Your Guidebook to the High Desert
Eateries
My co-hosts, Kyle and Jesse, love this place.
I'm more of a tea person :)
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Joshua Tree Coffee Company
61738 Twentynine Palms HighwayMy co-hosts, Kyle and Jesse, love this place.
I'm more of a tea person :)
They have pho too!
When it's late and all of the other restaurants have closed, grab a hot bowl of their pho and a donut!
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Jelly Donut
56153 Twentynine Palms HighwayThey have pho too!
When it's late and all of the other restaurants have closed, grab a hot bowl of their pho and a donut!
I haven't had anything here I haven't liked!
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Royal Siam Cuisine Thai Restaurant
61599 Twentynine Palms HighwayI haven't had anything here I haven't liked!
This is a bit of a trek for sure, but their BBQ and the old western town vibe make it well worth the drive!
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Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown RdThis is a bit of a trek for sure, but their BBQ and the old western town vibe make it well worth the drive!
Great vegetarian spot – they have great salads, smoothies, and juices!
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Natural Sisters Cafe
61695 Twentynine Palms HighwayGreat vegetarian spot – they have great salads, smoothies, and juices!
If you love fusion food, this is a great spot!
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Sam's Indian Food & Pizza
61380 Twentynine Palms HighwayIf you love fusion food, this is a great spot!
This is one of my favorite spots to eat in 29 Palms. Wonderful food with both healthy and comfort food options. They have good cocktails and mocktails! Go at night and eat under the stars :)
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Kitchen in the Desert
6427 Mesquite AveThis is one of my favorite spots to eat in 29 Palms. Wonderful food with both healthy and comfort food options. They have good cocktails and mocktails! Go at night and eat under the stars :)
AMAZING barbeque – from their pulled pork sandwiches to their honey bourbon salmon to their ribs, this place never fails to be delicious. They have indoor and outdoor seating, but they do get busy!
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The Rib Co
72183 Twentynine Palms HighwayAMAZING barbeque – from their pulled pork sandwiches to their honey bourbon salmon to their ribs, this place never fails to be delicious. They have indoor and outdoor seating, but they do get busy!
I actually haven't been here yet, but a park ranger recommended it to me for their pastries, breads, and sandwiches. She said to get there early :)
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Campbell Hill Bakery
73491 Twentynine Palms HighwayI actually haven't been here yet, but a park ranger recommended it to me for their pastries, breads, and sandwiches. She said to get there early :)
Boo's has fantastic pies and quiches! She usually has fruit pies, but if you plan ahead and place an order like a week in advance, I think she'll make you savory pies, like chicken pot pie (SO good). I ordered a bunch of sweet and savory pies for my birthday one year and they were fantastic.
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Boo's Organic Oven
61675 Twentynine Palms HighwayBoo's has fantastic pies and quiches! She usually has fruit pies, but if you plan ahead and place an order like a week in advance, I think she'll make you savory pies, like chicken pot pie (SO good). I ordered a bunch of sweet and savory pies for my birthday one year and they were fantastic.
Cool Shops
They have all sorts of cacti here, along with candles, essential oils, etc.!
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Cactus Mart and Morongo Hardware
49889 Twentynine Palms HighwayThey have all sorts of cacti here, along with candles, essential oils, etc.!
Perfect spot to get wines, crystals, and gifts! I needed to get a birthday gift for my friend and this spot had a lot of cute stuff. They also are going to do wine tastings soon!
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Wine and Rock Shop
59006 Twentynine Palms HighwayPerfect spot to get wines, crystals, and gifts! I needed to get a birthday gift for my friend and this spot had a lot of cute stuff. They also are going to do wine tastings soon!
Activities
When you're not exploring Joshua Tree National Park, here are some fun things to check out/do.
I had my first sound bath ever here in 2011, so this place is legit. The guy who built it said he was in contact with aliens, so it's your typical high desert quirk spot.
45 minutes from the AirBnb.
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Integratron
2477 Belfield BlvdI had my first sound bath ever here in 2011, so this place is legit. The guy who built it said he was in contact with aliens, so it's your typical high desert quirk spot.
45 minutes from the AirBnb.
$10 a person for this drive-in open Thurs-Sun.
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Smiths Ranch Drive-In Theater
4584 Adobe Rd$10 a person for this drive-in open Thurs-Sun.
Axe throwing - need I say more?
*Might* be closed to Covid. Please check in advance before going!
The Boardroom - Axe Throwing
5823 Adobe RdAxe throwing - need I say more?
*Might* be closed to Covid. Please check in advance before going!
Cool spot to visit if you love spirits!
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Joshua Tree Distilling Company
58945 Bus Center DrCool spot to visit if you love spirits!
Sightseeing
I haven't been here, but will go as soon as they reopen! (Closed due to Covid). However, you can visit their outside viewing area with a cactus garden now!
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Sky’s The Limit Observatory and Nature Center
9697 Utah TrailI haven't been here, but will go as soon as they reopen! (Closed due to Covid). However, you can visit their outside viewing area with a cactus garden now!