Nao & Paul’s guidebook
Eateries
Here is a list of our favorite spots to eat around the area. Please contact restaurants directly to check hours as they may change seasonally.
Cute American/French inspired cafe in Flamingo Heights which is under a 15 minute drive and has excellent food and a cute ambiance!
725 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Copine
848 Old Woman Springs RdCute American/French inspired cafe in Flamingo Heights which is under a 15 minute drive and has excellent food and a cute ambiance!
Located in Pioneertown about a 15 minute drive, they are famous for their BBQ and live entertainment. Definitely gets crowded especially when there is a show— you have to have tickets for the bigger shows, so we recommending checking out their website before heading over.
1340 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown RdLocated in Pioneertown about a 15 minute drive, they are famous for their BBQ and live entertainment. Definitely gets crowded especially when there is a show— you have to have tickets for the bigger shows, so we recommending checking out their website before heading over.
Great spot for a quick meal and perfect to take to-go, a casual little vegetarian spot in downtown Joshua Tree. They also have amazing baked goods and homemade kombucha.
661 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Natural Sisters Cafe
61695 Twentynine Palms HighwayGreat spot for a quick meal and perfect to take to-go, a casual little vegetarian spot in downtown Joshua Tree. They also have amazing baked goods and homemade kombucha.
Funky American cafe with traditional diner fare and some vegetarian options in downtown Joshua Tree.
688 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Crossroads Cafe
61715 Twentynine Palms HighwayFunky American cafe with traditional diner fare and some vegetarian options in downtown Joshua Tree.
Cute pizza spot in downtown Joshua Tree.
486 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pie for the People!
58960 29 Palms HighwayCute pizza spot in downtown Joshua Tree.
Casual eatery in Yucca Valley with great breakfast and lunch options including sandwiches and coffee.
507 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Frontier Café
55844 Twentynine Palms HighwayCasual eatery in Yucca Valley with great breakfast and lunch options including sandwiches and coffee.
Located in Yucca Valley, the Middle Eastern food is excellent and it tends to stay open later than most other places in the area.
144 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Yucca Kabob and Hookah
57345 Twentynine Palms HighwayLocated in Yucca Valley, the Middle Eastern food is excellent and it tends to stay open later than most other places in the area.
Kitschy hole in the wall American breakfast/lunch spot located in downtown Joshua Tree. Check out their special Cambodian inspired menu items!
307 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Country Kitchen
61768 Twentynine Palms HighwayKitschy hole in the wall American breakfast/lunch spot located in downtown Joshua Tree. Check out their special Cambodian inspired menu items!
Mexican restaurant with an extensive menu and comfy booths located in Yucca Valley.
60 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Casita
56895 Twentynine Palms HighwayMexican restaurant with an extensive menu and comfy booths located in Yucca Valley.
If you love authentic Mexican food, the taqueria is a little hole in the wall located in the back of the meat market right in Yucca Valley.
66 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kasa Market & Taco Shop
56089 Twentynine Palms HighwayIf you love authentic Mexican food, the taqueria is a little hole in the wall located in the back of the meat market right in Yucca Valley.
A unique combination of pizza and great Indian food in Yucca Valley!
298 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sam's Indian Food & Pizza
61380 Twentynine Palms HighwayA unique combination of pizza and great Indian food in Yucca Valley!
A great local roaster in downtown Joshua Tree.
522 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Joshua Tree Coffee Company
61738 Twentynine Palms HighwayA great local roaster in downtown Joshua Tree.
A funky dive bar and local watering hole that also serves food.
909 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Joshua Tree Saloon
61835 Twentynine Palms HighwayA funky dive bar and local watering hole that also serves food.
Hikes
These are some of our favorite hikes in Joshua Tree National Park. We also have hiking guides in the cabin for your reference.
A moderately difficult 7 mile hike with amazing boulders—starts with the Boyscout Trail that’s peppered with Joshua trees, leads through the Wonderland of Rocks, and ends at Willow Hole.
Willow Hole
A moderately difficult 7 mile hike with amazing boulders—starts with the Boyscout Trail that’s peppered with Joshua trees, leads through the Wonderland of Rocks, and ends at Willow Hole.
An easy-moderate short loop at only 0.5 miles but with amazing boulders.
49 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Arch Rock Nature Trail
An easy-moderate short loop at only 0.5 miles but with amazing boulders.
An easy mile loop that's decently flat, but surrounded by boulders and amazing views.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hidden Valley
An easy mile loop that's decently flat, but surrounded by boulders and amazing views.
An easy 2 mile loop—you can park along the main road and instantly be surrounded by amazing boulders.
133 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Skull Rock
An easy 2 mile loop—you can park along the main road and instantly be surrounded by amazing boulders.
It's a bit of a drive, back onto the south side of the park, but it's and easy 0.5 mile loop with amazing/bizarre cholla cactus!
129 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cholla Cactus Garden
Cholla Cactus Garden TrailIt's a bit of a drive, back onto the south side of the park, but it's and easy 0.5 mile loop with amazing/bizarre cholla cactus!
Attractions
Here are some cool things to check out in the area!
Located about 15 minutes away in Landers— go to enjoy an invigorating sound bath in this 'acoustically perfect' dome structure. We recommend getting tickets ahead of time. Get there early to explore the cool grounds and hang in the hammocks.
737 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Integratron
2477 Belfield BlvdLocated about 15 minutes away in Landers— go to enjoy an invigorating sound bath in this 'acoustically perfect' dome structure. We recommend getting tickets ahead of time. Get there early to explore the cool grounds and hang in the hammocks.
American sculpture artist Noah Purifoy’s huge outdoor sculpture museum is free of charge and located about 10 minutes away. Sign in at the welcome kiosk when you visit, and take a brochures for a self-guided tour.
549 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum
62975 Blair LnAmerican sculpture artist Noah Purifoy’s huge outdoor sculpture museum is free of charge and located about 10 minutes away. Sign in at the welcome kiosk when you visit, and take a brochures for a self-guided tour.
Local ceramicist Brian Bosworth creates the most beautiful geometric glazed pieces including the mugs and some of the planters in our cabin! He has a store in downtown Joshua Tree.
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bkb ceramics
6460 Veterans WayLocal ceramicist Brian Bosworth creates the most beautiful geometric glazed pieces including the mugs and some of the planters in our cabin! He has a store in downtown Joshua Tree.
Beautifully curated home goods, clothing and furniture.
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Shop on the Mesa
56636 Twentynine Palms HighwayBeautifully curated home goods, clothing and furniture.
Awesome collection of eclectic vintage clothing and accessories.
228 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The End
55872 Twentynine Palms HighwayAwesome collection of eclectic vintage clothing and accessories.