Guidebook for Joshua Tree
Food Scene
Organic, vegan, and gluten-free friendly; fresh baked goods; juices and smoothies; sandwiches, salads, bowls, and daily specials; house-made kombucha. Delicious, generous portions, and something for everyone. It’s common for a line to form on weekend mornings, so grab a menu at the register and decide what you’ll have while waiting!
661 locals recommend
Natural Sisters Cafe
61695 Twentynine Palms HighwayOrganic, vegan, and gluten-free friendly; fresh baked goods; juices and smoothies; sandwiches, salads, bowls, and daily specials; house-made kombucha. Delicious, generous portions, and something for everyone. It’s common for a line to form on weekend mornings, so grab a menu at the register and decide what you’ll have while waiting!
Better-than-decent food, drink specials, live music, open mic night, karaoke, sports on TV - this place has it all! Check www.thejoshuatreesaloon.com for entertainment schedule. We love going here for breakfast with good Bloody Marys! Breakfast daily 7:30a-11a.
909 locals recommend
Joshua Tree Saloon
61835 Twentynine Palms HighwayBetter-than-decent food, drink specials, live music, open mic night, karaoke, sports on TV - this place has it all! Check www.thejoshuatreesaloon.com for entertainment schedule. We love going here for breakfast with good Bloody Marys! Breakfast daily 7:30a-11a.
An unexpected find with delicious food in the Flamingo Heights neighborhood of Yucca Valley. Though the menu is small, it’s vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free friendly. Lunch/Dinner served Wed-Sun 2p-7p. La Copine is justifiably popular but doesn’t take reservations. Closed for a few weeks during the summer and week in the winter so check the website! www.lacopinekitchen.com
725 locals recommend
La Copine
848 Old Woman Springs RdAn unexpected find with delicious food in the Flamingo Heights neighborhood of Yucca Valley. Though the menu is small, it’s vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free friendly. Lunch/Dinner served Wed-Sun 2p-7p. La Copine is justifiably popular but doesn’t take reservations. Closed for a few weeks during the summer and week in the winter so check the website! www.lacopinekitchen.com
Because $2 Bloody Marys with a chili flake rim! The Palms is a dive, an institution, an adventure, a meal, a hangover, perhaps a life-changing experience. We love breakfast here, but any visit is bound to be memorable. They're open when they say they will be, but the hours are strange. Google "Palms Restaurant Wonder Valley" for hours and have fun!
101 locals recommend
Palms Restaurant
83131 Amboy RdBecause $2 Bloody Marys with a chili flake rim! The Palms is a dive, an institution, an adventure, a meal, a hangover, perhaps a life-changing experience. We love breakfast here, but any visit is bound to be memorable. They're open when they say they will be, but the hours are strange. Google "Palms Restaurant Wonder Valley" for hours and have fun!
Drinks & Nightlife
A well-worth-it, 20-minute drive to Pioneertown. Think about making reservations for dinner at this honky-tonk especially if there’s a band playing. Though far from fancy, Pappy’s is an institution. Local, national, and international acts play here—visit the website to see who’s playing during your visit! Some shows require purchase of tickets/cover charge. www.pappyandharriets.com (Good and wide variety of food served until 9:30p. Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.)
1340 locals recommend
Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown RdA well-worth-it, 20-minute drive to Pioneertown. Think about making reservations for dinner at this honky-tonk especially if there’s a band playing. Though far from fancy, Pappy’s is an institution. Local, national, and international acts play here—visit the website to see who’s playing during your visit! Some shows require purchase of tickets/cover charge. www.pappyandharriets.com (Good and wide variety of food served until 9:30p. Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.)
Parks & Nature
Hiking, rock climbing, picnicking, or just a scenic drive—JTNP is an awe-inspiring, beautiful, and magical place. Walks and hikes for all ages and fitness levels.
1713 locals recommend
Joshua Tree National Park
Hiking, rock climbing, picnicking, or just a scenic drive—JTNP is an awe-inspiring, beautiful, and magical place. Walks and hikes for all ages and fitness levels.
Entertainment & Activities
What is it?! From the website: “The Integratron is the fusion of Art, Science and Magic. This historical structure is a resonant tabernacle and energy machine sited on a powerful geomagnetic vortex in the magical Mojave Desert."
We recently experienced our first Sound Bath at the Integratron and highly recommend it! Visitors lie down on comfortable pads in the acoustically-perfect space and relax to live sound played on quartz bowls. The sounds are intense without being too loud, and some actually feel the sound’s vibrations in their bodies. It is certainly a unique experience! Check out the website for all the details. Reservations required. www.integratron.com
737 locals recommend
Integratron
2477 Belfield BlvdWhat is it?! From the website: “The Integratron is the fusion of Art, Science and Magic. This historical structure is a resonant tabernacle and energy machine sited on a powerful geomagnetic vortex in the magical Mojave Desert."
We recently experienced our first Sound Bath at the Integratron and highly recommend it! Visitors lie down on comfortable pads in the acoustically-perfect space and relax to live sound played on quartz bowls. The sounds are intense without being too loud, and some actually feel the sound’s vibrations in their bodies. It is certainly a unique experience! Check out the website for all the details. Reservations required. www.integratron.com
Studio offering a variety of yoga styles and instructors, plus yoga with sound bath, barre sculpt classes, a little something for everyone! I particularly love Patricia's class on Wednesdays and Fridays, 8-9:30a. $12/class drop-in. Open 7 days/week. Check website for schedule. www.instantkarmayoga.com
90 locals recommend
Instant Karma Yoga
3619 Twentynine Palms HighwayStudio offering a variety of yoga styles and instructors, plus yoga with sound bath, barre sculpt classes, a little something for everyone! I particularly love Patricia's class on Wednesdays and Fridays, 8-9:30a. $12/class drop-in. Open 7 days/week. Check website for schedule. www.instantkarmayoga.com
Shopping
Yucca Valley is a small city of 25,000 just west of Joshua Tree. You'll find grocery stores, gas stations, independent and chain restaurants, Home Depot, Walmart...everything you need that you haven't found in JT. You'll also find Old Town Yucca Valley: a small but strip of trendy boutiques, vintage and antique shops, with a little desert weirdness thrown in.
70 locals recommend
Yucca Valley
Yucca Valley is a small city of 25,000 just west of Joshua Tree. You'll find grocery stores, gas stations, independent and chain restaurants, Home Depot, Walmart...everything you need that you haven't found in JT. You'll also find Old Town Yucca Valley: a small but strip of trendy boutiques, vintage and antique shops, with a little desert weirdness thrown in.
Legendary! The “Junk to Gems!” is spot-on. People watching is a bonus! Get there early, vendors often start packing up around 10a. Saturday seems to be the better day. Off Hwy 62, just west of Old Woman Springs Road. www.skyvillageswapmeet.com.
156 locals recommend
Sky Village Outdoor Marketplace
7028 Theatre RdLegendary! The “Junk to Gems!” is spot-on. People watching is a bonus! Get there early, vendors often start packing up around 10a. Saturday seems to be the better day. Off Hwy 62, just west of Old Woman Springs Road. www.skyvillageswapmeet.com.
Featuring owner Jenny Q’s Herbals, handmade in Joshua Tree. “A source of natural body care and home care products, international foods, local art, gourmet chocolate and other sweet surprises. We are passionate about seeking out and carrying goods from small companies that align with our values: ethical, organic, fair trade, beautiful.” For a small shop, Grateful Desert has a great variety of products, things you may need for your visit or gifts to take home.
82 locals recommend
Grateful Desert Apothecary, Herb Shop and Eco Market
61607 Twentynine Palms HighwayFeaturing owner Jenny Q’s Herbals, handmade in Joshua Tree. “A source of natural body care and home care products, international foods, local art, gourmet chocolate and other sweet surprises. We are passionate about seeking out and carrying goods from small companies that align with our values: ethical, organic, fair trade, beautiful.” For a small shop, Grateful Desert has a great variety of products, things you may need for your visit or gifts to take home.
A Certified Farmers Market of fresh produce, local cheese and coffee, bread and baked goods, arts and crafts, and more. A popular stop for locals and tourists, a visit to the market means easy access to Natural Sisters Cafe, Grateful Desert, JTAG, Instant Karma Yoga...! Sa: 8am-1pm. Downtown Joshua Tree on Hwy 62 between Hillview and Sunset.
344 locals recommend
Joshua Tree Certified Farmers' Market
61651 Twentynine Palms HighwayA Certified Farmers Market of fresh produce, local cheese and coffee, bread and baked goods, arts and crafts, and more. A popular stop for locals and tourists, a visit to the market means easy access to Natural Sisters Cafe, Grateful Desert, JTAG, Instant Karma Yoga...! Sa: 8am-1pm. Downtown Joshua Tree on Hwy 62 between Hillview and Sunset.
In Sun Alley Shops is a new and amazing, small but mighty vintage clothing and home goods shop: Fine Ass Junque. If you're looking for a unique souvenir of your stay, this is the place! Also featured at FAJ is The Cactus Cart: cool succulents in found, repurposed, and thrifted containers (created by your host, Leslie).
@datsfineass
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24 locals recommend
Sun Alley Shops
61871 Twentynine Palms HighwayIn Sun Alley Shops is a new and amazing, small but mighty vintage clothing and home goods shop: Fine Ass Junque. If you're looking for a unique souvenir of your stay, this is the place! Also featured at FAJ is The Cactus Cart: cool succulents in found, repurposed, and thrifted containers (created by your host, Leslie).
@datsfineass
@thecactuscart
Arts & Culture
Fascinating and inspiring collection of this artist's assemblage works. Self-guided; donations accepted.
549 locals recommend
Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum
62975 Blair LnFascinating and inspiring collection of this artist's assemblage works. Self-guided; donations accepted.
Joshua Tree Art Gallery is “a Co-operative Fine Art Gallery featuring the best of Painting, Sculpture and Photography in the Hi-Desert.” JTAG is also affiliated with Joshua Tree Highlands Artist Residency (www.jthar.com) and regularly features work of visiting artists from all over the world. Check website for hours. www.joshuatreeartgallery.com
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 Painting, Sculpture and Photography in the Hi-Desert.” JTAG is also affiliated with Joshua Tree Highlands Artist Residency (www.jthar.com) and regularly features work of visiting artists from all over the world. Check website for hours. www.joshuatreeartgallery.com
Essentials
Glorified convenience store/bare-bones grocery store. Great beer and wine selection.
51 locals recommend
Sam's Market
61380 Twentynine Palms HighwayGlorified convenience store/bare-bones grocery store. Great beer and wine selection.
Groceries, fresh and frozen foods, spices, chocolate, some beer and wine, supplements. A very-mini Whole Foods.
276 locals recommend
Joshua Tree Health Foods
61693 Twentynine Palms HighwayGroceries, fresh and frozen foods, spices, chocolate, some beer and wine, supplements. A very-mini Whole Foods.