Guidebook for Yucca Valley

Hi-Desert Dwellings
Hi-Desert Dwellings
Guidebook for Yucca Valley

Food Scene

Gourmet coffee, sandwiches & salads in a cool, eclectic space with free WiFi & frequent live music.
507 locals recommend
Frontier Café
55844 Twentynine Palms Highway
507 locals recommend
Gourmet coffee, sandwiches & salads in a cool, eclectic space with free WiFi & frequent live music.
Fresh juices & organic coffee accompany salads & sandwiches at this snug vegetarian venue.
661 locals recommend
Natural Sisters Cafe
61695 Twentynine Palms Highway
661 locals recommend
Fresh juices & organic coffee accompany salads & sandwiches at this snug vegetarian venue.
Creative spins on diner classics, including vegan options, served in a chill, quirky setting.
688 locals recommend
Crossroads Cafe
61715 Twentynine Palms Highway
688 locals recommend
Creative spins on diner classics, including vegan options, served in a chill, quirky setting.
Casual venue offering diner classics, including breakfast, in a simple space with booths.
70 locals recommend
John's Place
56249 Twentynine Palms Highway
70 locals recommend
Casual venue offering diner classics, including breakfast, in a simple space with booths.
Serves meat, vegan options available. Juice, smoothies, organic coffee, and many vegetarian dishes. Vegans options include a burger, veggie sandwich, veggie tacos, veggie wrap, soyrizo, 
and salads.
50 locals recommend
Cali Greens Cafe
57754 Twentynine Palms Highway
50 locals recommend
Serves meat, vegan options available. Juice, smoothies, organic coffee, and many vegetarian dishes. Vegans options include a burger, veggie sandwich, veggie tacos, veggie wrap, soyrizo, 
and salads.
Traditional taco shop in the back of the Kasa Market. Best tacos in town, and local favorite.
66 locals recommend
Kasa Market & Taco Shop
56089 Twentynine Palms Highway
66 locals recommend
Traditional taco shop in the back of the Kasa Market. Best tacos in town, and local favorite.
Authentic Mexican diner serving enchiladas, 
tacos & burritos with margaritas & tequila shots.
80 locals recommend
Las Palmas Mexican Cuisine
57154 Twentynine Palms Highway
80 locals recommend
Authentic Mexican diner serving enchiladas, 
tacos & burritos with margaritas & tequila shots.
Great spot for falafel sandwiches and platters. 
The roasted baba ganoush is a must!
144 locals recommend
Yucca Kabob and Hookah
57345 Twentynine Palms Highway
144 locals recommend
Great spot for falafel sandwiches and platters. 
The roasted baba ganoush is a must!
A local favorite in town. Great pizzas and salad options. And they deliver!
137 locals recommend
2 Guys Pies Brick Oven Pizzeria
56969 Yucca Trail
137 locals recommend
A local favorite in town. Great pizzas and salad options. And they deliver!
One of the best pizza places in town, and they delivery!
9 locals recommend
Little Italy Italian Cafe
55315 29 Palms Highway
9 locals recommend
One of the best pizza places in town, and they delivery!
Very popular spot for build-your-own hand-tossed pies with a wide variety of unusual toppings.
486 locals recommend
Pie for the People!
58960 29 Palms Highway
486 locals recommend
Very popular spot for build-your-own hand-tossed pies with a wide variety of unusual toppings.
Classic American fare amid rustic decor, plus extras including drinks in mason jars & live music.
1340 locals recommend
Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown Rd
1340 locals recommend
Classic American fare amid rustic decor, plus extras including drinks in mason jars & live music.
Burgers, steaks, seafood & sandwiches served in a quirky joint with pool, darts & an Old West vibe.
909 locals recommend
Joshua Tree Saloon
61835 Twentynine Palms Highway
909 locals recommend
Burgers, steaks, seafood & sandwiches served in a quirky joint with pool, darts & an Old West vibe.
Strip-mall stop for Thai standards like noodle-stir fries, plus some Chinese items like chow mein.
153 locals recommend
Royal Siam Cuisine Thai Restaurant
61599 Twentynine Palms Highway
153 locals recommend
Strip-mall stop for Thai standards like noodle-stir fries, plus some Chinese items like chow mein.
Chic indoor-outdoor restaurant offering 
New American cuisine amid minimalist 
black & white decor. Check online for hours before you go!
725 locals recommend
La Copine
848 Old Woman Springs Rd
725 locals recommend
Chic indoor-outdoor restaurant offering 
New American cuisine amid minimalist 
black & white decor. Check online for hours before you go!
One of our absolute favorite spots in the area. Located 35 mins away, but worth the drive to try this all vegan deli, featuring incredible soups, salads, and sandwiches. The cold case is also a great place to stock up on all their homemade takeway deli meats, cheeses, sides, and deserts!
62 locals recommend
Chef Tanya's Kitchen
706 S Eugene Rd
62 locals recommend
One of our absolute favorite spots in the area. Located 35 mins away, but worth the drive to try this all vegan deli, featuring incredible soups, salads, and sandwiches. The cold case is also a great place to stock up on all their homemade takeway deli meats, cheeses, sides, and deserts!
Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.
38 locals recommend
Starbucks
57744 Twentynine Palms Highway
38 locals recommend
Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.
Counter-serve regional chain known for its California burrito offering fast Mexican fare.
12 locals recommend
Castenada's Mexican Food
56547 Twentynine Palms Highway
12 locals recommend
Counter-serve regional chain known for its California burrito offering fast Mexican fare.

Shopping

228 locals recommend
The End
55872 Twentynine Palms Highway
228 locals recommend
170 locals recommend
Hoof & The Horn
55840 Twentynine Palms Highway
170 locals recommend
Open Saturdays, check their IG for details.
15 locals recommend
All Roads Design
55879 Acoma Trail
15 locals recommend
Open Saturdays, check their IG for details.
55 locals recommend
Shop on the Mesa
56636 Twentynine Palms Highway
55 locals recommend

Parks & Nature

f you are looking for a hike conveniently located close to the house, Black Rock Canyon is a great option, and offers a ton of great day trails.
60 locals recommend
Black Rock Canyon Campground
9800 Black Rock Canyon Rd
60 locals recommend
f you are looking for a hike conveniently located close to the house, Black Rock Canyon is a great option, and offers a ton of great day trails.
One of the top reasons to visit the high desert, and the reason we live here. Visiting the park is an absolute must during your stay, even if you just drive through. We recommend entering through the west entrance in the Joshua Tree village.
418 locals recommend
Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center
6554 Park Blvd
418 locals recommend
One of the top reasons to visit the high desert, and the reason we live here. Visiting the park is an absolute must during your stay, even if you just drive through. We recommend entering through the west entrance in the Joshua Tree village.
This area is considered the darkest area 
of the park, with the Milky Way being the 
main attraction during the summer months. 
Whatever time of year, do not miss out!
Cottonwood Campground
Cottonwood Oasis Road
This area is considered the darkest area 
of the park, with the Milky Way being the 
main attraction during the summer months. 
Whatever time of year, do not miss out!

Essentials

Local yoga studio. Visit www.cedarandsagewellnessstudio.com for schedule.
64 locals recommend
Cedar & Sage Wellness Studio
55833 Twentynine Palms Highway
64 locals recommend
Local yoga studio. Visit www.cedarandsagewellnessstudio.com for schedule.
Local yoga studio. Visit www.instantkarmayoga.com for schedule.
90 locals recommend
Instant Karma Yoga
3619 Twentynine Palms Highway
90 locals recommend
Local yoga studio. Visit www.instantkarmayoga.com for schedule.
Our favorite splurge, this old Hollywood desert oasis getaway is a perfect way to relax and unwind. Visit their site to explore all the services, including a natural gratto hot spring!
Two Bunch Palms Trail
Two Bunch Palms Trail
Our favorite splurge, this old Hollywood desert oasis getaway is a perfect way to relax and unwind. Visit their site to explore all the services, including a natural gratto hot spring!
The Joshua Tree Retreat Center offers an intentional habitat for wellness-based programs, festive cultural events, environmental education, and deep spiritual inquiry.
54 locals recommend
Joshua Tree Retreat Center
59700 Twentynine Palms Highway
54 locals recommend
The Joshua Tree Retreat Center offers an intentional habitat for wellness-based programs, festive cultural events, environmental education, and deep spiritual inquiry.

Entertainment & Activities

Indulge yourself in a spiritual sound bath, 
an absolute must experience. Book in advance as it tends to sell out regularly.
737 locals recommend
Integratron
2477 Belfield Blvd
737 locals recommend
Indulge yourself in a spiritual sound bath, 
an absolute must experience. Book in advance as it tends to sell out regularly.
Local salt water exercise pool.
The Center for Healthy Generations
57121 Sunnyslope Dr
Local salt water exercise pool.
Local salt water exercise pool.
The Center for Healthy Generations
57121 Sunnyslope Dr
Local salt water exercise pool.
One of our favorite perks of living near Palm Springs? … crashing the Ace hotel pool on a day pass!
152 locals recommend
Ace Hotel & Swim Club
701 E Palm Canyon Dr
152 locals recommend
One of our favorite perks of living near Palm Springs? … crashing the Ace hotel pool on a day pass!

Sightseeing

This seven-story giant boulder is the site of UFO conferences, Hopi spiritualists, and a “rejuvenation machine.”
291 locals recommend
Giant Rock CA
291 locals recommend
This seven-story giant boulder is the site of UFO conferences, Hopi spiritualists, and a “rejuvenation machine.”

Getting Around

23 locals recommend
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
55255 Twentynine Palms Highway
23 locals recommend
17 locals recommend
Hertz
56-132 Twentynine Palms Highway
17 locals recommend