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Food scene
An institution in Joshua Tree Village and ground zero for the town. You should check in there earlier rather than later for a meal (breakfast is best), or a smoothie, or a coffee.
688 locals recommend
Crossroads Cafe
61715 Twentynine Palms HighwayAn institution in Joshua Tree Village and ground zero for the town. You should check in there earlier rather than later for a meal (breakfast is best), or a smoothie, or a coffee.
Wraps, salads, smoothies, and baked goods. I recommend any salad on the menu. They’re huge and delicious.
661 locals recommend
Natural Sisters Cafe
61695 Twentynine Palms HighwayWraps, salads, smoothies, and baked goods. I recommend any salad on the menu. They’re huge and delicious.
This is a great honky-tonk. You should try to find the time to grab a beer there. Burgers are excellent, and so is their sound system – they have live music Friday and Saturday nights. Mostly of the country/bluegrass/blues variety, but originals, not covers.
909 locals recommend
Joshua Tree Saloon
61835 Twentynine Palms HighwayThis is a great honky-tonk. You should try to find the time to grab a beer there. Burgers are excellent, and so is their sound system – they have live music Friday and Saturday nights. Mostly of the country/bluegrass/blues variety, but originals, not covers.
A great spot with great pizza. Loaded with creative toppings and local hipsters serving it up. There is a patio out back that is just lovely and they deliver.
486 locals recommend
Pie for the People!
58960 29 Palms HighwayA great spot with great pizza. Loaded with creative toppings and local hipsters serving it up. There is a patio out back that is just lovely and they deliver.
They’re close to the north entrance of the Park, so you can kind of do a loop – lunch at Natural Sisters, hit the Park, drive the twenty mile loop, stopping at all the incredible sights, then exit the north gate and have cocktails at “The 29”. A great day!
251 locals recommend
29 Palms Inn
73950 Inn AveThey’re close to the north entrance of the Park, so you can kind of do a loop – lunch at Natural Sisters, hit the Park, drive the twenty mile loop, stopping at all the incredible sights, then exit the north gate and have cocktails at “The 29”. A great day!
This legendary roadhouse is legit. If you like barbecues this is the place for you. Giant steaks, racks of ribs, burgers, chops...
Pool tables, indoor and outdoor seating, all of it around picnic tables. And while you’re there, catch some live music. Some nights it’s the local vibe, country and blues and bluegrass. Other nights, it’s hipster heaven with indie bands rolling in from LA or doing an unannounced show before they play Coachella. Check their website for the calendar. If you’re going for supper – RESERVATIONS ARE A MUST!!!!!
1340 locals recommend
Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown RdThis legendary roadhouse is legit. If you like barbecues this is the place for you. Giant steaks, racks of ribs, burgers, chops...
Pool tables, indoor and outdoor seating, all of it around picnic tables. And while you’re there, catch some live music. Some nights it’s the local vibe, country and blues and bluegrass. Other nights, it’s hipster heaven with indie bands rolling in from LA or doing an unannounced show before they play Coachella. Check their website for the calendar. If you’re going for supper – RESERVATIONS ARE A MUST!!!!!
Joshua Tree Health Foods
61693 Twentynine Palms HighwaySmall market with quality organic healthy groceries
Great tacos and drinks in Pioneertown that's family friendly. Drinks are good and prices are reasonable.
223 locals recommend
The Red Dog Saloon
53539 Mane StGreat tacos and drinks in Pioneertown that's family friendly. Drinks are good and prices are reasonable.
One of my absolute favorite places, dog friendly and friendly overall, the Ortega omelet is absolutely to die for!! Amazing place highly recommend!!
307 locals recommend
Country Kitchen
61768 Twentynine Palms HighwayOne of my absolute favorite places, dog friendly and friendly overall, the Ortega omelet is absolutely to die for!! Amazing place highly recommend!!
Great for people watching with amazing coffee, breakfast, and lunch. This place has a great chill ambiance, a delicious menu, and even has beer and wine on the menu.
507 locals recommend
Frontier Café
55844 Twentynine Palms HighwayGreat for people watching with amazing coffee, breakfast, and lunch. This place has a great chill ambiance, a delicious menu, and even has beer and wine on the menu.
Tasty pastries and treats! We love grabbing fresh scones for breakfast and their chicken pot pies for dinner! They are open certain days of the week, so please check ahead!
115 locals recommend
Boo's Organic Oven
61675 Twentynine Palms HighwayTasty pastries and treats! We love grabbing fresh scones for breakfast and their chicken pot pies for dinner! They are open certain days of the week, so please check ahead!
La Casita
56895 Twentynine Palms HighwayI love Mexican food and this is easily one of my favorites, ever!
Castañeda's Mexican Food
61761 Twentynine Palms HighwayOMG yum- The San Felipe Fries. I warned you :)
Yay, locally roasted coffee. Small outdoor space to sit.
522 locals recommend
Joshua Tree Coffee Company
61738 Twentynine Palms HighwayYay, locally roasted coffee. Small outdoor space to sit.
Sightseeing
Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center
6554 Park BlvdJoshua Tree National Park - Hiking Area
Lost Horse Mine Loop TrailHidden Valley Nature Trail
74485 National Park DriveBarker Dam
Joshua Tree Parkwayvery cool, but don't get too close or you will learn the hard way, like I did :(
129 locals recommend
Cholla Cactus Garden
Cholla Cactus Garden Trailvery cool, but don't get too close or you will learn the hard way, like I did :(
Skull Rock
very cool
Keys View
Cabot's Pueblo Museum
67616 Desert View AveWorld Famous Crochet Museum
61855 CA-62Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum
62975 Blair LnBeauty Bubble Salon and Museum
61855 Twentynine Palms HighwayPioneertown
53688 Pioneertown RdDesert Christ Park
56200 Sunnyslope DrTortoise Rock Casino
Simi Dabah Sculpture Foundation
5255 Sunfair RdMusic / Art
Biannual music festival that also hosts drive-in movies on the weekends. Definitely worth checking out their schedule.
52 locals recommend
Joshua Tree Music Festival
2601 Sunfair RdBiannual music festival that also hosts drive-in movies on the weekends. Definitely worth checking out their schedule.
This is a collection of multiple Joshua Tree businesses all sharing a common courtyard. World Famous Crochet Museum, La Matadora Gallery, Space Cowboy Books, Joshua Tree Blanket Company, Sun Alley Shops, Moss & Ginger Clothing, just to name a few. Live music can be busted out here at any moment also!
70 locals recommend
Art Queen
61855 Twentynine Palms HighwayThis is a collection of multiple Joshua Tree businesses all sharing a common courtyard. World Famous Crochet Museum, La Matadora Gallery, Space Cowboy Books, Joshua Tree Blanket Company, Sun Alley Shops, Moss & Ginger Clothing, just to name a few. Live music can be busted out here at any moment also!
Brewery / Beer
Great hidden gem in Joshua tree. They brew some great craft beers and occasionally have food vendors set up outside on the weekends. They've got an outdoor patio for tasting beer on site.
58 locals recommend
Joshua Tree Brewery
5944 Sunset RdGreat hidden gem in Joshua tree. They brew some great craft beers and occasionally have food vendors set up outside on the weekends. They've got an outdoor patio for tasting beer on site.
Landers Brew Co
1388 Golden Slipper LnThe coldest beer,and the coolest old school bar vibe.
Shopping
Go vintage shopping while you wait for your table at Crossroads Cafe
48 locals recommend
Ricochet Vintage Wears
61731 Twentynine Palms HighwayGo vintage shopping while you wait for your table at Crossroads Cafe
A local antique shop filled with great vintage finds at amazing prices
84 locals recommend
Pioneer Crossing Antiques
55854 Twentynine Palms HighwayA local antique shop filled with great vintage finds at amazing prices
sometimes you just need a little (or big in this case) Walmart
206 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
79295 CA-111sometimes you just need a little (or big in this case) Walmart
Open every Saturday 8AM - 1PM. This is a Certified Farmers Market, so there are strict rules - the merchants can only sell locally grown or created items. They have excellent produce for you to bring home to your epic chef's kitchen - or you can get some locally pickled garlic in a jar (we like the kind with peppers in it...)
344 locals recommend
Joshua Tree Certified Farmers' Market
61651 Twentynine Palms HighwayOpen every Saturday 8AM - 1PM. This is a Certified Farmers Market, so there are strict rules - the merchants can only sell locally grown or created items. They have excellent produce for you to bring home to your epic chef's kitchen - or you can get some locally pickled garlic in a jar (we like the kind with peppers in it...)
Fun for the whole family! Free Parking. Free Entrance. Unfortunately, no doggies allowed. Permanent vendors set up every weekend selling their treasures. The artistic Village cabins feature stained glass windows surrounded with whimsical cactus gardens. Be sure to bring your camera! This is a must visit!
156 locals recommend
Sky Village Outdoor Marketplace
7028 Theatre RdFun for the whole family! Free Parking. Free Entrance. Unfortunately, no doggies allowed. Permanent vendors set up every weekend selling their treasures. The artistic Village cabins feature stained glass windows surrounded with whimsical cactus gardens. Be sure to bring your camera! This is a must visit!
If you're a fan of gems,crystals, and rocks this place will blow your mind so many beautiful pieces to see 👀 and of course purchase to bring those good healing vibes home with you ✨ ❤
65 locals recommend
Joshua Tree Rock Shop
61595 Twentynine Palms HighwayIf you're a fan of gems,crystals, and rocks this place will blow your mind so many beautiful pieces to see 👀 and of course purchase to bring those good healing vibes home with you ✨ ❤
A fun open air local market open on the weekends with handmade gifts and local goods
14 locals recommend
Mercado Joshua Tree
61884 Twentynine Palms HighwayA fun open air local market open on the weekends with handmade gifts and local goods
A cute local shop offering rustic and desert inspired home decor
149 locals recommend
Acme 5 Lifestyle
55870 Twentynine Palms HighwayA cute local shop offering rustic and desert inspired home decor
Desert Curios
55995 Twentynine Palms HighwayAntiques and vintage at this well curated shop
Brand Spankin Used Thrift Store
56158 Twentynine Palms Highwaythe name says it all :)
Emergency
Our local hospital and emergency room. Keep in mind that it is private and they do not bill out to most insurances. If you can stand a slight wait, it may be worthwhile to head down to Palm Springs so that a broken bone doesn't break the bank. Great people though!
33 locals recommend
Hi-Desert Medical Center
6601 White Feather RdOur local hospital and emergency room. Keep in mind that it is private and they do not bill out to most insurances. If you can stand a slight wait, it may be worthwhile to head down to Palm Springs so that a broken bone doesn't break the bank. Great people though!