Hi-Desert Guidebook
Food Scene
I love Kitchen in the Desert because its located 2 minutes from the house! It's a great little secret spot in the area. Open everyday 11-7pm. The burgers and jerk chicken are delicious! Be ready to wait a little while for your food, it's a tiny cozy spot with one chef!
Great place to enjoy dinner and cocktails near their cozy firepits.
319 locals recommend
Kitchen in the Desert
6427 Mesquite AveI love Kitchen in the Desert because its located 2 minutes from the house! It's a great little secret spot in the area. Open everyday 11-7pm. The burgers and jerk chicken are delicious! Be ready to wait a little while for your food, it's a tiny cozy spot with one chef!
Great place to enjoy dinner and cocktails near their cozy firepits.
Tucked away near the Oasis of Mara is the 29 Palms Inn Restaurant. This is the place to go if you want a good flat iron steak or pasta, they prepare their dishes with herbs and vegetables from their local garden. Live music 7 days a week with local musicians. It's a nice place to go with the family or for a nice sit down restaurant experience. They also have a relaxed bar seating if you want to go check out the live music. Feel good vibes all around. Oh and it's walking distance from the house!
251 locals recommend
29 Palms Inn
73950 Inn AveTucked away near the Oasis of Mara is the 29 Palms Inn Restaurant. This is the place to go if you want a good flat iron steak or pasta, they prepare their dishes with herbs and vegetables from their local garden. Live music 7 days a week with local musicians. It's a nice place to go with the family or for a nice sit down restaurant experience. They also have a relaxed bar seating if you want to go check out the live music. Feel good vibes all around. Oh and it's walking distance from the house!
Very cozy and modern atmosphere. The menu changes seasonally. Call ahead and make sure they are open! Another spot that is worth the wait.
725 locals recommend
La Copine
848 Old Woman Springs RdVery cozy and modern atmosphere. The menu changes seasonally. Call ahead and make sure they are open! Another spot that is worth the wait.
Campbell Hill Bakery
73491 Twentynine Palms HighwayAll your bakery needs! Super cute local spot.
Drinks & Nightlife
It's a bar with live music, a pool table. and karaoke a few nights a week. During the warmer months it's great to sit outside and listen to live music while the sun sets, in the colder months it's fun to cozy up insdie. You can't go wrong here. Lots of local flavor. Best ribs in town!
909 locals recommend
Joshua Tree Saloon
61835 Twentynine Palms HighwayIt's a bar with live music, a pool table. and karaoke a few nights a week. During the warmer months it's great to sit outside and listen to live music while the sun sets, in the colder months it's fun to cozy up insdie. You can't go wrong here. Lots of local flavor. Best ribs in town!
This spot is infamous for cool live music and a desert eclectic scene. I mean.... Paul McCartney has played a show here recently. :) Eat dinner here or just come for a beer and live music. It's worth the drive! Indoor and outdoor seating. If you're coming on a Friday or Saturday night. call ahead to make sure the show isn't sold out!
1340 locals recommend
Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown RdThis spot is infamous for cool live music and a desert eclectic scene. I mean.... Paul McCartney has played a show here recently. :) Eat dinner here or just come for a beer and live music. It's worth the drive! Indoor and outdoor seating. If you're coming on a Friday or Saturday night. call ahead to make sure the show isn't sold out!
Parks & Nature
Climb rocks at Skull Rock or walk the trail to Barker Dam at sunset, sometimes you will see big horn sheep on the trail if you're lucky. Cruise at sunset through all of the magic Joshua Tree has to offer. Please pack water and stay on marked trails! Drive through at night to see the most epic starry skies the high desert has to offer.
1713 locals recommend
Joshua Tree National Park
Climb rocks at Skull Rock or walk the trail to Barker Dam at sunset, sometimes you will see big horn sheep on the trail if you're lucky. Cruise at sunset through all of the magic Joshua Tree has to offer. Please pack water and stay on marked trails! Drive through at night to see the most epic starry skies the high desert has to offer.
This is one of my favorite hidden gems in the neighborhood. 2.8 mile hike Has some steep incline so save for moderate to more advanced hikers. Usually takes about 2 hours. Go early to beat the rush! Wear sunscreen and pack a picnic for when you get to the end of the trail! Be sure to bring lots of water.
78 locals recommend
Fortynine Palms Oasis Trail
Fortynine Palms Oasis TrailThis is one of my favorite hidden gems in the neighborhood. 2.8 mile hike Has some steep incline so save for moderate to more advanced hikers. Usually takes about 2 hours. Go early to beat the rush! Wear sunscreen and pack a picnic for when you get to the end of the trail! Be sure to bring lots of water.
Located inside JT National Park. Everyone likes this photo op spot! Get there early to avoid the crowd. Lots of rocks and trails to wander nearby.
133 locals recommend
Skull Rock
Located inside JT National Park. Everyone likes this photo op spot! Get there early to avoid the crowd. Lots of rocks and trails to wander nearby.
Walking distance from the house. A special part of the history of the Native Americans that originally occupied this land.
41 locals recommend
Oasis of Mara
Walking distance from the house. A special part of the history of the Native Americans that originally occupied this land.
Shopping
Shop on the Mesa
56636 Twentynine Palms HighwayThis shop has rugs, textiles, candles, and vintage more!
The End
55872 Twentynine Palms HighwayVintaaaage on vintage. Need I say more?
Coolest outdoor marketplace in the hi-desert. Must see for vintage lovers.
156 locals recommend
Sky Village Outdoor Marketplace
7028 Theatre RdCoolest outdoor marketplace in the hi-desert. Must see for vintage lovers.
Super cute shop with much more than wine + rocks. Definitely check this out!
165 locals recommend
Wine and Rock Shop
59006 Twentynine Palms HighwaySuper cute shop with much more than wine + rocks. Definitely check this out!
The Station Joshua Tree
61943 Twentynine Palms HighwayAnother super cute spot with lots of desert treasures.
Desert Curios
55995 Twentynine Palms HighwaySpecial vintages treasures!
Acme 5 Lifestyle
55870 Twentynine Palms HighwayWell curated selection of home goods, rugs, furniture.
Entertainment & Activities
Feeling a bit nostalgic? Stop by the Smith's Ranch Drive-In Theater for some popcorn and double feature magic just like the old days.
146 locals recommend
Smiths Ranch Drive-In Theater
4584 Adobe RdFeeling a bit nostalgic? Stop by the Smith's Ranch Drive-In Theater for some popcorn and double feature magic just like the old days.