Neil and Jardine's Guidebook for Joshua Tree
Food scene
La Copine
848 Old Woman Springs RdDivine menu, beautiful spot. Get there early.
Crossroads Cafe
61715 Twentynine Palms HighwayGreat burgers and cookies too.
Kitchen in the Desert
6427 Mesquite AveOften takes a while to get food but lovely menu.
Love the pho, the lemon donut, and definitely the steamed taco dumplings!!
48 locals recommend
Jelly Donut
73570 Twentynine Palms HighwayLove the pho, the lemon donut, and definitely the steamed taco dumplings!!
ADORE this spot. Great sandwiches, bread, cookies, brownies and other delights. Takeout only.
117 locals recommend
Campbell Hill Bakery
73491 Twentynine Palms HighwayADORE this spot. Great sandwiches, bread, cookies, brownies and other delights. Takeout only.
The Rib Co
72183 Twentynine Palms HighwayWhen you're starving after hiking all day!
Delicious takeout, elevated deli stuff, good coffee, there can be a line on weekends.
191 locals recommend
The DEZ fine food - grab & go
61705 Twentynine Palms HighwayDelicious takeout, elevated deli stuff, good coffee, there can be a line on weekends.
Sam's Indian Food & Pizza
61380 Twentynine Palms HighwayCurry pizza. In all seriousness.
Can be busy on weekends but fun people-watching, great coffee & dishes.
507 locals recommend
Frontier Café
55844 Twentynine Palms HighwayCan be busy on weekends but fun people-watching, great coffee & dishes.
Fantastic omelettes & tuna melts and lots of other great food for when you're really hungry.
307 locals recommend
Country Kitchen
61768 Twentynine Palms HighwayFantastic omelettes & tuna melts and lots of other great food for when you're really hungry.
Joshua Tree Coffee Company
61738 Twentynine Palms HighwayGreat coffee, and good beans to take home too.
Great coffee, sometimes pizza, other dishes, love this place.
209 locals recommend
Giant Rock Meeting Room & Coffee House
1131 Old Woman Springs RdGreat coffee, sometimes pizza, other dishes, love this place.
Great for grabbing delicious food to go post-park when you don't have it in you to cook :)
106 locals recommend
Roadrunner Grab+Go
6554 Park BlvdGreat for grabbing delicious food to go post-park when you don't have it in you to cook :)
Fantastic fare, vegetarian and vegan, often a wait on the weekends but also a good people-watching headquarters.
661 locals recommend
Natural Sisters Cafe
61695 Twentynine Palms HighwayFantastic fare, vegetarian and vegan, often a wait on the weekends but also a good people-watching headquarters.
Great vegan choices, and often not as slammed as other spots on weekends....
59 locals recommend
Organic Market Cafe
55231 29 Palms HighwayGreat vegan choices, and often not as slammed as other spots on weekends....
The Red Dog Saloon
53539 Mane StPalms Restaurant
83131 Amboy RdWild place, way out there
ITS TASTE OF INDIA
13104 Palm DrA drive for sure but SO GOOD
grnd sqrl
73471 29 Palms HighwayInstitute of Mentalphysics
59700 Twentynine Palms HighwayThe Tiny Pony Tavern
57205 29 Palms HighwayNew spot, great bar & good burgers....
The Copper Room
Fabulous new place!
Market
Every Saturday morning, great produce. Love the honey vendor, and also the spice man :) Definitely suggest green olives & the feta too from the Greek food vendor.
344 locals recommend
Joshua Tree Certified Farmers' Market
61651 Twentynine Palms HighwayEvery Saturday morning, great produce. Love the honey vendor, and also the spice man :) Definitely suggest green olives & the feta too from the Greek food vendor.
Mercado Joshua Tree
61884 Twentynine Palms HighwaySATURDAY MORNINGS, great vendors...
Sky Village Outdoor Marketplace
7028 Theatre RdWhen you've got that scavenger energy.....
Also on Saturdays, cheaper, different vendors, great guacamole and fresh OJ
31 locals recommend
29 Palms Certified Farmers' Market
73484 Twentynine Palms HighwayAlso on Saturdays, cheaper, different vendors, great guacamole and fresh OJ
Shop
Wine and Rock Shop
59006 Twentynine Palms HighwayGood wine selection, and other gifts & goodies.
The End
55872 Twentynine Palms HighwayFantastic thrift shop...
Raven's Book Shoppe ~ USED & RARE
69225 Twentynine Palms HighwayOne of my fave spots around.
The Mystic Parlor
55411 Twentynine Palms HighwayHighly recommend!!
Rainbow Stew
55509 Twentynine Palms HighwayArtistic hub :)
Nomad Ventures
61795 Twentynine Palms HighwayGreat spot for climbing and hiking and camping gear...
This is all the way in Palm Springs but worth the trip if you have time.
34 locals recommend
Mojave Flea Trading Post
383 N Indian Canyon DrThis is all the way in Palm Springs but worth the trip if you have time.
Joshua Tree Rock Shop
61595 Twentynine Palms HighwayA fave, right near everything in the village....
Sagebrush Press Book Store
55684 Twentynine Palms HighwayCall to see if open, great for getting lost in the stacks.
Carousel of Treasures
72317 Twentynine Palms HighwayGreat little finds here sometimes....
Estate Sale Co.
4185 E Palm Canyon DrIn Palm Springs, but great for midcentury finds...
The Station Joshua Tree
61943 Twentynine Palms HighwayGreat shop for local goods & fun stuff....
Fantastic little shop in JT village. Great sci fi & local lit too…
19 locals recommend
Space Cowboy Books
61871 Twentynine Palms HighwayFantastic little shop in JT village. Great sci fi & local lit too…
This is a new spot that is a lovely place to grab a present for someone back home!
25 locals recommend
Hi-Desert Daydream
73515 Twentynine Palms HighwayThis is a new spot that is a lovely place to grab a present for someone back home!
Awesome new record shop, a little library of books for sale too…
26 locals recommend
White Label Vinyl
73517 Twentynine Palms HighwayAwesome new record shop, a little library of books for sale too…
Mojave Flea Trading Post Yucca Valley
55727 Twentynine Palms HighwayNewly opened here!
La Matadora Gallery
61857 CA-62Great art gallery
Off shoot of the one in Palm Springs, high-end luxe stuff....
80 locals recommend
Mojave Flea Trading Post Yucca Valley
55727 Twentynine Palms HighwayOff shoot of the one in Palm Springs, high-end luxe stuff....
To do
Sound baths are somewhat hard to book, must be reserved in advance, but worth it.
737 locals recommend
Integratron
2477 Belfield BlvdSound baths are somewhat hard to book, must be reserved in advance, but worth it.
There are many sites and books that will walk you through the best hikes, views, climbing and bouldering spots, but don't hesitate to ask us too!
1713 locals recommend
Joshua Tree National Park
There are many sites and books that will walk you through the best hikes, views, climbing and bouldering spots, but don't hesitate to ask us too!
Dhamma Dena Retreat Center
65620 Giant Rock RdInquire before coming to town about their availability.
World Famous Crochet Museum
61855 CA-62Must visit, just because ;)
Ryan Mountain Trail
Ryan Mountain TrailA nice hike....
Mon Petit Mojave
57050 Sun Mesa DrCheck in with them to see of there are any events coming up....
Instant Karma Yoga
3619 Twentynine Palms HighwayA local fave....
Yoga classes, little gardens, and a healthy cafe that is amazing! Free to enter
49 locals recommend
Institute of Mentalphysics
59700 Twentynine Palms HighwayYoga classes, little gardens, and a healthy cafe that is amazing! Free to enter
Free and phenomenal outdoor art museum…. Worth reading about the creator beforehand, he’s a brilliant soul with a fascinating story
549 locals recommend
Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum
62975 Blair LnFree and phenomenal outdoor art museum…. Worth reading about the creator beforehand, he’s a brilliant soul with a fascinating story
Sightseeing
Pioneertown
53688 Pioneertown RdKids love it too.
Giant Rock CA
Worth reading the history before going.
Amboy Crater
For a good drive....
Fascinating history to this place, something to do if you're itching to drive & explore...
84 locals recommend
Salton Sea
Fascinating history to this place, something to do if you're itching to drive & explore...
Many say this is the greatest vantage point of the park--you can drive there and get a sense of where you are in a hot second.
109 locals recommend
Keys View
Many say this is the greatest vantage point of the park--you can drive there and get a sense of where you are in a hot second.