Joshua Tree Guidebook
Food scene
Creative spins on diner classics, including vegan options, served in a chill, quirky setting
688 locals recommend
Crossroads Cafe
61715 Twentynine Palms HighwayCreative spins on diner classics, including vegan options, served in a chill, quirky setting
All-takeout deli and specialty foods shop! Sandwiches and salads, coffee and tea, picnic fare and hot meals, cold drinks and endless snacks! Located at the Joshua Tree National Park visitor center
106 locals recommend
Roadrunner Grab+Go
6554 Park BlvdAll-takeout deli and specialty foods shop! Sandwiches and salads, coffee and tea, picnic fare and hot meals, cold drinks and endless snacks! Located at the Joshua Tree National Park visitor center
A great place for food and entertainment on the live stage. The JT Saloon has consistently good food. They have really high quality burgers, a nice beer selection and a full bar. If you arrive in town by 7pm on Friday... Karaoke in the Desert!! They also have live music most weekends + a few pool tables. They serve breakfast too!
909 locals recommend
Joshua Tree Saloon
61835 Twentynine Palms HighwayA great place for food and entertainment on the live stage. The JT Saloon has consistently good food. They have really high quality burgers, a nice beer selection and a full bar. If you arrive in town by 7pm on Friday... Karaoke in the Desert!! They also have live music most weekends + a few pool tables. They serve breakfast too!
Classic American fare amid rustic Western decor, plus extras including BBQ & live music.
1340 locals recommend
Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown RdClassic American fare amid rustic Western decor, plus extras including BBQ & live music.
Premium coffee, sandwiches & salads in a cool, eclectic space with art displays on the walls.
507 locals recommend
Frontier Café
55844 Twentynine Palms HighwayPremium coffee, sandwiches & salads in a cool, eclectic space with art displays on the walls.
Fresh juices & organic coffee accompany salads & sandwiches at this snug vegetarian venue.
661 locals recommend
Natural Sisters Cafe
61695 Twentynine Palms HighwayFresh juices & organic coffee accompany salads & sandwiches at this snug vegetarian venue.
Fine food to take away. Salads, Paninis, Sandwiches, Cakes, Pastries, STUMPTOWN Coffee and Espresso Drinks, Bottled Beverages and Picnic Boxes ready to take to the park
191 locals recommend
The DEZ fine food - grab & go
61705 Twentynine Palms HighwayFine food to take away. Salads, Paninis, Sandwiches, Cakes, Pastries, STUMPTOWN Coffee and Espresso Drinks, Bottled Beverages and Picnic Boxes ready to take to the park
Low-key Italian joint offering salads, creative pizzas & hearty sandwiches, plus a happy hour.
137 locals recommend
2 Guys Pies Brick Oven Pizzeria
56969 Yucca TrailLow-key Italian joint offering salads, creative pizzas & hearty sandwiches, plus a happy hour.
Caribbean/New American Restaurant & Bar
Located in 29 Palms. Great date night spot, reservations available.
319 locals recommend
Kitchen in the Desert
6427 Mesquite AveCaribbean/New American Restaurant & Bar
Located in 29 Palms. Great date night spot, reservations available.
Fresh Produce & Local Arts and Crafts Saturdays 8am - 1pm
344 locals recommend
Joshua Tree Certified Farmers' Market
61651 Twentynine Palms HighwayFresh Produce & Local Arts and Crafts Saturdays 8am - 1pm
Más o Menos
La Copine
848 Old Woman Springs RdCity/town information
Slab City, also called The Slabs, is an unincorporated, off-the-grid alternative lifestyle community consisting largely of snowbirds in the Salton Trough area of the Sonoran Desert, in Imperial County, California. It’s about an hour south of Joshua Tree National Park .
22 locals recommend
Slab City
Slab City, also called The Slabs, is an unincorporated, off-the-grid alternative lifestyle community consisting largely of snowbirds in the Salton Trough area of the Sonoran Desert, in Imperial County, California. It’s about an hour south of Joshua Tree National Park .
Known for its hot springs, stylish hotels, golf courses and spas. It's also noted for its many fine examples of midcentury-modern architecture. Its core shopping district along Palm Canyon Drive features vintage boutiques, interior design shops and restaurants.
527 locals recommend
Palm Springs
57096 Twentynine Palms HighwayKnown for its hot springs, stylish hotels, golf courses and spas. It's also noted for its many fine examples of midcentury-modern architecture. Its core shopping district along Palm Canyon Drive features vintage boutiques, interior design shops and restaurants.
Sightseeing
Park entrance fee is $30 per vehicle for a week pass.
418 locals recommend
Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center
6554 Park BlvdPark entrance fee is $30 per vehicle for a week pass.
Once a 1940s wild west Hollywood film set, Pioneer Town is now filled with independent stores. Make sure to stop by Pappy and Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace next door.
558 locals recommend
Pioneertown
53688 Pioneertown RdOnce a 1940s wild west Hollywood film set, Pioneer Town is now filled with independent stores. Make sure to stop by Pappy and Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace next door.
Dome structure north of Joshua Tree. Immerse yourself in a healing Sound Bath experience.
737 locals recommend
Integratron
2477 Belfield BlvdDome structure north of Joshua Tree. Immerse yourself in a healing Sound Bath experience.
An eclectic assortment of crocheted animals & other creations in a converted drive-thru photo stand.
168 locals recommend
World Famous Crochet Museum
61855 CA-62An eclectic assortment of crocheted animals & other creations in a converted drive-thru photo stand.
Salvation Mountain
603 Beal RdThis open-air desert museum features an offbeat collection of found folk-art assemblages.
549 locals recommend
Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum
62975 Blair LnThis open-air desert museum features an offbeat collection of found folk-art assemblages.
Cascade Trails Mustang Sanctuary
‘Transmission’ Sculpture by Daniel Popper
Joshua Tree National Park
Skull Rock
Keys View
Cholla Cactus Garden
Cholla Cactus Garden TrailHidden Valley Nature Trail
74485 National Park DriveArch Rock Nature Trail
Barker Dam
Joshua Tree Parkway
Lost Horse Mine Loop Trail
Lost Horse Mine Loop TrailWall Street Mill
Indian Cove Nature Trail
Ryan Mountain Trail
Ryan Mountain TrailShopping
Pioneer Crossing Antiques
55854 Twentynine Palms HighwayHoof & The Horn
55840 Twentynine Palms HighwayDesert Curios
55995 Twentynine Palms HighwayWine and Rock Shop
59006 Twentynine Palms HighwayThe End
55872 Twentynine Palms HighwayThe Station Joshua Tree
61943 Twentynine Palms HighwayTraveler advice
Book before you go
Book reservations ahead of time
Restaurants and tours can get busy over the weekend.
Keys Ranch Tour: https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/300004/ticket/1040