Guidebook for Joshua Tree
Drinks & Nightlife
Great local bar and restaurant! Nice selection of beers and the food is much more than you expect!
909 locals recommend
Joshua Tree Saloon
61835 Twentynine Palms HighwayGreat local bar and restaurant! Nice selection of beers and the food is much more than you expect!
If you have time don't miss this place! It's a restaurant, bar and live music! Great scene in Pioneertown!
1340 locals recommend
Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown RdIf you have time don't miss this place! It's a restaurant, bar and live music! Great scene in Pioneertown!
Located way out in the Wonder Valley, Palms Restaurant is so directly in the middle of nowhere that it might appear as an actual mirage to travelers. Those curious enough to step inside will find one of the most authentic desert dive bars in California complete with a pool table, PBR on draft, and a stage out back for live music under the stars.
101 locals recommend
Palms Restaurant
83131 Amboy RdLocated way out in the Wonder Valley, Palms Restaurant is so directly in the middle of nowhere that it might appear as an actual mirage to travelers. Those curious enough to step inside will find one of the most authentic desert dive bars in California complete with a pool table, PBR on draft, and a stage out back for live music under the stars.
Sightseeing
Integratron
2477 Belfield BlvdTake time for a Sound Bath!
It's a 20 minute drive to Pioneertown and worth it! In 1946, Pioneertown was founded by a group of Hollywood investors with dreams of creating a living movie set. On the outside were stables, saloons, and jails, and on the inside, were ice cream parlors, bowling alleys, and motels. More than 50 films and several television shows were filmed in Pioneertown throughout the 1940’s and 1950’s. Located next to Pappy and Harriet's.
558 locals recommend
Pioneertown
53688 Pioneertown RdIt's a 20 minute drive to Pioneertown and worth it! In 1946, Pioneertown was founded by a group of Hollywood investors with dreams of creating a living movie set. On the outside were stables, saloons, and jails, and on the inside, were ice cream parlors, bowling alleys, and motels. More than 50 films and several television shows were filmed in Pioneertown throughout the 1940’s and 1950’s. Located next to Pappy and Harriet's.
Giant Rock is a large freestanding boulder in the Mojave Desert near Landers, California, that covers 5,800 square feet of ground and is seven stories high. Giant Rock is purported to be the largest free standing boulder in the world and is considered sacred by the Indians of Joshua Tree.
291 locals recommend
Giant Rock CA
Giant Rock is a large freestanding boulder in the Mojave Desert near Landers, California, that covers 5,800 square feet of ground and is seven stories high. Giant Rock is purported to be the largest free standing boulder in the world and is considered sacred by the Indians of Joshua Tree.
Desert Christ Park is an unuaual, decaying 3.5-acre sculpture garden in Yucca Valley, California. It has attracted pilgrims and kitsch hunters for over 50 years.
87 locals recommend
Desert Christ Park
56200 Sunnyslope DrDesert Christ Park is an unuaual, decaying 3.5-acre sculpture garden in Yucca Valley, California. It has attracted pilgrims and kitsch hunters for over 50 years.
Parks & Nature
Joshua Tree National Park
Arts & Culture
Don't Miss! Noah created an outdoor Art Museum in the desert using found objects. Wander the 5 acre property and you will not be disappointed!
549 locals recommend
Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum
62975 Blair LnDon't Miss! Noah created an outdoor Art Museum in the desert using found objects. Wander the 5 acre property and you will not be disappointed!
Don't miss this unique collection of crochet items. Lots of fun!
168 locals recommend
World Famous Crochet Museum
61855 CA-62Don't miss this unique collection of crochet items. Lots of fun!
Joshua Tree Art Gallery is a Co-operative Fine Art Gallery featuring the best of high-desert Painting, Sculpture and Photography.
85 locals recommend
Joshua Tree Art Gallery
61607 Twentynine Palms HighwayJoshua Tree Art Gallery is a Co-operative Fine Art Gallery featuring the best of high-desert Painting, Sculpture and Photography.
If traveling to Palm Springs during your visit, the Palm Springs Art Museum is a must see!
602 locals recommend
Palm Springs Museum Trail
101 N Museum DrIf traveling to Palm Springs during your visit, the Palm Springs Art Museum is a must see!
Art Queen
61855 Twentynine Palms HighwayEclectic art and space. Lots to see and fun to wander around.
Held in May and October, this festival offers even more than just live music. Check out a yoga class, sound bath, mindfulness workshop, or songwriting class while you attend.
52 locals recommend
Joshua Tree Music Festival
2601 Sunfair Rd Held in May and October, this festival offers even more than just live music. Check out a yoga class, sound bath, mindfulness workshop, or songwriting class while you attend.
Essentials
Although Sam's is more a convenience market, they have all basic food necessities. Great beer and wine selection!
51 locals recommend
Sam's Market
61380 Twentynine Palms HighwayAlthough Sam's is more a convenience market, they have all basic food necessities. Great beer and wine selection!
Stater Bros. Markets
58060 Twentynine Palms HighwayLocated in Yucca Valley and a full service grocery store.
A full service grocery store located about 9 miles West of Joshua Tree. Has a large selection of organic produce and products.
312 locals recommend
Vons
57590 Twentynine Palms HighwayA full service grocery store located about 9 miles West of Joshua Tree. Has a large selection of organic produce and products.
Takes place Saturday mornings in the parking lot in front of Natural Sisters Cafe. Has a wide variety of organic produce, as well as artisan and local made products.
344 locals recommend
Joshua Tree Certified Farmers' Market
61651 Twentynine Palms HighwayTakes place Saturday mornings in the parking lot in front of Natural Sisters Cafe. Has a wide variety of organic produce, as well as artisan and local made products.
Joshua Tree heath foods has a large selection of food and vitamins, and other products.
276 locals recommend
Joshua Tree Health Foods
61693 Twentynine Palms HighwayJoshua Tree heath foods has a large selection of food and vitamins, and other products.
Favorite Local Restaurants
Looking for a cool place to eat in Joshua Tree? Here are my favorites and you won't be disappointed.
Country Kitchen
61768 Twentynine Palms HighwayDelicious home style breakfast and lunches.
Highly recommend this place! Some Vegan choices-everything is delicious.
688 locals recommend
Crossroads Cafe
61715 Twentynine Palms HighwayHighly recommend this place! Some Vegan choices-everything is delicious.
Great place to go if you love Indian food, but some people in your party don't. Indian food is very good and so is the Pizza.
298 locals recommend
Sam's Indian Food & Pizza
61380 Twentynine Palms HighwayGreat place to go if you love Indian food, but some people in your party don't. Indian food is very good and so is the Pizza.
Award winning, wonderful, delicious gourmet food. No reservations. Located in Yucca Valley.
725 locals recommend
La Copine
848 Old Woman Springs RdAward winning, wonderful, delicious gourmet food. No reservations. Located in Yucca Valley.
Royal Siam Cuisine Thai Restaurant
61599 Twentynine Palms HighwayGreat local restaurant in Joshua Tree.
A little bit hipster, a little bit cowboy. That’s the vibe at Red Dog Saloon, a cafe and bar that looks straight out of a western film set (because it was). Red Dog Saloon serves elevated Tex Mex menu items, including wagyu beef brisket tacos, mushroom asada tacos, and chips and queso.
223 locals recommend
The Red Dog Saloon
53539 Mane StA little bit hipster, a little bit cowboy. That’s the vibe at Red Dog Saloon, a cafe and bar that looks straight out of a western film set (because it was). Red Dog Saloon serves elevated Tex Mex menu items, including wagyu beef brisket tacos, mushroom asada tacos, and chips and queso.
this Yucca Valley cafe serves sandwiches and salads, plus wine, beer, and kombucha. The emphasis is on fresh, desert ingredients and they have plant based options too.
507 locals recommend
Frontier Café
55844 Twentynine Palms Highwaythis Yucca Valley cafe serves sandwiches and salads, plus wine, beer, and kombucha. The emphasis is on fresh, desert ingredients and they have plant based options too.
The Dez is a great option for grab-and-go breakfast, lunch, and dessert. Diners can choose from a la carte items such as caprese paninis and avocado toast or order entire boxed lunches made with desert adventures in mind.
191 locals recommend
The DEZ fine food - grab & go
61705 Twentynine Palms HighwayThe Dez is a great option for grab-and-go breakfast, lunch, and dessert. Diners can choose from a la carte items such as caprese paninis and avocado toast or order entire boxed lunches made with desert adventures in mind.
this centrally located Joshua Tree stop is ideal for groups wanting quality food on the cheap. It’s perfect for backpackers and day trippers heading into the park, and don’t sleep on the wide array of awesome drinks.
106 locals recommend
Roadrunner Grab+Go
6554 Park Blvdthis centrally located Joshua Tree stop is ideal for groups wanting quality food on the cheap. It’s perfect for backpackers and day trippers heading into the park, and don’t sleep on the wide array of awesome drinks.
Coffee
Had to create a category all it's own for Joshua Tree Coffee Company. Best Coffee just about anywhere
Don't miss this place! Joshua Tree Coffee Company really does have the best coffee in the area. New location on Highway 62 in the heart of downtown Joshua Tree.
522 locals recommend
Joshua Tree Coffee Company
61738 Twentynine Palms HighwayDon't miss this place! Joshua Tree Coffee Company really does have the best coffee in the area. New location on Highway 62 in the heart of downtown Joshua Tree.