Somewhere Nowhere Guidebook
Food scene
This may be the only restaurant in San Bernardino County ever reviewed by the New York Times. “A joyful oasis thrives in the California desert” was the headline of Tejal Rao’s 2019 rave.
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La Copine
848 Old Woman Springs RdThis may be the only restaurant in San Bernardino County ever reviewed by the New York Times. “A joyful oasis thrives in the California desert” was the headline of Tejal Rao’s 2019 rave.
Probably better than most bakeries in the big city. Give Luna’s desserts and freshly baked breads a try. Our favorite is the focaccia. Not cooking at home? You can grab a sandwich for the Jtree hike.
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Luna Sourdough
55700 29 Palms HighwayProbably better than most bakeries in the big city. Give Luna’s desserts and freshly baked breads a try. Our favorite is the focaccia. Not cooking at home? You can grab a sandwich for the Jtree hike.
You probably don’t expect such a swanky bar in the desert. We’ve never had a drink we didn’t like here. Come for happy hour from 4-6!
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AWE Bar
56193 Twentynine Palms HighwayYou probably don’t expect such a swanky bar in the desert. We’ve never had a drink we didn’t like here. Come for happy hour from 4-6!
It’s like you never left LA. They provide fresh, seasonal and healthy food to take on your picnic or back to the house. We actually prefer the espresso served here over the Joshua Tree Coffee Company – it’s also cheaper! Where do you find a letter for $3.75 in LA?
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The DEZ fine food - grab & go
61705 Twentynine Palms HighwayIt’s like you never left LA. They provide fresh, seasonal and healthy food to take on your picnic or back to the house. We actually prefer the espresso served here over the Joshua Tree Coffee Company – it’s also cheaper! Where do you find a letter for $3.75 in LA?
A fine selection to rival big city bottle shops - JTBS has a great selection of wine, beer, ready-made cocktails, and other liquors. We make a stop here at least once a month.
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Joshua Tree Health Foods
61693 Twentynine Palms HighwayA fine selection to rival big city bottle shops - JTBS has a great selection of wine, beer, ready-made cocktails, and other liquors. We make a stop here at least once a month.
Most people don’t come to the desert to drink, but we certainly have a ton to drink while we’re here. Desierto carries a great selection of spirits and wine along with other snacks to make up a fine charcuterie board.
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Desierto Alto
55827 Twentynine Palms HighwayMost people don’t come to the desert to drink, but we certainly have a ton to drink while we’re here. Desierto carries a great selection of spirits and wine along with other snacks to make up a fine charcuterie board.
Fancy a latte, breakfast sando or a tuna sammy? Frontier’s got you covered.
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Frontier Café
55844 Twentynine Palms HighwayFancy a latte, breakfast sando or a tuna sammy? Frontier’s got you covered.
No frills. Big portions and homey selection of breakfast food.
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Larry & Milt's Western Cafe #2
56098 Twentynine Palms HighwayNo frills. Big portions and homey selection of breakfast food.
Brick oven pizza - how can you go wrong? Never been to Stagecoach, but we love the StageCoach pizza. You’re in for a treat with any other topping combos named after iconic music festivals.
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2 Guys Pies Brick Oven Pizzeria
56969 Yucca TrailBrick oven pizza - how can you go wrong? Never been to Stagecoach, but we love the StageCoach pizza. You’re in for a treat with any other topping combos named after iconic music festivals.
An Old West icon since 1946. Come for light bites and beer after exploring boulders in Pioneertown.
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The Red Dog Saloon
53539 Mane StAn Old West icon since 1946. Come for light bites and beer after exploring boulders in Pioneertown.
Joshua Tree Saloon
61835 Twentynine Palms HighwayGreat burgers!
Fried oreos and fried chicken sandwich -- my go to on a cheat day.
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Kitchen in the Desert
6427 Mesquite AveFried oreos and fried chicken sandwich -- my go to on a cheat day.
Locally-made craft beer ran by a hi-desert native and veteran.
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Joshua Tree Brewery
5944 Sunset RdLocally-made craft beer ran by a hi-desert native and veteran.
The Copper Room
An awesome place to catch the sunset with a drink and bar bites,
One of the best burgers in the desert. Also try the olive oil cake or chicken sando. This is our go-to spot after an afternoon hike in the park.
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One of the best burgers in the desert. Also try the olive oil cake or chicken sando. This is our go-to spot after an afternoon hike in the park.
It's a bit far from our house if you're just traveling to 29 Palms for pastries. However, if you're catching sunrise in the national park, this is worth a stop! Scones, bagels, cookies, muffins...we've tried just about everything here and have never been disappointed.
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Campbell Hill Bakery
73491 Twentynine Palms HighwayIt's a bit far from our house if you're just traveling to 29 Palms for pastries. However, if you're catching sunrise in the national park, this is worth a stop! Scones, bagels, cookies, muffins...we've tried just about everything here and have never been disappointed.
This is our go-to on Wednesday nights for karaoke, beer, and pizza.
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Giant Rock Meeting Room & Coffee House
1131 Old Woman Springs RdThis is our go-to on Wednesday nights for karaoke, beer, and pizza.
One of the newest cocktail bars in the desert. Come in the morning for coffee or swing on by in the evening for cocktails.
Más o Menos
One of the newest cocktail bars in the desert. Come in the morning for coffee or swing on by in the evening for cocktails.
Sightseeing
An iconic restaurant with western decor, BBQ, and live music. Weekday or weekend, check their calendar for an up-to-date schedule of musical guests. Paul McCartney and Lorde have played here! If you’re not heading into JTNP, make the drive to P+H to see scenic boulders along the highway.
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Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown RdAn iconic restaurant with western decor, BBQ, and live music. Weekday or weekend, check their calendar for an up-to-date schedule of musical guests. Paul McCartney and Lorde have played here! If you’re not heading into JTNP, make the drive to P+H to see scenic boulders along the highway.
It’s a quirky home goods and antique store. Also, come grab some preloved records!
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Desert Curios
55995 Twentynine Palms HighwayIt’s a quirky home goods and antique store. Also, come grab some preloved records!
Fancy a memento? Don’t bring rocks and plants home. Visit the MFTP instead. This is a 10,000 sq. ft marketplace of makers & merchants from Joshua Tree, the Coachella Valley + beyond. From hats to lamps and pottery, there will be something for you!
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Mojave Flea Trading Post Yucca Valley
55727 Twentynine Palms HighwayFancy a memento? Don’t bring rocks and plants home. Visit the MFTP instead. This is a 10,000 sq. ft marketplace of makers & merchants from Joshua Tree, the Coachella Valley + beyond. From hats to lamps and pottery, there will be something for you!
Built 1951-1961 by Frank Antone Martin, this 3.5-acre sculpture garden features religious statues.
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Desert Christ Park
56200 Sunnyslope DrBuilt 1951-1961 by Frank Antone Martin, this 3.5-acre sculpture garden features religious statues.
The Fusion of Art, Science, and Magic. A “resonant tabernacle and energy machine sited on a powerful geomagnetic vortex in the magical Mojave Desert.” In other words, it’s a big dome in the desert where you can go and bathe in sound and learn about aliens. We have a singing bowl at home if you’d like to have a go at it.
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Integratron
2477 Belfield BlvdThe Fusion of Art, Science, and Magic. A “resonant tabernacle and energy machine sited on a powerful geomagnetic vortex in the magical Mojave Desert.” In other words, it’s a big dome in the desert where you can go and bathe in sound and learn about aliens. We have a singing bowl at home if you’d like to have a go at it.
Incredible preserve with cosmic energy. Garth's Boulder garden is filled with... boulders, beautiful landscape, art, and great energy.
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Garths boulder gardens
Godsway LoveIncredible preserve with cosmic energy. Garth's Boulder garden is filled with... boulders, beautiful landscape, art, and great energy.
Cool desert arts - can't go wrong.
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Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum
62975 Blair LnCool desert arts - can't go wrong.
Shopping
Boho decors, cutleries, toiletries. If we could, we'd buy everything for our house from here.
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Acme 5 Lifestyle
55870 Twentynine Palms HighwayBoho decors, cutleries, toiletries. If we could, we'd buy everything for our house from here.
Our favorite ceramics shop. They also offer wheel throwing classes!
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ZZIEE Ceramics
56155 29 Palms HighwayOur favorite ceramics shop. They also offer wheel throwing classes!
This is our preferred grocery store but you can also visit Vons, Aldi, or Walmart. All stores are within 12 minutes from the house.
Stater Bros. Markets
This is our preferred grocery store but you can also visit Vons, Aldi, or Walmart. All stores are within 12 minutes from the house.
Hikes
If you only want to see “the” Skull Rock, the largest one is very accessible and located next to the road. If you’re there for a hike, it’s approximately 1.7 miles and good for all hiking skill levels. Along the trail are giant rock clusters and the signature skull rock with eye socket depressions giving it a distinctive skull appearance.
Skull Rock Trail
If you only want to see “the” Skull Rock, the largest one is very accessible and located next to the road. If you’re there for a hike, it’s approximately 1.7 miles and good for all hiking skill levels. Along the trail are giant rock clusters and the signature skull rock with eye socket depressions giving it a distinctive skull appearance.
One of the easiest hikes in JTNP. From the parking lot, it is a leisure walk on a flat surface for about half a mile. Pro-tip: if you don’t want to walk and space permits, pull up to the White Tank CampGrounds, located about 50 feet from Arch Rock. You may not be able to find any parking at White Tank if you’re visiting on a weekend and the campground is full.
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Arch Rock Nature Trail
One of the easiest hikes in JTNP. From the parking lot, it is a leisure walk on a flat surface for about half a mile. Pro-tip: if you don’t want to walk and space permits, pull up to the White Tank CampGrounds, located about 50 feet from Arch Rock. You may not be able to find any parking at White Tank if you’re visiting on a weekend and the campground is full.
Barker Dam is one of the best hikes in Joshua Tree because it’s easy and very family friendly. The hike is notable because not only do you see the lovely desert landscape, but you can also learn about Joshua Tree’s mining history.
During the late 1800’s and early 1900’s, cattle ranching was an important part of the region’s economic activity. The dam was built to provide year-round water for the cattle. Today, you may or may not see water behind the dam, but when it’s there, it attracts the local wildlife. There is a 1.3 mile interpretive loop that has nature markers. Be sure to take the small spur, which leads to Native American cave paintings.
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Barker Dam
Joshua Tree ParkwayBarker Dam is one of the best hikes in Joshua Tree because it’s easy and very family friendly. The hike is notable because not only do you see the lovely desert landscape, but you can also learn about Joshua Tree’s mining history.
During the late 1800’s and early 1900’s, cattle ranching was an important part of the region’s economic activity. The dam was built to provide year-round water for the cattle. Today, you may or may not see water behind the dam, but when it’s there, it attracts the local wildlife. There is a 1.3 mile interpretive loop that has nature markers. Be sure to take the small spur, which leads to Native American cave paintings.
The Wall Street Mill hiking trail in Joshua Tree National Park is a must-do, not only for its scenic beauty, but also for its historical significance. If you enjoy learning about local lore, then this hike will charm you with its colorful history.
Start the trail at the Wonderland of Rocks parking area. Along the sandy trail, you will see the typical Joshua Tree landscape, with masses of boulders and many Joshua trees. If you want to examine one of these trees up close, this trail will give you some chances to do so.
Also along the route, stop to photograph the rusty remains of automobiles that make a statement against the more neutral tones of the desert. The mill, which is the payoff for this hike, is actually quite well preserved. It was owned by Bill Keys, a prominent area rancher and miner, and was used to crush gold ore for several decades.
There are several informative plaques that talk about the mill and its history, and the mill makes for great photos as well. After you are done exploring, you retrace your steps to the start point.
Wall Street Mill Trail, California 92277, Verenigde Staten
The Wall Street Mill hiking trail in Joshua Tree National Park is a must-do, not only for its scenic beauty, but also for its historical significance. If you enjoy learning about local lore, then this hike will charm you with its colorful history.
Start the trail at the Wonderland of Rocks parking area. Along the sandy trail, you will see the typical Joshua Tree landscape, with masses of boulders and many Joshua trees. If you want to examine one of these trees up close, this trail will give you some chances to do so.
Also along the route, stop to photograph the rusty remains of automobiles that make a statement against the more neutral tones of the desert. The mill, which is the payoff for this hike, is actually quite well preserved. It was owned by Bill Keys, a prominent area rancher and miner, and was used to crush gold ore for several decades.
There are several informative plaques that talk about the mill and its history, and the mill makes for great photos as well. After you are done exploring, you retrace your steps to the start point.
The Keys Ranch is the prime example of early settlement in the Joshua Tree National Park area. Bill Keys was the area's leading character, and his ranch is a symbol of the resourcefulness of early settlers. The ranch is an extensive complex of small frame buildings built between 1910 and 1964.
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Keys Ranch
The Keys Ranch is the prime example of early settlement in the Joshua Tree National Park area. Bill Keys was the area's leading character, and his ranch is a symbol of the resourcefulness of early settlers. The ranch is an extensive complex of small frame buildings built between 1910 and 1964.
11 minutes from the Somewhere Nowhere house, this is the closest Joshua Tree National Park trail to the house. We prefer the other trails because this one lacks boulders unless you hike all the way to the top. Do the Short Loop or take it all the way to Warren Peak at 6.3 miles out and back.
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Black Rock Canyon Campground
9800 Black Rock Canyon Rd11 minutes from the Somewhere Nowhere house, this is the closest Joshua Tree National Park trail to the house. We prefer the other trails because this one lacks boulders unless you hike all the way to the top. Do the Short Loop or take it all the way to Warren Peak at 6.3 miles out and back.