Your JOSHUA TREE local Guidebook & the Desert Area!
Sightseeing
What an awe inspiring National Park. Be sure to grab a map at the visitor center, bring plenty of water and go for a memorable hike or even rock climbing.
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IJoshua Tree National Park
What an awe inspiring National Park. Be sure to grab a map at the visitor center, bring plenty of water and go for a memorable hike or even rock climbing.
Make reservation at least 4-8 weeks in advance for an unforgettable sound bath experience!
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Integratron
2477 Belfield BlvdMake reservation at least 4-8 weeks in advance for an unforgettable sound bath experience!
Saturday fresh fruit and veggies plus other crafts and local food items. Free fun!
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Joshua Tree Certified Farmers' Market
61651 Twentynine Palms HighwaySaturday fresh fruit and veggies plus other crafts and local food items. Free fun!
Guaranteed, you've never seen anything like this!!!
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World Famous Crochet Museum
61855 CA-62Guaranteed, you've never seen anything like this!!!
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61231 California 62Get your culture on with some wonderful performances right down the road
Why not? Have you ever been axe-throwing? A new and different experience, for sure!!
The Boardroom - Axe Throwing
5823 Adobe RdWhy not? Have you ever been axe-throwing? A new and different experience, for sure!!
Great spot for a short museum trip, especially to get out of the heat!
Inexpensive entry price suggestion
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Hi-Desert Nature Museum
57090 Twentynine Palms HighwayGreat spot for a short museum trip, especially to get out of the heat!
Inexpensive entry price suggestion
Fascinating history and interesting exhibition. Kids will love it too! It is an outdoor museum, not a stuffy art space
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Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum
62975 Blair LnFascinating history and interesting exhibition. Kids will love it too! It is an outdoor museum, not a stuffy art space
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Cholla Cactus Garden
Cholla Cactus Garden TrailIndlela Yezemvelo YaseHidden Valley
74485 National Park DriveFree Public Stargazing parties held on Saturday nights (please see their website for complete updates/info) and self guided tours available
https://www.skysthelimit29.org/
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Sky’s The Limit Observatory and Nature Center
9697 Utah TrailFree Public Stargazing parties held on Saturday nights (please see their website for complete updates/info) and self guided tours available
https://www.skysthelimit29.org/
How much fun to go to a drive in? It's about 30 minutes away and has old-school snacks. Usually Thursday-Sunday. Contact them directly for schedule.
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Smiths Ranch Drive-In Theater
4584 Adobe RdHow much fun to go to a drive in? It's about 30 minutes away and has old-school snacks. Usually Thursday-Sunday. Contact them directly for schedule.
Food scene
Crossroads Cafe
61715 Twentynine Palms HighwayGet there early to see the unique location and then stay (with a reservation made a few weeks in advance) for lunch or dinner to enjoy the deliciously smoky BBQ!
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Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown RdGet there early to see the unique location and then stay (with a reservation made a few weeks in advance) for lunch or dinner to enjoy the deliciously smoky BBQ!
Get there early to avoid the wait, don't forget patio option and try the delish Cinnamon roll French toast
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Country Kitchen
61768 Twentynine Palms HighwayGet there early to avoid the wait, don't forget patio option and try the delish Cinnamon roll French toast
Quintessential luncheonette- Simple food, fast service, big portions, easy parking and reasonable prices!
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Larry & Milt's Western Cafe #2
56098 Twentynine Palms HighwayQuintessential luncheonette- Simple food, fast service, big portions, easy parking and reasonable prices!
Patio that allows dogs. You may think you’re going the wrong way- the building is a little odd on the outside but the food is homemade and ample and the service is good- plus...full bar !
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La Palapa Mexican Restaraunt
57173 Sunnyslope DrPatio that allows dogs. You may think you’re going the wrong way- the building is a little odd on the outside but the food is homemade and ample and the service is good- plus...full bar !
Great bakery! Get there early for best selections. Amazing vegan options!
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Boo's Organic Oven
61675 Twentynine Palms HighwayGreat bakery! Get there early for best selections. Amazing vegan options!
You’ll be surprised- yes, Indian food in the desert Lots of vegetarian options too!
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Sam's Indian Food & Pizza
61380 Twentynine Palms HighwayYou’ll be surprised- yes, Indian food in the desert Lots of vegetarian options too!
Best pizza in the area....and don’t get me started on the Stromboli’s-WOW! Order as early as possible on the weekend or be prepared to wait.
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2 Guys Pies Brick Oven Pizzeria
56969 Yucca TrailBest pizza in the area....and don’t get me started on the Stromboli’s-WOW! Order as early as possible on the weekend or be prepared to wait.
For something in the “desert fancy “ category (it’s inside the hotel)- check them out! They’re big on steaks but do also have veggie options. They even have their own, on-site garden !
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29 Palms Inn
73950 Inn AveFor something in the “desert fancy “ category (it’s inside the hotel)- check them out! They’re big on steaks but do also have veggie options. They even have their own, on-site garden !
Joshua Tree Saloon
61835 Twentynine Palms HighwayTHE bar in JT. Not bad eats as well!
ABSOLUTE MUST!
Great little place for vegan/gluten free and healthy bites. We absolutely love their breakfast burritos and vegan cheesecake! Try their GF muffins too - they are delicious! Highly recommended.
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Natural Sisters Cafe
61695 Twentynine Palms HighwayABSOLUTE MUST!
Great little place for vegan/gluten free and healthy bites. We absolutely love their breakfast burritos and vegan cheesecake! Try their GF muffins too - they are delicious! Highly recommended.
Upscale, French restaurant worth a visit! Famous in the neighbourhood and the food is absolutely delicious!
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La Copine
848 Old Woman Springs RdUpscale, French restaurant worth a visit! Famous in the neighbourhood and the food is absolutely delicious!
Shopping
Best place to start for a JT thrifting excursion. Great buys- they even have sales! Plus so convenient if you’re going to Saturday morning JT Farmers Market!
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Unity Home Thrift Store
61605 Twentynine Palms HighwayBest place to start for a JT thrifting excursion. Great buys- they even have sales! Plus so convenient if you’re going to Saturday morning JT Farmers Market!
Right next door to the JT NP visitor’s center. If they’re open, please go in and support them as they support our local hospital programs. Shopping +goodwill =a great day!
Hi-Desert Medical Center Auxiliary Thrift Shop
6534 Park BlvdRight next door to the JT NP visitor’s center. If they’re open, please go in and support them as they support our local hospital programs. Shopping +goodwill =a great day!
Science Fiction focused bookstore tucked away in the most interesting and local shopping corner- could only be in JT!
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Space Cowboy Books
61871 Twentynine Palms HighwayScience Fiction focused bookstore tucked away in the most interesting and local shopping corner- could only be in JT!
Health Spa
Many types of massage, alternative & complimentary heath treatments.
If you book in advance, they can even come to the house. Presently there is a discount on Yelp!
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Naturalives Day Spa
6448 Hallee RdIf you book in advance, they can even come to the house. Presently there is a discount on Yelp!
Essentials
Convenient with great bargains and unexpected finds- what more could you ask?
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Grocery Outlet Bargain Market
57200 Twentynine Palms HighwayConvenient with great bargains and unexpected finds- what more could you ask?
Vons
57590 Twentynine Palms HighwayGreat, general supermarket. All the items you might expect!
Great local resource for health food products, easily located with parking right in front.
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Joshua Tree Health Foods
61693 Twentynine Palms HighwayGreat local resource for health food products, easily located with parking right in front.
Awesome Activities
Great company organising climbing tours and lessons! they will teach you from scratch of how to use your body to conquer those boulders! A great fun in the National Park while getting some exercises. Highly recommended.
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Cliffhanger Guides - Joshua Tree Rock Climbing Adventures
6551 Park BlvdGreat company organising climbing tours and lessons! they will teach you from scratch of how to use your body to conquer those boulders! A great fun in the National Park while getting some exercises. Highly recommended.
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Weather can change quickly
Weather can change quickly and dramatically- you may be surprised by the desert! Bring clothes for warm and cold!! Yes, it's the desert, but winter can be quite chilly at night.