Joshua Tree guidebook
Food scene
Good comfort food and drinks with a small town, local vibe. They have indoor and shaded patio seating with live music most nights of the week!
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Joshua Tree Saloon
61835 Twentynine Palms HighwayGood comfort food and drinks with a small town, local vibe. They have indoor and shaded patio seating with live music most nights of the week!
Iconic local spot for good food and great music! A true desert destination in the hills of Pioneertown
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Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown RdIconic local spot for good food and great music! A true desert destination in the hills of Pioneertown
Best pizza in the desert, and maybe even SoCal! Highly recommended and underrated. If you're craving a good slice this is the place to go
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2 Guys Pies Brick Oven Pizzeria
56969 Yucca TrailBest pizza in the desert, and maybe even SoCal! Highly recommended and underrated. If you're craving a good slice this is the place to go
Natural Sisters Cafe
61695 Twentynine Palms HighwayGreat for coffee, smoothies or small bites!
Really great food and atmosphere! Mediterranean cuisine and one of the best in the area with a really cool vibe
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Kitchen in the Desert
6427 Mesquite AveReally great food and atmosphere! Mediterranean cuisine and one of the best in the area with a really cool vibe
One of our fav breakfast and coffee spots! Covered patio seating out front and in the heart of the shops in Yucca Valley
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Frontier Café
55844 Twentynine Palms HighwayOne of our fav breakfast and coffee spots! Covered patio seating out front and in the heart of the shops in Yucca Valley
get the date shake! Coachella Valley is one of the largest producers of dates and the date milkshakes are famous here- you won't be disappointed!
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Great Shakes
160 S Palm Canyon Drget the date shake! Coachella Valley is one of the largest producers of dates and the date milkshakes are famous here- you won't be disappointed!
This spot is bomb! So many delicious food options and you can place an order ahead. Lots of veggie friendly options as well if meat is not your thing!
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The DEZ fine food - grab & go
61705 Twentynine Palms HighwayThis spot is bomb! So many delicious food options and you can place an order ahead. Lots of veggie friendly options as well if meat is not your thing!
Great Indian place right outside of the downtown Joshua Tree shops
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Sam's Indian Food & Pizza
61380 Twentynine Palms HighwayGreat Indian place right outside of the downtown Joshua Tree shops
Locally produced coffee with a small storefront in downtown Joshua Tree
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Joshua Tree Coffee Company
61738 Twentynine Palms HighwayLocally produced coffee with a small storefront in downtown Joshua Tree
Country Kitchen
61768 Twentynine Palms HighwayGreat little breakfast or lunch spot
Really great Mediterranean food in this little hidden spot in Yucca Valley
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Yucca Kabob and Hookah
57345 Twentynine Palms HighwayReally great Mediterranean food in this little hidden spot in Yucca Valley
Great spot for a cool hangout and refreshing drink! They have a small menu, a-la-crate tacos and a few sides, so don’t go super hungry but they’re great for yummy snacks
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The Red Dog Saloon
53539 Mane StGreat spot for a cool hangout and refreshing drink! They have a small menu, a-la-crate tacos and a few sides, so don’t go super hungry but they’re great for yummy snacks
Ice cream in the desert!!! Need I say more? A little bit of a drive from our cabins but if you've got a serious craving or are driving by, be sure to stop and treat yourself!
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The Coyote Cone
49574 Twentynine Palms HighwayIce cream in the desert!!! Need I say more? A little bit of a drive from our cabins but if you've got a serious craving or are driving by, be sure to stop and treat yourself!
Great food at any time of the day. Visit them for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! They also have a bunch of indoor seating available for dine-in, and a few patio tables!
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Crossroads Cafe
61715 Twentynine Palms HighwayGreat food at any time of the day. Visit them for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! They also have a bunch of indoor seating available for dine-in, and a few patio tables!
Desierto Alto
55827 Twentynine Palms HighwayGreat local spot for alcohol!
Cool spot to hang, and GREAT pizza!! They serve beer and wine on an outdoor patio and usually have live local music for entertainment! Try the Flamingo Pig pizza, you won't regret it!
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Giant Rock Meeting Room & Coffee House
1131 Old Woman Springs RdCool spot to hang, and GREAT pizza!! They serve beer and wine on an outdoor patio and usually have live local music for entertainment! Try the Flamingo Pig pizza, you won't regret it!
Really great Mexican food in the heart of Yucca Valley. They have both indoor and patio seating!
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Las Palmas Mexican Cuisine
57154 Twentynine Palms HighwayReally great Mexican food in the heart of Yucca Valley. They have both indoor and patio seating!
Wine and Rock Shop
59006 Twentynine Palms HighwayBooze!!
Joshua Tree Health Foods
61693 Twentynine Palms HighwayLocal wine shop
City/town information
Your typical visitors center with some park info and souvenirs
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Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center
6554 Park BlvdYour typical visitors center with some park info and souvenirs
Sightseeing
Iconic Palm Springs, what is there NOT to see here? Lot of food & drinks, shopping and things to do. Whether you like window shopping or visiting museums, there's something for everyone in Palm Springs
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Palm Springs
57096 Twentynine Palms HighwayIconic Palm Springs, what is there NOT to see here? Lot of food & drinks, shopping and things to do. Whether you like window shopping or visiting museums, there's something for everyone in Palm Springs
The largest rotating tramway in the world, the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is an awesome way to see the Coachella Valley! This tram takes you to the top of San Jacinto Mountain and gives you breathtaking views of the area. You can also dine at the restaurant at the top!
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Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
1 Tram WayThe largest rotating tramway in the world, the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is an awesome way to see the Coachella Valley! This tram takes you to the top of San Jacinto Mountain and gives you breathtaking views of the area. You can also dine at the restaurant at the top!
Duh, isn't this why you came here?! we're just a couple minute drive from the park's West Entrance, or head down to the entrance in 29 Palms just a few miles up the road (East of Joshua Tree)
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Joshua Tree
Duh, isn't this why you came here?! we're just a couple minute drive from the park's West Entrance, or head down to the entrance in 29 Palms just a few miles up the road (East of Joshua Tree)
Visit Pioneertown for a blast to the past in this truly wild west scene. Great shopping and dining and just an all around fun day trip. The new Red Dog Saloon just opened (we haven't personally been yet) but heard great reviews!
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Pioneertown
53688 Pioneertown RdVisit Pioneertown for a blast to the past in this truly wild west scene. Great shopping and dining and just an all around fun day trip. The new Red Dog Saloon just opened (we haven't personally been yet) but heard great reviews!
Once a lake is now a dry desert scene. A bit of a drive from Joshua Tree but something to definitely see. Grab a 'date shake' (milkshake) from one of the local spots along the way!
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Salton Sea
Once a lake is now a dry desert scene. A bit of a drive from Joshua Tree but something to definitely see. Grab a 'date shake' (milkshake) from one of the local spots along the way!
Things to Do
ATV rentals in the Palm Springs area! Lots of fun and great for kids
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Off Road Rentals
59511 CA-111ATV rentals in the Palm Springs area! Lots of fun and great for kids
every Saturday morning there is a local farmers market at the Joshua Tree Village - just a few blocks up from High Desert Cabins! Feel free to walk or there is also parking on and off site.
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Joshua Tree Certified Farmers' Market
61651 Twentynine Palms Highwayevery Saturday morning there is a local farmers market at the Joshua Tree Village - just a few blocks up from High Desert Cabins! Feel free to walk or there is also parking on and off site.
Saturday market with local artisans and vendors. Walkable from High Desert Cabins, just across the highway
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Mercado Joshua Tree
61884 Twentynine Palms HighwaySaturday market with local artisans and vendors. Walkable from High Desert Cabins, just across the highway
If you like the art scene then you'll want to look out for any shows on display at Art Queen. They have new collections and artists on display every few months and also have gallery events that are fun to attend!
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Art Queen
61855 Twentynine Palms HighwayIf you like the art scene then you'll want to look out for any shows on display at Art Queen. They have new collections and artists on display every few months and also have gallery events that are fun to attend!
Museum with local oddities and strange but intriguing things!
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Beauty Bubble Salon and Museum
61855 Twentynine Palms HighwayMuseum with local oddities and strange but intriguing things!
Essentials
Mike's Liquor
61739 Twentynine Palms HighwayLocal liquor store and market
Market and liquor store with essentials and last minute items
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Sam's Market
61380 Twentynine Palms HighwayMarket and liquor store with essentials and last minute items
Stater Bros. Markets
58060 Twentynine Palms HighwayGrocery store
Vons
57590 Twentynine Palms HighwayGrocery store
Walmart Supercenter
79295 CA-111For anything else you forgot
Hikes
Good hiking spot with a couple different trail options. There’s also Ryan’s ranch which is an old broken apart structure along one of the trails as well
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Ryan Mountain Trail
Ryan Mountain TrailGood hiking spot with a couple different trail options. There’s also Ryan’s ranch which is an old broken apart structure along one of the trails as well
Easy walking hike to barker dam, probably one of the only spots you’ll see water in the desert
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Barker Dam
Joshua Tree ParkwayEasy walking hike to barker dam, probably one of the only spots you’ll see water in the desert
The Hidden Valley area of the park is really scenic and has great hiking options. It's a nice area to also just walk around and get a little lost. Great views if you are up for a little bit of climbing
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Hidden Valley naturstig
74485 National Park DriveThe Hidden Valley area of the park is really scenic and has great hiking options. It's a nice area to also just walk around and get a little lost. Great views if you are up for a little bit of climbing
Really cool spot with (you guessed it) really large rocks! Good hiking spot and some of the coolest rock formations the park has to offer
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Jumbo Rocks Camping
Really cool spot with (you guessed it) really large rocks! Good hiking spot and some of the coolest rock formations the park has to offer
Iconic skull rock is located along this trail and it can be easily seen from the road for a quick stop if you don't want to get into the whole hike
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Skull Rock
Iconic skull rock is located along this trail and it can be easily seen from the road for a quick stop if you don't want to get into the whole hike
If you're up for a bit of a drive then the Cholla cactus garden is a must see! Try to catch it at sunrise or sunset, the chollas glow in the sunlight. It's a bit of a trek and down toward the Palm Springs end of the park but totally worth it once you're standing in a sea of chollas!
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Cholla Cactus Garden
Cholla Cactus Garden TrailIf you're up for a bit of a drive then the Cholla cactus garden is a must see! Try to catch it at sunrise or sunset, the chollas glow in the sunlight. It's a bit of a trek and down toward the Palm Springs end of the park but totally worth it once you're standing in a sea of chollas!
Shopping
One of the many great little furniture shops in the area! If you need anything for your home or would like something from desert artisans to take home with you then this is a must for you!
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Acme 5 Lifestyle
55870 Twentynine Palms HighwayOne of the many great little furniture shops in the area! If you need anything for your home or would like something from desert artisans to take home with you then this is a must for you!
Zannedelions
61877 Twentynine Palms HighwayLocal shop and gallery
Cute little community of local shops in downtown Joshua Tree featuring vintage threads, home goods, pottery, jewelry and much more! Walk on over from High Desert Cabins!
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Sun Alley Shops
61871 Twentynine Palms HighwayCute little community of local shops in downtown Joshua Tree featuring vintage threads, home goods, pottery, jewelry and much more! Walk on over from High Desert Cabins!
Coyote Corner
6535 Park BlvdGreat place for JT souvenirs!
Joshua Tree Rock Shop
61595 Twentynine Palms HighwayRocks and crystals
Ricochet Vintage Wears
61731 Twentynine Palms HighwayDesert wears and vintage
Cool renovated gas station turned retail space with cute knickknacks, accessories and souvenirs. This one is on the edge of all the local shops in Joshua Tree, so start or end your shopping here, and all the other shops are walkable within a couple of blocks!
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The Station Joshua Tree
61943 Twentynine Palms HighwayCool renovated gas station turned retail space with cute knickknacks, accessories and souvenirs. This one is on the edge of all the local shops in Joshua Tree, so start or end your shopping here, and all the other shops are walkable within a couple of blocks!
Moon Wind Trading Co
1141B Old Woman Springs RdDesert Omen
55810 Twentynine Palms Highwaygreat marketplace with tons of local artisans and vendors
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Mojave Flea Trading Post Yucca Valley
55727 Twentynine Palms Highwaygreat marketplace with tons of local artisans and vendors