Joshua Tree National Park

With nearly 800,000 acres of mystical beauty, Joshua Tree National Park is undoubtedly one of the world’s most incredible natural desert treasures. Sweeping, grand in scale and populated by granite monoliths and voluptuous rock and boulder formations, the park offers wonder to eco-travelers, outdoor adventurists and naturalists.

Guides and Adventures

• 8 Awesome things to do in Joshua Tree
• Apps for the Desert — everything you might need just where you need it.
• Cliffhanger Guides – Great people and wonderful climbing guides. Joshua Tree National Park is a great place to climb.
• Joshua Tree Adventures – Have Ethan take you on a Joshua Tree hiking adventure. 1/2 day and full day guided hikes. Its a wonderful way to get to know Joshua Tree National Park.
• Joshua Tree Cultural Expeditions
• Joshua Tree Desert Institute — Field Classes in desert survival, animal life and geology.
• Joshua Tree Rock Climbing School
• Stone Adventures – A new Rock Climbing group in Joshua Tree.

The legendary Pappy & Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace has been delighting locals and travelers alike since 1982, with its mesquite barbeque, live music, dancing and friendly service.

There are MANY Places to sit at Pappy’s, but only certain areas to dine. Stroll around Pioneertown, sit out in our beer garden, or hang out and listen to music. Some of the shows are free some have a cover charge. We have Live Music every night we are open. All different genres. Check our events page and plan ahead. Remember..It’s only Rock~n~Roll..relax and enjoy!  Call to make a reservation:  760-365-5956.

Other Music Venues

• The Joshua Tree Music Festival – A fantastic spring and fall festival.  Its loads of fun. A Joshua Tree Tradition.
• Desert Stars Festival at Pappy and Harriets – An Indie Music Festival. Every September. Check their site for the details.
• Cracker & Camper Van Beethoven Campout at Pappy’s – this annual musical camp-out is loads of fun.

Grocery Stores

Small Grocery Store: Joshua Tree Health Foods

Large Grocery Store
Vons and Stater Brothers in Yucca Valley or Stater Bros. In 29 Palms

Restaurants

The Crossroads Cafe

Always great. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Delicious food and good for ya.

61707 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree

760-366-5414

Rejuvinate

• Bhakti Fest– in September, 4 days of Kirtan-Yoga-Meditation-Lectures-Seminars-Celebrations & Fire Ceremonies at the Joshua Tree Retreat Center.  The Shakti Fest is in May.
• Gubler Orchids – (Landers) Visit their hothouse. Buy an orchid.
• Instant Karma Yoga – (Joshua Tree) If you like your yoga in a peaceful setting this is the place for you. Beautiful studio with experienced instructors. Call for Schedule. 61638 29 Palms Hwy.
• The Integratron – Out of this World. (Landers) Go for an amazing sound bath and check out this great place. Visit their website to view the schedule or make an appointment.  760-364-3126. Have lunch afterward at La Copine its nearby.
• Naturalives Rejuvenation Day Spa  (Joshua Tree) spend a day pampering yourself. 760-865-0901. 6448 Hallee Road #8, Joshua Tree, Ca.
• Morongo Canyon Nature Preserve – Guided Birding on Wednesdays and Saturdays in the morning.
• Perseid Meteor Shower Event – Mojave Desert Land Trust  sponsors this event as a fundraiser at the Integratron in August.

Shopping

• BKB Ceramics – Beautiful Ceramics that enhance any setting. Great Gifts. 61705 29 Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree,Ca. Shop hours: 11-3 Sat and Sun – Or by appointment – 760 821 3765
• The Coyote Corner – (Joshua Tree) A cool Hippie Dippie Store. Great Tee Shirts.
• Grateful Desert Herb Shoppe– Located between the Joshua Tree Health Food Store and Natural Sisters Cafe a one stop shop for all of your herbal/apothecary needs. Good selection of clothing too.
• Joshua Tree Outfitters – (Joshua Tree) camping and hiking gear.
• Pioneer Crossing Antiques – (Yucca Valley) a wonderful antique store. You won’t be disappointed.
• Rte. 62 Antiques – (Yucca Valley) packed full of treasures. (760-365-4330)
• Ricochet – (Joshua Tree) Full of Western Clothing and hidden delights. Check for hours.

The Arts

Day-Trips

• Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
  World’s Largest Rotating Tramcar, you will experience a breathtaking journey up the sheer cliffs of Chino Canyon. 1Tramway Road, Palm Springs – (760) 325-1391
• Indian Canyons – Hiking Trails
  38500 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264
  (760) 323-6018
• Palm Springs Air Museum
  745 North Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs (760) 778-6262
• Palm Springs Art Museum
  101 North Museum Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262-5659 (760) 322-4800

Road Trip #1

The Salton Sea

The Salton Sea is a saline, endorheic rift lake located directly on the San Andreas Fault predominantly in California’s Imperial Valley. The lake occupies the lowest elevations of the Salton Sink in the Colorado Desert of Imperial and Riverside Counties in Southern California. Like Death Valley, it is below sea level; currently, its surface is 226 ft (69 m) below sea level. The deepest area of the sea is 5 ft (1.5 m) higher than the lowest point of Death Valley. The sea is fed by the New, Whitewater, and Alamo rivers, as well as agricultural runoff drainage systems and creeks.

Learn more about the Salton Sea here.

Road Trip #2

Salvation Mountain

From Joshua Tree, Ca. Head West on Highway 62 to Highway 10E. From there take Interstate 10E to the 86S (just east of Indio.) Travel south (11 miles) to 66th Avenue (Hwy 195.) There is a big gas station and truck stop on the left. If you miss this turn, you’ll end up on the wrong side of the Salton Sea. Turn left (east) and go about a ½ mile to Highway 111. Turn right (south) and go about 42 miles to Niland, California. Turn left (east) on Main Street (which eventually turns into Beal Road) and travel for a little over 3 miles. Look to the East. You absolutely cannot miss it.