JT Trading Post

Best , most unique shopping in the JT area, and that's a high compliment considering the amount of great boutique and vintage shopping in the area. Park in one of the nearby lots and get ready to shop. The Trading Post is a great hub for branching out into downtown Joshua Tree so grab a coffee next door at Joshua Tree Coffee Company and get ready to stroll. The store is filled with everything from genuinely cool "local" clothing and accessory styles (these will beg to be taken home by your inner desert hippie!) to art supplies (so good!), snacks, candles, magnets...you name it, they very well might have it. (Super 8 camera anyone?) If not, they'll... read full review

JT Trading Post is one of those Joshua Tree gems where you walk in for one thing and somehow leave with five — and zero regrets. It’s part general store, part souvenir stop, part “wait, I actually want this in my house.” From snacks and cold drinks to quirky desert merch and surprisingly stylish home goods, it’s got that perfect mix of practical and charming.

The atmosphere is friendly, a little quirky, and exactly what you want from a Joshua Tree pit stop. It feels local in the best way, like a place that’s been around long enough to know what visitors actually need.

Pro tip: Swing by on Saturdays — they host an artist... read full review

I had the pleasure of discovering JT Trading Post while driving through the area and I'm delighted that I stopped to explore. The store offers a diverse range of items, including caps, ponchos, and numerous locally crafted products. Patrick provided me with exceptional assistance, addressing my questions and sharing information about their daily operations, such as food trucks and live music performances when weather permits. McKenzie, the cashier, processed my transaction efficiently and maintained a positive demeanor throughout. I purchased a poncho and am thoroughly satisfied.