James And Tawnia's Guidebook
Adventures
Places to go, things to do & see.
JTNP’s stark beauty is not to be missed. The park has trails & areas suited for all levels of climbers, rock scramblers, hikers, photographers and every nature lover out there.
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Joshua Tree nasjonalpark
JTNP’s stark beauty is not to be missed. The park has trails & areas suited for all levels of climbers, rock scramblers, hikers, photographers and every nature lover out there.
49 Palms Oasis is an oasis in the middle of the desert. It’s not the easiest hike but worth it. Wildlife like bighorn sheep often use the area as a watering hole.
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49 Palms Oasis Trail
Fortynine Palms Oasis Trail49 Palms Oasis is an oasis in the middle of the desert. It’s not the easiest hike but worth it. Wildlife like bighorn sheep often use the area as a watering hole.
Drive in movies with theater popcorn is always fun! You can watch from your car or take the casita’s camping chairs & sit under the stars to enjoy. The drive-in is currently closed and expected to open in the fall.
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Smiths Ranch Drive-In Theater
4584 Adobe RdDrive in movies with theater popcorn is always fun! You can watch from your car or take the casita’s camping chairs & sit under the stars to enjoy. The drive-in is currently closed and expected to open in the fall.
If sound baths are your thing, this is the place! We can help direct you to book one for your visit. It’s located in Landers so you can check out Giant Rock & the Landers Brew while out & about.
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Integratron
2477 Belfield BlvdIf sound baths are your thing, this is the place! We can help direct you to book one for your visit. It’s located in Landers so you can check out Giant Rock & the Landers Brew while out & about.
Star gazers & sky lovers can find like minded friends here. They have scheduled events throughout the year. We can help you find out what’s going on during your stay.
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Sky’s The Limit Observatory and Nature Center
9697 Utah TrailStar gazers & sky lovers can find like minded friends here. They have scheduled events throughout the year. We can help you find out what’s going on during your stay.
Hearing the water trickling through the creek while walking through the preserve’s trail is so soothing. “Where there is water there is life” is true here. The preserve is home to all sorts of Hoofed, pawed & feathered desert wildlife.
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Big Morongo Canyon Preserve
11055 East DriveHearing the water trickling through the creek while walking through the preserve’s trail is so soothing. “Where there is water there is life” is true here. The preserve is home to all sorts of Hoofed, pawed & feathered desert wildlife.
On your way in or out of town the preserve is a beautiful place to take a picnic or stretch your legs.
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Whitewater Preserve
9160 Whitewater Canyon RdOn your way in or out of town the preserve is a beautiful place to take a picnic or stretch your legs.
The Amboy Crater is stark & beautiful. You can hike all the way inside the crater. You’ll want to pack lots of water & snacks/picnic to eat. There are plenty of picnic tables and the Historic Route 66 emblem is painted on the road for the perfect road trip photo op.
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Amboy Crater
The Amboy Crater is stark & beautiful. You can hike all the way inside the crater. You’ll want to pack lots of water & snacks/picnic to eat. There are plenty of picnic tables and the Historic Route 66 emblem is painted on the road for the perfect road trip photo op.
Local's "secret" hiking, bouldering, climbing area with petroglyphs outside of the Joshua Tree National Park.
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Coyote Hole Canyon
Local's "secret" hiking, bouldering, climbing area with petroglyphs outside of the Joshua Tree National Park.
Caffeine!
Local coffee that never disappoints. The courtyard has the perfect part sun & part shade sitting spot at the wooden picnic table.
Joshua Tree Coffee Company
61738 Twentynine Palms HighwayA great place to grab coffee & food while browsing through all the quirky shops along the highway in “Old Town” Yucca Valley.
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Frontier Café
55844 Twentynine Palms HighwayA great place to grab coffee & food while browsing through all the quirky shops along the highway in “Old Town” Yucca Valley.
Eats!
The food, drinks and live music are not to be missed. Our favorites are the honey whiskey tea & sangria. We can send you a music calendar before your stay.
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Joshua Tree Saloon
61835 Twentynine Palms HighwayThe food, drinks and live music are not to be missed. Our favorites are the honey whiskey tea & sangria. We can send you a music calendar before your stay.
Great food, refreshing cocktails, outdoor & indoor seating and music some nights make this kitchen in the desert a gem.
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Kitchen in the Desert
6427 Mesquite AveGreat food, refreshing cocktails, outdoor & indoor seating and music some nights make this kitchen in the desert a gem.
Great food, specialty beers & super friendly staff make this “hole in a wall” a treasure.
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Yamahana Sushi
71757 29 Palms HighwayGreat food, specialty beers & super friendly staff make this “hole in a wall” a treasure.
Cactus Trails only serves breakfast & lunch but you’ll leave satisfied from their big portions.
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Cactus Trails Cafe
6341 Adobe RoadCactus Trails only serves breakfast & lunch but you’ll leave satisfied from their big portions.
Great food, big portions, cocktails & live music in an old western movie set town. We recommend make reservations & going early enough to browse the shops & town. There is an old west reenactment on weekends during the fall.
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Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown RdGreat food, big portions, cocktails & live music in an old western movie set town. We recommend make reservations & going early enough to browse the shops & town. There is an old west reenactment on weekends during the fall.
You can’t go wrong with Indian food, pizza & subs! Authentic & delicious Indian food make this our favorite place to eat.
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Sam's Indian Food & Pizza
61380 Twentynine Palms HighwayYou can’t go wrong with Indian food, pizza & subs! Authentic & delicious Indian food make this our favorite place to eat.
The brewery is currently only open on Fridays with a food truck & drive through beer sales. You can preorder via text.
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Joshua Tree Brewery
5944 Sunset RdThe brewery is currently only open on Fridays with a food truck & drive through beer sales. You can preorder via text.
The bakery has all kinds of baked goods & sandwiches for the perfect sweet or savory snacks. There is no seated dining are at the bakery itself but you can take your food back to the casita or to Bucklin Park across the street from the bakery. Bucklin Park has eating areas, public WiFi & an electric vehicle charging station.
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Campbell Hill Bakery
73491 Twentynine Palms HighwayThe bakery has all kinds of baked goods & sandwiches for the perfect sweet or savory snacks. There is no seated dining are at the bakery itself but you can take your food back to the casita or to Bucklin Park across the street from the bakery. Bucklin Park has eating areas, public WiFi & an electric vehicle charging station.
If your vegetarian, like fresh juices or coffee this is the place for you! It’s located near the JT Farmer’s market in downtown Joshua Tree.
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Natural Sisters Cafe
61695 Twentynine Palms HighwayIf your vegetarian, like fresh juices or coffee this is the place for you! It’s located near the JT Farmer’s market in downtown Joshua Tree.
La Copine closes during the summer but is worth the wait. We recommend making reservations and if you’re up for an off-road adventure you can take the backroads from the cabin to get there.
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La Copine
848 Old Woman Springs RdLa Copine closes during the summer but is worth the wait. We recommend making reservations and if you’re up for an off-road adventure you can take the backroads from the cabin to get there.
Food for Thought Café
Incredible vegetarian & vegan food options!
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Upscale burgers and beer lovers this is your place!
Art Galleries & Museums
Noah’s Museum is a self guided outdoor assemblage art museum. It’s tucked away off a dirt road which makes it feel like a secret treasure find.
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Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum
62975 Blair LnNoah’s Museum is a self guided outdoor assemblage art museum. It’s tucked away off a dirt road which makes it feel like a secret treasure find.
The glass outhouse is both a real working outhouse & gallery. This gallery is rare in that it allows artists to show their work and takes no commission. The owner wanted to give a space for new upcoming artists to get started.
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Glass Outhouse Art Gallery
77575 Twentynine Palms HighwayThe glass outhouse is both a real working outhouse & gallery. This gallery is rare in that it allows artists to show their work and takes no commission. The owner wanted to give a space for new upcoming artists to get started.
The historical society museum & gift shop is near the 29 Palms Art Gallery & National Park Headquarters so you can make it part of sightseeing afternoon. Super friendly docents & local gifts make it worth the visit.
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Twentynine Palms Historical Society
6760 National Park DrThe historical society museum & gift shop is near the 29 Palms Art Gallery & National Park Headquarters so you can make it part of sightseeing afternoon. Super friendly docents & local gifts make it worth the visit.
The oldest art gallery in the area with a beautiful patio area that would make the perfect picnic & gallery trip.
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29 Palms Art Gallery
74055 Cottonwood DrThe oldest art gallery in the area with a beautiful patio area that would make the perfect picnic & gallery trip.
The Art Queen has Art & gifts! They package their goods in homemade screen printed fabric bags that are cute & quirky. It’s located next to the crochet museum in downtown JT.
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Art Queen
61855 Twentynine Palms HighwayThe Art Queen has Art & gifts! They package their goods in homemade screen printed fabric bags that are cute & quirky. It’s located next to the crochet museum in downtown JT.
Open for visitors on Fridays from 8 to noon. His work can also be seen around town.
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Simi Dabah Sculpture Foundation
5255 Sunfair RdOpen for visitors on Fridays from 8 to noon. His work can also be seen around town.
Outdoor Markets
The JT Farmer’s market is open on Saturday mornings. They have flowers, fruits, vegetables, fish, cheeses, spices, fresh juices, local honey, JT Coffee & local craft vendors.
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Joshua Tree Certified Farmers' Market
61651 Twentynine Palms HighwayThe JT Farmer’s market is open on Saturday mornings. They have flowers, fruits, vegetables, fish, cheeses, spices, fresh juices, local honey, JT Coffee & local craft vendors.
The 29 Farmer’s Market is at Bucklin park. They have fruits, vegetables, vendors & occasionally food trucks.
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29 Palms Certified Farmers' Market
73484 Twentynine Palms HighwayThe 29 Farmer’s Market is at Bucklin park. They have fruits, vegetables, vendors & occasionally food trucks.
Local vendors, food and often live music in downtown JT under the stars or in the cooler evenings.
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Joshua Tree Saloon
61835 Twentynine Palms HighwayLocal vendors, food and often live music in downtown JT under the stars or in the cooler evenings.