Our guidebook of the high desert
Sightseeing
This is the perfect place to get away. There are several Trails, beautiful landscape, amazing views of the stars, and tons of climbing places. I suggest that you bring lots of water, a good pair of shoes, sunscreen, and let someone know where you will be hiking that day. There are 2 entrances into the park. The entrance in Twentynine Palms is located on Utah Trail and it is usually the less busy of the two entrances . The second entrance is located in Joshua Tree on Park Boulevard.
1713 locals recommend
Joshua Tree National Park
This is the perfect place to get away. There are several Trails, beautiful landscape, amazing views of the stars, and tons of climbing places. I suggest that you bring lots of water, a good pair of shoes, sunscreen, and let someone know where you will be hiking that day. There are 2 entrances into the park. The entrance in Twentynine Palms is located on Utah Trail and it is usually the less busy of the two entrances . The second entrance is located in Joshua Tree on Park Boulevard.
This is by far our favorite trail out here. It is located outside the actual park. It is about a 3 mile round trip hike with a natural oasis at the turn around point.
78 locals recommend
Fortynine Palms Oasis Trail
Fortynine Palms Oasis TrailThis is by far our favorite trail out here. It is located outside the actual park. It is about a 3 mile round trip hike with a natural oasis at the turn around point.
If you love star gazing then you should really check this place out. It's located right outside the Twentynine Palms entrance to Joshua Tree National Park
78 locals recommend
Sky’s The Limit Observatory and Nature Center
9697 Utah TrailIf you love star gazing then you should really check this place out. It's located right outside the Twentynine Palms entrance to Joshua Tree National Park
This historic adobe art gallery displays monthly art exhibitions and has a unique gift shop that offers Southwestern jewelry and gift items.
41 locals recommend
29 Palms Art Gallery
74055 Cottonwood DrThis historic adobe art gallery displays monthly art exhibitions and has a unique gift shop that offers Southwestern jewelry and gift items.
Admission is free. This is a self-guided tour. The hours of operation vary from seasons. Regular hours: Wednesday - Sunday 1-4pm. Summer hours: Friday-Sunday 1-4pm.
29 locals recommend
Old Schoolhouse Museum
6760 National Park DrAdmission is free. This is a self-guided tour. The hours of operation vary from seasons. Regular hours: Wednesday - Sunday 1-4pm. Summer hours: Friday-Sunday 1-4pm.
If you are interested in exploring Joshua Tree National Park or you just want to learn a little about the history of Twentynine Palms this is the place to go. If you're on your way to the National Park through the Twentynine Palms entrance it might be worth the stop to check out this visitors center and all it has to offer.
30 locals recommend
Oasis Visitor Center
74485 National Park DrIf you are interested in exploring Joshua Tree National Park or you just want to learn a little about the history of Twentynine Palms this is the place to go. If you're on your way to the National Park through the Twentynine Palms entrance it might be worth the stop to check out this visitors center and all it has to offer.
This is a great location just outside the main part of the park. A fun place to explore and rock climb.
64 locals recommend
Indian Cove Campground
68917 Indian Cove CircleThis is a great location just outside the main part of the park. A fun place to explore and rock climb.
One of our favorite places. These are very beautiful hikes mostly low impact. This preserve has the beautiful desert landscape with a forestry feel.
204 locals recommend
Big Morongo Canyon Preserve
11055 East DriveOne of our favorite places. These are very beautiful hikes mostly low impact. This preserve has the beautiful desert landscape with a forestry feel.
Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground
2601 Sunfair RdA fun local spot to go fishing and hang out.
A fun western town located close to Twentynine Palms - Yucca Valley area
558 locals recommend
Pioneertown
53688 Pioneertown RdA fun western town located close to Twentynine Palms - Yucca Valley area
One of our all time favorite trails inside Joshua Tree National Park. Very scenic and low impact. A great spot to learn some history of the park.
72 locals recommend
Barker Dam
Joshua Tree ParkwayOne of our all time favorite trails inside Joshua Tree National Park. Very scenic and low impact. A great spot to learn some history of the park.
Cholla Cactus Garden
Cholla Cactus Garden TrailIf you love cactus this breath taking place is for you.
Skull Rock
Fun hike inside the park
This breath taking view is like no other. On a clear day you may even see the Salton Sea
109 locals recommend
Keys View
This breath taking view is like no other. On a clear day you may even see the Salton Sea
Keys Ranch is a step back in time. Learn the history of Bill Keys and see how one of the deserts early homesteaders lived.
Make sure to purchase your tour tickets with the national park at recreation.gov
Reservations and tickets are required
Key's Ranch
74485 National Park DrKeys Ranch is a step back in time. Learn the history of Bill Keys and see how one of the deserts early homesteaders lived.
Make sure to purchase your tour tickets with the national park at recreation.gov
Reservations and tickets are required
Arch Rock Nature Trail
The views on this trail are out of this world
Hi-Desert Nature Museum
57090 Twentynine Palms HighwayNoah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum
62975 Blair LnGlass Outhouse Art Gallery
77575 Twentynine Palms HighwayTortoise Rock Casino
Roadrunner Dunes Golf Course
4733 Desert Knoll AveHawks Landing Golf Course
55100 Martinez TrailJoshua Tree Certified Farmers' Market
61651 Twentynine Palms HighwayBlack Rock Canyon Campground
9800 Black Rock Canyon RdFood scene
This location has a beautiful atmosphere. The restaurant offers food that is unique and delicious. The Inn has a garden that the restaurant gets vegetables from...talk about from garden to plate. The garden is accessible to guests if you decide you want to take a stroll through it. The surrounding area resembles an oasis and there is a man made pond with several turtles in it. The cuisine is seafood, steakhouse, and American
251 locals recommend
29 Palms Inn
73950 Inn AveThis location has a beautiful atmosphere. The restaurant offers food that is unique and delicious. The Inn has a garden that the restaurant gets vegetables from...talk about from garden to plate. The garden is accessible to guests if you decide you want to take a stroll through it. The surrounding area resembles an oasis and there is a man made pond with several turtles in it. The cuisine is seafood, steakhouse, and American
The Rib Co
72183 Twentynine Palms HighwayThis restaurant has delicious BBQ!
This restaurant is very authentic. The cuisine is Mexican and they have a full bar.
44 locals recommend
Edchada's
73502 Twentynine Palms HighwayThis restaurant is very authentic. The cuisine is Mexican and they have a full bar.
This restaurant offers a little bit of everything. Their food is always delicious and their staff are very friendly.
19 locals recommend
John's Place
72132 Twentynine Palms HighwayThis restaurant offers a little bit of everything. Their food is always delicious and their staff are very friendly.
This cafe offers new American fare with a Caribbean influence. Great smoothies and juices. Open from 5pm -10pm
319 locals recommend
Kitchen in the Desert
6427 Mesquite AveThis cafe offers new American fare with a Caribbean influence. Great smoothies and juices. Open from 5pm -10pm
This pizzeria offers several Italian dishes and delicious pizzas
20 locals recommend
Rocky's New York Style
73737 Twentynine Palms HighwayThis pizzeria offers several Italian dishes and delicious pizzas
Don't let the location of this gem fool you. They offer many healthy options, vegetarian dishes, organic dishes, smoothies, and comfort foods.
11 locals recommend
Jumbo Rock Cafe' & Restaurant
73777 Twentynine Palms HighwayDon't let the location of this gem fool you. They offer many healthy options, vegetarian dishes, organic dishes, smoothies, and comfort foods.
Fuji Restaurant
73603 Twentynine Palms HighwayA great place to grab some sushi or Japanese dishes
This is the only pizza place in town that will deliver to Modern Solitude. 760-361-5555
Papa John's Pizza
73549 29 Palms HighwayThis is the only pizza place in town that will deliver to Modern Solitude. 760-361-5555
Check for current operating hours. Lots of local goodies here
31 locals recommend
29 Palms Certified Farmers' Market
73484 Twentynine Palms HighwayCheck for current operating hours. Lots of local goodies here
Local grocery store. Has a meat department, bakery, liquor and beer section, and a red box and ATM.
130 locals recommend
Stater Brothers Plaza
71727 Twentynine Palms HighwayLocal grocery store. Has a meat department, bakery, liquor and beer section, and a red box and ATM.
This is a one stop shop! Yummy ice cream, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, and a gift shop.
13 locals recommend
Cold Stone Creamery
36957 Cook StThis is a one stop shop! Yummy ice cream, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, and a gift shop.
Joshua Tree Brewery
5944 Sunset RdJoshua Tree Saloon
61835 Twentynine Palms HighwayPalms Restaurant
83131 Amboy RdCrossroads Cafe
61715 Twentynine Palms HighwayJoshua Tree Coffee Company
61738 Twentynine Palms HighwayFood scene
Campbell Hill Bakery
73491 Twentynine Palms HighwayGreat local bakers.