Chris & Victoria's Guidebook
The National Park (as the locals say, "the Monument")
A short, easy hike in the National Park that serves as a good sampler platter of the beautiful terrain in Joshua Tree. Like most hikes in the park, this one gets busy on the weekends, so get there early to avoid the crowds.
113 locals recommend
Hidden Valley Nature Trail
74485 National Park DriveA short, easy hike in the National Park that serves as a good sampler platter of the beautiful terrain in Joshua Tree. Like most hikes in the park, this one gets busy on the weekends, so get there early to avoid the crowds.
Quirky, spiritual, desert vibes (let's get weird)
Integratron
2477 Belfield BlvdSchedule a sound bath, recalibrate your mind to serenity.
Next to the Art Queen of Joshua Tree is a small gate. Open the gate (It says "Enter") and follow it to the World Famous Crochet Museum! It's off the main drag in the Village near several art galleries.
168 locals recommend
World Famous Crochet Museum
61855 CA-62Next to the Art Queen of Joshua Tree is a small gate. Open the gate (It says "Enter") and follow it to the World Famous Crochet Museum! It's off the main drag in the Village near several art galleries.
Found-object, abstract art in the open air.
549 locals recommend
Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum
62975 Blair LnFound-object, abstract art in the open air.
Every Saturday from 8am to 1pm off HWY 62 and Sunset Rd.
344 locals recommend
Joshua Tree Certified Farmers' Market
61651 Twentynine Palms HighwayEvery Saturday from 8am to 1pm off HWY 62 and Sunset Rd.
The End
55872 Twentynine Palms HighwayCute vintage store for wardrobe and wears.
Food Scene
Great for lunch/dinner. Cute courtyard for al fresco dining. While in the city of 29 Palms, check out the art galleries, farmers market, or enter Joshua Tree National Park at the North entrance-- which is much less busy than the popular West entrance in the town of Joshua Tree (especially on the weekend)
319 locals recommend
Kitchen in the Desert
6427 Mesquite AveGreat for lunch/dinner. Cute courtyard for al fresco dining. While in the city of 29 Palms, check out the art galleries, farmers market, or enter Joshua Tree National Park at the North entrance-- which is much less busy than the popular West entrance in the town of Joshua Tree (especially on the weekend)
Casual cafe and coffee shop in old town Yucca Valley near thrift stores and antique/vintage shops. If you like avocado as much as we do, get the Green Dream
507 locals recommend
Frontier Café
55844 Twentynine Palms HighwayCasual cafe and coffee shop in old town Yucca Valley near thrift stores and antique/vintage shops. If you like avocado as much as we do, get the Green Dream
Nationally acclaimed, more elevated dining in Flamingo Heights. You'll likely need a reservation.
725 locals recommend
La Copine
848 Old Woman Springs RdNationally acclaimed, more elevated dining in Flamingo Heights. You'll likely need a reservation.
Great no-frills, local place for takeout. One of our favorite kabob places not just in the desert, but period.
144 locals recommend
Yucca Kabob and Hookah
57345 Twentynine Palms HighwayGreat no-frills, local place for takeout. One of our favorite kabob places not just in the desert, but period.
Great pizza parlor right on the border of Yucca Valley and Joshua Tree. They deliver, but it's typically about a 1 hour wait. It's usually better to pickup or eat there.
486 locals recommend
Pie for the People!
58960 29 Palms HighwayGreat pizza parlor right on the border of Yucca Valley and Joshua Tree. They deliver, but it's typically about a 1 hour wait. It's usually better to pickup or eat there.
Drinks, music, shenanigans
Joshua Tree Saloon
61835 Twentynine Palms HighwayA staple in the Village. A short walk from the home.
Local brewery in the Village. Hang out on the patio or grab a growler to take back to the house. Check the hours before you go as their hours have been a bit sporadic thru COVID.
58 locals recommend
Joshua Tree Brewery
5944 Sunset RdLocal brewery in the Village. Hang out on the patio or grab a growler to take back to the house. Check the hours before you go as their hours have been a bit sporadic thru COVID.
Historical, world renowned restaurant and watering hole. The BBQ here is excellent and the live music is quintessential high desert fun. It's located in Pioneertown.
1340 locals recommend
Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown RdHistorical, world renowned restaurant and watering hole. The BBQ here is excellent and the live music is quintessential high desert fun. It's located in Pioneertown.
The Red Dog Saloon
53539 Mane StNewly renovated watering hole in Pioneertown
Great pizza place and bar in Landers/Flamingo heights with live music. Popular with the hip and artsy crowd
209 locals recommend
Giant Rock Meeting Room & Coffee House
1131 Old Woman Springs RdGreat pizza place and bar in Landers/Flamingo heights with live music. Popular with the hip and artsy crowd