The Green Palm JT Guidebook
Restaurant Recommendations in Twentynine Palms
Please note that due to how remote the desert communities are, sometimes restaurant availability is not always an option especially on Sundays, mid-afternoon, and late night. We recommend planning accordingly with groceries.
To go coffee, baked goods, sandwiches (our favorite is the cinnamon roll). Go early as the lines an be long especially on the weekend. Closed Sundays.
117 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Campbell Hill Bakery
73491 Twentynine Palms HighwayTo go coffee, baked goods, sandwiches (our favorite is the cinnamon roll). Go early as the lines an be long especially on the weekend. Closed Sundays.
Great little breakfast, brunch, and lunch spot.
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cactus Trails Cafe
6341 Adobe RoadGreat little breakfast, brunch, and lunch spot.
Bar/American/Caribbean (reservations recommended. We love sitting outside by the fire and enjoying a late night meal and the desert stars. Great vibe.
319 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kitchen in the Desert
6427 Mesquite AveBar/American/Caribbean (reservations recommended. We love sitting outside by the fire and enjoying a late night meal and the desert stars. Great vibe.
Great little BBQ spot. Sometimes gets really busy but you can get the food to go as well.
107 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Rib Co
72183 Twentynine Palms HighwayGreat little BBQ spot. Sometimes gets really busy but you can get the food to go as well.
Known for being an eclectic spot. Recommend the donuts & pho (our favorite is the jelly filled donut)
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jelly Donut
73570 Twentynine Palms HighwayKnown for being an eclectic spot. Recommend the donuts & pho (our favorite is the jelly filled donut)
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73471 29 Palms HighwayBeer/Gastropub
Sightseeing in Twentynine Palms
Joshua Tree north entrance visitor center, with gift shop and Oasis of Mara 0.6 mile flat loop trail.
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Oasis of Mara
Joshua Tree north entrance visitor center, with gift shop and Oasis of Mara 0.6 mile flat loop trail.
Garden, trail, and astronomy models, just outside the Joshua Tree north entrance. They have telescopes for stargazing at night.
78 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sky’s The Limit Observatory and Nature Center
9697 Utah TrailGarden, trail, and astronomy models, just outside the Joshua Tree north entrance. They have telescopes for stargazing at night.
Fresh produce, live music, and local arts every Saturday morning at Freedom Plaza in the town center.
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
29 Palms Certified Farmers' Market
73484 Twentynine Palms HighwayFresh produce, live music, and local arts every Saturday morning at Freedom Plaza in the town center.
A steep 3-mile out-and-back trail that offers great views of the City of 29 Palms.
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
49 Palms Oasis Trail
Fortynine Palms Oasis TrailA steep 3-mile out-and-back trail that offers great views of the City of 29 Palms.
A great playground for families visiting with children and dogs. Shaded play structure as well as dog park area.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Knott Sky Park
6701-6899 El Sol AveA great playground for families visiting with children and dogs. Shaded play structure as well as dog park area.
0.6 mile loop trail that’s mostly flat. This is technically inside Joshua Tree and is free, but does not lead to the rest of the park. There are some rock formations for bouldering.
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Indian Cove Nature Trail
0.6 mile loop trail that’s mostly flat. This is technically inside Joshua Tree and is free, but does not lead to the rest of the park. There are some rock formations for bouldering.
Places to Visit in Joshua Tree National Park
A 0.2 mile loop path through a garden of cholla cactus. This is a bit away from the rest of the park and can get busy.
129 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cholla Cactus Garden
Cholla Cactus Garden TrailA 0.2 mile loop path through a garden of cholla cactus. This is a bit away from the rest of the park and can get busy.
A giant rock that looks like a skull, with a lot of rocks around for bouldering. This place can get very busy. A must see when visiting the park though!
133 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Skull Rock
A giant rock that looks like a skull, with a lot of rocks around for bouldering. This place can get very busy. A must see when visiting the park though!
A flat 0.6 mile loop that is known for unique rock formations and tunnels for exploring.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hall of Horrors Area
Park BoulevardA flat 0.6 mile loop that is known for unique rock formations and tunnels for exploring.
A flat 0.4 mile loop around a large rock formation.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cap Rock
Cap Rock Nature TrailA flat 0.4 mile loop around a large rock formation.
A 1 mile loop trail with some light bouldering and great scenic views. There’s a light incline involved.
113 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sendero de la naturaleza Hidden Valley
74485 National Park DriveA 1 mile loop trail with some light bouldering and great scenic views. There’s a light incline involved.
1.1 mile loop that takes you past a dam, the only body of water in Joshua Tree. There is a light incline. Great for families!
72 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barker Dam
Joshua Tree Parkway1.1 mile loop that takes you past a dam, the only body of water in Joshua Tree. There is a light incline. Great for families!
A drive up to the highest point in the park with great views all around. This can get busy, and there is a short but steep paved incline from the parking lot to the top.
109 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Keys View
A drive up to the highest point in the park with great views all around. This can get busy, and there is a short but steep paved incline from the parking lot to the top.
1.2 mile out-and-back trail to a unique rock in the form of an arch. This can get busy, but is worth it!
49 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Arch Rock Nature Trail
1.2 mile out-and-back trail to a unique rock in the form of an arch. This can get busy, but is worth it!
City/town information
Visit an Old West town built as a 1940’s movie set
In 1946, Pioneertown was founded by a group of Hollywood investors, including actors Roy Rogers and Gene Autry. They dreamed of creating an Old West set that was actually a town worth visiting, with 1880s-style false-front façades but interiors that had stuff for visitors to see and do too. Up went (from the outside) frontier stables, saloons, and jails; inside, they housed ice cream parlours, bowling alleys and motels. More than 50 films and television shows were filmed here in the 1940s and ‘50s.
While location shooting and businesses here have dwindled, you can still see mock gunfights on Mane Street (pun intended). But the most happening place by far is Pappy and Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace, with surprisingly good live music (Robert Plant and Leon Russell have played here) in a seemingly unlikely setting. This must-see desert find also serves up awesome ribs, plus classic Santa Maria barbecue, burgers, sandwiches and salads.
558 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pioneertown
53688 Pioneertown RdVisit an Old West town built as a 1940’s movie set
In 1946, Pioneertown was founded by a group of Hollywood investors, including actors Roy Rogers and Gene Autry. They dreamed of creating an Old West set that was actually a town worth visiting, with 1880s-style false-front façades but interiors that had stuff for visitors to see and do too. Up went (from the outside) frontier stables, saloons, and jails; inside, they housed ice cream parlours, bowling alleys and motels. More than 50 films and television shows were filmed here in the 1940s and ‘50s.
While location shooting and businesses here have dwindled, you can still see mock gunfights on Mane Street (pun intended). But the most happening place by far is Pappy and Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace, with surprisingly good live music (Robert Plant and Leon Russell have played here) in a seemingly unlikely setting. This must-see desert find also serves up awesome ribs, plus classic Santa Maria barbecue, burgers, sandwiches and salads.
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Preparation for Joshua Tree National Park
- Pack all water and snacks for the day. There’s no food or water available in the park.
- Check the weather, and be prepared for extreme temperature changes throughout the day.
- Download a map of the park to your phone - there is no cell service inside the park. You can also pick up a map brochure at the entrance.
- Fill up on gas before entering the park.
- Most of the park is not stroller friendly, so bring a carrier for your little ones.
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Getting to Joshua Tree National Park
- Enter through the park’s North entrance in Twentynine Palms, which is 8 mins from the house and has short wait times. Some map apps may direct you to the West entrance, but ignore that - it is much farther away and wait times at the West entrance can be up to an hour.
- You need to buy a ticket or annual pass at the entrance.