The Desert Lily Joshua Tree: Guidebook
Restaurants & Cafes
Our favorite local recommendations for food. There are many others, but we suggest visiting these places if you haven't yet!
Famous live music bar and grill. Make reservations in advance. Check out their music line up on their online calendar too. Closed M-W.
1340 locals recommend
Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown RdFamous live music bar and grill. Make reservations in advance. Check out their music line up on their online calendar too. Closed M-W.
High quality, delicious food that is a must when visiting Joshua Tree. Make reservations in advance!
725 locals recommend
La Copine
848 Old Woman Springs RdHigh quality, delicious food that is a must when visiting Joshua Tree. Make reservations in advance!
Perfect destination for a healthy meal, also offering fresh juices, organic coffee, and other plant based, locally sourced vegetarian/vegan food options. They close at 2PM daily.
661 locals recommend
Natural Sisters Cafe
61695 Twentynine Palms HighwayPerfect destination for a healthy meal, also offering fresh juices, organic coffee, and other plant based, locally sourced vegetarian/vegan food options. They close at 2PM daily.
Pie for the People!
58960 29 Palms HighwayFavorite pizza in Joshua Tree! They offer delivery as well.
2 Guys Pies Brick Oven Pizzeria
56969 Yucca TrailAnother favorite spot for pizza!
Authentic Mexican food serving enchiladas, tacos, burritos, margaritas and more.
80 locals recommend
Las Palmas Mexican Cuisine
57154 Twentynine Palms HighwayAuthentic Mexican food serving enchiladas, tacos, burritos, margaritas and more.
The little diner here is a hidden local gem in Yucca Valley! Open only on weekends as part of the outdoor swap meet. Top notch pancakes, omelets, homemade jam, biscuits and more.
156 locals recommend
Sky Village Outdoor Marketplace
7028 Theatre RdThe little diner here is a hidden local gem in Yucca Valley! Open only on weekends as part of the outdoor swap meet. Top notch pancakes, omelets, homemade jam, biscuits and more.
Cute cafe located in Joshua Tree Village, offering a large selection of Latin American dishes and vegan/vegeterian/gluten-free options. Great tacos, sandwiches and salads!
688 locals recommend
Crossroads Cafe
61715 Twentynine Palms HighwayCute cafe located in Joshua Tree Village, offering a large selection of Latin American dishes and vegan/vegeterian/gluten-free options. Great tacos, sandwiches and salads!
Yucca Kabob and Hookah
57345 Twentynine Palms HighwayDelicious Greek food, with great vegan options as well!
If you find yourself in Twentynine Palms during your stay, this is a great Caribbean and New American restaurant. Great food, cocktails and ambiance.
319 locals recommend
Kitchen in the Desert
6427 Mesquite AveIf you find yourself in Twentynine Palms during your stay, this is a great Caribbean and New American restaurant. Great food, cocktails and ambiance.
Healthy and creative internationally inspired vegan cafe with gluten free options and specialty drinks and desserts!
59 locals recommend
Organic Market Cafe
55231 29 Palms HighwayHealthy and creative internationally inspired vegan cafe with gluten free options and specialty drinks and desserts!
Frontier Café
55844 Twentynine Palms HighwaySandwiches, salads and coffee in a cool, eclectic space.
Bars
Not too many bars in the area, but these spots offer a great local experience.
Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown RdA great bar with live music!
Joshua Tree Saloon
61835 Twentynine Palms HighwayDrinks and live music, you can't go wrong!
Great spot about 10 miles north of Yucca Valley off the 247/Old Woman Springs Road, in Landers.
105 locals recommend
Landers Brew Co
1388 Golden Slipper LnGreat spot about 10 miles north of Yucca Valley off the 247/Old Woman Springs Road, in Landers.
A hipster style gastropub and craft beer bar with cool desert vibes in 29 Palms. Great selection of beer, yummy burgers and more.
grnd sqrl
A hipster style gastropub and craft beer bar with cool desert vibes in 29 Palms. Great selection of beer, yummy burgers and more.
Joshua Tree National Park
Our recommendations for hikes and spots inside the park.
This is the closest entrance to our property, just a few miles south of Joshua Tree Village.
23 locals recommend
West Entrance Station
This is the closest entrance to our property, just a few miles south of Joshua Tree Village.
Great spot to visit and take photos, with easy access right off the road.
133 locals recommend
Skull Rock
Great spot to visit and take photos, with easy access right off the road.
Beautiful views of cholla cacti - located at the merger of the upper Mojave Desert and the lower Colorado Desert. It's a .25 mile loop.
129 locals recommend
Cholla Cactus Garden
Cholla Cactus Garden TrailBeautiful views of cholla cacti - located at the merger of the upper Mojave Desert and the lower Colorado Desert. It's a .25 mile loop.
A secluded palm tree oasis tucked away on the north end of the park. About three miles round trip with great views throughout.
78 locals recommend
Fortynine Palms Oasis Trail
Fortynine Palms Oasis TrailA secluded palm tree oasis tucked away on the north end of the park. About three miles round trip with great views throughout.
Barker Dam
Joshua Tree ParkwayA relatively easy nature trail.
Arch Rock
Arch Rock Nature TrailNice short hike to see this large natural rock formation!
Grocery/Shopping/Essentials
Open Saturdays from 8am-1pm, on Hwy 62 east of Park Blvd.
344 locals recommend
Joshua Tree Certified Farmers' Market
61651 Twentynine Palms HighwayOpen Saturdays from 8am-1pm, on Hwy 62 east of Park Blvd.
Great spot for organic wines and cool rocks. Take a photo with the alient outside. :)
165 locals recommend
Wine and Rock Shop
59006 Twentynine Palms HighwayGreat spot for organic wines and cool rocks. Take a photo with the alient outside. :)
Vons
57590 Twentynine Palms HighwayJoshua Tree Health Foods
61693 Twentynine Palms HighwaySue's Health Foods
56840 Twentynine Palms HighwayWalmart Supercenter
79295 CA-111Coffee Shops
Joshua Tree Coffee Company
61738 Twentynine Palms HighwayOur favorite in town! Great local brew.
Great coffee a few miles north on the 247/Old Woman Srpints Road, toward Landers.
209 locals recommend
Giant Rock Meeting Room & Coffee House
1131 Old Woman Springs RdGreat coffee a few miles north on the 247/Old Woman Srpints Road, toward Landers.
Sightseeing
An incredible sound bath experience - book in advance. Visit their site to learn more about the historic structure and all it offers.
737 locals recommend
Integratron
2477 Belfield BlvdAn incredible sound bath experience - book in advance. Visit their site to learn more about the historic structure and all it offers.
World's largest freestanding boulder. Located in Landers, near the Integratron.
291 locals recommend
Giant Rock CA
World's largest freestanding boulder. Located in Landers, near the Integratron.
Smiths Ranch Drive-In Theater
4584 Adobe RdWorld Famous Crochet Museum
61855 CA-62Free open-air desert museum. Check it out!
549 locals recommend
Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum
62975 Blair LnFree open-air desert museum. Check it out!
Pioneertown
53688 Pioneertown RdHistoric Old West town built as a 1940's movie set.