Li’s Guide to Joshua Tree
Food scene
A popular healthy food brunch spot in downtown Joshua Tree. Great smoothies and vegetarian options. They serve fresh authentic food with almost zero non biodegradable waste. They pack their food in naturally degradable paper boxes (also wooden knife and spoons).
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Natural Sisters Cafe
61695 Twentynine Palms HighwayA popular healthy food brunch spot in downtown Joshua Tree. Great smoothies and vegetarian options. They serve fresh authentic food with almost zero non biodegradable waste. They pack their food in naturally degradable paper boxes (also wooden knife and spoons).
Only thai restaurant in the area and has been in business for decades. I enjoy their pad thai and drunken noodles.
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Royal Siam Cuisine Thai Restaurant
61599 Twentynine Palms HighwayOnly thai restaurant in the area and has been in business for decades. I enjoy their pad thai and drunken noodles.
Great to sit back and enjoy a beer with fish tacos, a burger and onions rings. Great outdoor patio! Very friendly staff, and local people making conversation.
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Joshua Tree Saloon
61835 Twentynine Palms HighwayGreat to sit back and enjoy a beer with fish tacos, a burger and onions rings. Great outdoor patio! Very friendly staff, and local people making conversation.
Great vegan and vegetarian options along with tasty staples like corned beef hash. Really creative specials every day.
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Crossroads Cafe
61715 Twentynine Palms HighwayGreat vegan and vegetarian options along with tasty staples like corned beef hash. Really creative specials every day.
The coffee shop of Joshua Tree. Nitros are very good.
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Joshua Tree Coffee Company
61738 Twentynine Palms HighwayThe coffee shop of Joshua Tree. Nitros are very good.
Go to place for lunchtime taco or to pick up ingredients for homemade salsa.
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Kasa Market & Taco Shop
56089 Twentynine Palms HighwayGo to place for lunchtime taco or to pick up ingredients for homemade salsa.
My favorite food place in Joshua Tree. I love the menu and chef(s). The food is healthy, full of flavor, fresh, and the menu has just enough options without being overwhelming or too small. Vegetarian and gluten fee options. The menu is very creative and changes seasonally.
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La Copine
848 Old Woman Springs RdMy favorite food place in Joshua Tree. I love the menu and chef(s). The food is healthy, full of flavor, fresh, and the menu has just enough options without being overwhelming or too small. Vegetarian and gluten fee options. The menu is very creative and changes seasonally.
Only about a 5-10 minute walk from our house! Great local brewery with different seasonal beers.
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Joshua Tree Brewery
5944 Sunset RdOnly about a 5-10 minute walk from our house! Great local brewery with different seasonal beers.
Experiences
Come here on Saturdays to pick up fresh local fruit and vegetables.
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Joshua Tree Certified Farmers' Market
61651 Twentynine Palms HighwayCome here on Saturdays to pick up fresh local fruit and vegetables.
Built by ufologist and contactee George Van Tassel to rejuvenate the human body and time travel, it now provides sound baths in the perfectly acoustic dome. Book early to get a reservation.
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Integratron
2477 Belfield BlvdBuilt by ufologist and contactee George Van Tassel to rejuvenate the human body and time travel, it now provides sound baths in the perfectly acoustic dome. Book early to get a reservation.
Cedar & Sage Wellness Studio
55833 Twentynine Palms HighwayYoga studio in yucca valley.
A really lovely studio in downtown Joshua Tree that offers both yoga classes and sound baths.
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Instant Karma Yoga
3619 Twentynine Palms HighwayA really lovely studio in downtown Joshua Tree that offers both yoga classes and sound baths.
Shops
Hoof & The Horn
55840 Twentynine Palms HighwayClothing and some home accessories in Yucca Valley
The Station Joshua Tree
61943 Twentynine Palms HighwaySouvenior shop in Joshua Tree.
The End
55872 Twentynine Palms HighwayMagical curated vintage and designer clothing shop in Yucca Valley.
One of the best places to search for vintage goods in the high desert.
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Pioneer Crossing Antiques
55854 Twentynine Palms HighwayOne of the best places to search for vintage goods in the high desert.
Route 62 Arts & Antiques
55635 Twentynine Palms HighwayGood place to find vintage items and furniture.
This swap meet is open every Saturday and Sunday. It's a great weekend activity to look through vintage books, records, and random treasures.
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Sky Village Outdoor Marketplace
7028 Theatre RdThis swap meet is open every Saturday and Sunday. It's a great weekend activity to look through vintage books, records, and random treasures.
The dig your own cactus sign is a landmark of Morongo Valley.
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Cactus Mart and Morongo Hardware
49889 Twentynine Palms HighwayThe dig your own cactus sign is a landmark of Morongo Valley.
Trails
The trail is a 6 mile loop that takes about 3-4 hours. It's one of the first trails when entering the park from the west. You'll find incredible rock formations, Joshua trees, and wide-open views facing north towards Joshua Tree and 29 Palms.
North View Trail
The trail is a 6 mile loop that takes about 3-4 hours. It's one of the first trails when entering the park from the west. You'll find incredible rock formations, Joshua trees, and wide-open views facing north towards Joshua Tree and 29 Palms.
This travel is a 1 mile loop and takes about 45 minutes-1 hour to hike. It's one of my favorite trails because it provides a great view of the park and is good for all ages. Lots of Joshua trees, local plants, and boulders to scramble on.
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Hidden Valley Nature Trail
74485 National Park DriveThis travel is a 1 mile loop and takes about 45 minutes-1 hour to hike. It's one of my favorite trails because it provides a great view of the park and is good for all ages. Lots of Joshua trees, local plants, and boulders to scramble on.
The trail is a 1.5 mile loop that takes 45 minutes-1 hour to hike. It is particularly full of life, as it's one of the few places to find water. Lots of vegetation such as pinon pine, juniper, manzanita, and Joshua trees, as well as beautiful rock formations. There's an area at the end of the trail with petroglyphs drawn by Native Americans.
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Barker Dam Nature Trail
Barker Dam Nature TrailThe trail is a 1.5 mile loop that takes 45 minutes-1 hour to hike. It is particularly full of life, as it's one of the few places to find water. Lots of vegetation such as pinon pine, juniper, manzanita, and Joshua trees, as well as beautiful rock formations. There's an area at the end of the trail with petroglyphs drawn by Native Americans.
This trail is 2.9 miles long and takes about 1.5 hours. It is one of the more challenging hikes with an elevation gain of around 1,060 feet. At the summit you'll be rewarded with expansive views of the Joshua Trees and rock formations.
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Ryan Mountain Trail
Ryan Mountain TrailThis trail is 2.9 miles long and takes about 1.5 hours. It is one of the more challenging hikes with an elevation gain of around 1,060 feet. At the summit you'll be rewarded with expansive views of the Joshua Trees and rock formations.
The trail is 0.6 miles and takes about 30 minutes to hike. This is home to one of the best bouldering areas in the park. It has its own entrance in 29 Palms that does not require a park pass. It is also a popular campground.
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Indian Cove Nature Trail
The trail is 0.6 miles and takes about 30 minutes to hike. This is home to one of the best bouldering areas in the park. It has its own entrance in 29 Palms that does not require a park pass. It is also a popular campground.
This trail is only 0.25 miles and takes about 20 minutes to walk. This expansive garden is full of teddy bear chollas is one of my favorite places in the park. The chollas glow beautifully during the sunset.
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Cholla Cactus Garden
Cholla Cactus Garden TrailThis trail is only 0.25 miles and takes about 20 minutes to walk. This expansive garden is full of teddy bear chollas is one of my favorite places in the park. The chollas glow beautifully during the sunset.
This trail is 0.3 miles and takes about 30 minutes to hike. It is full of beautiful white tank granite formations. The trail leads to an arch rock and sculpted mazes. Photographers come here for night photography.
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Arch Rock Nature Trail
This trail is 0.3 miles and takes about 30 minutes to hike. It is full of beautiful white tank granite formations. The trail leads to an arch rock and sculpted mazes. Photographers come here for night photography.
This trail is 3 miles and takes about 2 hours to complete. In this special desert oasis desert fan palms steal the show. The trail leads to a natural spring with towering palms to provide shade.
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Fortynine Palms Oasis Trail
Fortynine Palms Oasis TrailThis trail is 3 miles and takes about 2 hours to complete. In this special desert oasis desert fan palms steal the show. The trail leads to a natural spring with towering palms to provide shade.