Joy Diversion: Road trip through Palm Springs, Joshua Tree, and Pioneertown

Join award-winning British TV presenter and journalist, Sophie Morgan, as she sets off on an epic, 3-part road trip through California with friends old and new, exploring the Golden State’s unique experiences and breathtaking landscapes, while leaning into the pure joy of the open road. For the first part of the road trip, Sophie is joined by her best friend Jo. Their adventure includes Cap Rock in the iconic Joshua Tree National Park; a stay at the Autocamp Joshua Tree in the heart of California’s desert landscape; a visit to the state-of-the-art Spa at Séc-he in Palm Springs, built around ancient Agua Caliente hot mineral springs; and a slice of 1940s-‘50s Hollywood at Pioneertown, a former Old West film set turned living town, complete with saloons, stables - and even a jail! Plan your dream California road trip here: https://www.visitcalifornia.com/road-trips/ Chapters 00:00 Joy Diversion series intro 00:43 Map of featured locations and overview of road trip stops 01:03 Introducing Sophie’s friend Jo 01:11 Setting off from Los Angeles 01:53 Entering Joshua Tree National Park 02:17 Joshua Tree National Park: Cap Rock 02:38 The Spa at Séc-he Palm Springs 03:36 Autocamp Joshua Tree 04:32 Pioneertown ----- VISIT US! Website - https://visitcalifornia.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/visitcalifornia/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/VisitCaliforniaUK/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@visitcalifornia X - https://twitter.com/visitca ----- Disclaimer: Please note any businesses, locations, and attractions mentioned in our YouTube videos were open at the time the video was originally published. We encourage you to confirm operating hours and statuses prior to visiting specific businesses and locations. Enjoy planning and visiting California!