Desert Bliss Guidebook
Sightseeing
Interesting and unique places to visit during your stay.
We are about a 15-20 minute drive to the Park Blvd entrance to Joshua Tree National Park
1713 locals recommend
Joshua Tree National Park
We are about a 15-20 minute drive to the Park Blvd entrance to Joshua Tree National Park
Very unique place with an interesting history. Book a Yoga class or a sound bath. Lovely outdoor space with natural well water and a hammock village! https://www.integratron.com/
737 locals recommend
Integratron
2477 Belfield BlvdVery unique place with an interesting history. Book a Yoga class or a sound bath. Lovely outdoor space with natural well water and a hammock village! https://www.integratron.com/
An amazing collection of sculptures made over a 40 year period. They are open on Friday mornings 8am til noon.All proceeds go to local area non profits. Even a drive by when they are not open is interesting. https://simidabahsculptures.com/
21 locals recommend
Simi Dabah Sculpture Foundation
5255 Sunfair RdAn amazing collection of sculptures made over a 40 year period. They are open on Friday mornings 8am til noon.All proceeds go to local area non profits. Even a drive by when they are not open is interesting. https://simidabahsculptures.com/
An incredible collection of sculptures made by a true artist as a comment on modern civilisation and technology , very unique. Only a 5-10 minute drive from the cabin. http://www.noahpurifoy.com/
549 locals recommend
Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum
62975 Blair LnAn incredible collection of sculptures made by a true artist as a comment on modern civilisation and technology , very unique. Only a 5-10 minute drive from the cabin. http://www.noahpurifoy.com/
The desert air is crisp, clean and cool.
Come see orchids growing inside the warm and toasty greenhouses
99 locals recommend
Gubler Orchids
36400 Rabbit Springs RdThe desert air is crisp, clean and cool.
Come see orchids growing inside the warm and toasty greenhouses
The museum has always been a family-oriented facility whose original purpose was to display and educate residents and visitors about the desert environment. The museum is open
Wed - Sat: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm FREE ADMISSION ! Escape the weather and bring the little ones. Hosts Lectures, music and has a resident biologist. http://hidesertnaturemuseum.org/
72 locals recommend
Hi-Desert Nature Museum
57090 Twentynine Palms HighwayThe museum has always been a family-oriented facility whose original purpose was to display and educate residents and visitors about the desert environment. The museum is open
Wed - Sat: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm FREE ADMISSION ! Escape the weather and bring the little ones. Hosts Lectures, music and has a resident biologist. http://hidesertnaturemuseum.org/
At CottonWood Canyon Ranch they care for horses that are in need of a loving home, with a caring and gentle hand.
They offer Private Rides - Private Lessons / Confidence building for you & your horse. https://www.guidedtrailrides.net/
CottonWood Canyon Ranch
48948 Canyon House Rd At CottonWood Canyon Ranch they care for horses that are in need of a loving home, with a caring and gentle hand.
They offer Private Rides - Private Lessons / Confidence building for you & your horse. https://www.guidedtrailrides.net/
MENTALPHYSICS is an experiential method of self-realization that teaches the oneness of life embodied in all substance, energy and thought. https://jtrcc.org/
49 locals recommend
Institute of Mentalphysics
59700 Twentynine Palms HighwayMENTALPHYSICS is an experiential method of self-realization that teaches the oneness of life embodied in all substance, energy and thought. https://jtrcc.org/
The Beauty Bubble is a salon and museum displaying a collection of over 3000 pieces of hair and beauty memorabilia assembled, archived and maintained by Jeff Hafler in Joshua Tree, California. The Collection includes vintage and antique products, advertising, equipment, hair and beauty related books, toys and collectibles. https://beautybubble.net/
48 locals recommend
Beauty Bubble Salon and Museum
61855 Twentynine Palms HighwayThe Beauty Bubble is a salon and museum displaying a collection of over 3000 pieces of hair and beauty memorabilia assembled, archived and maintained by Jeff Hafler in Joshua Tree, California. The Collection includes vintage and antique products, advertising, equipment, hair and beauty related books, toys and collectibles. https://beautybubble.net/
Made famous by Western movie stars, Gene Autry and Roy Rogers as a filming location for numerous films during the 1940s & 50s, created as a "Living Breathing Movie Set". It now hosts many boutique shops inside the facades of this old western cowboy town. https://visitpioneertown.com/
558 locals recommend
Pioneertown
53688 Pioneertown RdMade famous by Western movie stars, Gene Autry and Roy Rogers as a filming location for numerous films during the 1940s & 50s, created as a "Living Breathing Movie Set". It now hosts many boutique shops inside the facades of this old western cowboy town. https://visitpioneertown.com/
Probably the smallest and most unique museum you will ever visit !
168 locals recommend
World Famous Crochet Museum
61855 CA-62Probably the smallest and most unique museum you will ever visit !
Food scene
Restaurant Recommendations
Great atmosphere and people watching, close to hip stores. Green Dream is best sandwich ever ! http://www.cafefrontier.com/
507 locals recommend
Frontier Café
55844 Twentynine Palms HighwayGreat atmosphere and people watching, close to hip stores. Green Dream is best sandwich ever ! http://www.cafefrontier.com/
Amazing atmosphere and people watching. Has hosted some of the greatest names in Music. Paul McCartney played there in 2018 ! Monday night is open mic night, so sing a song or two ! Cocktail recommend is the Dusty Boot. About a 15-20 minute drive from the cabin but not after you have had a Dusty Boot, have a designated driver. Reservations are a must on weekends as you can sometimes be waiting 2-3 hours to get a table in the busy months. https://www.pappyandharriets.com/
1340 locals recommend
Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown RdAmazing atmosphere and people watching. Has hosted some of the greatest names in Music. Paul McCartney played there in 2018 ! Monday night is open mic night, so sing a song or two ! Cocktail recommend is the Dusty Boot. About a 15-20 minute drive from the cabin but not after you have had a Dusty Boot, have a designated driver. Reservations are a must on weekends as you can sometimes be waiting 2-3 hours to get a table in the busy months. https://www.pappyandharriets.com/
This is where the locals eat! Very close to the National Park entrance and about 10-15 minute drive form the cabin. https://www.yelp.com/biz/jt-country-kitchen-joshua-tree
307 locals recommend
Country Kitchen
61768 Twentynine Palms HighwayThis is where the locals eat! Very close to the National Park entrance and about 10-15 minute drive form the cabin. https://www.yelp.com/biz/jt-country-kitchen-joshua-tree
Great breakfast and brunch spot, very close to the entrance to the national Park and about 10-15 minute drive from the cabin. It's a popular spot so wait times can be long. https://crossroadscafejtree.com/
688 locals recommend
Crossroads Cafe
61715 Twentynine Palms HighwayGreat breakfast and brunch spot, very close to the entrance to the national Park and about 10-15 minute drive from the cabin. It's a popular spot so wait times can be long. https://crossroadscafejtree.com/
An oasis of welcome and no-pretense cooking in California’s high desert.
https://www.lacopinekitchen.com/
725 locals recommend
La Copine
848 Old Woman Springs RdAn oasis of welcome and no-pretense cooking in California’s high desert.
https://www.lacopinekitchen.com/
The DEZ fine food - grab & go
61705 Twentynine Palms Highwayhttps://www.dezfinefood.com
Great little spot for tacos and cocktails. Full bar inside. Lots of outdoor seating also. Good alternative to Pappy & Harriet’s in Pioneertown
223 locals recommend
The Red Dog Saloon
53539 Mane StGreat little spot for tacos and cocktails. Full bar inside. Lots of outdoor seating also. Good alternative to Pappy & Harriet’s in Pioneertown
Sam's Indian Food & Pizza
61380 Twentynine Palms HighwayBest Indian food in the area.
Amazing ambience and friendly service. Great cocktails and food. The Rolling Stones hung out here in the 60s. New owners have carefully remodeled the space and updated the bar and restaurant menus. Highly recommended.
The Copper Room
Amazing ambience and friendly service. Great cocktails and food. The Rolling Stones hung out here in the 60s. New owners have carefully remodeled the space and updated the bar and restaurant menus. Highly recommended.
The Tiny Pony Tavern
Pioneer Bowl
53613 Mane StShopping
Boutique and bespoke are words to describe this hip store. Located next door to the Frontier cafe and a growing strip of cool shops and boutiques. http://www.hoofandthehorn.com/
170 locals recommend
Hoof & The Horn
55840 Twentynine Palms HighwayBoutique and bespoke are words to describe this hip store. Located next door to the Frontier cafe and a growing strip of cool shops and boutiques. http://www.hoofandthehorn.com/
Moon Wind is an eye-catching shop that you’ll need to venture off of the main highway to find. The shop showcases environmentally-friendly artists and practices. Even the shop itself is a little work of art and has lots of fun selfie locations, like the painted medallions that line the front walk, and a bed all made up in vintage textiles! https://moonwindtradingco.com/
94 locals recommend
Moon Wind Trading Co
1141B Old Woman Springs RdMoon Wind is an eye-catching shop that you’ll need to venture off of the main highway to find. The shop showcases environmentally-friendly artists and practices. Even the shop itself is a little work of art and has lots of fun selfie locations, like the painted medallions that line the front walk, and a bed all made up in vintage textiles! https://moonwindtradingco.com/
Shop on the Mesa is the showroom of mega-talented local furniture makers Fire on the Mesa. Even if you aren’t in the market for new furniture, it is definitely worth popping in to drool over their dreamy chairs and coffee tables. I love taking my time to browse all the treasures to be found in their light, airy space. https://shoponthemesa.com/
55 locals recommend
Shop on the Mesa
56636 Twentynine Palms HighwayShop on the Mesa is the showroom of mega-talented local furniture makers Fire on the Mesa. Even if you aren’t in the market for new furniture, it is definitely worth popping in to drool over their dreamy chairs and coffee tables. I love taking my time to browse all the treasures to be found in their light, airy space. https://shoponthemesa.com/
Coyote Corner has lots of traditional souvenir items like magnets and a great selection of desert books. If you’re camping in the park, definitely take note of this place because not only do they stock some camping supplies you may have forgotten, they also have a bank of showers that you can pay to use! http://www.jtcoyotecorner.com/
127 locals recommend
Coyote Corner
6535 Park BlvdCoyote Corner has lots of traditional souvenir items like magnets and a great selection of desert books. If you’re camping in the park, definitely take note of this place because not only do they stock some camping supplies you may have forgotten, they also have a bank of showers that you can pay to use! http://www.jtcoyotecorner.com/
Ricochet is a vintage shop located in downtown Joshua Tree that is brimming with beautiful vintage pieces - ideal for any desert diva or desert dude. http://www.ricochetjoshuatree.com/
48 locals recommend
Ricochet Vintage Wears
61731 Twentynine Palms HighwayRicochet is a vintage shop located in downtown Joshua Tree that is brimming with beautiful vintage pieces - ideal for any desert diva or desert dude. http://www.ricochetjoshuatree.com/
The Station Joshua Tree, a 1940's hi dessert service station, has been re-imagined into a California club house, with a 70's off-road, vintage car & head shop vibe. Towering over the Station at 20 feet tall is 'Big Josh", one of the few remaining Phillip66 Muffler men originally installed at a bait shop by the Salton Sea in the low desert. The Station has custom t-shirts & souvenirs, California inspired vintage, psychedelic posters, records, pipes and other unique gifts. Outside under on the largest covered patio in the hi-desert you can grab great drip coffee, cold drinks and snacks. http://www.thestationjoshuatree.com/
179 locals recommend
The Station Joshua Tree
61943 Twentynine Palms HighwayThe Station Joshua Tree, a 1940's hi dessert service station, has been re-imagined into a California club house, with a 70's off-road, vintage car & head shop vibe. Towering over the Station at 20 feet tall is 'Big Josh", one of the few remaining Phillip66 Muffler men originally installed at a bait shop by the Salton Sea in the low desert. The Station has custom t-shirts & souvenirs, California inspired vintage, psychedelic posters, records, pipes and other unique gifts. Outside under on the largest covered patio in the hi-desert you can grab great drip coffee, cold drinks and snacks. http://www.thestationjoshuatree.com/
In the heart of Joshua Tree CA with a huge line of healing Lemurian Crystals and minerals, they are miners in Brazil and this shop is direct from source.
https://joshuatreerockshop.com/
65 locals recommend
Joshua Tree Rock Shop
61595 Twentynine Palms HighwayIn the heart of Joshua Tree CA with a huge line of healing Lemurian Crystals and minerals, they are miners in Brazil and this shop is direct from source.
https://joshuatreerockshop.com/
Beautifully curated store. https://www.yelp.com/biz/acme-5-lifestyle-yucca-valley-5
149 locals recommend
Acme 5 Lifestyle
55870 Twentynine Palms HighwayBeautifully curated store. https://www.yelp.com/biz/acme-5-lifestyle-yucca-valley-5
Best place to buy high end boutique wine, spirits & beer.
http://desiertoalto.com
146 locals recommend
Desierto Alto
55827 Twentynine Palms HighwayBest place to buy high end boutique wine, spirits & beer.
http://desiertoalto.com