Kristin's Joshua Tree Recommendations & Tips
Parks & Nature
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/experience/america/2016/06/24/joshua-tree-national-park-visitors-guide/86351876/
1713 locals recommend
Joshua Tree National Park
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/experience/america/2016/06/24/joshua-tree-national-park-visitors-guide/86351876/
www.bigmorongo.org This is a lesser known hiking area is unique to a desert environment with willows and cottonwoods. The preserve is an internationally recognized birding site. Spring and Fall are peak migration times.
204 locals recommend
Big Morongo Canyon Preserve
11055 East Drivewww.bigmorongo.org This is a lesser known hiking area is unique to a desert environment with willows and cottonwoods. The preserve is an internationally recognized birding site. Spring and Fall are peak migration times.
Sightseeing
http://www.visitcalifornia.com/attraction/pioneertown
Originally built in 1946 as a movie set. Original investors included Roy Rogers and Gene Autry. 1880's fascades. More than 50 movies and TV shows have been filmed at this location.
558 locals recommend
Pioneertown
53688 Pioneertown Rdhttp://www.visitcalifornia.com/attraction/pioneertown
Originally built in 1946 as a movie set. Original investors included Roy Rogers and Gene Autry. 1880's fascades. More than 50 movies and TV shows have been filmed at this location.
Food Scene
Hip, laid back spot. Funky and fun with good food.
https://crossroadscafejtree.com/
688 locals recommend
Crossroads Cafe
61715 Twentynine Palms HighwayHip, laid back spot. Funky and fun with good food.
https://crossroadscafejtree.com/
Great local coffee: https://jtcoffeeco.com/pages/find-us
Don't miss this hidden gem. Located next to Pie for the People on Highway 62.
Wonderful organic coffee. Great gift to take home for yourself or others.
524 locals recommend
Joshua Tree Coffee Company
61738 Twentynine Palms HighwayGreat local coffee: https://jtcoffeeco.com/pages/find-us
Don't miss this hidden gem. Located next to Pie for the People on Highway 62.
Wonderful organic coffee. Great gift to take home for yourself or others.
Where else can you find Indian food AND pizza! http://samsindianfood.com/
299 locals recommend
Sam's Indian Food & Pizza
61380 Twentynine Palms HighwayWhere else can you find Indian food AND pizza! http://samsindianfood.com/
Great place to stop for coffee on your way to Pioneertown or when heading toward Morongo Valley. Cute stores adjacent to the shop.
507 locals recommend
Frontier Café
55844 Twentynine Palms HighwayGreat place to stop for coffee on your way to Pioneertown or when heading toward Morongo Valley. Cute stores adjacent to the shop.
Great food! Love this place. Portions are generous and food is healthy. Great options for vegetarians and Vegans.
674 locals recommend
Natural Sisters Cafe
61695 Twentynine Palms HighwayGreat food! Love this place. Portions are generous and food is healthy. Great options for vegetarians and Vegans.
The DEZ fine food - grab & go
61705 Twentynine Palms HighwayGreat spot to pick up food. Highly rated.
Great food, Fun outdoor space. Be patient, service can be slow. Arrive early this spot is popular.
319 locals recommend
Kitchen in the Desert
6427 Mesquite AveGreat food, Fun outdoor space. Be patient, service can be slow. Arrive early this spot is popular.
On your way to Joshua Tree, you drove through the Morongo basin. This is where Spaghetti Western is. They are open Thursday through Sunday. New owners took over the former Willie Boys Saloon. The western themed interior remains, but the fare is Italian. Live music on the weekends. Family friendly. Kristin's favorite: Spaghetti with Parmesan cream sauce and chicken and the Burrata cheese salad.
Spaghetti Western
On your way to Joshua Tree, you drove through the Morongo basin. This is where Spaghetti Western is. They are open Thursday through Sunday. New owners took over the former Willie Boys Saloon. The western themed interior remains, but the fare is Italian. Live music on the weekends. Family friendly. Kristin's favorite: Spaghetti with Parmesan cream sauce and chicken and the Burrata cheese salad.
Sky High Pie is located next to Joshua Tree Coffee. These are two of my fav eating/drinking places located in the village of Joshua Tree. Sky High Pie has great pizza and all menu items are SO FRESH. Kristin's favorite: Margarita Pizza. Ask if they have stuffed Portobello mushrooms (OMG soo yummy!) Check out the fresh dessert counter.
Sky High Pie
Sky High Pie is located next to Joshua Tree Coffee. These are two of my fav eating/drinking places located in the village of Joshua Tree. Sky High Pie has great pizza and all menu items are SO FRESH. Kristin's favorite: Margarita Pizza. Ask if they have stuffed Portobello mushrooms (OMG soo yummy!) Check out the fresh dessert counter.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fun local place with live music: https://www.joshuatreesaloon.com/
911 locals recommend
Joshua Tree Saloon
61835 Twentynine Palms HighwayFun local place with live music: https://www.joshuatreesaloon.com/
This honky tonk BBQ and music venue is iconic. Be sure to check the website to confirm operating hours and to see if tickets are required for the show: https://www.pappyandharriets.com/ Well known for big stars dropping by for a secret set. You just never know and that is part of the fun!
1340 locals recommend
Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown RdThis honky tonk BBQ and music venue is iconic. Be sure to check the website to confirm operating hours and to see if tickets are required for the show: https://www.pappyandharriets.com/ Well known for big stars dropping by for a secret set. You just never know and that is part of the fun!
The Tiny Pony is a local favorite. This funky little bar/grill has great food and fascinating decor. Family friendly during the day and 21 and over in the evenings. Kristin's favorites: The BLT salad and the 5 cheese assortment.
The Tiny Pony Tavern
The Tiny Pony is a local favorite. This funky little bar/grill has great food and fascinating decor. Family friendly during the day and 21 and over in the evenings. Kristin's favorites: The BLT salad and the 5 cheese assortment.
Essentials
Vons
57590 Twentynine Palms HighwayLooking for great meat for the BBQ. This is the place. Best butcher counter in the area. There are two Stater Brothers on Highway 62 (29 Palms Blvd.)
167 locals recommend
Stater Bros. Markets
58060 Twentynine Palms HighwayLooking for great meat for the BBQ. This is the place. Best butcher counter in the area. There are two Stater Brothers on Highway 62 (29 Palms Blvd.)
Forget something? You can get food, firewood and soooo much more here. This place is on the way to the property and a short drive away off La Contenta Drive.
206 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
79295 CA-111Forget something? You can get food, firewood and soooo much more here. This place is on the way to the property and a short drive away off La Contenta Drive.
Entertainment & Activities
Integratron Sound Bath in Landers - A unique desert experience!
Search: "Integratron" for more information and pricing on Sound Baths with more than 20 sound bowls in this unique and storied structure.
The Integratron, circa 1954, is located in Landers, California, 20 miles north of Joshua Tree National Park. Its creator, George Van Tassel (1910-1978), claimed that the structure is based on the design of Moses’ Tabernacle, the writings of Nikola Tesla and telepathic directions from extraterrestrials. This one-of-a-kind 38-foot high, 55-foot diameter, all wood dome was designed to be an electrostatic generator for the purpose of rejuvenation and time travel.
The location of the Integratron is an essential part of its functioning. It was built on an intersection of powerful geomagnetic forces that, when focused by the unique geometry of the building, concentrate and amplify the earth’s magnetic field. Magnetometers read a significant spike in the earth’s magnetic field in the center of the Integratron.
Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown RdLive Music! Check their website for details.
In town on a Saturday? Don't miss the Farmer's Market near Sunset and Highway 62. Closes at 1:00pm
345 locals recommend
Joshua Tree Certified Farmers' Market
61651 Twentynine Palms HighwayIn town on a Saturday? Don't miss the Farmer's Market near Sunset and Highway 62. Closes at 1:00pm
Arts & Culture
If you are in town on the Second Saturday of the month, many galleries and shops stay open later and have special events: https://www.facebook.com/pg/JoshuaTree2ndSaturdays/about/?ref=page_internal
85 locals recommend
Joshua Tree Art Gallery
61607 Twentynine Palms HighwayIf you are in town on the Second Saturday of the month, many galleries and shops stay open later and have special events: https://www.facebook.com/pg/JoshuaTree2ndSaturdays/about/?ref=page_internal