Food scene
Joshua Tree Saloon
61835 Twentynine Palms HighwayCasual food and fun atmosphere
Kitchen in the Desert
6427 Mesquite AveTrendy desert dining
Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown RdGreat food and live music
Authentic desert bar, low lights, desert bar food and cheap drinks. Live music here is the perfect desert vibe. Hours vary but they are usually only open on the weekends.
101 locals recommend
Palms Restaurant
83131 Amboy RdAuthentic desert bar, low lights, desert bar food and cheap drinks. Live music here is the perfect desert vibe. Hours vary but they are usually only open on the weekends.
Great place to stop for Ice Cream or lunch if you're passing by or visiting nearby Morongo Valley.
26 locals recommend
The Coyote Cone
49574 Twentynine Palms HighwayGreat place to stop for Ice Cream or lunch if you're passing by or visiting nearby Morongo Valley.
Great place for lunch on the mountain - French inspired desert cuisine. LGBTQ+ owned business.
725 locals recommend
La Copine
848 Old Woman Springs RdGreat place for lunch on the mountain - French inspired desert cuisine. LGBTQ+ owned business.
grnd sqrl
Local hipster vibe with great eats and rad drinks (beer & wine only)
Bit of a drive from the lodge, but if you’re into Italian with a hint of country, you’ll be in the right place
Spaghetti Western
Bit of a drive from the lodge, but if you’re into Italian with a hint of country, you’ll be in the right place
Drinks
Out There Bar
73839 29 Palms HighwayLocal dive bar
Local dive bar that promises more than meets the eye. If you're looking to see the desert locals in their habitat and enjoy velvet paintings; this is your place. Great drinks and good bar food.
112 locals recommend
The Tiny Pony Tavern
57205 29 Palms HighwayLocal dive bar that promises more than meets the eye. If you're looking to see the desert locals in their habitat and enjoy velvet paintings; this is your place. Great drinks and good bar food.
Great place to get some cheap drinks and maybe run into a few real cowboys
223 locals recommend
The Red Dog Saloon
53539 Mane StGreat place to get some cheap drinks and maybe run into a few real cowboys
Drinks in style at a retro high desert airport. The airport has a lot of history and used to be used by celebrities, Gene Autry and Roy Rogers coming back and forth from Hollywood to film in Pioneertown. Elevated bar food is a great choice!
The Copper Room
Drinks in style at a retro high desert airport. The airport has a lot of history and used to be used by celebrities, Gene Autry and Roy Rogers coming back and forth from Hollywood to film in Pioneertown. Elevated bar food is a great choice!
Trendy, local place for drinks and occasional live music.
208 locals recommend
Giant Rock Meeting Room & Coffee House
1131 Old Woman Springs RdTrendy, local place for drinks and occasional live music.
Just down the road coffee & drinks. Relax and enjoy their intentionally slow desert drink experience
Más o Menos
Just down the road coffee & drinks. Relax and enjoy their intentionally slow desert drink experience
Hikes + Boulders
Great hike with moderate elevation gain. The oasis at the end of the hike makes it worth it. Bring lots of water!
78 locals recommend
Fortynine Palms Oasis Trail
Fortynine Palms Oasis TrailGreat hike with moderate elevation gain. The oasis at the end of the hike makes it worth it. Bring lots of water!
2.5-mile loop hike near the Twentynine Palms entrance to JTNP. It takes an average of an hour to complete. No dogs are allowed on this trail.
19 locals recommend
Split Rock Loop Trail
2.5-mile loop hike near the Twentynine Palms entrance to JTNP. It takes an average of an hour to complete. No dogs are allowed on this trail.
8 mile/3 hour (one way) hike from the desolate desert of Indian Cove into the heart of Joshua Tree National Park. The entrance to this trail is directly behind the property. The trail is perfect for exploring rock formations or enjoying lunch. No dogs are allowed on this trail.
16 locals recommend
Boy Scout Trail
64568 Park Blvd8 mile/3 hour (one way) hike from the desolate desert of Indian Cove into the heart of Joshua Tree National Park. The entrance to this trail is directly behind the property. The trail is perfect for exploring rock formations or enjoying lunch. No dogs are allowed on this trail.
Located directly behind the property (follow signs for 'day-use' / picnic area). Great place for bouldering and hiking if you can find the secret trails . . .
Rattlesnake Canyon
Located directly behind the property (follow signs for 'day-use' / picnic area). Great place for bouldering and hiking if you can find the secret trails . . .
1 mile / moderate hike with plentiful desert flora and some elevation gain. This is a popular trail so be prepared to see other hikers. No dogs are allowed on this trail.
113 locals recommend
Hidden Valley Nature Trail
74485 National Park Drive1 mile / moderate hike with plentiful desert flora and some elevation gain. This is a popular trail so be prepared to see other hikers. No dogs are allowed on this trail.
Sightseeing
The Integratron, circa 1954, is located in Landers, California, 20 miles north of Joshua Tree National Park. Its creator, George Van Tassel (1910-1978), claimed that the structure is based on the design of Moses’ Tabernacle, the writings of Nikola Tesla and telepathic directions from extraterrestrials. This one-of-a-kind 38-foot high, 55-foot diameter, all wood dome was designed to be an electrostatic generator for the purpose of rejuvenation and time travel.
737 locals recommend
Integratron
2477 Belfield BlvdThe Integratron, circa 1954, is located in Landers, California, 20 miles north of Joshua Tree National Park. Its creator, George Van Tassel (1910-1978), claimed that the structure is based on the design of Moses’ Tabernacle, the writings of Nikola Tesla and telepathic directions from extraterrestrials. This one-of-a-kind 38-foot high, 55-foot diameter, all wood dome was designed to be an electrostatic generator for the purpose of rejuvenation and time travel.
Pioneertown is an about as authentic western as you can get .. in only a way you can experience in the high deserts of California. Curated, local, and artisanal shops line the street for walking. Bring your dog :)
558 locals recommend
Pioneertown
53688 Pioneertown RdPioneertown is an about as authentic western as you can get .. in only a way you can experience in the high deserts of California. Curated, local, and artisanal shops line the street for walking. Bring your dog :)
Cactus garden with native cholla cactus covering the desert floor. A short loop through the garden is an interesting stop on your way to another hike or trail. No dogs are allowed on this trail.
Cholla Cactus Garden
Cactus garden with native cholla cactus covering the desert floor. A short loop through the garden is an interesting stop on your way to another hike or trail. No dogs are allowed on this trail.
Stop and visit 'Big Josh' ... great souvenir shop located in a retro gas station. LGBTQ+ owned business.
179 locals recommend
The Station Joshua Tree
61943 Twentynine Palms HighwayStop and visit 'Big Josh' ... great souvenir shop located in a retro gas station. LGBTQ+ owned business.
Best view of the entire Coachella Valley with the San Bernardino mountains as a backdrop. Stop in briefly for the views on the way to another trail in JTNP.
109 locals recommend
Keys View
Best view of the entire Coachella Valley with the San Bernardino mountains as a backdrop. Stop in briefly for the views on the way to another trail in JTNP.
Brunch vibes
Country Kitchen
61768 Twentynine Palms HighwayGreat place to fill up after a hike at JTNP
Joshua Tree Coffee Company
61738 Twentynine Palms HighwayLocal coffee shop in downtown Joshua Tree
Brunch and coffee spot in old-town Yucca Valley. Vibrant antique stores nearby.
507 locals recommend
Frontier Café
55844 Twentynine Palms HighwayBrunch and coffee spot in old-town Yucca Valley. Vibrant antique stores nearby.
Great place for breakfast and lunch options in downtown Joshua Tree.
688 locals recommend
Crossroads Cafe
61715 Twentynine Palms HighwayGreat place for breakfast and lunch options in downtown Joshua Tree.
Good place for coffee and breakfast after a hike. Known for their healthy, vegetarian/vegan options.
652 locals recommend
Natural Sisters Cafe
61695 Twentynine Palms HighwayGood place for coffee and breakfast after a hike. Known for their healthy, vegetarian/vegan options.
Campbell Hill Bakery uses the finest ingredients available to put together their creations. From hearty soups and breads, to delectable pastries and pizza, Campbell Hill Bakery offers something for everyone, whether you're a local or a tourist alike.
114 locals recommend
Campbell Hill Bakery
73491 Twentynine Palms HighwayCampbell Hill Bakery uses the finest ingredients available to put together their creations. From hearty soups and breads, to delectable pastries and pizza, Campbell Hill Bakery offers something for everyone, whether you're a local or a tourist alike.