The Jewel's guidebook to the desert
Food scene
This is the spot in Twentynine Palms for a really yummy, authentic, desert experience. We LOVE Kitchen in the Desert and highly recommend making a reservation because they do get busy. You can check their Instagram for events, music, and comedy nights as well. Dress for the weather as most of the seating is outside. They have heaters and fire pits for when it's cold.
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Kitchen in the Desert
6427 Mesquite AveThis is the spot in Twentynine Palms for a really yummy, authentic, desert experience. We LOVE Kitchen in the Desert and highly recommend making a reservation because they do get busy. You can check their Instagram for events, music, and comedy nights as well. Dress for the weather as most of the seating is outside. They have heaters and fire pits for when it's cold.
The best bakery in the world? Campbell Hill has everything from delicious pastries, to soups and sandwiches, to fresh-made breads and spreads. OBSESSED. Try the peanut butter banana iced coffee. Be prepared to wait in line. Be kind to small businesses in a high-traffic tourist area. They are doing their best and it's worth the wait!
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Campbell Hill Bakery
73491 Twentynine Palms HighwayThe best bakery in the world? Campbell Hill has everything from delicious pastries, to soups and sandwiches, to fresh-made breads and spreads. OBSESSED. Try the peanut butter banana iced coffee. Be prepared to wait in line. Be kind to small businesses in a high-traffic tourist area. They are doing their best and it's worth the wait!
A local favorite for craft brews, fun trivia nights and entertainment, good wifi, and lots of seating. Plus amazing food. Try the Jalla sandwich Check their Instagram for hours, menu, and to order online. @grnd.sqrl
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73471 29 Palms HighwayA local favorite for craft brews, fun trivia nights and entertainment, good wifi, and lots of seating. Plus amazing food. Try the Jalla sandwich Check their Instagram for hours, menu, and to order online. @grnd.sqrl
We don't have a lot of (Or any) local coffee shops in Twentynine so Starbucks is a great option for coffee, snacks, and wifi.
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Starbucks
57744 Twentynine Palms HighwayWe don't have a lot of (Or any) local coffee shops in Twentynine so Starbucks is a great option for coffee, snacks, and wifi.
Jelly Donut is a historic, family-owned spot that is worth the visit if you like fresh and delicious donuts. They also have really good ramen, pho, dumpling tacos, and other Vietnamese dishes.
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Jelly Donut
73570 Twentynine Palms HighwayJelly Donut is a historic, family-owned spot that is worth the visit if you like fresh and delicious donuts. They also have really good ramen, pho, dumpling tacos, and other Vietnamese dishes.
Red Dog is the spot in Pioneertown if you want to experience something other than Pappy & Harriets. Pioneertown is about a 40-minute drive from Twentynine so plan accordingly and please don't drink and drive! Red Dog has really yummy tacos and both NA and alcoholic drinks. It's a fun desert experience and you can wander main street and catch the sunset.
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The Red Dog Saloon
53539 Mane StRed Dog is the spot in Pioneertown if you want to experience something other than Pappy & Harriets. Pioneertown is about a 40-minute drive from Twentynine so plan accordingly and please don't drink and drive! Red Dog has really yummy tacos and both NA and alcoholic drinks. It's a fun desert experience and you can wander main street and catch the sunset.
Roadrunner is the BEST spot for grab-and-go food after a long day of adventuring in the park. It's right outside the Joshua Tree Park visitor center in JT. They have breakfast burritos, sandwiches, salads, coffee, and so much more.
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Roadrunner Grab+Go
6554 Park BlvdRoadrunner is the BEST spot for grab-and-go food after a long day of adventuring in the park. It's right outside the Joshua Tree Park visitor center in JT. They have breakfast burritos, sandwiches, salads, coffee, and so much more.
The Palms is a funky dive bar that serves some basic bar food and is a music venue in Wonder Valley and it's the best. Check the schedule on their Facebook for live music. https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/embed?height=600&wkst=1&bgcolor=%23FFFFFF&src=7j93co6en67mchgff5cp863nec@group.calendar.google.com&color=%230F4B38&ctz=America/Los_Angeles&fbclid=IwAR1nhO2wCNCWPaLghkHBh8R0exKocQbEpPod7-QW1XUGrBX0-nyE_y5JBnk
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Palms Restaurant
83131 Amboy RdThe Palms is a funky dive bar that serves some basic bar food and is a music venue in Wonder Valley and it's the best. Check the schedule on their Facebook for live music. https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/embed?height=600&wkst=1&bgcolor=%23FFFFFF&src=7j93co6en67mchgff5cp863nec@group.calendar.google.com&color=%230F4B38&ctz=America/Los_Angeles&fbclid=IwAR1nhO2wCNCWPaLghkHBh8R0exKocQbEpPod7-QW1XUGrBX0-nyE_y5JBnk
Natural Sisters is the best for vegan/veggie options and super fresh, healthy food. They are the absolute best. It's a popular spot in Joshua Tree so be prepared to wait. But trust me, they move really quickly and are super-efficient for the number of people they serve every day.
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Natural Sisters Cafe
61695 Twentynine Palms HighwayNatural Sisters is the best for vegan/veggie options and super fresh, healthy food. They are the absolute best. It's a popular spot in Joshua Tree so be prepared to wait. But trust me, they move really quickly and are super-efficient for the number of people they serve every day.
Mom and Daughter owned, local diner serving breakfast and lunch. Great food, great service, super cute.
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Cactus Trails Cafe
6341 Adobe RoadMom and Daughter owned, local diner serving breakfast and lunch. Great food, great service, super cute.
Sightseeing
You really have to book ahead if you want to experience a sound bath at the Integratron, but it's still fun to check out and hang in the hammock garden.
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Integratron
2477 Belfield BlvdYou really have to book ahead if you want to experience a sound bath at the Integratron, but it's still fun to check out and hang in the hammock garden.
Black Luck Vintage is my absolute favorite vintage shop in the high desert. Their new location is in Morongo. Check their IG for details. @blackluckvintage
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Black Luck Vintage
49950 Acoma TrailBlack Luck Vintage is my absolute favorite vintage shop in the high desert. Their new location is in Morongo. Check their IG for details. @blackluckvintage
The Glass Outhouse is a funky art gallery in Wonder Valley not far from Twentynine. They have lots of cool art events and you can tour their property and use the glass outhouse at no charge. @theglassouthousegallery
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Glass Outhouse Art Gallery
77575 Twentynine Palms HighwayThe Glass Outhouse is a funky art gallery in Wonder Valley not far from Twentynine. They have lots of cool art events and you can tour their property and use the glass outhouse at no charge. @theglassouthousegallery
Awesome record store right in downtown Twentynine Palms. They have vintage clothes and boots and other cool finds.
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White Label Vinyl
73517 Twentynine Palms HighwayAwesome record store right in downtown Twentynine Palms. They have vintage clothes and boots and other cool finds.
The sweetest desert boutique you've ever seen. Located in downtown Twentynine Palms. They have everything from clothing to hats, totes, gifts, oils, and more. Love them!
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Hi-Desert Daydream
73515 Twentynine Palms HighwayThe sweetest desert boutique you've ever seen. Located in downtown Twentynine Palms. They have everything from clothing to hats, totes, gifts, oils, and more. Love them!
Support local theatre! Theatre 29 is a group of super-talented people that put on regular shows. Check their website for showtimes and tickets.
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Theatre 29
73637 Sullivan RdSupport local theatre! Theatre 29 is a group of super-talented people that put on regular shows. Check their website for showtimes and tickets.
Tipps für Reisende
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Saturday morning farmers market!
There is a Saturday morning farmers market in Joshua Tree that is awesome and super fun, and there is also a farmers market on Saturday morning downtown Twentynine Palms. You can't miss it when you drive on the 62 hwy through town.
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Stater Bros for groceries
Stater Bros is the local grocery store in Twentynine Palms. It has a fine produce section and all the typical grocery store finds. This is a small, rural town grocery store so be kind when in line and be patient with employees.
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Drive the speed limit
We live in a super delicate eco-system and our wildlife is incredibly important to the whole of that system. When travelers speed through the national park, or through our neighborhoods, or on the highways we endanger the wildlife because they get hit by fast-moving vehicles. Just go the speed limit and keep an eye out for animals.
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Be kind and patient
This is a rural desert town that can get overwhelmed by the large number of travelers that come to visit our area each year. Please be kind and patient with service workers and locals. We move a bit slower around here! We are doing our best.
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Drink water!
Drink water and make sure to pack more water than you think you might need when going for a hike. The desert is no joke. It gets hot and dry and many people every year underestimate the desert and overestimate their abilities and find themselves in trouble. Stay alive! Hydrate. Know your limits. When in doubt, turn around.
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National Park hikes!
Your host has a bunch of favorite park hikes. Feel free to reach out if you would like info on hikes and hiking in the national park. She also knows the best sunrise spot for you early risers.
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Mojave Underground
Mojave Underground has all the info on what's happening in the desert. Check out their Instagram @mojaveunderground
Don't drink and drive!