A perfect weekend in Joshua Tree

Brian
A perfect weekend in Joshua Tree

Food scene

This coffee shop in the morning, and delicious pizza restaurant in the evening is just 3 minutes from Terra Nova. We come here almost every weekend!
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Giant Rock Meeting Room & Coffee House
1131 Old Woman Springs Rd
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This coffee shop in the morning, and delicious pizza restaurant in the evening is just 3 minutes from Terra Nova. We come here almost every weekend!
LaCopine is one of the best restaurants in the hi-desert and it's only 5 minutes from Terra Nova. They have indoor / outdoor dining and takeout. We like to get to-go and eat on the back patio at Terra Nova.
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La Copine
848 Old Woman Springs Rd
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LaCopine is one of the best restaurants in the hi-desert and it's only 5 minutes from Terra Nova. They have indoor / outdoor dining and takeout. We like to get to-go and eat on the back patio at Terra Nova.
In the heart of Pioneertown in an old Saloon is Red Dog. They offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a refurbished diner setting. They offer indoor and outdoor seating with a full bar.
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The Red Dog Saloon
53539 Mane St
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In the heart of Pioneertown in an old Saloon is Red Dog. They offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a refurbished diner setting. They offer indoor and outdoor seating with a full bar.
A staple in the hi-desert, Pappy's is one of the better known restaurants in the area. They also double as a venue so you may be able to catch one of your favorite musical acts performing. They have indoor/outdoor seating with a BBQ / TexMex inspired menu.
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Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown Rd
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A staple in the hi-desert, Pappy's is one of the better known restaurants in the area. They also double as a venue so you may be able to catch one of your favorite musical acts performing. They have indoor/outdoor seating with a BBQ / TexMex inspired menu.
Kitchen in the desert is an up and coming restaurant and lounge in 29 Palms. While about 40 minutes by car, it's well worth the trip for their amazing food and drink menu. They switch up their menu every season and usually have a live DJ Thursday - Sunday. With the setting it feels like you're dining in Tulum or Mexico!
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Kitchen in the Desert
6427 Mesquite Ave
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Kitchen in the desert is an up and coming restaurant and lounge in 29 Palms. While about 40 minutes by car, it's well worth the trip for their amazing food and drink menu. They switch up their menu every season and usually have a live DJ Thursday - Sunday. With the setting it feels like you're dining in Tulum or Mexico!
A solid pizza spot with unique pizzas that have spunky names. They have outdoor dining, but we usually call ahead to order pizza to go. Roughly 15 minutes away from Terra Nova.
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Pie for the People!
58960 29 Palms Highway
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A solid pizza spot with unique pizzas that have spunky names. They have outdoor dining, but we usually call ahead to order pizza to go. Roughly 15 minutes away from Terra Nova.
This local brewery has some of the better beer in the hi-desert. This is a true desert local vibe, so if you like drinking good beer out of a converted garage -- this is your place! Just 10 minutes from Terra Nova.
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Landers Brew Co
1388 Golden Slipper Ln
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This local brewery has some of the better beer in the hi-desert. This is a true desert local vibe, so if you like drinking good beer out of a converted garage -- this is your place! Just 10 minutes from Terra Nova.
Joshua Tree Brewery is in the heart of Joshua Tree. It's ~20 minutes from Terra Nova with an outdoor patio for beer tasting.
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Joshua Tree Brewery
5944 Sunset Rd
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Joshua Tree Brewery is in the heart of Joshua Tree. It's ~20 minutes from Terra Nova with an outdoor patio for beer tasting.
Frontier Cafe is out go-to in Yucca Valley. It opens at 7am and has a delicious coffee bar + restaurant that serves breakfast and lunch. Their breakfast sandwiches are particularly delicious.
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Frontier Café
55844 Twentynine Palms Highway
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Frontier Cafe is out go-to in Yucca Valley. It opens at 7am and has a delicious coffee bar + restaurant that serves breakfast and lunch. Their breakfast sandwiches are particularly delicious.
RoadRunner is a delicious "grab-n-go" restaurant right at the Joshua Tree park entrance. If you need to grab something to eat or drink before/after going to JTNP, this is your place!
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Roadrunner Grab+Go
6554 Park Blvd
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RoadRunner is a delicious "grab-n-go" restaurant right at the Joshua Tree park entrance. If you need to grab something to eat or drink before/after going to JTNP, this is your place!
Joshua Tree Coffee Company is also in the heart of Joshua Tree ~20 minutes from Terra Nova. They open at 7am and are known for their iced coffee drinks (iced lattes, cold brew).
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Joshua Tree Coffee Company
61738 Twentynine Palms Highway
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Joshua Tree Coffee Company is also in the heart of Joshua Tree ~20 minutes from Terra Nova. They open at 7am and are known for their iced coffee drinks (iced lattes, cold brew).

Neighborhoods

If you're staying at Terra Nova, no trip is complete without going to Pioneertown. This old movie set is built to look like an old western town! It's home to a few shops + Red Dog Saloon & Pappy & Harrietts.
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Pioneertown
53688 Pioneertown Rd
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If you're staying at Terra Nova, no trip is complete without going to Pioneertown. This old movie set is built to look like an old western town! It's home to a few shops + Red Dog Saloon & Pappy & Harrietts.

Shopping

One of our favorite shops in the desert. This boutique shop has women's and men's clothing in addition to home good items. Many of the items you see in Terra Nova are from Hi-Desert Daydream.
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Hi-Desert Daydream
73515 Twentynine Palms Highway
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One of our favorite shops in the desert. This boutique shop has women's and men's clothing in addition to home good items. Many of the items you see in Terra Nova are from Hi-Desert Daydream.
Acme5 is one of the best furniture and home good stores in the desert. Many of the furniture pieces for Terra Nova were purchased from Acme5. As an importer from southeast asia, many of the pieces have a unique look and feel. Well worth the trip. Frontier Cafe is also right across the street! (15 mins from Terra Nova).
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Acme 5 Lifestyle
55870 Twentynine Palms Highway
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Acme5 is one of the best furniture and home good stores in the desert. Many of the furniture pieces for Terra Nova were purchased from Acme5. As an importer from southeast asia, many of the pieces have a unique look and feel. Well worth the trip. Frontier Cafe is also right across the street! (15 mins from Terra Nova).
Roaming Travelers is Hi-Desert Daydreams larger store. It's a collection of artisans from around the area. You'll find men's clothing, women's clothing, and all sorts of unique gifts to take back home!
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Roaming Travelers - Boutique Shop
61716 Twentynine Palms Highway
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Roaming Travelers is Hi-Desert Daydreams larger store. It's a collection of artisans from around the area. You'll find men's clothing, women's clothing, and all sorts of unique gifts to take back home!

Sightseeing

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Integratron
2477 Belfield Blvd
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Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum
62975 Blair Ln
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