James’s guidebook

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Food scene

Classic American fare amid rustic Western décor, plus extras including BBQ & live music.
1340 locals recommend
Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown Rd
1340 locals recommend
Classic American fare amid rustic Western décor, plus extras including BBQ & live music.
(Next to Pappy and Harriets) - The best tacos ever! I am now a taco fanatic after trying their tacos plus they have this delicious Mezcal Margaritas.
223 locals recommend
The Red Dog Saloon
53539 Mane St
223 locals recommend
(Next to Pappy and Harriets) - The best tacos ever! I am now a taco fanatic after trying their tacos plus they have this delicious Mezcal Margaritas.
Great patio drinks and people watching. The food is bar food so you are not missing out but I do love their veggie burger with extra raw veggies. An option for a night when you don’t want to cook or trek to Pappy and Harriet’s.
909 locals recommend
Joshua Tree Saloon
61835 Twentynine Palms Highway
909 locals recommend
Great patio drinks and people watching. The food is bar food so you are not missing out but I do love their veggie burger with extra raw veggies. An option for a night when you don’t want to cook or trek to Pappy and Harriet’s.
It's just easy when you are running into the park and need snacks and sandwiches! Great for loading up your picnic basket.
106 locals recommend
Roadrunner Grab+Go
6554 Park Blvd
106 locals recommend
It's just easy when you are running into the park and need snacks and sandwiches! Great for loading up your picnic basket.
I love this cute little cafe! Great Stumptown coffee, sandwiches, and deli offerings.
191 locals recommend
The DEZ fine food - grab & go
61705 Twentynine Palms Highway
191 locals recommend
I love this cute little cafe! Great Stumptown coffee, sandwiches, and deli offerings.
Good curries, saucy dishes, and vegetarian options. Would not suggest getting meat dishes as they are always overcooked.
298 locals recommend
Sam's Indian Food & Pizza
61380 Twentynine Palms Highway
298 locals recommend
Good curries, saucy dishes, and vegetarian options. Would not suggest getting meat dishes as they are always overcooked.
I love this place! Simple great Middle Eastern option. Their eggplant dip is literally the best I have ever had. (My partner is Middle Eastern so I have had a lot of various eggplant dips.)
144 locals recommend
Yucca Kabob and Hookah
57345 Twentynine Palms Highway
144 locals recommend
I love this place! Simple great Middle Eastern option. Their eggplant dip is literally the best I have ever had. (My partner is Middle Eastern so I have had a lot of various eggplant dips.)
Great pizza option!
137 locals recommend
2 Guys Pies Brick Oven Pizzeria
56969 Yucca Trail
137 locals recommend
Great pizza option!
Chic indoor-outdoor restaurant offering New American cuisine amid minimalist black & white decor.
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.
Gastropub -- Great selection of beer + food with excellent service.
71 locals recommend
grnd sqrl
73471 29 Palms Highway
71 locals recommend
Gastropub -- Great selection of beer + food with excellent service.
This is spot is a vibe! If you are in 29 palms and want the hippest experience for dining I would come here :)
319 locals recommend
Kitchen in the Desert
6427 Mesquite Ave
319 locals recommend
This is spot is a vibe! If you are in 29 palms and want the hippest experience for dining I would come here :)
I come here for coffee and hang vibes! Day drinking is a must here.
Más o Menos
I come here for coffee and hang vibes! Day drinking is a must here.
Love the Asian inspired menu!
The Copper Room
Love the Asian inspired menu!
Great classic establishment!
251 locals recommend
29 Palms Inn
73950 Inn Ave
251 locals recommend
Great classic establishment!
Classic Breakfast
307 locals recommend
Country Kitchen
61768 Twentynine Palms Highway
307 locals recommend
Classic Breakfast
If you want sushi this might be your only source in the high Desert. Basic, classic, traditional, and you might feel satisfied ...Just know that you are not in a major metropolitan city with a variety of sushi chefs wanting to cut fish.
83 locals recommend
Aki Sushi
57045 Twentynine Palms Highway
83 locals recommend
If you want sushi this might be your only source in the high Desert. Basic, classic, traditional, and you might feel satisfied ...Just know that you are not in a major metropolitan city with a variety of sushi chefs wanting to cut fish.
Fun local bar with great Brooklyn energy!
The Tiny Pony Tavern
Fun local bar with great Brooklyn energy!

Shopping

The greatest selection of small producer, natural wines & beers. Also offer nice apothecary, home goods, and gifts.
165 locals recommend
Wine and Rock Shop
59006 Twentynine Palms Highway
165 locals recommend
The greatest selection of small producer, natural wines & beers. Also offer nice apothecary, home goods, and gifts.
Great selection of small producer wine, beer, and liquor. Expansive selection of small batch mezcal + tequila
146 locals recommend
Desierto Alto
55827 Twentynine Palms Highway
146 locals recommend
Great selection of small producer wine, beer, and liquor. Expansive selection of small batch mezcal + tequila
Curated selection of vintage clothing + apothecary + home goods.
228 locals recommend
The End
55872 Twentynine Palms Highway
228 locals recommend
Curated selection of vintage clothing + apothecary + home goods.
High-end, bohemian home decor + lifestyle shop.
149 locals recommend
Acme 5 Lifestyle
55870 Twentynine Palms Highway
149 locals recommend
High-end, bohemian home decor + lifestyle shop.
Awesome gift shop with vintage + modern knick-knacks, records, souvenir t-shirts, etc.
179 locals recommend
The Station Joshua Tree
61943 Twentynine Palms Highway
179 locals recommend
Awesome gift shop with vintage + modern knick-knacks, records, souvenir t-shirts, etc.
Shop a curated collection of goods from over 28+ local vendors 7 days a week!
JT Trading Post
Shop a curated collection of goods from over 28+ local vendors 7 days a week!
Grateful Desert Apothecary is a health & wellness shop that carries Western & Ayurvedic herbs, supplements and tinctures and features an Aromatherapy Bar.
82 locals recommend
Grateful Desert Apothecary, Herb Shop and Eco Market
61607 Twentynine Palms Highway
82 locals recommend
Grateful Desert Apothecary is a health & wellness shop that carries Western & Ayurvedic herbs, supplements and tinctures and features an Aromatherapy Bar.

Experiences

This is a great place to go for a sound bath. You can buy tickets on their website for a Friday or Saturday.
737 locals recommend
Integratron
2477 Belfield Blvd
737 locals recommend
This is a great place to go for a sound bath. You can buy tickets on their website for a Friday or Saturday.
90 locals recommend
Instant Karma Yoga
3619 Twentynine Palms Highway
90 locals recommend
Enjoy a beautiful walk ride in Joshua Tree. This experience is one of a kind in the desert as we walk into the sunset at golden hour. This is a peaceful way to end your day!
Cascade Trails Mustang Sanctuary
Enjoy a beautiful walk ride in Joshua Tree. This experience is one of a kind in the desert as we walk into the sunset at golden hour. This is a peaceful way to end your day!
tons of classes and experiences to explore. Please review the website for schedule of things to do.
49 locals recommend
Institute of Mentalphysics
59700 Twentynine Palms Highway
49 locals recommend
tons of classes and experiences to explore. Please review the website for schedule of things to do.

Sightseeing

This open-air desert museum features an offbeat collection of found folk-art assemblages.
549 locals recommend
Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum
62975 Blair Ln
549 locals recommend
This open-air desert museum features an offbeat collection of found folk-art assemblages.
great rock formations to walk around on.
49 locals recommend
Arch Rock Nature Trail
49 locals recommend
great rock formations to walk around on.
You hike to old mining sites that have been preserved in the Joshua Tree National Park.
17 locals recommend
Lost Horse Mine Loop Trail
Lost Horse Mine Loop Trail
17 locals recommend
You hike to old mining sites that have been preserved in the Joshua Tree National Park.
Beautiful nature loop hike and amazing rock formations and sometimes there is water after the rains. Kid friendly hike in the Joshua Tree National Park.
81 locals recommend
Barker Dam Nature Trail
Barker Dam Nature Trail
81 locals recommend
Beautiful nature loop hike and amazing rock formations and sometimes there is water after the rains. Kid friendly hike in the Joshua Tree National Park.
Renowned desert park draws campers & hikers with its geologic wonders & signature Joshua trees.
1713 locals recommend
Joshua Tree National Park
1713 locals recommend
Renowned desert park draws campers & hikers with its geologic wonders & signature Joshua trees.
Easy access, family-friendly hiking you can access outside of the national park.
20 locals recommend
Desert View Conservation Area
20 locals recommend
Easy access, family-friendly hiking you can access outside of the national park.

City advice

Book before you go

La Copine

Make sure you make a reservation otherwise there will be a super long wait.