12 Things Not To Miss In the High Desert
Food scene
A cold brew, a BLT, a kombucha (or beer) to go – this is the to-go spot for your morning or early afternoon fuel.
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Frontier Café
55844 Twentynine Palms HighwayA cold brew, a BLT, a kombucha (or beer) to go – this is the to-go spot for your morning or early afternoon fuel.
Oh, you like Mexican food? Say no more. Algoberto's has the best burritos in the west, and even better – it's under $10! Go for Chicken, Carne Asada, or Carnitas. Eh, all of them are great!
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Algoberto's Taco Shop
56143 Twentynine Palms HighwayOh, you like Mexican food? Say no more. Algoberto's has the best burritos in the west, and even better – it's under $10! Go for Chicken, Carne Asada, or Carnitas. Eh, all of them are great!
The best place for pizza and craft brew in the High Desert. Not that there are that much competition, but even if there were, this place would beat them all. If you get lucky you'll catch a live band with dinner.
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Giant Rock Meeting Room & Coffee House
1131 Old Woman Springs RdThe best place for pizza and craft brew in the High Desert. Not that there are that much competition, but even if there were, this place would beat them all. If you get lucky you'll catch a live band with dinner.
You've seen it in all other guides to the High Desert, but for a reason. You can't book before hand to this New American place, so bring some coffee, and wait for your table. It's worth it.
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La Copine
848 Old Woman Springs RdYou've seen it in all other guides to the High Desert, but for a reason. You can't book before hand to this New American place, so bring some coffee, and wait for your table. It's worth it.
Do I need to fill you in? If you somehow missed Pappy + Harriet's up in Pioneertown, go immediately. Grab some ribs, get a beer by the counter, maybe even catch your favorite band by the outside stage. If you have been here before, you know why you need to go again.
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Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown RdDo I need to fill you in? If you somehow missed Pappy + Harriet's up in Pioneertown, go immediately. Grab some ribs, get a beer by the counter, maybe even catch your favorite band by the outside stage. If you have been here before, you know why you need to go again.
Tourists go to Pappy's, locals go to Red Dog. The vibe is always on point, and it doesn't hurt that they serve the best tacos and guacamole in the High Desert.
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The Red Dog Saloon
53539 Mane StTourists go to Pappy's, locals go to Red Dog. The vibe is always on point, and it doesn't hurt that they serve the best tacos and guacamole in the High Desert.
Activities
Regardless of whether you've been to a sound bath before, this place is a must. Learn about the UFOs from Venus that helped build this place, and be prepared for an experience you'll remember forever.
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Integratron
2477 Belfield BlvdRegardless of whether you've been to a sound bath before, this place is a must. Learn about the UFOs from Venus that helped build this place, and be prepared for an experience you'll remember forever.
Any vintage shopper – don't miss out! Step into Dakota Bob's and buy yourself something nice. Maybe a hat, and a bolo tie? Open every Saturday and Sunday.
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Sky Village Outdoor Marketplace
7028 Theatre RdAny vintage shopper – don't miss out! Step into Dakota Bob's and buy yourself something nice. Maybe a hat, and a bolo tie? Open every Saturday and Sunday.
For any occasion worth celebrating (maybe that you arrived?), stop by the Joshua Tree Bottle Shop and pick out your favorite bottle of wine. For any craft beer nerds out there, this is the best stocked fridge in the High Desert.
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Joshua Tree Health Foods
61693 Twentynine Palms HighwayFor any occasion worth celebrating (maybe that you arrived?), stop by the Joshua Tree Bottle Shop and pick out your favorite bottle of wine. For any craft beer nerds out there, this is the best stocked fridge in the High Desert.
In the middle of nowhere, yet in a suburban area, a several-acre large lot full of Burning Man-esque art appears. No charge, just walk around and interpret all the weirdness.
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Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum
62975 Blair LnIn the middle of nowhere, yet in a suburban area, a several-acre large lot full of Burning Man-esque art appears. No charge, just walk around and interpret all the weirdness.
Towns
Pioneertown has a special place in many people's hearts. Built as a Hollywood Western movie set in the 40's, this place has kept its small-town charm even as it gets more popular each year.
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Pioneertown
53688 Pioneertown RdPioneertown has a special place in many people's hearts. Built as a Hollywood Western movie set in the 40's, this place has kept its small-town charm even as it gets more popular each year.
Neighborhoods
When on your way to Pioneertown, do the loop around back around to Yucca Valley. The road and scenery is something else – you'll probably start looking for a house out here when you're done.
Pipes Canyon Road
Pipes Canyon RoadWhen on your way to Pioneertown, do the loop around back around to Yucca Valley. The road and scenery is something else – you'll probably start looking for a house out here when you're done.