Erin’s guidebook
Favorite Hikes
This is one of our favorite places to hike. It's great because:
- Do not have to wait in a really long line of cars.
- Beautiful trails.
- Don’t have to buy a camping pass or park pass to get in.
Only downside is there are no rocks to climb. The hiking is great though.
60 locals recommend
Black Rock Canyon Campground
9800 Black Rock Canyon RdThis is one of our favorite places to hike. It's great because:
- Do not have to wait in a really long line of cars.
- Beautiful trails.
- Don’t have to buy a camping pass or park pass to get in.
Only downside is there are no rocks to climb. The hiking is great though.
Make sure to see the park before you go. The sheer expanse of Joshua Trees and rocks is amazing. The landscape is different in the main part of the park compared to the Black Rock Canyon campground. I would really recommend seeing both to compare.
1713 locals recommend
Joshua Tree National Park
Make sure to see the park before you go. The sheer expanse of Joshua Trees and rocks is amazing. The landscape is different in the main part of the park compared to the Black Rock Canyon campground. I would really recommend seeing both to compare.
Food scene
Our favorite spot for breakfast and coffee. It can get crowded, so going early help - or go on a weekday.
We especially like the Green Dream sandwich.
507 locals recommend
Frontier Café
55844 Twentynine Palms HighwayOur favorite spot for breakfast and coffee. It can get crowded, so going early help - or go on a weekday.
We especially like the Green Dream sandwich.
Joshua Tree Coffee Company
61738 Twentynine Palms HighwayRoastery and local favorite.
The farmers market is on Saturday mornings. It's a great place for fresh produce and local goods. Some of our favorites are the vegan cheese and home made rugelach.
344 locals recommend
Joshua Tree Certified Farmers' Market
61651 Twentynine Palms HighwayThe farmers market is on Saturday mornings. It's a great place for fresh produce and local goods. Some of our favorites are the vegan cheese and home made rugelach.
Natural Sisters Cafe
61695 Twentynine Palms HighwayAnother great breakfast spot.
The place to go if you want to eat, drink, hang out, and maybe see a live show. Good beer on tap and the food is tasty. (Recommend the portobello burger, it's really good!!).
909 locals recommend
Joshua Tree Saloon
61835 Twentynine Palms HighwayThe place to go if you want to eat, drink, hang out, and maybe see a live show. Good beer on tap and the food is tasty. (Recommend the portobello burger, it's really good!!).
Pioneer town is a classic place to visit. Leave some time before or after you eat to walk around and see the shops.
1340 locals recommend
Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown RdPioneer town is a classic place to visit. Leave some time before or after you eat to walk around and see the shops.
Organic Market Cafe
55231 29 Palms HighwayGreat option if you are vegetarian/vegan!
Castenada's Mexican Food
56547 Twentynine Palms HighwayDrive through Mexican food, their burritos are bomb.
Things to do
There are tons of thrift stores around the area, if you like to thrift. We've found a lot more stuff and fewer clothes than thrifting in other areas.
13 locals recommend
Angel View Resale Store - Yucca Valley
57594 Twentynine Palms HighwayThere are tons of thrift stores around the area, if you like to thrift. We've found a lot more stuff and fewer clothes than thrifting in other areas.
City/town information
Palm Springs is about 40 minutes away. The downtown area has bars/restaurants/etc.
527 locals recommend
Palm Springs
57096 Twentynine Palms HighwayPalm Springs is about 40 minutes away. The downtown area has bars/restaurants/etc.