More pleasant temperatures in the desert make the itinerary more comfortable for hiking and exploring Palm Springs and Joshua Tree.
UNITED STATES · CULTURE + WELLNESS
USA — LOMA LINDA — LONGEVITY IN CALIFORNIA
Discover the American Blue Zone and connect it to a California of wellness, community, and desert landscapes.
DURATION6 days
BEST TIMEOct–Apr
EXPERIENCECulture + Wellness
COUNTRYUnited States
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Los Angeles → Loma Linda → Redlands → Palm Springs → Joshua Tree
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Loma Linda—America's Classic Blue Zone
2Local culture – community, food and lifestyle
3Redlands — architecture and historic atmosphere of the Inland Empire
4Palm Springs — Design, Desert and Californian Rhythm
5Joshua Tree—desert landscapes and light hikes
On its own, Loma Linda is a niche destination—and that's exactly what makes it interesting. Redlands, Palm Springs, and Joshua Tree make the American Blue Zone part of a California of community, wellness, and desert landscapes.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Los Angeles—Arrival in California
Arrival and adaptation to the time zone, with night in Los Angeles before heading to the Inland Empire.
DAY 2
Loma Linda — the American Blue Zone
Day dedicated to the context of Loma Linda and the history of its community. The focus is to understand the habits and values associated with the region without turning the visit into a clinical experience.
DAY 3
Loma Linda & Redlands—Community and Daily Life
Continuation of the theme through food, local spaces and community life, combined with a passage through Redlands and its urban heritage.
DAY 4
Palm Springs — California of the desert
Commute to Palm Springs, with time for architecture, design, and the arid landscape that defines this part of California.
DAY 5
Joshua Tree — Nature and Movement
Day dedicated to the park and light walks among rock formations and Joshua trees, incorporating movement into the itinerary in a natural way.
DAY 6
Closing
Return to Los Angeles or continue through California, according to the final design of the trip.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
Loma Linda is the North American representative among the five classic Blue Zones. The association was born from the study of an Adventist community known for daily habits linked to predominantly plant-based food, physical activity, social bonds, and community routine. BondTours deals with this context in a cultural and documentary way, without transforming the trip into a medical program or promise of longevity.
YOUR WAY
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