Mehr's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Joshua Tree National Park is an amazing place for sightseeing, exploring, hiking, rock climbing and just relaxing. For the first time visitors I recommend nature trail in the junction rock area, which is an easy loop trail, very scenic. Also Barker Dam trail is an easy enjoyable trail for first time visitors. Keys View, is a great place of panoramic view of the entire desert all the way down to San Diego. If you want a longer hike, Lost Horse Trail is a good one as well.
1713 locals recommend
Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Tree National Park is an amazing place for sightseeing, exploring, hiking, rock climbing and just relaxing. For the first time visitors I recommend nature trail in the junction rock area, which is an easy loop trail, very scenic. Also Barker Dam trail is an easy enjoyable trail for first time visitors. Keys View, is a great place of panoramic view of the entire desert all the way down to San Diego. If you want a longer hike, Lost Horse Trail is a good one as well.
Pioneertown
53688 Pioneertown RdNice historic area to visit and a couple of great restaurants
Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center
6554 Park BlvdGiant Rock CA
Beautiful views of San Jacinto Mountain Range. Nice for just hang out or a short hike. Tickets can be purchased at the Palm Springs Aerials Tramway on the day of trip or ahead of time.
1213 locals recommend
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
1 Tram WayBeautiful views of San Jacinto Mountain Range. Nice for just hang out or a short hike. Tickets can be purchased at the Palm Springs Aerials Tramway on the day of trip or ahead of time.
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
47900 Portola AveGreat place to visit with adults and Kids
Hiking
Hiking trails
Black Rock Canyon Campground
9800 Black Rock Canyon RdBeautiful hikes and Panoramic views
Beautiful short hike with panoramic view of Yucca Valley and Joshua Tree.
32 locals recommend
High View Nature Loop Trail
Beautiful short hike with panoramic view of Yucca Valley and Joshua Tree.
Panorama Loop Trail
Hidden Valley Nature Trail
74485 National Park DriveBarker Dam
Joshua Tree ParkwayKeys View
Lost Horse Mine
Lost Horse Mine SpurSkull Rock
Indian Cove Campground
68917 Indian Cove Circle
Fortynine Palms Oasis Trail
Fortynine Palms Oasis TrailFood scene
Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown RdLa Palapa Mexican Restaraunt
57173 Sunnyslope DrThe Red Dog Saloon
53539 Mane StSam's Indian Food & Pizza
61380 Twentynine Palms HighwayBest Pizza in town. Tip order early due to wait times
137 locals recommend
2 Guys Pies Brick Oven Pizzeria
56969 Yucca TrailBest Pizza in town. Tip order early due to wait times
La Copine
848 Old Woman Springs RdLas Palmas Mexican Cuisine
57154 Twentynine Palms Highway