Our favorite places in and around Joshua Tree
Sightseeing
Joshua tree national Park is one of the largest national parks in the country and has features that cannot be seen any other place such as Yucca brevifolia Also known as the Joshua tree.
1713 locals recommend
Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua tree national Park is one of the largest national parks in the country and has features that cannot be seen any other place such as Yucca brevifolia Also known as the Joshua tree.
It’s the highest point and the best views- at least for those just driving through the park.
109 locals recommend
Keys View
It’s the highest point and the best views- at least for those just driving through the park.
Famous photo spot for a few decades now. You’ll have to wait in line to get your pic with the Skull Rock, but it’s pretty worth it.
133 locals recommend
Skull Rock
Famous photo spot for a few decades now. You’ll have to wait in line to get your pic with the Skull Rock, but it’s pretty worth it.
It’s our personal favorite and definitely an amazing stop for a plant buff. It’s worth the extra little drive. The views are amazing as well!
129 locals recommend
Cholla Cactus Garden
Cholla Cactus Garden TrailIt’s our personal favorite and definitely an amazing stop for a plant buff. It’s worth the extra little drive. The views are amazing as well!
Find out the connection between the Integratron and Giant Rock. It’s one heck of a story. Besides a great place to hike around, it’s also a great place if you have all-terrain vehicles. Once a native spiritual site, It now draws many ufo fans because of the famous man who lived there , George Von Tassel.
291 locals recommend
Giant Rock CA
Find out the connection between the Integratron and Giant Rock. It’s one heck of a story. Besides a great place to hike around, it’s also a great place if you have all-terrain vehicles. Once a native spiritual site, It now draws many ufo fans because of the famous man who lived there , George Von Tassel.
Sound Bath. We’re obsessed. You MUST search the history of this amazing structure built by George Von Tassel to communicate with the Venusians using Tesla technology.
Book AHEAD for one of the most amazing sound baths you’ll find!
You can also just go enjoy the property and roam around, check out the gift shops and lay in the hammocks. Make sure you bring and extra container for the amazing water that they pump from an aquaphor that is below the building. It’s the BEST water you’ll drink.
737 locals recommend
Integratron
2477 Belfield BlvdSound Bath. We’re obsessed. You MUST search the history of this amazing structure built by George Von Tassel to communicate with the Venusians using Tesla technology.
Book AHEAD for one of the most amazing sound baths you’ll find!
You can also just go enjoy the property and roam around, check out the gift shops and lay in the hammocks. Make sure you bring and extra container for the amazing water that they pump from an aquaphor that is below the building. It’s the BEST water you’ll drink.
What could be better than an old Western Film set in the middle of the desert? The history is cool, but seeing it come back to life over the years has been even better. So much fun!
558 locals recommend
Pioneertown
53688 Pioneertown RdWhat could be better than an old Western Film set in the middle of the desert? The history is cool, but seeing it come back to life over the years has been even better. So much fun!
Mojave Trails National Monument
Sky’s The Limit Observatory and Nature Center
9697 Utah TrailHiking
If you want to see a place that looks otherworldly, Jumbo Rocks will make you feel like you’re in a Led Zeppelin album cover.
27 locals recommend
Jumbo Rocks Campground
If you want to see a place that looks otherworldly, Jumbo Rocks will make you feel like you’re in a Led Zeppelin album cover.
Easy and free to access with close by parking leading to multiple trails. Some of which are flat and easy to walk.
32 locals recommend
High View Nature Loop Trail
Easy and free to access with close by parking leading to multiple trails. Some of which are flat and easy to walk.
Indian Cove Campground
68917 Indian Cove Circle
Pioneertown Mountains Preserve
51010 Pipes Canyon RdHike to Olsen Ruins, an old mining cabin.
Nancy Karl Trailhead
61008 Skyline DrThis is our absolute favorite hike and it’s so close!
Arch Rock Nature Trail
Food scene
Best choice for a quick meal to go. Picnic at the park or head back to desert Alchemy. Sandwiches, salads, bowls, coffee etc. Vegan options.
106 locals recommend
Roadrunner Grab+Go
6554 Park BlvdBest choice for a quick meal to go. Picnic at the park or head back to desert Alchemy. Sandwiches, salads, bowls, coffee etc. Vegan options.
The OG dining spot. Vegan options. Great for dine in or take out. Perfect for people watching, right in the middle of town. Walk to many other cool shops from there.
688 locals recommend
Crossroads Cafe
61715 Twentynine Palms HighwayThe OG dining spot. Vegan options. Great for dine in or take out. Perfect for people watching, right in the middle of town. Walk to many other cool shops from there.
Best coffee. Great little menu too. Usually pretty busy. Surrounded by amazing shops.
507 locals recommend
Frontier Café
55844 Twentynine Palms HighwayBest coffee. Great little menu too. Usually pretty busy. Surrounded by amazing shops.
Mesa Market
3254 Yucca Mesa RdYOUR CLOSEST MINI MART. Ice, drinks, snacks, propane etc.
Juice It Up!
57744 Twentynine Palms HighwayGreat smoothies. Open early.
French dining in the high desert. Be prepared to wait because it’s amazing 🤩
725 locals recommend
La Copine
848 Old Woman Springs RdFrench dining in the high desert. Be prepared to wait because it’s amazing 🤩
Our new favorite. Indoor and outdoor dining set in a old motel. So cute. Great menu too although limited they almost always have vegetarian options as well as vegan. Amazing drinks too!
319 locals recommend
Kitchen in the Desert
6427 Mesquite AveOur new favorite. Indoor and outdoor dining set in a old motel. So cute. Great menu too although limited they almost always have vegetarian options as well as vegan. Amazing drinks too!
Joshua Tree Health Foods
61693 Twentynine Palms HighwayBest wines and friendly staff.
Everything is tasty there. Even the meat makes this lifetime vegetarian drool a bit 🤫
144 locals recommend
Yucca Kabob and Hookah
57345 Twentynine Palms HighwayEverything is tasty there. Even the meat makes this lifetime vegetarian drool a bit 🤫
Sandwiches, salads, coffee, desserts and gourmet yummies.
191 locals recommend
The DEZ fine food - grab & go
61705 Twentynine Palms HighwaySandwiches, salads, coffee, desserts and gourmet yummies.
Joshua Tree Health Foods
61693 Twentynine Palms HighwayGreat selection of food, wines, and supplements.
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Country Kitchen
61768 Twentynine Palms HighwayOne of the originals. Extra alert for dessert fans.
Shopping
Such a cute mix of tee shirts, books, chachkis, outdoor items and vintage. Grab a pic with Big Josh!
179 locals recommend
The Station Joshua Tree
61943 Twentynine Palms HighwaySuch a cute mix of tee shirts, books, chachkis, outdoor items and vintage. Grab a pic with Big Josh!
Best vintage all in one place. Owner Kime Buzelli is also a well known artist. Stop by for some color therapy and a new frock.
228 locals recommend
The End
55872 Twentynine Palms HighwayBest vintage all in one place. Owner Kime Buzelli is also a well known artist. Stop by for some color therapy and a new frock.
All the desert style and bohemian touches. Great stuff for the house.
149 locals recommend
Acme 5 Lifestyle
55870 Twentynine Palms HighwayAll the desert style and bohemian touches. Great stuff for the house.
Cactus Mart and Morongo Hardware
49889 Twentynine Palms HighwayAttention cactus lovers 👋🏽
Amazing vintage clothing and accessories. Well curated for the modern bohemian.
48 locals recommend
Ricochet Vintage Wears
61731 Twentynine Palms HighwayAmazing vintage clothing and accessories. Well curated for the modern bohemian.
Time Echo Vintage
Great curated vintage selection.
OMe Haus Studio
Great selection of art by local artisans by artist Lisa Hwang. Including my own :)
Art
For the art lovers. Noah Purifoy was a pioneer of assemblage art.
549 locals recommend
Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum
62975 Blair LnFor the art lovers. Noah Purifoy was a pioneer of assemblage art.
Once part of High Desert Test Sites exhibit and very close to the house. Definitely requires a read. Check out Atlas Obscura or Art Patron.
6 locals recommend
Krblin Jihn Cabin
5880 Border AveOnce part of High Desert Test Sites exhibit and very close to the house. Definitely requires a read. Check out Atlas Obscura or Art Patron.
BEAUTIFUL sculptures that personify the spirit of the desert.
21 locals recommend
Simi Dabah Sculpture Foundation
5255 Sunfair RdBEAUTIFUL sculptures that personify the spirit of the desert.
‘Transmission’ Sculpture by Daniel Popper
2015 Sunfair RoadA must see for art lovers.
Planar Pavilions at A-Z West
La Matadora Gallery
61857 CA-62Always a good show up over here.
Neighborhoods
Beautiful scenery, gorgeous and unique homes. End up in Pioneertown. Such a beautiful drive!
Pipes Canyon Road
Pipes Canyon RoadBeautiful scenery, gorgeous and unique homes. End up in Pioneertown. Such a beautiful drive!
Experiences
A sunset horseback ride is one of the. most memorable things to do! All levels welcome!
Cascade Trails Mustang Sanctuary
6353 Cascade RoadA sunset horseback ride is one of the. most memorable things to do! All levels welcome!