RESOURCE LINKS
WEB DIRECTORIES
Joshua Tree Visitor's Guide - Ground zero for current events, guide services
Modern Hiker - Plan hikes with detailed maps, directions, ratings
EXPLORE, CONSERVE, LEARN
Joshua Tree National Park Vistors Center (Park Blvd.)- Great selection of guidebooks
Joshua Tree National Park Association - Desert institute for survival skills, natural sciences and arts
Wlidlands Conservancy - Includes Mission Creek and Pioneertown Mountains Preserves
Big Morongo Canyon Preserve - Hiking, birding in lush cottonwood springs
Mojave Desert Land Trust - Events, wildflower hikes/sales, and conservation of large landscape blocks
Morongo Basin Conservation Assoc. - Education, events, advocacy
Hi Desert Nature Museum - Nature, music, exhibits, kid events
Amboy Crater/Amboy - Volcanic hike, quirky roadside town (over 1 hr. away)
ART & COMMUNITY
*participates in Second Saturday openings
Noah Puriofy Foundation - Outsider art, open air sculpture museum
High Desert Test Sites - Artist residencies, great blog, tours, events
*Taylor Junction - Gallery, openings, live music events
*JTAG - Exhibitions of local artists
*BoxoProjects - Global artists residency program, culminating in monthly exhibitions/performances
Joshua Tree Artists Residency -Global artists residency, culminating in exhibits/performances
Lou Harrison House - Intimate cultural center featuring avant garde music, art, and ecology
*Art Queen- Idiosyncratic art and home of The World Famous Crochet Museum
Simi Daba - Outdoor large-scale steel sculpture garden, visible from road
Hi Desert Cultural Center - Theater and spoken word events
Joshua Tree Southern Railroad Museum - Railroad enthusiasts, trains, exhibitions
*Hey There JT - Contemporary lively art gallery
Rythm of Life - 2008 earthwork
Desert Christ Park -architecture by student of Frank L. Wright, statuary
Landers
The Integratron - Stunning dome structure by George Van Tassel, sound baths, musical events
29 Palms Art Gallery - Art exhibits in historical buildings
Twentynine Palms Historical Society - 1927 schoolhouse, events, historical artifacts
NIGHT SKIES
The Andromeda Society - Astronomy related events, music
SCDVA - Astronomy education, events
Joshua Tree Workshops- Learn time lapse night photography
Sky's The Limit - Observatory and nature center
SHOP
Joshua Tree
The Station - Home of Big Josh, hip Joshua Tree T shirts, entertaining period finds
The Mincing Mockingbird -Books, art, gifts, scarves
The Grateful Desert - Essential oils, soaps, jewelry
Coyote Corner - Cool souvenirs, sun hats, cards, firewood
Sun Alley Shops - Locally owned booths, clothing and crafts
Bottleshop - Terrific wines and knowledgeable assistance
Nomad Adventures - Outdoor gear, topo maps
Yucca Valley
Sky Village Swap Meet - Sat., Sun., quirky local flea market, 7-1
Hoof and Horn - Local design and apparel
Promised Land - Hand picked vintage clothing
The End - Eclectic jewelry/clothing, designer vintage and new
Pioneer Crossing Antiques - Multiple vendors, desert chic
Route 62 Vintage - Furniture and collectables marketplace
Hoodoo - Curated record selection, comics, T shirts
Vista Music - Used vinyl , reasonably priced
Sagebrush Press Bookstore - 2nd hand books, ephemera
Trailer Trash - Vintage furniture, music, bric-a-brac
Landers
Gubler Orchids - Massive complex of orchid nurseries
GROCERIES
Joshua Tree
Joshua Tree Health Foods- Edited health food store, spice selection
Joshua Tree Farmer's Market - Saturdays 8-1p, next to JTHealth Foods
Sam's Market - Great beer/wine selection, a few basic groceries, firewood
Yucca Valley
Desierto Alto - Curated wines and spirits, foodie delicacies
Von's - 57590 29 Palms Hwy., Groceries, deli counter, some organics, pharmacy
Stater Brothers (north) - 58060 29 Palms Hwy., Nice butcher/fish counter, some organics bakery
Stater Brothers (south) -Basic groceries
Sue's Health Foods - Health foods and vitamins
Kasa Mart - Groceries, Mexican sodas, grill-ready carne/pollo asada, home made salsa & guacamole
EAT
Joshua Tree
The Dez - Gourmet grab and go, or custom orders for entertaining
Roadrunner Cafe - Tasty Grab n go, prepackaged cheeses, salads, sandwiches
Natural Sisters Cafe - Veggie forward, wraps, baked goods, smoothies
Crossroads Cafe - Rustic diner with selections for all palates
JT Saloon - Great BBQ and bar food, drinks, and live music
Boo's Organic Oven - Fresh baked breads, pastries, meat pies
Royal Siam - Chinese/thai
Sam's Place - Indian food and pizza
Country Kitchen - Roadside diner chic
Park Rock Cafe - Soup/sandwich cafe near park entrance, wifi
Joshua Tree Coffee Roasters - Locally roasted coffee, barista drinks
Yucca Valley
Frontier Cafe - Coffee, light meals, wifi and live music
Panda Chinese - Mandarin and Szechuan food
Joshua Hookah Lounge - Fresh middle eastern cuisine
Kokopellis Cantina - Authentic Mexican with open mic nights
Pho 85 - Vietnamese pho and Chinese selections
Kasa Taqueria - Mexican grocery with very affordable order window (in Kasa Mart)
Las Palmas Mexican Cuisine - 4-6 Happy Hour
John's Place - American diner, greasy classics, malts
Kimi Grill - Japanese Korean fusion
C&S Coffee Shop - Classic pancake 'n eggs, BLT diner
Western Coffeepot - Breakfasts, diner
Two Guys Pizza -Solid pizza, delivery options change
Pie for the People - Pizza
Landers
La Copine - Farm to table, innovative eatery
Twentynine Palms
Twentynine Palms Inn - Lovely poolside meals. Live jazz ensembles, check ahead. Reservations
Kitchen in the Desert - Grilled foods with a Caribbean twist.
A NIGHT OUT
Joshua Tree
JT Saloon - Live music, open mic, karaoke, food, pool tables, outdoor bar
29 Palms
29 Palms Inn - Garden to table cuisine, weekend live music (reservations)
Tortoise Rock Casino - Smallish local casino
Pioneertown
Pappy and Harriet's - Legendary music venue, restaurant, advance reservations
Red Dog Cafe - tacos, sides, drinks on Mane Street behind Pappy's
Landers
Landers Brew Co. - Local and varied draft on tap, live music
Wonder Valley
Palms Restaurant - Biker/hipster/live music adventure, deep into the open desert
SPA & YOGA
Natural Lives Day Spa - Treatments, massage and more
Joshua Tree Retreat Center - Select events, massage, wellness
Instant Karma Yoga - All levels, minutes away
Names of in-home massage practitioners available for reserved guests
ANNUAL FESTIVALS & EVENTS
Joshua Tree Music Festival - May and October
Bahkti/Shakti Festival - May and September
Joshua Tree Retreat Center - Check for special events and tours
Modernism Week - February - Palm Springs architecture, high desert home tour, art fair
Desert Wise Landscape Tour - April tour of xeric gardens
Hwy 62 Open Studio Art Tours - October, annual parade of artist's studios
Joshua Treenial - Joshua Tree art biennial, our bi-yearly Desert X
PALM SPRINGS NOTABLE
The Living Desert - Zoo and garden, beautiful grounds, conservation
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway/Peak's Restaurant - Thrilling tram ride to 8,500 ft peak