California High Desert Guidebook
Places to Eat & Drink
Super fresh take away sandwiches, salads and bowls.
Amazing baked goods!!!
Recommend: cinnamon roll :) or an iced matcha latte with oat milk
191 locals recommend
The DEZ fine food - grab & go
61705 Twentynine Palms HighwaySuper fresh take away sandwiches, salads and bowls.
Amazing baked goods!!!
Recommend: cinnamon roll :) or an iced matcha latte with oat milk
Best local roaster! Great coffee, plenty of outdoor seating, and can order online ahead for pick up if you're in a hurry.
Recommend: Nitro cold brew with a splash of almond milk
522 locals recommend
Joshua Tree Coffee Company
61738 Twentynine Palms HighwayBest local roaster! Great coffee, plenty of outdoor seating, and can order online ahead for pick up if you're in a hurry.
Recommend: Nitro cold brew with a splash of almond milk
Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown RdIconic music venue and restaurant
Delicious tacos (kinda more like little mini burritos honestly) and cocktails served up amongst fantastic old west atmosphere and decor. A must try.
Recommend: Rajas quesadilla, brisket, chicken, or bean & cheese taco, Lightning Margarita
223 locals recommend
The Red Dog Saloon
53539 Mane StDelicious tacos (kinda more like little mini burritos honestly) and cocktails served up amongst fantastic old west atmosphere and decor. A must try.
Recommend: Rajas quesadilla, brisket, chicken, or bean & cheese taco, Lightning Margarita
Located at the park visitor center - super easy place to grab fresh sandwiches, salads and more.
106 locals recommend
Roadrunner Grab+Go
6554 Park BlvdLocated at the park visitor center - super easy place to grab fresh sandwiches, salads and more.
Delicious baked goods, breads and sandwiches! Don’t miss the sourdough crossants!! Closed Tues & Weds.
51 locals recommend
Luna Sourdough
55700 29 Palms HighwayDelicious baked goods, breads and sandwiches! Don’t miss the sourdough crossants!! Closed Tues & Weds.
Great spot for lunch that leans on the healthier side with delicious coffee and tea drinks as well
507 locals recommend
Frontier Café
55844 Twentynine Palms HighwayGreat spot for lunch that leans on the healthier side with delicious coffee and tea drinks as well
Giant Rock Meeting Room & Coffee House
1131 Old Woman Springs RdThe place to go for pizza and beer!
Beautiful new music venue and bar, also serves food (including waffles at brunch on weekends!)
54 locals recommend
AWE Bar
56193 Twentynine Palms HighwayBeautiful new music venue and bar, also serves food (including waffles at brunch on weekends!)
The Tiny Pony Tavern
Good food and drinks in dive bar vibes, but with a cat lover twist haha
Sky High Pie
New pizza spot alert! Very tasty, personal sized pies
Extremely cute spot for coffee or evening cocktails, worth the short drive away from central JT
Más o Menos
Extremely cute spot for coffee or evening cocktails, worth the short drive away from central JT
Sightseeing
How many chances do you get to explore an Old West movie set? Four-block Mane Street has a few stops to shop at and at one end you'll find the newly reopened Red Dog Saloon - a must try! And at the other end the historic Pappy + Harriet's!
558 locals recommend
Pioneertown
53688 Pioneertown RdHow many chances do you get to explore an Old West movie set? Four-block Mane Street has a few stops to shop at and at one end you'll find the newly reopened Red Dog Saloon - a must try! And at the other end the historic Pappy + Harriet's!
A three-mile, out and back trail located in Joshua Tree National Park in California, with a 300-foot elevation gain in both directions.
78 locals recommend
Fortynine Palms Oasis Trail
Fortynine Palms Oasis TrailA three-mile, out and back trail located in Joshua Tree National Park in California, with a 300-foot elevation gain in both directions.
Transmission by Daniel Popper - sculpture is located on the private property of Mojave Moon Ranch, only viewable from the road. Please respect the property and do not trespass.
2015 Sunfair Rd
2015 Sunfair RoadTransmission by Daniel Popper - sculpture is located on the private property of Mojave Moon Ranch, only viewable from the road. Please respect the property and do not trespass.
The jewel of the area! This National Park is filled with fascinating geological features and historical remnants. So many different hikes and walks to explore. Little to no cell reception inside the park - come prepared with a map, plenty of water and sun protection.
1713 locals recommend
Joshua Tree National Park
The jewel of the area! This National Park is filled with fascinating geological features and historical remnants. So many different hikes and walks to explore. Little to no cell reception inside the park - come prepared with a map, plenty of water and sun protection.
"The Noah Purifoy Desert Art Museum is several acres of open land displaying Purifoy’s assemblage sculptures, all created on-site between 1989 and 2004."
Open to the public every day of the year from sun up until sundown and is free of charge, accessible via dirt roads only.
549 locals recommend
Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum
62975 Blair Ln"The Noah Purifoy Desert Art Museum is several acres of open land displaying Purifoy’s assemblage sculptures, all created on-site between 1989 and 2004."
Open to the public every day of the year from sun up until sundown and is free of charge, accessible via dirt roads only.
Shops
Nicely curated shop of rocks, wine, home goods, gifts and more. Fun Instagram account to follow :)
165 locals recommend
Wine and Rock Shop
59006 Twentynine Palms HighwayNicely curated shop of rocks, wine, home goods, gifts and more. Fun Instagram account to follow :)
Desierto Alto
55827 Twentynine Palms HighwayRad wine and snack shop
Hoof & The Horn
55840 Twentynine Palms HighwayHigh Desert Vintage & New Apparel & Accessories
A 10K sqft marketplace of makers & merchants from Joshua Tree, the Coachella Valley + beyond. Open everyday 11-5
80 locals recommend
Mojave Flea Trading Post Yucca Valley
55727 Twentynine Palms HighwayA 10K sqft marketplace of makers & merchants from Joshua Tree, the Coachella Valley + beyond. Open everyday 11-5
Traditional souvenir shop located across from the JTNP visitor center.
127 locals recommend
Coyote Corner
6535 Park BlvdTraditional souvenir shop located across from the JTNP visitor center.
The Station Joshua Tree
61943 Twentynine Palms HighwaySouvenir shop but make it cool