Scott & Casey’s Hi-Desert Guidebook
High Desert Food Scene:
Where to eat and drink in Pioneertown, Joshua Tree & the surrounding area.
Classic American food, cocktails in mason jars, good beer, rustic decor & live music. We recommend arriving late afternoon to beat the rush if looking to dine-in for dinner.
1340 locals recommend
Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown RdClassic American food, cocktails in mason jars, good beer, rustic decor & live music. We recommend arriving late afternoon to beat the rush if looking to dine-in for dinner.
An Old West icon since 1946 has reopened in 2020. In downtown Pioneertown.
223 locals recommend
The Red Dog Saloon
53539 Mane StAn Old West icon since 1946 has reopened in 2020. In downtown Pioneertown.
Chic indoor-outdoor restaurant offering New American cuisine in nearby Flamingo Heights. Featured in the New York Times and listed in Eater's 38 Essential Restaurants of California.
725 locals recommend
La Copine
848 Old Woman Springs RdChic indoor-outdoor restaurant offering New American cuisine in nearby Flamingo Heights. Featured in the New York Times and listed in Eater's 38 Essential Restaurants of California.
Perfect spot for pizza and a drink. Not too far from Red Tail.
208 locals recommend
Giant Rock Meeting Room & Coffee House
1131 Old Woman Springs RdPerfect spot for pizza and a drink. Not too far from Red Tail.
The Joshua Tree Farmers' Market is open every Saturday, 8:00 am to 1:00 pm.
344 locals recommend
Joshua Tree Certified Farmers' Market
61651 Twentynine Palms HighwayThe Joshua Tree Farmers' Market is open every Saturday, 8:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Great coffee in Joshua Tree. Perfect for before the Farmer's Market in downtown Joshua Tree Saturday mornings. They have a great nitro cold brew :)
522 locals recommend
Joshua Tree Coffee Company
61738 Twentynine Palms HighwayGreat coffee in Joshua Tree. Perfect for before the Farmer's Market in downtown Joshua Tree Saturday mornings. They have a great nitro cold brew :)
Fun shop with great wine. They take orders from Wild Bread Bakery a couple times a week - will need to put orders in advance.
164 locals recommend
Wine and Rock Shop
59006 Twentynine Palms HighwayFun shop with great wine. They take orders from Wild Bread Bakery a couple times a week - will need to put orders in advance.
Great coffee right at the edge of Pioneertown off 62 and Pioneertown Road.
507 locals recommend
Frontier Café
55844 Twentynine Palms HighwayGreat coffee right at the edge of Pioneertown off 62 and Pioneertown Road.
Great wine shop right on the edge of Pioneertown off 62 and Pioneertown Road.
146 locals recommend
Desierto Alto
57205 Twentynine Palms HighwayGreat wine shop right on the edge of Pioneertown off 62 and Pioneertown Road.
Perfect place to stop for a beer and some food before/after checking out the park. Right near the park entrance.
909 locals recommend
Joshua Tree Saloon
61835 Twentynine Palms HighwayPerfect place to stop for a beer and some food before/after checking out the park. Right near the park entrance.
A great pizza spot if you're closer to Joshua Tree. Equally as good as Giant Rock Meeting Room!
483 locals recommend
Pie for the People!
58960 29 Palms HighwayA great pizza spot if you're closer to Joshua Tree. Equally as good as Giant Rock Meeting Room!
Joshua Tree Brewery
5944 Sunset RdCreative spins on diner classics, including vegan options, served in a chill, quirky setting.
688 locals recommend
Crossroads Cafe
61715 Twentynine Palms HighwayCreative spins on diner classics, including vegan options, served in a chill, quirky setting.
Fresh juices & organic coffee accompany salads & sandwiches at this snug vegetarian venue.
652 locals recommend
Natural Sisters Cafe
61695 Twentynine Palms HighwayFresh juices & organic coffee accompany salads & sandwiches at this snug vegetarian venue.
Good takeaway food for lunch in the park if working from Red Tail during the week.
191 locals recommend
The DEZ fine food - grab & go
61705 Twentynine Palms HighwayGood takeaway food for lunch in the park if working from Red Tail during the week.
Joshua Tree Health Foods
61693 Twentynine Palms HighwayIncredible wine selection.
Joshua Tree Distilling Company
58945 Bus Center DrFun spots to check out:
Must see attractions in the high desert.
A partially-built time machine from the 1960’s now used for perfectly acoustic sound baths.
737 locals recommend
Integratron
2477 Belfield BlvdA partially-built time machine from the 1960’s now used for perfectly acoustic sound baths.
A freestanding boulder standing at seven stories tall known for its UFO sitings.
291 locals recommend
Giant Rock CA
A freestanding boulder standing at seven stories tall known for its UFO sitings.
An outdoor desert art museum open to the public located on 10 acres of open land.
549 locals recommend
Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum
62975 Blair LnAn outdoor desert art museum open to the public located on 10 acres of open land.
640 acres filled with huge granite boulders, cacti, yucca, and desert wildlife. Just down Gamma from Red Tail, a must see ;)
19 locals recommend
Garths boulder gardens
Godsway Love640 acres filled with huge granite boulders, cacti, yucca, and desert wildlife. Just down Gamma from Red Tail, a must see ;)
Joshua Tree National Park
Pioneertown General Store
53586 Mane St
Moon Wind Trading Co
1141B Old Woman Springs RdA transformed 1949 Richfield service station selling souvenirs, t-shirts, Mexican blankets, gifts, jewelry, vintage, kool drinks and other great stuff. Also home of Big Josh the giant cowboy.
179 locals recommend
The Station Joshua Tree
61943 Twentynine Palms HighwayA transformed 1949 Richfield service station selling souvenirs, t-shirts, Mexican blankets, gifts, jewelry, vintage, kool drinks and other great stuff. Also home of Big Josh the giant cowboy.
World Famous Crochet Museum
61855 CA-62
Pioneer Crossing Antiques
55854 Twentynine Palms Highway
Pioneertown Mountains Preserve
51010 Pipes Canyon RdNotable spots in Joshua Tree National Park:
Most interesting things to explore if you end up in Joshua Tree National Park.
If you love Gram Parsons, you'll find the history of Cap Rock in J Tree National Park worth a visit. It’s an interesting Google search!
19 locals recommend
Cap Rock
Cap Rock Nature TrailIf you love Gram Parsons, you'll find the history of Cap Rock in J Tree National Park worth a visit. It’s an interesting Google search!
A historic gold and silver mine in the Lost Horse Valley of Joshua Tree National Park. Between 1894 and 1931, it produced 10,000 ounces of gold and 16,000 ounces of silver.
13 locals recommend
Lost Horse Mine
Lost Horse Mine SpurA historic gold and silver mine in the Lost Horse Valley of Joshua Tree National Park. Between 1894 and 1931, it produced 10,000 ounces of gold and 16,000 ounces of silver.
Hall of Horrors Area
Park BoulevardIn Joshua Tree National Park.
Arch Rock
Arch Rock Nature TrailIn Joshua Tree National Park.
Skull Rock
Art Mystery Box
High Desert Test Sites - 80 acre compound & artwork
High Desert Test Sites Shop & Office at A-Z West
Sculpture Garden full of 50-years worth of sculptures by WeHo-based artists Simi Dabah (Most for sale)
21 locals recommend
Simi Dabah Sculpture Foundation
5255 Sunfair RdSculpture Garden full of 50-years worth of sculptures by WeHo-based artists Simi Dabah (Most for sale)