Guidebook for Joshua Tree
Food Scene
We LOVE this place. I highly recommend going to breakfast and grabbing their heuvos rancheros or the messy jessy. Oh, and their sourdough french toast! They serve lunch and dinner as well, but their breakfast is the best. Sometimes there is a long wait, but it's worth it! Just try to get there on the earlier side.
688 locals recommend
Crossroads Cafe
61715 Twentynine Palms HighwayWe LOVE this place. I highly recommend going to breakfast and grabbing their heuvos rancheros or the messy jessy. Oh, and their sourdough french toast! They serve lunch and dinner as well, but their breakfast is the best. Sometimes there is a long wait, but it's worth it! Just try to get there on the earlier side.
This spot is perfect for a quick pizza if you're not in the mood to cook. Call ahead and order for pick up, or even just hang and wait for delivery!
486 locals recommend
Pie for the People!
58960 29 Palms HighwayThis spot is perfect for a quick pizza if you're not in the mood to cook. Call ahead and order for pick up, or even just hang and wait for delivery!
This is my favorite lunch spot to grab a sandwich and a smoothie. It's quite small so it gets crowded quickly. I like to order for take out and pick a nice spot outside to eat. The Green Mojave or What the Kale are delicious; even my son likes them!
They fully support all dietary restrictions and/or limitations. Lots of vegan options, too.
661 locals recommend
Natural Sisters Cafe
61695 Twentynine Palms HighwayThis is my favorite lunch spot to grab a sandwich and a smoothie. It's quite small so it gets crowded quickly. I like to order for take out and pick a nice spot outside to eat. The Green Mojave or What the Kale are delicious; even my son likes them!
They fully support all dietary restrictions and/or limitations. Lots of vegan options, too.
This tiny, hole in the wall coffee shop is great for a quick latte or freshly brewed cup of joe. There is no seating inside, but plenty of places to lounge to outside.
522 locals recommend
Joshua Tree Coffee Company
61738 Twentynine Palms HighwayThis tiny, hole in the wall coffee shop is great for a quick latte or freshly brewed cup of joe. There is no seating inside, but plenty of places to lounge to outside.
Parks & Nature
This is a family favorite! We aren't skilled climbers so we stick to the hikes that are family friendly. We love spotting lizards and if we're lucky a few jack rabbits and foxes.
If you are a skilled climber this is an excellent spot. Just come prepared for the sun exposure!
There is a price for the park entry, but it's totally worth it.
418 locals recommend
Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center
6554 Park BlvdThis is a family favorite! We aren't skilled climbers so we stick to the hikes that are family friendly. We love spotting lizards and if we're lucky a few jack rabbits and foxes.
If you are a skilled climber this is an excellent spot. Just come prepared for the sun exposure!
There is a price for the park entry, but it's totally worth it.
Drinks & Nightlife
This spot is a bit of a drive, but it's quite popular! And the drive is beautiful!!
We go here during the day for a good burger and a nice cold beer. It's family friendly, and quite loud so the kids dont disturb other patrons.
At night they have music, which is either hosted indoors or outdoors. We have seen some of our favorite bands there and it's so worth it.
Keep in mind, there is NO cell service out here. It disappears en route. Pappy's does have WiFi, so we recommend connecting to that and using WhatsApp or Viber to communicate. There is a secret hotspot in the parking lot for cell service, but it can be hard to find!
This is a must for a good night out!
1340 locals recommend
Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown RdThis spot is a bit of a drive, but it's quite popular! And the drive is beautiful!!
We go here during the day for a good burger and a nice cold beer. It's family friendly, and quite loud so the kids dont disturb other patrons.
At night they have music, which is either hosted indoors or outdoors. We have seen some of our favorite bands there and it's so worth it.
Keep in mind, there is NO cell service out here. It disappears en route. Pappy's does have WiFi, so we recommend connecting to that and using WhatsApp or Viber to communicate. There is a secret hotspot in the parking lot for cell service, but it can be hard to find!
This is a must for a good night out!
Shopping
I always stop by this perfect little grocery for any items I might have forgotten after a big shop; or even an ingredient that I forgot! They have super healthy options, it's wonderful! And for a store this tiny they have an abundance of choices. It really is wonderful. Everyone there is very helpful and really the nicest people.
276 locals recommend
Joshua Tree Health Foods
61693 Twentynine Palms HighwayI always stop by this perfect little grocery for any items I might have forgotten after a big shop; or even an ingredient that I forgot! They have super healthy options, it's wonderful! And for a store this tiny they have an abundance of choices. It really is wonderful. Everyone there is very helpful and really the nicest people.