THINGS TO SEE & DO
Sightseeing
Probably one of, if not THE main reason that you’re visiting! Enjoy all the park has to offer just a short drive from The Lodge. JT Park is HUGE, so how you spend your time there is up to you. No matter what, it’s one of the most unique places on earth, and you will not be disappointed by nature’s majesty. We recommend taking in the sunset at Keys View when you’re not enjoying it from our hot tub.
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Joshua Tree National Park
Probably one of, if not THE main reason that you’re visiting! Enjoy all the park has to offer just a short drive from The Lodge. JT Park is HUGE, so how you spend your time there is up to you. No matter what, it’s one of the most unique places on earth, and you will not be disappointed by nature’s majesty. We recommend taking in the sunset at Keys View when you’re not enjoying it from our hot tub.
From www.bigmorongo.org:
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 habitats in California. The upstream end of the canyon lies in the Mojave Desert, while its downstream portion opens into the Colorado Desert. There are numerous trails to walk and hike, including a wheelchair-accessible boardwalk through the marsh and riparian habitats. At 31,000 acres with elevations ranging from 600 feet on the canyon floor to 3000 feet at the top of the ridge, this diverse landscape has been an important part of the Morongo Basin’s natural and cultural history for almost two billion years.
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Big Morongo Canyon Preserve
11055 East DriveFrom www.bigmorongo.org:
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 habitats in California. The upstream end of the canyon lies in the Mojave Desert, while its downstream portion opens into the Colorado Desert. There are numerous trails to walk and hike, including a wheelchair-accessible boardwalk through the marsh and riparian habitats. At 31,000 acres with elevations ranging from 600 feet on the canyon floor to 3000 feet at the top of the ridge, this diverse landscape has been an important part of the Morongo Basin’s natural and cultural history for almost two billion years.
From the Fellow Earthlings' website:
Fellow Earthlings' Wildlife Center is a 501(C)3 non-profit organization. We are the only privately licensed facility that specializes in caring for meerkats (Suricata suricatta). Situated in the high desert of California, our location was carefully chosen for its climate, which most closely replicates that of the meerkats' native habitat in the Kalahari Desert of southern Africa.
Surprisingly, meerkats are one of the most strictly regulated animals in the world. We hold licenses and permits from California Fish and Game, U.S.D.A., and Fish and Wildlife Service. The animals come to us from accredited zoos and are placed here for a variety of reasons: The meerkats may be orphaned, injured, old, sick, or the previous facility has simply run out of room and can no longer care for them. The meerkats that are placed with us are given life-long homes at Fellow Earthlings' Wildlife Center, Inc.
You and up to three of your guests can have a private, two-hour interactive experience with the meerkats through our Adopt a Meerkat Program. You can feed, photograph, and play with the meerkats at our Center. Our wee rascals will enjoy taking treats from your hand, sitting in your lap, untying your shoelaces, and peeking in your pockets.
From Us: Hanging out with meerkats for a tax deductible donation? Why would you NOT do this??
**NOTE** Must be booked well in advance. Read the FAQ on their website. No children under 8.
Fellow Earthlings' Wildlife Center, Inc.
11427 West DrFrom the Fellow Earthlings' website:
Fellow Earthlings' Wildlife Center is a 501(C)3 non-profit organization. We are the only privately licensed facility that specializes in caring for meerkats (Suricata suricatta). Situated in the high desert of California, our location was carefully chosen for its climate, which most closely replicates that of the meerkats' native habitat in the Kalahari Desert of southern Africa.
Surprisingly, meerkats are one of the most strictly regulated animals in the world. We hold licenses and permits from California Fish and Game, U.S.D.A., and Fish and Wildlife Service. The animals come to us from accredited zoos and are placed here for a variety of reasons: The meerkats may be orphaned, injured, old, sick, or the previous facility has simply run out of room and can no longer care for them. The meerkats that are placed with us are given life-long homes at Fellow Earthlings' Wildlife Center, Inc.
You and up to three of your guests can have a private, two-hour interactive experience with the meerkats through our Adopt a Meerkat Program. You can feed, photograph, and play with the meerkats at our Center. Our wee rascals will enjoy taking treats from your hand, sitting in your lap, untying your shoelaces, and peeking in your pockets.
From Us: Hanging out with meerkats for a tax deductible donation? Why would you NOT do this??
**NOTE** Must be booked well in advance. Read the FAQ on their website. No children under 8.
Music Venue/Bar/Restaurant
Pappy & Harriet's Pioneertown Palace is a famous historic music venue, bar, and restaurant in nearby Pioneertown. Billboard Magazine named Pappy & Harriet's one of the Top Ten Hidden Gems in the Country. It attracts artists and musicians from all over the world. Even when there’s not a show going on, it’s a fun spot to get a drink and a bite.
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Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown RdPappy & Harriet's Pioneertown Palace is a famous historic music venue, bar, and restaurant in nearby Pioneertown. Billboard Magazine named Pappy & Harriet's one of the Top Ten Hidden Gems in the Country. It attracts artists and musicians from all over the world. Even when there’s not a show going on, it’s a fun spot to get a drink and a bite.
Beer Bar/Music Venue located in a historic roadhouse built in 1948. Large beer selection on tap, as well as in bottles/cans. Many local breweries featured. Back patio under the stars. DJ nights & Live Music (*currently outdoors only and socially distanced*)
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Landers Brew Co
1388 Golden Slipper LnBeer Bar/Music Venue located in a historic roadhouse built in 1948. Large beer selection on tap, as well as in bottles/cans. Many local breweries featured. Back patio under the stars. DJ nights & Live Music (*currently outdoors only and socially distanced*)
Food Scene
In the corner of a strip mall on 29 Palms Hwy, not far from the house, you will find The Kasa Market. It’s a seemingly average Mexican market and carniceria. Totally legit place to get a few groceries. (The meat counter is great if you’re wanting to cook at home!) In the back however, is their HIDDEN GEM of a taqueria. We’re obsessed with this place. Perfect for a quick bite, or if you’re feeding a group, they offer a Family Meal Special for under $20. Carne Asada and Al Pastor are where it’s at.
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Kasa Market & Taco Shop
56089 Twentynine Palms HighwayIn the corner of a strip mall on 29 Palms Hwy, not far from the house, you will find The Kasa Market. It’s a seemingly average Mexican market and carniceria. Totally legit place to get a few groceries. (The meat counter is great if you’re wanting to cook at home!) In the back however, is their HIDDEN GEM of a taqueria. We’re obsessed with this place. Perfect for a quick bite, or if you’re feeding a group, they offer a Family Meal Special for under $20. Carne Asada and Al Pastor are where it’s at.
Keeping with the hidden gem theme---we're snobs when it comes to Japanese food, and if you told us that non-questionable, and IN FACT TASTY sushi could be found in the middle of the desert attached to a Travelodge, we would laugh. (And we did!) But believe it or not, it exists---this place is really good. Both the food and service are excellent.
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Kimi Grill
54850 Twentynine Palms HighwayKeeping with the hidden gem theme---we're snobs when it comes to Japanese food, and if you told us that non-questionable, and IN FACT TASTY sushi could be found in the middle of the desert attached to a Travelodge, we would laugh. (And we did!) But believe it or not, it exists---this place is really good. Both the food and service are excellent.
Really delicious family owned Middle Eastern Restaurant. Amazing mezze--particularly the hummus and babaganoush. Solid kabobs and gyros. Try the lemon mint smoothie when it’s a million degrees out. They have hookah on the patio if that’s your thing!
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Yucca Kabob and Hookah
57345 Twentynine Palms HighwayReally delicious family owned Middle Eastern Restaurant. Amazing mezze--particularly the hummus and babaganoush. Solid kabobs and gyros. Try the lemon mint smoothie when it’s a million degrees out. They have hookah on the patio if that’s your thing!
Laid back café/coffee shop vibe, serving breakfast and lunch. Healthy eats---locally sourced and organic when possible. Locally roasted coffee. Sandwiches, & Salads, Beer & Wine. Good spot for vegan/vegetarian options.
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Frontier Café
55844 Twentynine Palms HighwayLaid back café/coffee shop vibe, serving breakfast and lunch. Healthy eats---locally sourced and organic when possible. Locally roasted coffee. Sandwiches, & Salads, Beer & Wine. Good spot for vegan/vegetarian options.
Are you hungover and in need of diner food? Look no further.
This tiny local spot is only open for breakfast and lunch, and has a full lineup of everything you could possibly want--for cheap.
Eggs every which way, Banana Crunch French Toast, and OMG, the biscuits and gravy y’all...Read about the history of Morongo Valley printed on the menu while you sip your coffee and regret the previous night’s choices. This place will set you right.
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Morongo Valley Cafe
49780 Twentynine Palms HighwayAre you hungover and in need of diner food? Look no further.
This tiny local spot is only open for breakfast and lunch, and has a full lineup of everything you could possibly want--for cheap.
Eggs every which way, Banana Crunch French Toast, and OMG, the biscuits and gravy y’all...Read about the history of Morongo Valley printed on the menu while you sip your coffee and regret the previous night’s choices. This place will set you right.
Local spot for….you guessed it---DONUTS! Family owned. Made Fresh. Try the Apple Fritters! They also have really good Thai Iced Tea/Coffee.
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Jelly Donut
56153 Twentynine Palms HighwayLocal spot for….you guessed it---DONUTS! Family owned. Made Fresh. Try the Apple Fritters! They also have really good Thai Iced Tea/Coffee.
Cute Western-themed dive bar with outdoor patio seating and solid bar food. Fish Tacos, Burgers, and Fish and Chips are recommended. Cold beer and large portions after a day of hiking in the park.
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Joshua Tree Saloon
61835 Twentynine Palms HighwayCute Western-themed dive bar with outdoor patio seating and solid bar food. Fish Tacos, Burgers, and Fish and Chips are recommended. Cold beer and large portions after a day of hiking in the park.
Good pizza! Large portions, sometimes long lines, so be aware of that. This place is popular, especially during high season. Try the David Bowie and the Life/Death By Garlic. If you’re vegan or GF, they got you.
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Pie for the People!
58960 29 Palms HighwayGood pizza! Large portions, sometimes long lines, so be aware of that. This place is popular, especially during high season. Try the David Bowie and the Life/Death By Garlic. If you’re vegan or GF, they got you.
Coffee shop by day--Pizza place by night. Spacious outdoor seating. Try the Flamingo Pig and the Mushy Tina. **Weekends only for now, please contact them to verify.**
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Giant Rock Meeting Room & Coffee House
1131 Old Woman Springs RdCoffee shop by day--Pizza place by night. Spacious outdoor seating. Try the Flamingo Pig and the Mushy Tina. **Weekends only for now, please contact them to verify.**
The top dining destination in the Hi-Desert. Written up in the New York Times, VOGUE, and Eater. Women owned. Unpretentious. DELICIOUS. *Hours are atypical, and reservations are not accepted at this time. Please contact them to verify.*
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La Copine
848 Old Woman Springs RdThe top dining destination in the Hi-Desert. Written up in the New York Times, VOGUE, and Eater. Women owned. Unpretentious. DELICIOUS. *Hours are atypical, and reservations are not accepted at this time. Please contact them to verify.*
Grocery & Specialty Stores
Discount grocery store with an ever-changing selection of items at great prices. Clean. Helpful and friendly staff. This is our go-to supermarket.
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Grocery Outlet Bargain Market
57200 Twentynine Palms HighwayDiscount grocery store with an ever-changing selection of items at great prices. Clean. Helpful and friendly staff. This is our go-to supermarket.
Our new favorite spot! Curated selection of wine, spirits, beer, snacks, and more. If you’re a fan and/or an aficionado of tequila and mezcal, this place is not to be missed.
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Desierto Alto
55827 Twentynine Palms HighwayOur new favorite spot! Curated selection of wine, spirits, beer, snacks, and more. If you’re a fan and/or an aficionado of tequila and mezcal, this place is not to be missed.
Natural wine and crystals?? Yes, please.
Super fun little shop with small batch natural wines, cider, CBD products, gifts, and other fun random stuff. We look forward to checking out their new Tasting Room in The After Times.
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Wine and Rock Shop
59006 Twentynine Palms HighwayNatural wine and crystals?? Yes, please.
Super fun little shop with small batch natural wines, cider, CBD products, gifts, and other fun random stuff. We look forward to checking out their new Tasting Room in The After Times.
*Seasonal, Saturdays 8am-1pm*
Small quaint farmers market--- local produce, cheese, honey, eggs, coffee, arts & crafts, specialty products.
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Joshua Tree Certified Farmers' Market
61651 Twentynine Palms Highway*Seasonal, Saturdays 8am-1pm*
Small quaint farmers market--- local produce, cheese, honey, eggs, coffee, arts & crafts, specialty products.
Cannabis
Welcome to California! Please enjoy our legal recreational marijuana responsibly.
(*Reminder that there is NO SMOKING of any kind permitted inside the house. Pick a patio---there are 4 to choose from.)
There are no dispensaries in Morongo Valley, Yucca, or Joshua Tree. The closest places to purchase marijuana flowers (AKA the good old fashioned green), marijuana edibles, tinctures, etc, are in either Palm Springs or Desert Hot Springs.
These are a few recommended dispensaries.
Coachella Valley Green Dragon
353 S Palm Canyon DrFriendly and knowledgeable staff!
Desert's Finest Dispensary
12106 Palm DrHigh quality and excellent variety.
The Micro Buddery
66321 Pierson BlvdThis place has fantastic chocolate edibles.
Other Shopping Adventures
Dig Your Own Cactus 79¢ --- the famous sign that you’ll see by the side of the road. Do it!
Awesome selection of cacti, succulents and other native desert plants. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. If you nerd out on plants, this place is an absolute MUST! Also, make sure to say hi to the shop cat, Butch.
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Cactus Mart and Morongo Hardware
49889 Twentynine Palms HighwayDig Your Own Cactus 79¢ --- the famous sign that you’ll see by the side of the road. Do it!
Awesome selection of cacti, succulents and other native desert plants. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. If you nerd out on plants, this place is an absolute MUST! Also, make sure to say hi to the shop cat, Butch.
Rather large thrift store. We almost always find interesting things there, and rarely leave empty handed. The kitchen/housewares section is usually especially good. Fairly organized and spacious as far as thrift stores go. Worth checking out, as they have new things all the time.
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Joshua Springs Thrift Shop
56867 Twentynine Palms HighwayRather large thrift store. We almost always find interesting things there, and rarely leave empty handed. The kitchen/housewares section is usually especially good. Fairly organized and spacious as far as thrift stores go. Worth checking out, as they have new things all the time.
Weekends-only outdoor flea market. Art, antiques, vintage decor, and everything random in between. All the weirdness! Check it out. *NO DOGS ALLOWED*
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Sky Village Outdoor Marketplace
7028 Theatre RdWeekends-only outdoor flea market. Art, antiques, vintage decor, and everything random in between. All the weirdness! Check it out. *NO DOGS ALLOWED*
Art
Open air art installation. An eclectic collection of art created by famed artist Noah Purifoy. Eclectic, unique, and worth checking out. Admission is FREE, but donations are accepted, so please support the arts, and kick in a few bucks.
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Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum
62975 Blair LnOpen air art installation. An eclectic collection of art created by famed artist Noah Purifoy. Eclectic, unique, and worth checking out. Admission is FREE, but donations are accepted, so please support the arts, and kick in a few bucks.
Have you found Jesus? Well, you definitely can here.
Gracing the desert landscape in Yucca Valley since 1951--sculpted works of art by Antone Martin, who, together with Desert Parson Eddie Garver formed the original park, dedicated to World Peace. Think--multiple 8-10 foot bright white concrete Jesus sculptures set in Biblical tableaus against the starkly contrasting landscape. If you’re Christian, you’ll appreciate the Biblical references and overall serenity of a nice place to pray. If you’re not, you’ll appreciate the amazing photo ops, and overall super weirdness of this place. 10/10 Instagrammable AF.
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Desert Christ Park
56200 Sunnyslope DrHave you found Jesus? Well, you definitely can here.
Gracing the desert landscape in Yucca Valley since 1951--sculpted works of art by Antone Martin, who, together with Desert Parson Eddie Garver formed the original park, dedicated to World Peace. Think--multiple 8-10 foot bright white concrete Jesus sculptures set in Biblical tableaus against the starkly contrasting landscape. If you’re Christian, you’ll appreciate the Biblical references and overall serenity of a nice place to pray. If you’re not, you’ll appreciate the amazing photo ops, and overall super weirdness of this place. 10/10 Instagrammable AF.