little San Bernardino Mountains, inside Joshua Tree, with views over the Coachella Valley, the San Andreas Fault, the Salton Sea and the San Jacinto peaks.
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About Keys View
Keys View sits atop the Little San Bernardino Mountains at the southern edge of Joshua Tree National Park, at about 1,580 meters elevation. A paved road leads close to the lookout, and a short climb reaches the highest point.
From there you can see the entire Coachella Valley, including Palm Springs and the valley cities, the San Jacinto and San Gorgonio peaks—among the highest in Southern California—and, on clear days, the Salton Sea, a large salt lake in the desert floor. Panels indicate the line of the San Andreas Fault running through the valley below.
The lookout is one of the park’s most popular spots to watch the sunset. On days with pollution or dry haze coming from the valley, visibility is reduced.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
30 minutes to an hour.
Best time
Late afternoon for sunset, or early morning when the air is cleaner. On windy days, the view is usually sharper.
How to get there
It is at the end of Keys View Road, which branches off Park Boulevard inside the park, about 40 km from Twentynine Palms. Vehicle entrance fees apply to the park.
Tip
Bring a warm layer for sunset: it is very windy up high, and temperatures drop quickly after the sun sets.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Keys View
What can you see from Keys View?
The Coachella Valley, the San Andreas Fault, the San Jacinto and San Gorgonio peaks and, on clear days, the Salton Sea.
What is the elevation of Keys View?
About 1,580 meters.
Is Keys View good for sunset?
Yes, it’s one of the park’s most popular spots to watch the sunset.