California High Desert is truly a gorgeous place, unlike anywhere else in the world. If you have time i would make sure to take a drive into the national park, and wander around, it takes a couple hours, make sure to have a full tank of gas as there is no reception out there and plenty of water and snacks!

A desert local spot. The Frontier Cafe is a great cafe, good food and coffee, if your needed for some wifi and a quick escape for a easy meal this is your spot.

Veggie Blt is a fav and Breakfast Sandwich

La Copine is a delicious treat! Some of the best food in the desert! Make sure to make a reservation and grab breakfast or lunch!

Nestled among the Little San Bernardino Mountains in the Sand to Snow National Monument, the desert oasis at Big Morongo Canyon is one of the 10 largest cottonwood and willow riparian (stream) habitats in California. The upstream end of the canyon lies in the Mojave Desert, while its downstream portion opens into the Colorado Desert.

Lots of different trails! easy short ones and long ones..

I do not wish to be an artist, I only wish that art enables me to be.

– Noah Purifoy, 1963

Located in an isolated area in the outskirts of Joshua Tree, the Noah Purifoy Museum is an open field of "Assemblage" art (previously known as Junk Art), consisting of mysterious and disturbing forms which are open for the viewer to immerse themselves into...

THE LEGENDARY PAPPY + HARRIET’S PIONEERTOWN PALACE has been delighting locals and travelers alike since 1982, with its Santa Maria barbecue, live music, dancing, and friendly service. There is also a long history here. In 1946, Pioneertown was founded by a group of Hollywood investors with dreams of creating a living movie set — an 1870s frontier town with facades for filming and interiors open to the public. Pappy and Harriets is an iconic bar that bands from all over the world play and tour!

Wine & Rock Shop is a sight for sore eyes, a mirage for weary travelers, and an oasis of natural and organic wines, cold craft beer, fine goods and good times in the vast expanse of the Southern California High Desert.

The Red Dog Saloon was originally built in 1946 as part of the Pioneertown film set and has operated through many peculiar eras of high desert history. Now a local favorite for drinks and food! Their menu is a fresh take on Tex-Mex featuring the freshest ingredients available. From breakfast to late-night, you can enjoy bright flavors and simple delights. Their cocktails are batched with fresh, organic produce and ready to pour, with great music in the Old Pioneer Town.

Old school cafe, great for a hangover breakfast, or a hearty lunch Joshua Tree Local Spot.

Local Wine Shop, Great Selection of Beer, Wine and Drinks.

Fun Bar in town to play pool and have a beer! Local Spot, good beer selections!

Desierto Alto is great local shop, massive selection of liquor, beer, wine, snacks and some essential treats. Can find good deals for wine under $15 and tasty crisps.

They also deliver!

SO much cool stuff in 'ALL ROADS DESERT MARKET' great treasures, handmade textiles and object by couple Janelle and Robert. Lots of great things to find!

Delicious Family owned bakery in Yucca Valley!

Located in Morongo Valley, down the street from Merchant House High Desert is 'Spaghetti Western'. Old school Italian Food and Drinks with a Pool Table, Bar and Live Music.

'The Tiny Pony Tavern' Locals bar, cocktails, burgers, brunch!

Good for a drink and bite to eat, hidden Desert secret.

Giant Rock is a large freestanding boulder in the Mojave Desert near Landers, California, that covers 5,800 square feet of ground and is seven stories high. Giant Rock is purported to be the largest free standing boulder in the world.

( if you are out here for more than a couple days and looking for some fun things to do and adventure this is weird strange thing, make sure you have gas in the car)

The Integratron is a structure designed by ufologist and contactee George Van Tassel. Tassel claimed the Integratron was capable of rejuvenation, anti-gravity and time travel. He built the structure in Landers, California (near Joshua Tree), supposedly following instructions provided by visitors from the planet Venus.

(if you are staying multiple days and want an experience, book a sound bath to space)

Little Coffee Shop To Go for Snacks and Treats, banging sausage roll and vegan options! good spot to stock up if your going to the national park for a drive!

Healthy Cafe, Great smoothies and veggie options!

the smallest crochet museum in the world!

Joshua Tree is known for its quirky, strange little projects and this staple is one of them, If your in town wander in and check it out.

Since 2012, The End has been a vintage oasis in the Mojave Desert. Great for a little dig and looking for some fun finds!

A TRANSFORMED 1949 RICHFIELD SERVICE STATION SELLING SOUVENIRS, T-SHIRTS, MEXICAN BLANKETS, GIFTS, JEWELRY, VINTAGE, KOOL DRINKS AND OTHER GREAT STUFF!

Giant Rock Meeting Room

We're a pizza shop and bar located in Flamingo Heights, just north of Yucca Valley and Joshua Tree. We have live music, cocktails, beer and special pop up events. We pride ourselves on being the local watering hole for so many lovely desert dwellers, but we also love seeing new faces. Even if you're just passing through for a quick bite we'll make you feel like a local. Stop in and say hi!

HeyThere Projects is located near the entrance to Joshua Tree National Park. The gallery showcases emerging and established artists in a setting surrounded by vast natural splendor. In the Spring of 2022, the space was expanded to include a retail space which features folk art, books, zines, wearables, ceramics, and desert lifestyle supplies.