James & Ali Kat's Local Favorites!
Food scene
This is our friend Linus' spot - perfect to swing by and grab a coffee or a nighttime pizza and beer! Check their insta for hours @giantrockmeetingroom
209 locals recommend
Giant Rock Meeting Room & Coffee House
1131 Old Woman Springs RdThis is our friend Linus' spot - perfect to swing by and grab a coffee or a nighttime pizza and beer! Check their insta for hours @giantrockmeetingroom
A family run restaurant serving the best Indian food...tip: try your favorite dish in pizza form!
298 locals recommend
Sam's Indian Food & Pizza
61380 Twentynine Palms HighwayA family run restaurant serving the best Indian food...tip: try your favorite dish in pizza form!
Our friends Claire & Nikki created this desert gem - every item on the menu is mind-blowing. The restaurant is currently closed due to Covid, but they are providing catering options!
725 locals recommend
La Copine
848 Old Woman Springs RdOur friends Claire & Nikki created this desert gem - every item on the menu is mind-blowing. The restaurant is currently closed due to Covid, but they are providing catering options!
C & S Coffee Shop
55795 Twentynine Palms HighwayA favorite family run diner spot located in Old Town Yucca.
Another great family run breakfast spot, we recommend their omelets and sausages.
50 locals recommend
Larry & Milt's Western Cafe #2
56098 Twentynine Palms HighwayAnother great family run breakfast spot, we recommend their omelets and sausages.
Grab lunch or a snack from Frontier when you're in Old Town Yucca. We recommend the grilled cheese + tomato bisque.
507 locals recommend
Frontier Café
55844 Twentynine Palms HighwayGrab lunch or a snack from Frontier when you're in Old Town Yucca. We recommend the grilled cheese + tomato bisque.
Royal Siam is our neighborhood Thai restaurant, we recommend the chicken pad see ew.
153 locals recommend
Royal Siam Cuisine Thai Restaurant
61599 Twentynine Palms HighwayRoyal Siam is our neighborhood Thai restaurant, we recommend the chicken pad see ew.
Pie for the People!
58960 29 Palms HighwayCome here to feast on unexpected topping combinations.
Natural Sisters Cafe
61695 Twentynine Palms HighwayThis is the spot for fresh juices, sandwiches and salads.
No stay in the desert is complete without a visit to Pappys..BBQ food and all the fixins, large portions and stiff drinks.
1340 locals recommend
Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown RdNo stay in the desert is complete without a visit to Pappys..BBQ food and all the fixins, large portions and stiff drinks.
Sightseeing
Hop into your 4x4, put on the Jurassic Park soundtrack and enjoy the scenic drive to Giant Rock - a free standing rock that is 7 stories high!
291 locals recommend
Giant Rock CA
Hop into your 4x4, put on the Jurassic Park soundtrack and enjoy the scenic drive to Giant Rock - a free standing rock that is 7 stories high!
Going to Integratron for a soundbath is a must when you visit Landers. It was designed by ufologist George Van Tassel as a vessel for anti-aging and time travel.
737 locals recommend
Integratron
2477 Belfield BlvdGoing to Integratron for a soundbath is a must when you visit Landers. It was designed by ufologist George Van Tassel as a vessel for anti-aging and time travel.
Enjoy the otherworldly views of Joshua Tree National Park. We recommend timing your visit so that you can see an epic sunset.
1713 locals recommend
Joshua Tree National Park
Enjoy the otherworldly views of Joshua Tree National Park. We recommend timing your visit so that you can see an epic sunset.
Explore a fascinating array of outdoor art, very family friendly.
549 locals recommend
Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum
62975 Blair LnExplore a fascinating array of outdoor art, very family friendly.
City/town information
Take a 19 min drive (we recommend taking the scenic Pipes Canyon Rd off of highway 247) to historical Pioneertown where countless western films were shot. After a stroll through the shops and buildings, grab drinks & live music at Pappy & Harriets.
558 locals recommend
Pioneertown
53688 Pioneertown RdTake a 19 min drive (we recommend taking the scenic Pipes Canyon Rd off of highway 247) to historical Pioneertown where countless western films were shot. After a stroll through the shops and buildings, grab drinks & live music at Pappy & Harriets.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Driving advice
Unless you're driving a 4x4, be careful when you pull off onto dirt roads. Some are soft and you can get stuck.
Book before you go
Integratron
Soundbaths at Integratron book out weeks in advance, so make your reservation early!