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EXPLORE

Joshua Tree

Joshua Tree is a small community made up of musicians, artists, and explorers. In the village you will find locally owned and run restaurants, art galleries, music venues, and vintage shops.

 

There are many wonderful places to visit during your stay at Spin and Margie’s including the Joshua Tree National Park, Pappy & Harriet’s, the Integratron, Salvation Mountain, the Salton Sea, Noah Purifoy Outdoor Museum, Crossroads, BKB Ceramics, and La Copine and is terrific and widely acclaimed restaurant in Landers.

 

If you need any help with your visit here don’t hesitate to give me a call or email.

 

Here are some places to check out for your visit. Be sure to make your reservations asap for places like Pappy and Harriets, The Integratron, however, La Copine does take reservations but make them well in advance, they do get booked early.

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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.

 

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Guides and Adventures

Hiking in Joshua Tree
Hiking in Joshua Tree
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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

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

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The Crossroads Cafe

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

61707 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree

760-366-5414

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The Country Kitchen

Hearty breakfasts. Home Cooking.

61768 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree

760-366-8988

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Joshua Tree Coffee Company

Anyone for a Cappuccino…hand roasted coffees…lovingly served.

61693 Twentynine Palms Highway, Joshua Tree

760-366-7489

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Joshua Tree Farmers’ Market

Every Saturday morning in downtown Joshua Tree. 8am – 1pm. Craft Market too.

Downtown Joshua Tree

760-420-7529

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Joshua Tree Health Foods

Organic produce, freshly baked goodies, and more. A one stop shop in downtown Joshua Tree.

61693 Twentynine Palms Highway, Joshua Tree

760-366-7489

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Joshua Tree Saloon

61835 Twentynine Palms Highway, Joshua Tree

760-366-2250

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Kasa Taco Shop and Market

56089 29 Palms Highway, Yucca Valley – 760-369-0701

760-369-0701

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La Copine

Sensational New American Brunch Cafe and Supper Club. Stop here on your way to or from the Integratron or drive directly here – do not pass go!

Thursday thru Sunday 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.  – dinner nights are coming. Check their website for the details. It is simply Mahvelous!

848 Old Woman Springs Road Yucca Valley

760-289-8537

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Natural Sisters Cafe

A temple to healthy eating.

61695B 20 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree

760-366-3600

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Pappy & Harriet’s

Barbecue at its finest.

53688 Pioneertown Road, Pioneertown

760-365-5956

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Park Rock Cafe

Good Sandwiches and desserts. Pick up something before heading into the park. Next door to the Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center.

6554 Park Blvd., Joshua Tree

760-366-8200

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Pie For The People

Next to Instant Karma Yoga.

61740B 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree

760-974-6209

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Royal Siam Restaurant

Good thai food in the desert.

61599 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree

760-366-2923

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Sams Pizza and Indian Food

Good Pizza and wonderful Indian Food. Eat in or take out. We are a little confused too.

61380 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree

760-366-9511

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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.
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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.
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The Arts

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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
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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.

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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.