Andy's Joshua Tree Guidebook
Art
In 1989, Purifoy moved to a friend's trailer in the Mojave Desert, and over the last fifteen years of his life built what is now the Noah Purifoy Outdoor Sculpture Museum. Located on 10 acres of open land near Joshua Tree, the museum contains over one hundred works of art, including large scale assemblages, environmental sculptures, and installation art created by the artist between 1989–2004. While giving the appearance of a salvage yard with tires, bathroom fixtures, TVs, ragged clothes, toys and vacuum cleaners, each piece has a story to tell!
549 locals recommend
Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum
62975 Blair Ln
In 1989, Purifoy moved to a friend's trailer in the Mojave Desert, and over the last fifteen years of his life built what is now the Noah Purifoy Outdoor Sculpture Museum. Located on 10 acres of open land near Joshua Tree, the museum contains over one hundred works of art, including large scale assemblages, environmental sculptures, and installation art created by the artist between 1989–2004. While giving the appearance of a salvage yard with tires, bathroom fixtures, TVs, ragged clothes, toys and vacuum cleaners, each piece has a story to tell!
Fun little man made lake with ducks, eclectic artworks and things to look at. Great place to have a picnic and take some photos
28 locals recommend
Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground
2601 Sunfair RdFun little man made lake with ducks, eclectic artworks and things to look at. Great place to have a picnic and take some photos
No trip out here is complete without popping your head into the very eccentric and tiny crochet museum! From here you can also explore the rest of the little shops in the village
168 locals recommend
World Famous Crochet Museum
61855 CA-62No trip out here is complete without popping your head into the very eccentric and tiny crochet museum! From here you can also explore the rest of the little shops in the village
This is just down the road from the house. It is on private property so you cannot go right up to the sculpture but there is a viewing point on Sunfair road where you can view from
19 locals recommend
‘Transmission’ Sculpture by Daniel Popper
2015 Sunfair RoadThis is just down the road from the house. It is on private property so you cannot go right up to the sculpture but there is a viewing point on Sunfair road where you can view from
Sightseeing
Old western movie set now operating as a functional town. A great place to hang out and sightsee, shop for souvenirs, have lunch and take some photos.
558 locals recommend
Pioneertown
53688 Pioneertown RdOld western movie set now operating as a functional town. A great place to hang out and sightsee, shop for souvenirs, have lunch and take some photos.
The main reason most people come here! The park is huge & vast so pack appropriate supplies. There are hundreds of hikes so I would recommend downloading the AllTrails app onto your phone so that you can find the right hike for your skill set. Alternatively, you can also visit the Joshua Tree visitor center and speak to someone in person who can help direct you around the park
1713 locals recommend
Joshua Tree National Park
The main reason most people come here! The park is huge & vast so pack appropriate supplies. There are hundreds of hikes so I would recommend downloading the AllTrails app onto your phone so that you can find the right hike for your skill set. Alternatively, you can also visit the Joshua Tree visitor center and speak to someone in person who can help direct you around the park
Another great place to view local art works, take in the scenery and there is also a nice cafe to have lunch at. This is more of a locals spot so less touristy
49 locals recommend
Institute of Mentalphysics
59700 Twentynine Palms HighwayAnother great place to view local art works, take in the scenery and there is also a nice cafe to have lunch at. This is more of a locals spot so less touristy
Cholla Cactus Garden
Cholla Cactus Garden TrailJoshua Tree National Park often gets very busy on the weekends so this is a good spot to come if you still want to get out into nature and avoid the crowds. This is more of a locals spot so is typically less crowded
204 locals recommend
Big Morongo Canyon Preserve
11055 East DriveJoshua Tree National Park often gets very busy on the weekends so this is a good spot to come if you still want to get out into nature and avoid the crowds. This is more of a locals spot so is typically less crowded
Food scene
Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown RdThe Red Dog Saloon
53539 Mane StJoshua Tree Saloon
61835 Twentynine Palms HighwayLa Copine
848 Old Woman Springs RdThe Rib Co
72183 Twentynine Palms HighwayGreat barbecue!
Popular coffee shop in the heart of old town Yucca Valley. Stop in while looking around the antique and vintage shops close by
507 locals recommend
Frontier Café
55844 Twentynine Palms HighwayPopular coffee shop in the heart of old town Yucca Valley. Stop in while looking around the antique and vintage shops close by
The Tiny Pony Tavern
Crossroads Cafe
61715 Twentynine Palms HighwayRoadrunner Grab+Go
6554 Park BlvdCountry Kitchen
61768 Twentynine Palms HighwaySouvenirs & Shopping
The Station Joshua Tree
61943 Twentynine Palms HighwayJoshua Tree National Park Visitor Center
6554 Park BlvdIf you are a fan of used/vintage stores, we highly recommend this place. A good place to stop into after seeing Morongo Preserve maybe
50 locals recommend
Black Luck Vintage
49950 Acoma TrailIf you are a fan of used/vintage stores, we highly recommend this place. A good place to stop into after seeing Morongo Preserve maybe
Coffee Shop
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