P3's Guidebook
Food
La Copine
848 Old Woman Springs RdOur fave!
Another one of our faves in the 29 Palms area (15 min away) – and they also have live music, and a decent wine list. The food is also very good.
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29 Palms Inn
73950 Inn AveAnother one of our faves in the 29 Palms area (15 min away) – and they also have live music, and a decent wine list. The food is also very good.
Great saloon vibes. We’ll often go here if Pappy’s is too crazy. Karaoke on Wednesday is great :)
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Joshua Tree Saloon
61835 Twentynine Palms HighwayGreat saloon vibes. We’ll often go here if Pappy’s is too crazy. Karaoke on Wednesday is great :)
Probably the best coffee in the desert. We love their nitro brew.
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Joshua Tree Coffee Company
61738 Twentynine Palms HighwayProbably the best coffee in the desert. We love their nitro brew.
Best pizza in the desert. It’s definitely not classic, but there are big slices and the “David Bowie” is very yummy.
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Pie for the People!
58960 29 Palms HighwayBest pizza in the desert. It’s definitely not classic, but there are big slices and the “David Bowie” is very yummy.
To get fresh juice, vegan/veg options, and be healthy if you’re into that kinda thing. Be warned, The best place they sometimes use very sugary juices, so definitely ask for ingredients.
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Natural Sisters Cafe
61695 Twentynine Palms HighwayTo get fresh juice, vegan/veg options, and be healthy if you’re into that kinda thing. Be warned, The best place they sometimes use very sugary juices, so definitely ask for ingredients.
Frontier Café
55844 Twentynine Palms HighwayBasic cafe & decent organic eats.
We love grabbing drinks and dinner here, especially after a long day hiking at the park. They usually have good music, and great service! (12 to 15 min from the cabin). The town of Twentynine Palms is the on the main thoroughfare between Joshua Tree and Las Vegas. There’s also an entrance to the National Park at Twentynine Palms, making it a popular stop over point after a day of hiking (or driving) through the desert. At the 29 Palms Inn, you’ll find family and pet-friendly accommodation in their purple bungalows. For those just making a pit stop, sit outside on the kitsch terrace overlooking the pool and sip on their signature seasonal cocktails.
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29 Palms Inn
73950 Inn AveWe love grabbing drinks and dinner here, especially after a long day hiking at the park. They usually have good music, and great service! (12 to 15 min from the cabin). The town of Twentynine Palms is the on the main thoroughfare between Joshua Tree and Las Vegas. There’s also an entrance to the National Park at Twentynine Palms, making it a popular stop over point after a day of hiking (or driving) through the desert. At the 29 Palms Inn, you’ll find family and pet-friendly accommodation in their purple bungalows. For those just making a pit stop, sit outside on the kitsch terrace overlooking the pool and sip on their signature seasonal cocktails.
While this may not be considered “local” (it’s a 35 minute drive), no trip to the desert is complete without paying a visit to Pappy’s. However, everyone knows this, so if you’re here on a weekend then eating here will take some serious strategizing. If you haven’t made a reservation, then we’d suggest getting there as early as possible to start writing (like 4-5pm). If there’s a big weekend show on, then you’ll want to buy a ticket beforehand (sometimes you can’t get in unless you have a ticket).
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Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown RdWhile this may not be considered “local” (it’s a 35 minute drive), no trip to the desert is complete without paying a visit to Pappy’s. However, everyone knows this, so if you’re here on a weekend then eating here will take some serious strategizing. If you haven’t made a reservation, then we’d suggest getting there as early as possible to start writing (like 4-5pm). If there’s a big weekend show on, then you’ll want to buy a ticket beforehand (sometimes you can’t get in unless you have a ticket).
Delicious Ribs and Fried Chicken. Love their potato salad!
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The Rib Co
72183 Twentynine Palms HighwayDelicious Ribs and Fried Chicken. Love their potato salad!
Places
If you visit Joshua Tree National Park, you should check out the following spots which are some of our favorites:
• Chola Cactus Garden
• Barker Dam
• Hidden Valley Loop
• Keys View: For sunset/sunrise
• Ryan Mountain Trail (great view at the top – we like this as the first hike, but it is moderate level, not too easy)
• Fortynine Palms Trail - less than 10 min from the house, and our second fav trail
• Go Climbing: Cliffhanger Guides or Joshua Tree Uprising are the go to climbing guides
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Joshua Tree National Park
If you visit Joshua Tree National Park, you should check out the following spots which are some of our favorites:
• Chola Cactus Garden
• Barker Dam
• Hidden Valley Loop
• Keys View: For sunset/sunrise
• Ryan Mountain Trail (great view at the top – we like this as the first hike, but it is moderate level, not too easy)
• Fortynine Palms Trail - less than 10 min from the house, and our second fav trail
• Go Climbing: Cliffhanger Guides or Joshua Tree Uprising are the go to climbing guides
When was the last time you went to an old-school drive in? Make sure you check online to get list of shows and times.
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Smiths Ranch Drive-In Theater
4584 Adobe RdWhen was the last time you went to an old-school drive in? Make sure you check online to get list of shows and times.
Art
Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum
62975 Blair LnYou’ve heard the hype, and it’s totally worth it. There’s really no better way to settle in to desert solitude than lying in a dome full of strangers while waves of sound via crystal bowls reverberate through your body. However, you do have to make a reservation well in advance, so if you didn’t get to it this time around, then we would highly suggest making it happen your next visit out.
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Integratron
2477 Belfield BlvdYou’ve heard the hype, and it’s totally worth it. There’s really no better way to settle in to desert solitude than lying in a dome full of strangers while waves of sound via crystal bowls reverberate through your body. However, you do have to make a reservation well in advance, so if you didn’t get to it this time around, then we would highly suggest making it happen your next visit out.
Unpaved Gallery
59474 Scandia LnOpen times vary, check online before visiting.
In a luminous green disused photo processing booth five minutes from the National Park is the World Famous Crochet Museum. The tiny museum is the creation of artist and musician Shari Elf, and is stuffed with crocheted cuties she’s collected over the years including poodles, alligators, and unicorns. It’s open all year round; even if Elf isn’t there, the door is kept unlocked and visitors are free to drop by and take a peep at the cuddlies on display.
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World Famous Crochet Museum
61855 CA-62In a luminous green disused photo processing booth five minutes from the National Park is the World Famous Crochet Museum. The tiny museum is the creation of artist and musician Shari Elf, and is stuffed with crocheted cuties she’s collected over the years including poodles, alligators, and unicorns. It’s open all year round; even if Elf isn’t there, the door is kept unlocked and visitors are free to drop by and take a peep at the cuddlies on display.
An open-air art museum featuring an offbeat collection of found folk-art assemblages
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Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum
62975 Blair LnAn open-air art museum featuring an offbeat collection of found folk-art assemblages
Shopping
A converted retro gas station turned rod found goods spot. Look for “Big Josh”, their mascot. Also, we’d recommend buying some of the lovely Wonder Valley olive oil :)
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The Station Joshua Tree
61943 Twentynine Palms HighwayA converted retro gas station turned rod found goods spot. Look for “Big Josh”, their mascot. Also, we’d recommend buying some of the lovely Wonder Valley olive oil :)
Ricochet Vintage Wears
61731 Twentynine Palms HighwayFun vintage wears.
This is our favorite wine shop in the desert (not a bar). They have an awesome selection of natural wine, craft beers, and rocks (duh). It’s open to 6pm, so make sure to hit it early – probably better to hit if you are coming into town from Palm Springs.
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Wine and Rock Shop
59006 Twentynine Palms HighwayThis is our favorite wine shop in the desert (not a bar). They have an awesome selection of natural wine, craft beers, and rocks (duh). It’s open to 6pm, so make sure to hit it early – probably better to hit if you are coming into town from Palm Springs.
The End
55872 Twentynine Palms HighwayThe best little vintage store in the desert :)
A new store that’s full of awesome art, home goods, and just pretty stuff.
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Shop on the Mesa
56636 Twentynine Palms HighwayA new store that’s full of awesome art, home goods, and just pretty stuff.
Hoof & The Horn
55840 Twentynine Palms HighwaySome cool gifts, modern clothing, etc.
A v cute boutique shop with tons of local goods (from crystals, to healing salves, to cowboy hats). It’s also directly next door to Big Rock Coffee
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Moon Wind Trading Co
1141B Old Woman Springs RdA v cute boutique shop with tons of local goods (from crystals, to healing salves, to cowboy hats). It’s also directly next door to Big Rock Coffee
Sightseeing
The Oasis Visitor Center is one of the most historically significant visitor centers representing Joshua Tree National Park. Featuring the beautiful Oasis of Mara, the visitor center was established in 1950 when the park was a still a National Monument. Along the nature trail and surrounding the unique visitor center building, visitors can find many of the plants native to the area as well as plants established by the Serrano tribes. The park store is also the perfect place for a special keepsake.
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Ċentru tal-Viżitaturi tal-Oasi
74485 National Park DrThe Oasis Visitor Center is one of the most historically significant visitor centers representing Joshua Tree National Park. Featuring the beautiful Oasis of Mara, the visitor center was established in 1950 when the park was a still a National Monument. Along the nature trail and surrounding the unique visitor center building, visitors can find many of the plants native to the area as well as plants established by the Serrano tribes. The park store is also the perfect place for a special keepsake.