Joshua Tree Local Guidebook

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Joshua Tree Local Guidebook

Restaurants

Here's a few of our favorite local restaurants in Joshua Tree and the surrounding area.
Great barbeque in Joshua Tree Village, about 5 minutes down the road. We suggest arriving early or being prepared for long wait times on holiday weekends, but we think the ribs are worth the wait!
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Joshua Tree Saloon
61835 Twentynine Palms Highway
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Great barbeque in Joshua Tree Village, about 5 minutes down the road. We suggest arriving early or being prepared for long wait times on holiday weekends, but we think the ribs are worth the wait!
Our date night favorite is Kitchen in the Desert, which has an awesome outdoor patio in Twentynine Palms. Reservations are available online, and music/events are posted on social media. We've always had mellow experiences here, but note that we've heard it can get a little rowdy when the neighboring motel has pool parties or late at night when they have DJs.
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Kitchen in the Desert
6427 Mesquite Ave
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Our date night favorite is Kitchen in the Desert, which has an awesome outdoor patio in Twentynine Palms. Reservations are available online, and music/events are posted on social media. We've always had mellow experiences here, but note that we've heard it can get a little rowdy when the neighboring motel has pool parties or late at night when they have DJs.
Delicious Mexican food and craft cocktails in the heart of Pioneertown.
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The Red Dog Saloon
53539 Mane St
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Delicious Mexican food and craft cocktails in the heart of Pioneertown.
One of our favorites, Pappy & Harriet's is a live music venue and barbeque restaurant in the heart of Pioneertown. Again, we suggest arriving early or being prepared for long wait times, particularly on holiday weekends, but we think the barbeque and ambiance are worth the wait! Concert tickets are available on their website.
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Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown Rd
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One of our favorites, Pappy & Harriet's is a live music venue and barbeque restaurant in the heart of Pioneertown. Again, we suggest arriving early or being prepared for long wait times, particularly on holiday weekends, but we think the barbeque and ambiance are worth the wait! Concert tickets are available on their website.
Delicious pizza in Flamingo Heights. Check out their instagram @giantrockmeetingroom for live music and events.
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Giant Rock Meeting Room & Coffee House
1131 Old Woman Springs Rd
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Delicious pizza in Flamingo Heights. Check out their instagram @giantrockmeetingroom for live music and events.
Great cafe in Yucca Valley, with an amazing BLT.
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Frontier Café
55844 Twentynine Palms Highway
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Great cafe in Yucca Valley, with an amazing BLT.
Cozy cafe down the street, perfect for an early breakfast before hitting the park! We love the Mike’s Mess breakfast scramble.
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Crossroads Cafe
61715 Twentynine Palms Highway
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Cozy cafe down the street, perfect for an early breakfast before hitting the park! We love the Mike’s Mess breakfast scramble.

Hiking

Here's a few of our favorite, more off-the-beaten path hikes in Joshua Tree National Park and the surrounding area. Please be sure to bring lots of water, stay on designated paths, and avoid hiking during extreme heat, for a safe and enjoyable experience.
Located walking distance from the house is a beautiful hike on lands owned by Mojave Desert Land Trust. This is a quiet trail nestled in the boulders behind the house with great views of the valley and National Park. The trailhead is well-marked at the end of Sunny Vista Road.
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Friendly Hills Hike
60889 Mountain View Trail
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Located walking distance from the house is a beautiful hike on lands owned by Mojave Desert Land Trust. This is a quiet trail nestled in the boulders behind the house with great views of the valley and National Park. The trailhead is well-marked at the end of Sunny Vista Road.
A 3 mile roundtrip hike to a desert oasis in Twentynine Palms. One of our favorite hikes in the National Park. (Note: We recommend checking National Park closures before leaving, as this trail sometimes is closed in late spring/early summer to allow bighorn sheep access to the Oasis)
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49 Palms Oasis Trail
Fortynine Palms Oasis Trail
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A 3 mile roundtrip hike to a desert oasis in Twentynine Palms. One of our favorite hikes in the National Park. (Note: We recommend checking National Park closures before leaving, as this trail sometimes is closed in late spring/early summer to allow bighorn sheep access to the Oasis)
This hike is a 1.3 mile loop in the Black Rock Canyon portion of the National Park to a peak that offers views of the surrounding mountains and desert.
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High View Nature Loop Trail
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This hike is a 1.3 mile loop in the Black Rock Canyon portion of the National Park to a peak that offers views of the surrounding mountains and desert.
Admittedly not so off-the-beaten path, this is a neat 1.4 mile hike through boulders to an archway in the main portion of the National Park.
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アーチ・ロック・ネイチャー・トレイル
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Admittedly not so off-the-beaten path, this is a neat 1.4 mile hike through boulders to an archway in the main portion of the National Park.
Hidden Valley Nature Trail is a well-frequented one-mile loop through boulders and Joshua Trees near the park's west entrance. It is one of our favorite hikes in the park and a must-see for first time visitors.
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ヒドゥン・バレー自然遊歩道
74485 National Park Drive
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Hidden Valley Nature Trail is a well-frequented one-mile loop through boulders and Joshua Trees near the park's west entrance. It is one of our favorite hikes in the park and a must-see for first time visitors.

Shopping

Here's some of our favorite shops in downtown Joshua Tree and the surrounding area.
One of our favorite local shops for home decor and gifts. Great selection of local artisans and unique imports.
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Acme 5 Lifestyle
55870 Twentynine Palms Highway
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One of our favorite local shops for home decor and gifts. Great selection of local artisans and unique imports.
Great assortment of small boutiques and shops, located 5 minutes away in Joshua Tree Village. Our favorites include Geode and Gypsum and Roaming Travelers.
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Sun Alley Shops
61871 Twentynine Palms Highway
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Great assortment of small boutiques and shops, located 5 minutes away in Joshua Tree Village. Our favorites include Geode and Gypsum and Roaming Travelers.
Great collection of local artists and small boutiques.
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Mojave Flea Trading Post Yucca Valley
55727 Twentynine Palms Highway
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Great collection of local artists and small boutiques.
Gift shop with great mix of bizarre items, gag gifts, and vintage pieces. Some items border on inappropriate, so we don’t recommend this for families or folks with sensitivities!
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The Station Joshua Tree
61943 Twentynine Palms Highway
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Gift shop with great mix of bizarre items, gag gifts, and vintage pieces. Some items border on inappropriate, so we don’t recommend this for families or folks with sensitivities!

Takeaway

Here's our favorite grab and go options for a picnic in the park or meals at home.
The Dez (located 5 minutes down the street) has great takeaway options for a picnic in the park or nice dinner at home, including conveniently packaged pastas, salads, wraps, sandwiches, sides, and baked goods.
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The DEZ fine food - grab & go
61705 Twentynine Palms Highway
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The Dez (located 5 minutes down the street) has great takeaway options for a picnic in the park or nice dinner at home, including conveniently packaged pastas, salads, wraps, sandwiches, sides, and baked goods.
Great pizza, an easy drive from the house or delivery!
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Pie for the People!
58960 29 Palms Highway
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Great pizza, an easy drive from the house or delivery!
Affordable and unique wines, and great selection of canned cocktails! Located 5 minutes away in Joshua Tree Village.
Joshua Tree Bottle Shop
Affordable and unique wines, and great selection of canned cocktails! Located 5 minutes away in Joshua Tree Village.

Sightseeing

For the desert peace seekers, the Integratron is a historic, one-of-a-kind dome that is used for public and private sound baths. Sounds baths are booked in advance. We recommend arriving a little early to enjoy the peaceful property!
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Integratron
2477 Belfield Blvd
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For the desert peace seekers, the Integratron is a historic, one-of-a-kind dome that is used for public and private sound baths. Sounds baths are booked in advance. We recommend arriving a little early to enjoy the peaceful property!
An old Wild West movie set from the 1920's. It is worth a quick visit before or after dinner at Pappy and Harriet's or Red Dog Saloon!
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Pioneertown
53688 Pioneertown Rd
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An old Wild West movie set from the 1920's. It is worth a quick visit before or after dinner at Pappy and Harriet's or Red Dog Saloon!