Guidebook for Yucca Valley
Food Scene
Live music, great food, and relaxed atmosphere, what more could you want? Our favorites are the steak salad, tri tip, and we ALWAYS order the cheese fries.
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Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown RdLive music, great food, and relaxed atmosphere, what more could you want? Our favorites are the steak salad, tri tip, and we ALWAYS order the cheese fries.
Open for breakfast lunch and dinner, we love it for it's cozy cafe atmosphere, coffee, and polenta and eggs.
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Crossroads Cafe
61715 Twentynine Palms HighwayOpen for breakfast lunch and dinner, we love it for it's cozy cafe atmosphere, coffee, and polenta and eggs.
This greasy spoon is our favorite breakfast and burger joint. Order the breakfast burrito with bacon and gravy, and you will understand why. Sun and Wed are $1 burger days!
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John's Place
56249 Twentynine Palms HighwayThis greasy spoon is our favorite breakfast and burger joint. Order the breakfast burrito with bacon and gravy, and you will understand why. Sun and Wed are $1 burger days!
Their breakfast burrito rivals John's Place, but this diner is locals only. It also doubles as a museum of town history.
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Morongo Valley Cafe
49780 Twentynine Palms HighwayTheir breakfast burrito rivals John's Place, but this diner is locals only. It also doubles as a museum of town history.
Great chips and Salsa. Order the chicken avocado soup, or tacos on Monday night. They also have live music on the weekends.
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Las Palmas Mexican Cuisine
57154 Twentynine Palms HighwayGreat chips and Salsa. Order the chicken avocado soup, or tacos on Monday night. They also have live music on the weekends.
Pie for the People!
58960 29 Palms HighwayThe David Bowie pizza is divine.
This mostly-vegan joint has a great menu. We like it mostly for dessert, smoothies and coffee.
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Natural Sisters Cafe
61695 Twentynine Palms HighwayThis mostly-vegan joint has a great menu. We like it mostly for dessert, smoothies and coffee.
We love going to dinner here, such a nice romantic atmosphere. They are also open for lunch, which is a great time to soak up the sun and walk the beautiful grounds.
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29 Palms Inn
73950 Inn AveWe love going to dinner here, such a nice romantic atmosphere. They are also open for lunch, which is a great time to soak up the sun and walk the beautiful grounds.
Don't let the name fool you. This Middle Eastern Restaurant is a local favorite. Try the chicken schwarma. Hummus made fresh 3 times daily. Baklava is to die for.
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Yucca Kabob and Hookah
57345 Twentynine Palms HighwayDon't let the name fool you. This Middle Eastern Restaurant is a local favorite. Try the chicken schwarma. Hummus made fresh 3 times daily. Baklava is to die for.
Lunch served here is heavenly. LA kind of vibe, but so delicious we don't care. Very limited menu because each item is crafted to perfection.
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La Copine
848 Old Woman Springs RdLunch served here is heavenly. LA kind of vibe, but so delicious we don't care. Very limited menu because each item is crafted to perfection.
The closest thing to In-N-Out style burgers, AKA delicious. Fries are better too.
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All Star Burgers Cafe - Yucca Valley
55692 Twentynine Palms HighwayThe closest thing to In-N-Out style burgers, AKA delicious. Fries are better too.
This one is attached to the bowling alley, but down be thrown off. Their tacos pack serious flavor.
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Mexican Street Tacos
73768 Gorgonio DrThis one is attached to the bowling alley, but down be thrown off. Their tacos pack serious flavor.
Longer wait time, but yummy food. Ideal for small groups, space is limited.
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Kitchen in the Desert
6427 Mesquite AveLonger wait time, but yummy food. Ideal for small groups, space is limited.
Great little Mexican food joint, with a small bar next door. Slow down, its easy to miss on the highway.
Nydia's Mexican Kitchen
Great little Mexican food joint, with a small bar next door. Slow down, its easy to miss on the highway.
Snake Bite Roadhouse
Drinks & Nightlife
The only place to get a decent drink in JT. Live music most nights, and a quirky crowd.
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Joshua Tree Saloon
61835 Twentynine Palms HighwayThe only place to get a decent drink in JT. Live music most nights, and a quirky crowd.
The Copper Room
Dimly lit cozy bar with jazz on Sundays.
The Tiny Pony Tavern
Hipster hole-in-the-wall. Great chicken sandwich, expect hipster pricing.
Shopping
Fun clothes, fun couple who own the joint. A mix of new and recycled clothing.
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Hoof & The Horn
55840 Twentynine Palms HighwayFun clothes, fun couple who own the joint. A mix of new and recycled clothing.
Kime is a hollywood costume designer who relocated to the desert and opened this amazing shop where we are amazed time and time again.
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The End
55872 Twentynine Palms HighwayKime is a hollywood costume designer who relocated to the desert and opened this amazing shop where we are amazed time and time again.
Evelyn has the funkiest store in the desert, you have to see her treasures to believe it.
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Funky and Darn Near New
55812 CA-62Evelyn has the funkiest store in the desert, you have to see her treasures to believe it.
Fresh finds every Saturday from 8am-1pm!
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Joshua Tree Certified Farmers' Market
61651 Twentynine Palms HighwayFresh finds every Saturday from 8am-1pm!
Black Luck Vintage
49950 Acoma TrailGreat collection of vintage and funky finds.
One of a kind art and offerings by Janelle Pietrzak, a recent desert convert.
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All Roads Design
55879 Acoma TrailOne of a kind art and offerings by Janelle Pietrzak, a recent desert convert.
Every designer brand, slashed prices. My favorite is Kate Spade and 7 For All Mankind, but there are so many choices. Plan to spend your whole day shopping for deals!
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Desert Hills Premium Outlets
48400 Seminole DrEvery designer brand, slashed prices. My favorite is Kate Spade and 7 For All Mankind, but there are so many choices. Plan to spend your whole day shopping for deals!
Sightseeing
The plans for this iconic structure were supplied by Aliens. . . apparently. Call in advance to make a reservation for a sound bath.
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Integratron
2477 Belfield BlvdThe plans for this iconic structure were supplied by Aliens. . . apparently. Call in advance to make a reservation for a sound bath.
Iconic biblical statues adorn this picnic-worthy park.
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Desert Christ Park
56200 Sunnyslope DrIconic biblical statues adorn this picnic-worthy park.
When filmmakers needed to shoot westerns in the early 1900's, they created Pioneertown. Walk along Mane Street to re-live classic scenes from Gene Autry films.
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Pioneertown
53688 Pioneertown RdWhen filmmakers needed to shoot westerns in the early 1900's, they created Pioneertown. Walk along Mane Street to re-live classic scenes from Gene Autry films.
Because enormous dinosaurs, thats why. You can pay a fee to enter the dinosaur garden and climb up the T-Rex, but don't feel obligated. The best photos are taken right outside in the open.
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Cabazon Dinosaurs
Because enormous dinosaurs, thats why. You can pay a fee to enter the dinosaur garden and climb up the T-Rex, but don't feel obligated. The best photos are taken right outside in the open.
Parks & Nature
This preserve in located in the mountains of Pioneertown. Great for smaller hikes and lesser-known trails.
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Pioneertown Mountains Preserve
51010 Pipes Canyon RdThis preserve in located in the mountains of Pioneertown. Great for smaller hikes and lesser-known trails.
My favorite place for a gentle walk. Take a picnic! Ideal for birdwatchers.
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Big Morongo Canyon Preserve
11055 East DriveMy favorite place for a gentle walk. Take a picnic! Ideal for birdwatchers.
A moderate hike to a naturally occurring oasis.
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Fortynine Palms Oasis Trail
Fortynine Palms Oasis TrailA moderate hike to a naturally occurring oasis.
Easy trail, ideal for those with small kids. No strollers.
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Barker Dam
Joshua Tree ParkwayEasy trail, ideal for those with small kids. No strollers.
View of the entire Coachella Valley. Ideal for sunrise/sunset.
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Keys View
View of the entire Coachella Valley. Ideal for sunrise/sunset.
The reason for visiting the desert, park rangers charge per vehicle from 8am-5pm.
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Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center
6554 Park BlvdThe reason for visiting the desert, park rangers charge per vehicle from 8am-5pm.
The tram is a special trip. Make sure you allow enough time to hike the mountain. You can reach the peak in 2-3 hours (5.5 miles) but there are shorter trails as well. Bring your own snacks, the dining options are not great. Always be aware of when the last tram leaves, or you may be stuck on the mountain overnight.
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Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
1 Tram WayThe tram is a special trip. Make sure you allow enough time to hike the mountain. You can reach the peak in 2-3 hours (5.5 miles) but there are shorter trails as well. Bring your own snacks, the dining options are not great. Always be aware of when the last tram leaves, or you may be stuck on the mountain overnight.
Water trickles into Whitewater from Big Bear Mountain, so bring clothes you don't mind getting wet. Great for kids, water is very shallow.
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Whitewater Preserve
9160 Whitewater Canyon RdWater trickles into Whitewater from Big Bear Mountain, so bring clothes you don't mind getting wet. Great for kids, water is very shallow.
Arts & Culture
GREAT for kids. Live animals and a great kids corner.
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Hi-Desert Nature Museum
57090 Twentynine Palms HighwayGREAT for kids. Live animals and a great kids corner.
Locals only community theater. Live shows nearly every weekend.
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Theatre 29
73637 Sullivan RdLocals only community theater. Live shows nearly every weekend.
Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum
62975 Blair LnOddities in the desert.
Essentials
Stater Bros. Markets
58060 Twentynine Palms HighwayMy grocer, its the best.
Vons
57590 Twentynine Palms HighwayMore organic selections, higher prices.
MARINATED CHICKEN. Put it on the grill. You're welcome.
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Kasa Market & Taco Shop
56089 Twentynine Palms HighwayMARINATED CHICKEN. Put it on the grill. You're welcome.