Local Guide

Erin
Local Guide

* My Top Picks*

Hiking, bouldering, camping - the park has it all! But if you're like me and not *too* outdoorsy, you can still enjoy the park in all its beauty from any one of the drivable loops. I recommend the Skull Rock hike if you're looking for something easy and fun.
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IJoshua Tree National Park
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Hiking, bouldering, camping - the park has it all! But if you're like me and not *too* outdoorsy, you can still enjoy the park in all its beauty from any one of the drivable loops. I recommend the Skull Rock hike if you're looking for something easy and fun.
One of the best sound baths I've ever had - the Integratron is an amazing experience. Spots book up well in advance on their website however, if you're lucky - you might be able to snag a walk-in spot if they have a last minute cancellation or no-show. Call in advance to confirm availability.
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Integratron
2477 Belfield Blvd
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One of the best sound baths I've ever had - the Integratron is an amazing experience. Spots book up well in advance on their website however, if you're lucky - you might be able to snag a walk-in spot if they have a last minute cancellation or no-show. Call in advance to confirm availability.
A honky-tonk, barbecue restaurant and legendary music venue named after original owners Harriet and Claude "Pappy" Allen. This place is a true desert institution with everyone from The Rolling Stones, Lizzo, Peaches, and Paul McCartney stopping by to perform.
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Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown Rd
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A honky-tonk, barbecue restaurant and legendary music venue named after original owners Harriet and Claude "Pappy" Allen. This place is a true desert institution with everyone from The Rolling Stones, Lizzo, Peaches, and Paul McCartney stopping by to perform.
A ten acre, open air space where artist Noah Purifoy spent the last 15 years of his life creating large-scale sculptures on the desert floor. Constructed entirely from junked materials, this otherworldly environment is one of California’s great art historical wonders and a great "off the beaten path" option for art lovers.
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Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum
62975 Blair Ln
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A ten acre, open air space where artist Noah Purifoy spent the last 15 years of his life creating large-scale sculptures on the desert floor. Constructed entirely from junked materials, this otherworldly environment is one of California’s great art historical wonders and a great "off the beaten path" option for art lovers.

Food & Drink

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Kitchen in the Desert
6427 Mesquite Ave
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Country Kitchen
61768 Twentynine Palms Highway
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La Copine
848 Old Woman Springs Rd
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Organic Market Cafe
55231 29 Palms Highway
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The DEZ fine food - grab & go
61705 Twentynine Palms Highway
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Roadrunner Grab+Go
6554 Park Blvd
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Frontier Café
55844 Twentynine Palms Highway
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Joshua Tree Coffee Company
61738 Twentynine Palms Highway
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Crossroads Cafe
61715 Twentynine Palms Highway
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Natural Sisters Cafe
61695 Twentynine Palms Highway
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Bars & Nightlife

Local brewery located walking distance from the house. Great craft beer selection and a nice outdoor patio to unwind after a long day exploring the park.
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Joshua Tree Brewery
5944 Sunset Rd
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Local brewery located walking distance from the house. Great craft beer selection and a nice outdoor patio to unwind after a long day exploring the park.
Newly renovated spot in the heart of Pioneertown with plenty of indoor and outdoor patio seating and a lively crowd at night. They have a great bar menu for light bites as well!
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The Red Dog Saloon
53539 Mane St
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Newly renovated spot in the heart of Pioneertown with plenty of indoor and outdoor patio seating and a lively crowd at night. They have a great bar menu for light bites as well!
This dusty dive bar is the gateway to the national park and walking distance from the house! A great spot for a bite and a beer when you first arrive into town—and to get yourself slowed down to J-Tree pace.
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Joshua Tree Saloon
61835 Twentynine Palms Highway
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This dusty dive bar is the gateway to the national park and walking distance from the house! A great spot for a bite and a beer when you first arrive into town—and to get yourself slowed down to J-Tree pace.
Newly re-opened historic bar near the Yucca Valley Airport owned by the same owners as the Pioneertown Motel.
The Copper Room
57360 Aviation Drive
Newly re-opened historic bar near the Yucca Valley Airport owned by the same owners as the Pioneertown Motel.

Retail & Shopping

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Geode and Gypsum
56410 29 Palms Highway
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The End
55872 Twentynine Palms Highway
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Mojave Flea Trading Post Yucca Valley
55727 Twentynine Palms Highway
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Moon Wind Trading Co
1141B Old Woman Springs Rd
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Acme 5 Lifestyle
55870 Twentynine Palms Highway
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Funky and Darn Near New
55812 CA-62
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Nitty Gritty
55735 Twentynine Palms Highway
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Sun of the Desert
61729 29 Palms Highway
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The Station Joshua Tree
61943 Twentynine Palms Highway
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Beauty & Wellness

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Cedar & Sage Wellness Studio
55833 Twentynine Palms Highway
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Fatty's Barber Shop
56020 Santa Fe Trail
Grateful Desert Apothecary, Herb Shop and Eco Market
61607 Twentynine Palms Highway
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Methods + Rituals Spa & Wellenss
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Provisions, Beer & Wine

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Joshua Tree Health Foods
61693 Twentynine Palms Highway
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Desierto Alto
55827 Twentynine Palms Highway
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holistic ranch
55818 Twentynine Palms Highway
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Wine and Rock Shop
59006 Twentynine Palms Highway
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Culture & Experience

The Cholla Cactus Garden is one of my favorite stops in the National Park. It is a very short and easy hike but it's definitely worth a visit to see these unique desert plants. Parking: There is a decent-sized parking lot, but it can get crowded on weekends and holidays.
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Cholla Cactus Garden
Cholla Cactus Garden Trail
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The Cholla Cactus Garden is one of my favorite stops in the National Park. It is a very short and easy hike but it's definitely worth a visit to see these unique desert plants. Parking: There is a decent-sized parking lot, but it can get crowded on weekends and holidays.
Founded in the 1940s by a group of Western movie stars, Pioneertown was intended to function as a full time movie set complete with faux saloon, trading post, and jail lining a dusty street in the middle of the desert. It still makes the occasional film appearance and is now home to some local shops and restaurants.
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Pioneertown
53688 Pioneertown Rd
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Founded in the 1940s by a group of Western movie stars, Pioneertown was intended to function as a full time movie set complete with faux saloon, trading post, and jail lining a dusty street in the middle of the desert. It still makes the occasional film appearance and is now home to some local shops and restaurants.
Art gallery founded in 2019 by artists Mark Todd and Aaron Smith showcasing emerging and established artists. The space has since expanded to include a retail space which features folk art, books, zines, wearables, ceramics, and desert lifestyle supplies.
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Hey There Projects
61675 Twentynine Palms Highway
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Art gallery founded in 2019 by artists Mark Todd and Aaron Smith showcasing emerging and established artists. The space has since expanded to include a retail space which features folk art, books, zines, wearables, ceramics, and desert lifestyle supplies.
Though bearing the scars of time and weather, this park was originally created in 1951 and remains an icon of the southern California desert community of Yucca Valley.
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Desert Christ Park
56200 Sunnyslope Dr
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Though bearing the scars of time and weather, this park was originally created in 1951 and remains an icon of the southern California desert community of Yucca Valley.