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# Father Crowley Vista Point

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## Visit Father Crowley Vista Point

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#### The perfect introduction to Death Valley is this lookout near the entrance, where fighter jets occasionally whiz by on their way to nearby Rainbow Canyon.

Swirls of ancient lava rise up above the landscape, giving visitors to Father Crowley Vista Point a taste of Death Valley National Park. Stop at the entrance to see the first glimpses of the amazingly varied rock formations spreading out ahead. Come for some silent meditation, but be aware that your deep trance may be interrupted by the roar of a fighter jet, whose pilots use the red, gray and pink walls of Rainbow Canyon to practice their precision flying. Wave hello as they go by.

Sunrise sets the warm colors of the landscape ablaze. Come at any time of day to look out onto Panamint Valley and Panamint Range. The parking lot has a restroom and space to walk out to the rocky outcrop.

Get a sense of the otherworldly nature of the park itself, which is so strikingly different from anywhere else on Earth. George Lucas picked this place as the fictional planet of Tatooine in *Star Wars* movies. Pay your respects to the memory of Father Crowley, the “Padre of the Desert,” who preached to miners here in the 1920s and 1930s.

Walk or use a four-wheel drive or other high-clearance vehicle to follow the half-mile road that leads to yet another vantage point offering closer views of the distinctive striations and rock forms stretching up the cliff sides. Strap your hat on tightly because the wind can threaten to blow it away, whipping through the narrow gorges and spreading out over the wide-open plains. Breathe in the fresh desert air, look into the distance to see any planes and then scurry back to the car to get started on the thorough exploration of the park itself.

Find Father Crowley Vista Point just west of Panamint Springs off the park’s main highway, only a 5-minute drive from the western entrance of the park. Stovepipe Wells is 45 minutes away by car, with Furnace Creek another half-hour beyond that. Regular vehicles can access the main parking lot with no difficulties.

## Plan a trip to see Father Crowley Vista Point

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### Tilt Hotel Universal/Hollywood, an Ascend Collection Hotel

£952

per person

13 Apr - 18 Apr

found 1 day ago

Return flight included

London (LHR) to Los Angeles (LAX)

7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)

Everything was great. Really enjoyed our visit.

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

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### The Eden

Downtown Santa Monica

£1,141

per person

13 Apr - 18 Apr

found 1 day ago

Return flight included

London (LHR) to Los Angeles (LAX)

9/10 Wonderful! (160 reviews)

The hotel is very convenient, centrally located and walkable to everything...shopping, restaurants, the pier, and the beach. Our room was a bit outdated but very clean. The tub is ridiculously high, almost as tall as the sink height almost making it a safety issue. It was very frustrating to have to ask for washcloths that weren't replaced on multiple occasions. One elevator was out of service so the stairs to the 5th floor became a routine. The cafe was overpriced for what was offered in my opinion. I would stay again only for the staff. They were soooo pleasant and helpful!

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

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###  The Hollywood Franklin Hotel near Universal Studios

Hollywood

£1,035

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13 Apr - 18 Apr

found 1 day ago

Return flight included

London (LHR) to Los Angeles (LAX)

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,546 reviews)

As a person who runs a cleaning business, i understand cutting costs with cleaning products, but i feel like the products that has been used smells really bad. Scents can improve wellbeing, and the minute I stepped in the hotel and the hotel room. It doesn’t smell clean and fresh, smells like dirt covered in flowers, using deodorant on top of smelly armpits. Unfortunately that’s how I felt. It’s a nice place, paid extra for a nice view, but other than that, I’m not impressed. The place has a very cool vibe tho. But smells like a cheap motel

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

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#### Darwin Falls

Nestled within the stark landscapes of Death Valley is this series of caves, grottoes and waterfalls accessible via an informal trail.

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#### Panamint Dunes

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#### Eureka Mine

On top of Providence Ridge, ruins remain of this once prosperous mine, which was run by a single prospector who lived alone here for almost 40 years.

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