Guidebook for Yucca Valley
Parks & Nature
Make sure and check out Cholla Cactus Garden, Skull Rock, and Keyes View, a lookout point located a couple of thousand feet above Joshua Tree National Park that provides incredible views of sunrise and sunset.
1713 locals recommend
Joshua Tree National Park
Make sure and check out Cholla Cactus Garden, Skull Rock, and Keyes View, a lookout point located a couple of thousand feet above Joshua Tree National Park that provides incredible views of sunrise and sunset.
This 29,000 acre nature preserve has 2 billion year rock old formations. Birders flock to Big Morongo where several natural springs and a year-round stream attract birds rarely seen elsewhere.
204 locals recommend
Big Morongo Canyon Preserve
11055 East DriveThis 29,000 acre nature preserve has 2 billion year rock old formations. Birders flock to Big Morongo where several natural springs and a year-round stream attract birds rarely seen elsewhere.
A secret hiking spot in the Sand to Snow National Monument Black Lava Butte and Flat Top Mesa addition. This hike rivals any found in Joshua Tree National Park and almost no one knows about it. Look for footprints that head off the trail to discover ancient petroglyphs, carvings and bedrock mortars/metates. It's FREE too!
14 locals recommend
Sand to Snow: Black Lava Butte and Flat Top Mesa
53475 Boulder View DriveA secret hiking spot in the Sand to Snow National Monument Black Lava Butte and Flat Top Mesa addition. This hike rivals any found in Joshua Tree National Park and almost no one knows about it. Look for footprints that head off the trail to discover ancient petroglyphs, carvings and bedrock mortars/metates. It's FREE too!
Sightseeing
Considered to be the largest solitary boulder on this earth, this 23,000 ton mass was seen as sacred by Native Americans who once lived in the Mojave Desert near Landers, California.
291 locals recommend
Giant Rock CA
Considered to be the largest solitary boulder on this earth, this 23,000 ton mass was seen as sacred by Native Americans who once lived in the Mojave Desert near Landers, California.
World Famous Crochet Museum
61855 CA-62Interesting little museum.
The closest hike is the Chaparrosa Peak Trail. A dog-friendly hike that's about 6 miles round trip. More info: http://www.modernhiker.com/2015/01/13/hike-chaparrosa-peak-pioneertown-preserve/
85 locals recommend
Pioneertown Mountains Preserve
51010 Pipes Canyon RdThe closest hike is the Chaparrosa Peak Trail. A dog-friendly hike that's about 6 miles round trip. More info: http://www.modernhiker.com/2015/01/13/hike-chaparrosa-peak-pioneertown-preserve/
Entertainment & Activities
This white dome is open to the public for tours. A tour guide turns on an electrical device and asks everyone to meditate and try to feel the Integraton-focused energy.
737 locals recommend
Integratron
2477 Belfield BlvdThis white dome is open to the public for tours. A tour guide turns on an electrical device and asks everyone to meditate and try to feel the Integraton-focused energy.
Two Bunch Palms
67425 Two Bunch Palms TrailWorld famous relaxing spas, massages and mud baths.
Arts & Culture
They contract with local guides who are are skilled rock climbers and instructors, making your safety their prime concern.
12 locals recommend
Joshua Tree Rock Climbing School
63439 Doggie TrailThey contract with local guides who are are skilled rock climbers and instructors, making your safety their prime concern.
A strange and wonderful must-see! Noah Purifoy filled 2 1/2 acres of the high desert in Joshua Tree with a sculpture garden that grew out of the earthy concerns of his life.
549 locals recommend
Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum
62975 Blair LnA strange and wonderful must-see! Noah Purifoy filled 2 1/2 acres of the high desert in Joshua Tree with a sculpture garden that grew out of the earthy concerns of his life.
Joshua Tree Art Gallery
61607 Twentynine Palms HighwayArt!
Drinks & Nightlife
World renowned bar for live music. Check their website for lineup. A must visit in the high-desert! Great food and even really good vegan options.
1340 locals recommend
Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown RdWorld renowned bar for live music. Check their website for lineup. A must visit in the high-desert! Great food and even really good vegan options.
Joshua Tree Saloon
61835 Twentynine Palms HighwayDrinks and bar food.
Food Scene
Vegan/vegetarian food with smoothies, juices, wheatgrass, etc.
661 locals recommend
Natural Sisters Cafe
61695 Twentynine Palms HighwayVegan/vegetarian food with smoothies, juices, wheatgrass, etc.
It's a special kind of place, run by some crazy cats... all out of a David Lynch dream. Must hang out spot if in the High Desert.
101 locals recommend
Palms Restaurant
83131 Amboy RdIt's a special kind of place, run by some crazy cats... all out of a David Lynch dream. Must hang out spot if in the High Desert.
Joshua Tree Coffee Company
61738 Twentynine Palms HighwayGreat local coffee shop.
Kimi Grill
54850 Twentynine Palms HighwayBest sushi in the high desert.
Las Palmas Mexican Cuisine
57154 Twentynine Palms HighwayGreat Mexican food!
Crossroads Cafe
61715 Twentynine Palms HighwayAll types of food. Great vegan options.
Brand new restaurant offering fresh american brunch, catering, and hosts supper clubs.
848 Old Woman Springs Rd
848 Old Woman Springs RoadBrand new restaurant offering fresh american brunch, catering, and hosts supper clubs.
Essentials
Sue's Health Foods
56840 Twentynine Palms HighwayHealthy grocery option in the area.
Stater Bros. Markets
58060 Twentynine Palms HighwaySimple grocery
Joshua Tree Health Foods
61693 Twentynine Palms HighwayAll your vegan/ vegetarian grocery needs