Guidebook for Yucca Valley
Food Scene
Some desert-lovers from Philly moved here to start this. A solid dining experience in a low-pretense setting.
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La Copine
848 Old Woman Springs RdSome desert-lovers from Philly moved here to start this. A solid dining experience in a low-pretense setting.
A very close, tasty, and reasonably priced pizza spot. You can't go wrong.
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2 Guys Pies Brick Oven Pizzeria
56969 Yucca TrailA very close, tasty, and reasonably priced pizza spot. You can't go wrong.
If you are looking for a unique pizza experience, go here. Great specialty pies. Be sure to call ahead for pickup as they can get busy.
486 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pie for the People!
58960 29 Palms HighwayIf you are looking for a unique pizza experience, go here. Great specialty pies. Be sure to call ahead for pickup as they can get busy.
Tasty menu (try the egg sandwiches if you can get there early enough!), kombucha on tap, friendly staff, and lots of activity. Close to antique shops.
507 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Frontier Café
55844 Twentynine Palms HighwayTasty menu (try the egg sandwiches if you can get there early enough!), kombucha on tap, friendly staff, and lots of activity. Close to antique shops.
JTree Coffee Company makes amazing coffee. It's surprising a coffee company in the desert can be this amazing. Grab a bag of whole beans!
522 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Joshua Tree Coffee Company
61738 Twentynine Palms HighwayJTree Coffee Company makes amazing coffee. It's surprising a coffee company in the desert can be this amazing. Grab a bag of whole beans!
Always packed, but well worth the wait, Natural Sisters is in the heart of downtown Joshua Tree. Get a smoothie, a wrap, or the specials. Grab a kombucha or a baked good to go. Pro-Tip: call ahead on weekends.
661 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Natural Sisters Cafe
61695 Twentynine Palms HighwayAlways packed, but well worth the wait, Natural Sisters is in the heart of downtown Joshua Tree. Get a smoothie, a wrap, or the specials. Grab a kombucha or a baked good to go. Pro-Tip: call ahead on weekends.
Giant Rock Meeting Room & Coffee House
1131 Old Woman Springs RdDrinks & Nightlife
No trip to the desert is complete without a trip to Pappy's! Good beer, great food, and lots of crazy characters.
1340 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown RdNo trip to the desert is complete without a trip to Pappy's! Good beer, great food, and lots of crazy characters.
Pool, cheap drinks, live music, locals and travelers— this spot is great if you wanna get out of the house and meet some people.
909 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Joshua Tree Saloon
61835 Twentynine Palms HighwayPool, cheap drinks, live music, locals and travelers— this spot is great if you wanna get out of the house and meet some people.
A charming dive bar in the middle of Landers. If you are visiting the Integratron or Giant Rock, this is right on the way. They have a little beer garden as well as a pool table and even a stage for live music and the occasional DJ. Craft beers are available as well as your classics. Pitchers and beer prices can't be beat!
105 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Landers Brew Co
1388 Golden Slipper LnA charming dive bar in the middle of Landers. If you are visiting the Integratron or Giant Rock, this is right on the way. They have a little beer garden as well as a pool table and even a stage for live music and the occasional DJ. Craft beers are available as well as your classics. Pitchers and beer prices can't be beat!
The Ace is a great place to hang out by the pool, play some table tennis, sing karaoke, and grab food. Be sure to check their calendar for events.
152 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ace Hotel & Swim Club
701 E Palm Canyon DrThe Ace is a great place to hang out by the pool, play some table tennis, sing karaoke, and grab food. Be sure to check their calendar for events.
The new hip bar in the high desert. Great food and vibes.
223 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Red Dog Saloon
53539 Mane StThe new hip bar in the high desert. Great food and vibes.
Arts & Culture
This place is pretty magical be sure to book your sound bath in advance!
737 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Integratron
2477 Belfield BlvdThis place is pretty magical be sure to book your sound bath in advance!
A great spot for sunsets. This is a football field's worth of junk turned into art. Spectacular and a bit spooky. Recommended.
549 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum
62975 Blair LnA great spot for sunsets. This is a football field's worth of junk turned into art. Spectacular and a bit spooky. Recommended.
Rated one of the top air museums in the world, this budget and family-friendly experience features legendary fighters and bombers of WWII, Korea, and Vietnam.
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Museo del Aire de Palm Springs
lot 745 N Gene Autry TrailRated one of the top air museums in the world, this budget and family-friendly experience features legendary fighters and bombers of WWII, Korea, and Vietnam.
Sightseeing
Lots of history (and graffiti) surround this iconic boulder. Don't get stuck in the soft sand on the way out.
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Giant Rock CA
Lots of history (and graffiti) surround this iconic boulder. Don't get stuck in the soft sand on the way out.
This 10-minute ride to the top of the mountain features stunning views over a 6k foot ascent. There's hiking, a cocktail lounge, and two restaurants at the top, so plan to explore a little while there.
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Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
1 Tram WayThis 10-minute ride to the top of the mountain features stunning views over a 6k foot ascent. There's hiking, a cocktail lounge, and two restaurants at the top, so plan to explore a little while there.
Made from straw, adobe, and lead-free paint, this is truly a one-of-a-kind piece of art. If your Instagram is in need of some colorful vibes, this is your spot.
125 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Montaña de la Salvación
603 Beal RdMade from straw, adobe, and lead-free paint, this is truly a one-of-a-kind piece of art. If your Instagram is in need of some colorful vibes, this is your spot.
Entertainment & Activities
Be sure to check out the visitor center on your way into the park for hiking hints and chachkies.
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Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center
6554 Park BlvdBe sure to check out the visitor center on your way into the park for hiking hints and chachkies.
Wanna grab drinks by a pool? Check out 29 Palms Inn.
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29 Palms Inn
73950 Inn AveWanna grab drinks by a pool? Check out 29 Palms Inn.
Parks & Nature
This park is massive and breathtaking. Lots of hiking, bouldering and even some caving options. You can just drive around and park wherever you see rocks that interest you. Be sure to enter thru the 29 Palms entrance on busy days to avoid lines.
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Parque Nacional Joshua Tree
This park is massive and breathtaking. Lots of hiking, bouldering and even some caving options. You can just drive around and park wherever you see rocks that interest you. Be sure to enter thru the 29 Palms entrance on busy days to avoid lines.
A lesser known boulder experience, Garth's Boulder Garden boasts 600+ acres of enchantment. Check for upcoming mini-festivals or shows.
Directions: From 29 Palms Hwy drive north on PioneertownRd. Follow road about 7.5 miles. Turn RIGHT on PipesCanyon Rd. Drive 2.2 miles to Gamma Gulch Rd, turn LEFT(respect our neighbors - do not drive over 20 mph on thisroad!). Drive 1.7 miles past Cotton Tail, turn LEFT on Gods Way Love. Drive to the end of Gods Way Love, park.
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Garths boulder gardens
Godsway LoveA lesser known boulder experience, Garth's Boulder Garden boasts 600+ acres of enchantment. Check for upcoming mini-festivals or shows.
Directions: From 29 Palms Hwy drive north on PioneertownRd. Follow road about 7.5 miles. Turn RIGHT on PipesCanyon Rd. Drive 2.2 miles to Gamma Gulch Rd, turn LEFT(respect our neighbors - do not drive over 20 mph on thisroad!). Drive 1.7 miles past Cotton Tail, turn LEFT on Gods Way Love. Drive to the end of Gods Way Love, park.
A beautiful and often lush hiking area. If you haven't been to an oasis before, this is your chance.
390 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Indian Canyons
38520 South Palm Canyon DriveA beautiful and often lush hiking area. If you haven't been to an oasis before, this is your chance.
Not too far from the Ranch, Big Morongo Canyon Preserve is one of the largest of its kind in California.
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Big Morongo Canyon Preserve
11055 East DriveNot too far from the Ranch, Big Morongo Canyon Preserve is one of the largest of its kind in California.
A beautiful hiking location near Pioneertown. This preserve is over 25,000 acres. If you want a change up from Joshua Tree, this is a good option.
85 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pioneertown Mountains Preserve
51010 Pipes Canyon RdA beautiful hiking location near Pioneertown. This preserve is over 25,000 acres. If you want a change up from Joshua Tree, this is a good option.
Shopping
This is a new, cute shop up the road from the ranch. They have something for everything, but it is priced accordingly for such a curated collection.
94 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Moon Wind Trading Co
1141B Old Woman Springs RdThis is a new, cute shop up the road from the ranch. They have something for everything, but it is priced accordingly for such a curated collection.
Do you want minimal desert chic clothing riddled with bullet holes? This unique spot is for you.
TOTALLY BLOWN
61855 Twentynine Palms HighwayDo you want minimal desert chic clothing riddled with bullet holes? This unique spot is for you.
Want a little souvenir succulent or cactus? This is your place.
106 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cactus Mart and Morongo Hardware
49889 Twentynine Palms HighwayWant a little souvenir succulent or cactus? This is your place.