Joshua Tree Cove Guidebook
Sightseeing
On the west side of the campground, the half mile Indian Cove nature trail features information on the local plants and animals of the Mojave. Desert tortoise sightings are not unusual during spring and early fall. Great hike for kids.
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Indian Cove Nature Trail
On the west side of the campground, the half mile Indian Cove nature trail features information on the local plants and animals of the Mojave. Desert tortoise sightings are not unusual during spring and early fall. Great hike for kids.
This is a 8 mile point to point trail from Indian Cove to Quail Springs Joshua Tree NP.
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Indian Cove Boy Scout Trail
Indian Cove RoadThis is a 8 mile point to point trail from Indian Cove to Quail Springs Joshua Tree NP.
For some great hikes in the park checkout our guidebooks in the house.
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Parque Nacional Joshua Tree
For some great hikes in the park checkout our guidebooks in the house.
This is a very unique 3 mile hike to the top of a cinder cone volcano. It is located in the town of Amboy and is a one hour drive from the house. If you do venture out here you’ll drive right past the Palms Restaurant if you might want to stop in.
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Amboy Crater
This is a very unique 3 mile hike to the top of a cinder cone volcano. It is located in the town of Amboy and is a one hour drive from the house. If you do venture out here you’ll drive right past the Palms Restaurant if you might want to stop in.
Cadiz Dunes Wilderness
Very cool sand dunes out in the remote desert.
Food scene
A great spot for drinks, with an outdoor area with a bar, and live music on the weekends. Inside you'll enjoy billiards and karaoke. Bar eats.
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Joshua Tree Saloon
61835 Twentynine Palms HighwayA great spot for drinks, with an outdoor area with a bar, and live music on the weekends. Inside you'll enjoy billiards and karaoke. Bar eats.
Family owned and operated and serving great food to the Morongo Basin since 1997. Very close to the house so calling in a take out order is always an option.
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The Rib Co
72183 Twentynine Palms HighwayFamily owned and operated and serving great food to the Morongo Basin since 1997. Very close to the house so calling in a take out order is always an option.
Kitchen in the Desert is a Caribbean and New American restaurant situated just outside the Twentynine Palms entrance to Joshua Tree National Park.
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Kitchen in the Desert
6427 Mesquite AveKitchen in the Desert is a Caribbean and New American restaurant situated just outside the Twentynine Palms entrance to Joshua Tree National Park.
This is probably swankiest place in hi-desert. Poolside and indoor dining. They have great steaks, and some seafood. They also have a full bar. Not very veggie friendly IMO, but you will find something. They serve special meals on big holidays. Definitely NOT good for groups.
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29 Palms Inn
73950 Inn AveThis is probably swankiest place in hi-desert. Poolside and indoor dining. They have great steaks, and some seafood. They also have a full bar. Not very veggie friendly IMO, but you will find something. They serve special meals on big holidays. Definitely NOT good for groups.
The food here is great, don't be fooled by the odd pairing in the name. They do Indian flavors on a naan flatbread "pizza". Slow service sometimes but worth the wait.
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Sam's Indian Food & Pizza
61380 Twentynine Palms HighwayThe food here is great, don't be fooled by the odd pairing in the name. They do Indian flavors on a naan flatbread "pizza". Slow service sometimes but worth the wait.
Great american food, wine and beer. Vegan and gluten free friendly. It's very popular, expect 1 hour wait for brunch on weekends. NOT great for big groups. They do have fabulous breakfast.
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Crossroads Cafe
61715 Twentynine Palms HighwayGreat american food, wine and beer. Vegan and gluten free friendly. It's very popular, expect 1 hour wait for brunch on weekends. NOT great for big groups. They do have fabulous breakfast.
Nothing fancy but good tacos and right off the North park entrance in 29 Palms.
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Arteaga's Mexican Food
6244 Adobe RdNothing fancy but good tacos and right off the North park entrance in 29 Palms.
Weird cool dive bar way out there in Wonder Valley. It's like being in a ZZ top video. Call before you go because sometimes they are just randomly closed. Not touristy. Mostly locals. Good for groups.
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Palms Restaurant
83131 Amboy RdWeird cool dive bar way out there in Wonder Valley. It's like being in a ZZ top video. Call before you go because sometimes they are just randomly closed. Not touristy. Mostly locals. Good for groups.
Activities
GREAT farmer's market on Sat mornings - they have so many vendors with veggies, hummus, bakery, cheese, tamales, flowers and hand made items!
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Joshua Tree Certified Farmers' Market
61651 Twentynine Palms HighwayGREAT farmer's market on Sat mornings - they have so many vendors with veggies, hummus, bakery, cheese, tamales, flowers and hand made items!
This a gem of a store! This is a special place do make sure to visit. Check out the eclectic offerings, take a picture with Big Josh, and even grab a coffee. You might even catch the owners there. They are extremely friendly, care about community and have spent a lot of time on the details of this wonderful store. Stop by and say hi to the "shop dog" Loyal, you'll be happy you did!!
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The Station Joshua Tree
61943 Twentynine Palms HighwayThis a gem of a store! This is a special place do make sure to visit. Check out the eclectic offerings, take a picture with Big Josh, and even grab a coffee. You might even catch the owners there. They are extremely friendly, care about community and have spent a lot of time on the details of this wonderful store. Stop by and say hi to the "shop dog" Loyal, you'll be happy you did!!
Catch a double-bill under the stars drive-in movie theater in Twentynine Palms. For only $5, bask in the nostalgia of a real drive-in, complete with classic snacks like refill sodas, hot dogs and heavily buttered popcorn. The lot is angled for optimum viewing, and you can tune your radio in for sound. The drive-in is open Thursday to Sunday, with new movies every Friday.
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Smiths Ranch Drive-In Theater
4584 Adobe RdCatch a double-bill under the stars drive-in movie theater in Twentynine Palms. For only $5, bask in the nostalgia of a real drive-in, complete with classic snacks like refill sodas, hot dogs and heavily buttered popcorn. The lot is angled for optimum viewing, and you can tune your radio in for sound. The drive-in is open Thursday to Sunday, with new movies every Friday.
Experience a quartz crystal sound bath inside a storied, all-wood sound-chamber. During the half-hour sound baths, visitors listen to seven musical notes on quartz crystal singing bowls, with each note devoted to the major energy centers–or chakras–of the body. This is very popular so get tickets in advance.
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Integratron
2477 Belfield BlvdExperience a quartz crystal sound bath inside a storied, all-wood sound-chamber. During the half-hour sound baths, visitors listen to seven musical notes on quartz crystal singing bowls, with each note devoted to the major energy centers–or chakras–of the body. This is very popular so get tickets in advance.
One of the the bigger orchid nurseries in the country. They also grow carniverous plants. Check out the gift shop where you can buy plants and ask them nicely if you can get a tour of the green houses. Across the street from the Integratron.
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Gubler Orchids
36400 Rabbit Springs Rd
One of the the bigger orchid nurseries in the country. They also grow carniverous plants. Check out the gift shop where you can buy plants and ask them nicely if you can get a tour of the green houses. Across the street from the Integratron.
Outdoor venue for great music! This place is so back woods country desert it is awesome. Tables are picnic benches and the stage is intimate! Amazing shows, live music with some surprisingly big names. The drinks at the bar are decent and parking is free and in a big dirt lot. It's very popular, so buy tickets in advance. Good for big groups.
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Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown RdOutdoor venue for great music! This place is so back woods country desert it is awesome. Tables are picnic benches and the stage is intimate! Amazing shows, live music with some surprisingly big names. The drinks at the bar are decent and parking is free and in a big dirt lot. It's very popular, so buy tickets in advance. Good for big groups.
Down a dusty desert road north of Joshua Tree is the late artist’s open-air exhibit is comprised of imposing structures of found objects, including old bicycles, cafeteria trays, and toilets. Purifoy, who’s best known for his work following the Watts riots in LA, uses discarded objects and trash to explore themes of social change. The desert exhibition is self-guided, but tours are available upon request in advance.
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Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum
62975 Blair LnDown a dusty desert road north of Joshua Tree is the late artist’s open-air exhibit is comprised of imposing structures of found objects, including old bicycles, cafeteria trays, and toilets. Purifoy, who’s best known for his work following the Watts riots in LA, uses discarded objects and trash to explore themes of social change. The desert exhibition is self-guided, but tours are available upon request in advance.
In a luminous green disused photo processing booth five minutes from the National Park, this tiny museum is the creation of artist and musician Shari Elf, and is stuffed with crocheted cuties she’s collected over the years including poodles, alligators, and unicorns. It’s open all year round; even if Elf isn’t there, the door is kept unlocked and visitors are free to drop by and take a peep at the cuddlies on display.
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World Famous Crochet Museum
61855 CA-62In a luminous green disused photo processing booth five minutes from the National Park, this tiny museum is the creation of artist and musician Shari Elf, and is stuffed with crocheted cuties she’s collected over the years including poodles, alligators, and unicorns. It’s open all year round; even if Elf isn’t there, the door is kept unlocked and visitors are free to drop by and take a peep at the cuddlies on display.
Twice a year, in May and October, the three-day festival takes place just outside the gates of the National Park. The family-friendly event in the lakeside campgrounds boasts glorious views of the park and an eclectic lineup that focuses on up-and-coming artists rather than big name headliners. As well as music, the programming includes meditation workshops, yoga, and a packed kids schedule.
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Joshua Tree Music Festival
2601 Sunfair RdTwice a year, in May and October, the three-day festival takes place just outside the gates of the National Park. The family-friendly event in the lakeside campgrounds boasts glorious views of the park and an eclectic lineup that focuses on up-and-coming artists rather than big name headliners. As well as music, the programming includes meditation workshops, yoga, and a packed kids schedule.
29 Palms Art Gallery
74055 Cottonwood DrOasis of Mara
Glass Outhouse Art Gallery
77575 Twentynine Palms HighwayClassic Climb
Moosedog Tower - Tranquility 5.6
Tranquility 5.6 - Moosedog Tower. This is a traditional rock climbing route in Indian Cove. There aren’t many multi-pitch routes but this two pitch climb is a classic.
Www.mountain project.com/route/105721741/tranquility
Moosedog Tower
Tranquility 5.6 - Moosedog Tower. This is a traditional rock climbing route in Indian Cove. There aren’t many multi-pitch routes but this two pitch climb is a classic.
Www.mountain project.com/route/105721741/tranquility
Shopping
Forget something! Don’t worry just down the street from the house is this corner store. This place has it all from snacks, beer and wine to duct tape.
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Indian Cove Market
69131 Twentynine Palms HighwayForget something! Don’t worry just down the street from the house is this corner store. This place has it all from snacks, beer and wine to duct tape.
Local outfitters for any outdoor gear you might need.
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Nomad Ventures
61795 Twentynine Palms HighwayLocal outfitters for any outdoor gear you might need.
Nitty Gritty
55735 Twentynine Palms HighwayThe End
55872 Twentynine Palms HighwayAll Roads Design
55879 Acoma TrailDesert Curios
55995 Twentynine Palms HighwayHi-Desert Daydream
73515 Twentynine Palms HighwayWhite Label Vinyl
73517 Twentynine Palms Highway