Parks & Nature
IJoshua Tree National Park
Within Joshua Tree National Park, you can drive to this site, 5000 ft + up into the park. By day you will pass some of the oldest Joshua Trees in the park on Keys View Road. At the top you have 360 degree views that include 2 of the tallest mountains in So. Cal, the Salton Sea, the Desert Cities from Palm Springs to Indian Wells, and even, on a clear day.... all the way to Mexico! By night, it may be one of the best spots for Star Gazing. (Although, you do see city lights from the Palm Springs area from there as well).
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Keys View
Within Joshua Tree National Park, you can drive to this site, 5000 ft + up into the park. By day you will pass some of the oldest Joshua Trees in the park on Keys View Road. At the top you have 360 degree views that include 2 of the tallest mountains in So. Cal, the Salton Sea, the Desert Cities from Palm Springs to Indian Wells, and even, on a clear day.... all the way to Mexico! By night, it may be one of the best spots for Star Gazing. (Although, you do see city lights from the Palm Springs area from there as well).
Sightseeing
Read about this New Old West town 30 minutes from La Casita in New York Time's Fashion & Style section. Info on other tidbits in the area as well:
http://nyti.ms/1V9oX9S
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Pioneertown
53688 Pioneertown RdRead about this New Old West town 30 minutes from La Casita in New York Time's Fashion & Style section. Info on other tidbits in the area as well:
http://nyti.ms/1V9oX9S
9697 Utah Trail is where the Observatory and Nature Center is located for Star Gazing! http://www.skysthelimit29.org/
Also, Arch Rock in JTNP is also a great place view the stars.
To get to the Arch Rock trailhead: From the intersection with Park Boulevard and Pinto Basin Road, 4.5 miles south of the north entrance, head west on Pinto Basin Road for 2.7 miles to White Tank Campground. Enter the campground and proceed to the trailhead near site #9
PS - I don't know what that Adobe Rd address is. Mapquest pulled it up and it's incorrect. Check the website and/or call for specific directions to the Observatory.
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Sky’s The Limit Observatory and Nature Center
9697 Utah Trail9697 Utah Trail is where the Observatory and Nature Center is located for Star Gazing! http://www.skysthelimit29.org/
Also, Arch Rock in JTNP is also a great place view the stars.
To get to the Arch Rock trailhead: From the intersection with Park Boulevard and Pinto Basin Road, 4.5 miles south of the north entrance, head west on Pinto Basin Road for 2.7 miles to White Tank Campground. Enter the campground and proceed to the trailhead near site #9
PS - I don't know what that Adobe Rd address is. Mapquest pulled it up and it's incorrect. Check the website and/or call for specific directions to the Observatory.
Very unique organization: Please check out their website for details. http://highdeserttestsites.com
You can visit their headquarters at the Sky Village Swap Meet on Saturdays from 9am-1pm. and pick up a copy of their driving map to HDTS projects and other local sites of interest.
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High Desert Test Sites
Very unique organization: Please check out their website for details. http://highdeserttestsites.com
You can visit their headquarters at the Sky Village Swap Meet on Saturdays from 9am-1pm. and pick up a copy of their driving map to HDTS projects and other local sites of interest.
Drinks & Nightlife
and great food! Reservations a must and there is usually a cover charge for the music. check their website to see who's playing. http://pappyandharriets.com/
A great story on the place.
http://www.visitcalifornia.com/dream365tv/pappy-harriets-pioneertown
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Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown Rdand great food! Reservations a must and there is usually a cover charge for the music. check their website to see who's playing. http://pappyandharriets.com/
A great story on the place.
http://www.visitcalifornia.com/dream365tv/pappy-harriets-pioneertown
Great place for a beer and food after a hike. They have the best sweet potato fries! Sometimes there is live music and/or karaoke. Decent food, much better then your average pub grub. They are open later then most as well.
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Joshua Tree Saloon
61835 Twentynine Palms HighwayGreat place for a beer and food after a hike. They have the best sweet potato fries! Sometimes there is live music and/or karaoke. Decent food, much better then your average pub grub. They are open later then most as well.
Food Scene
Great all natural food, to go or eat there. Very small place and usually crowded, but worth it! They have the best pies as well!
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Natural Sisters Cafe
61695 Twentynine Palms HighwayGreat all natural food, to go or eat there. Very small place and usually crowded, but worth it! They have the best pies as well!
Casual, great for Breakfast or lunch. It's perfect for before or after a hike. The best cornbread ever!
61715 29 Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
(760) 366-5414
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Crossroads Cafe
61715 Twentynine Palms HighwayCasual, great for Breakfast or lunch. It's perfect for before or after a hike. The best cornbread ever!
61715 29 Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
(760) 366-5414
61740 Twentynine Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
PIZZA! Big NYC style pie, or by the slice. They're first location was in NYC and they are vendors at a lot of festivals. Seriously great pizza, not just average.
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Pie for the People!
58960 29 Palms Highway61740 Twentynine Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
PIZZA! Big NYC style pie, or by the slice. They're first location was in NYC and they are vendors at a lot of festivals. Seriously great pizza, not just average.
Great Mediterranean, compares to the best anywhere. Good portions, eat in or take out.
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Palm Kabob House
6341 Adobe RdGreat Mediterranean, compares to the best anywhere. Good portions, eat in or take out.
Casual relaxed, art-filled restaurant serves great meals featuring fresh seafood, steaks and prime rib, pastas, salads and delicious vegetarian dishes. All breads, dressings, soups and desserts are homemade. They have their own farm and harvest fruits and vegetables that go straight to the table whenever the season is right.
Poolside dining is an option, a full bar and live acoustic music every night starting at 6:00pm. They don't take reservations and there can be a wait. Like everywhere up here, it closes early. So get there early to enjoy. Hrs are 5-9p for dinner
They also have lunch 11a-2p and a Sunday Brunch 9a-2p
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29 Palms Inn
73950 Inn AveCasual relaxed, art-filled restaurant serves great meals featuring fresh seafood, steaks and prime rib, pastas, salads and delicious vegetarian dishes. All breads, dressings, soups and desserts are homemade. They have their own farm and harvest fruits and vegetables that go straight to the table whenever the season is right.
Poolside dining is an option, a full bar and live acoustic music every night starting at 6:00pm. They don't take reservations and there can be a wait. Like everywhere up here, it closes early. So get there early to enjoy. Hrs are 5-9p for dinner
They also have lunch 11a-2p and a Sunday Brunch 9a-2p
Only open for Brkfst and Lunch 9-3pm Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun. Call ahead to be sure as things come up. It's a gem out the long beautiful quiet desert road called Old Woman Springs Road. About 40 minutes from here, towards Landers, it's a beautiful drive for food prepared by a couple of the most innovative chefs in the desert. http://www.lacopinekitchen.com/ to learn more about them.
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La Copine
848 Old Woman Springs RdOnly open for Brkfst and Lunch 9-3pm Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun. Call ahead to be sure as things come up. It's a gem out the long beautiful quiet desert road called Old Woman Springs Road. About 40 minutes from here, towards Landers, it's a beautiful drive for food prepared by a couple of the most innovative chefs in the desert. http://www.lacopinekitchen.com/ to learn more about them.
Starbucks
57744 Twentynine Palms HighwayMost of the mexican food in the high desert is not great. This is the exception. Family run with authentic items that will impress. If the salsa they serve with your chips is not spicy enough for your taste, tell them you heard they might have another spicier version. It's only served on request to those who know. ;-)
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Las Palmas Mexican Cuisine
57154 Twentynine Palms HighwayMost of the mexican food in the high desert is not great. This is the exception. Family run with authentic items that will impress. If the salsa they serve with your chips is not spicy enough for your taste, tell them you heard they might have another spicier version. It's only served on request to those who know. ;-)
Fresh Organic Locally Roasted Coffee with sweet courtyard
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Joshua Tree Coffee Company
61738 Twentynine Palms HighwayFresh Organic Locally Roasted Coffee with sweet courtyard
Sam's Pizza and Indian Food Restaurant and Take Away. Don't be scared by the name. They get great reviews, even by the most discerning customers. (760) 366-9511
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Sam's Indian Food & Pizza
61380 Twentynine Palms HighwaySam's Pizza and Indian Food Restaurant and Take Away. Don't be scared by the name. They get great reviews, even by the most discerning customers. (760) 366-9511
Frontier Café
55844 Twentynine Palms HighwayCoffee and light breakfast and lunch in Old Town Yucca Valley
Shopping
Moved to 6308 Adobe Rd. Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
Vintage Store with Western attire, boots, hats, furniture, gifts, art, souvenirs.
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Cowboy Attic
6335 Adobe RdMoved to 6308 Adobe Rd. Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
Vintage Store with Western attire, boots, hats, furniture, gifts, art, souvenirs.
There are a few Antique store in Old Yucca that are fun to browse and shop in. This is one of my favorites. If you would like more recommendations, let me know.
Tamma Magic Mercantile
55727 29 Palms HighwayThere are a few Antique store in Old Yucca that are fun to browse and shop in. This is one of my favorites. If you would like more recommendations, let me know.
Hip desert chic clothing in Old Town Yucca. There are a few shops on the same block. All are worth browsing and shopping. Here's a link to a few others nearby. http://la.racked.com/maps/6-must-visit-shops-for-a-stylish-joshua-tree-getaway
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Hoof & The Horn
55840 Twentynine Palms HighwayHip desert chic clothing in Old Town Yucca. There are a few shops on the same block. All are worth browsing and shopping. Here's a link to a few others nearby. http://la.racked.com/maps/6-must-visit-shops-for-a-stylish-joshua-tree-getaway
SATURDAY 8am-1pm - This lovely Certified Farmers Market is in the heart of Joshua Tree Village. Wander through the stalls with the locals for lots of farm fresh fruits and vegetables, and a nice variety of local art and culinary gifts items. Share's the parking lot with Joshua Tree Health Food Store, Natural Sisters and more. Walking distance from Crossroads and other local art and vintage shops.
http://www.joshuatreefarmersmarket.com/
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Joshua Tree Certified Farmers' Market
61651 Twentynine Palms HighwaySATURDAY 8am-1pm - This lovely Certified Farmers Market is in the heart of Joshua Tree Village. Wander through the stalls with the locals for lots of farm fresh fruits and vegetables, and a nice variety of local art and culinary gifts items. Share's the parking lot with Joshua Tree Health Food Store, Natural Sisters and more. Walking distance from Crossroads and other local art and vintage shops.
http://www.joshuatreefarmersmarket.com/
Funky and Darn Near New
55812 CA-62Vintage wears
Coyote Corner
6535 Park BlvdGreat for Books on the area and gifts.
Nomad Ventures
61795 Twentynine Palms HighwayHiking and outdoor wear store
Essentials
Stater Brothers Plaza
71727 Twentynine Palms HighwayGrocery Store open until 11pm
Joshua Tree Health Foods
61693 Twentynine Palms HighwayRite Aid
47985 Monroe StArts & Culture
Joshua Tree
Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum
62975 Blair Ln http://www.noahpurifoy.com
ART CLASSES & ACTIVITIES
"Gretchen Grunt has set up a multi-purpose gallery, shop, studio complex, showroom, and best of all, classroom, for the art-minded {adventurer}." LA Deserts Travel Examiner
The Creative Center offers a wide variety of art activities for children, adults groups celebrating birthdays or any occasion, ladies-night-out, school field trips, scout badges and home schoolers. Great place to find your inner artist.
Our most popular activities are Pottery Painting, Canvas Painting Parties, the Pottery Wheel, Building Clay Creatures, or Printing Monotypes.
http://www.29palmsart.com/
Interview with Gretchen:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dudu36yuhVk
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29 Palms Creative Center & Gallery
6847 Adobe RdART CLASSES & ACTIVITIES
"Gretchen Grunt has set up a multi-purpose gallery, shop, studio complex, showroom, and best of all, classroom, for the art-minded {adventurer}." LA Deserts Travel Examiner
The Creative Center offers a wide variety of art activities for children, adults groups celebrating birthdays or any occasion, ladies-night-out, school field trips, scout badges and home schoolers. Great place to find your inner artist.
Our most popular activities are Pottery Painting, Canvas Painting Parties, the Pottery Wheel, Building Clay Creatures, or Printing Monotypes.
http://www.29palmsart.com/
Interview with Gretchen:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dudu36yuhVk