Guidebook for Pioneertown
Parks & Nature
"It's known as one of the world’s best rock climbing areas, but the desert hiking is fantastic, too. Straddling the transition zone between high and low deserts, trails here climb up prominent peaks, meander through cactus gardens, reach hidden oases, and wander near the ruins of ghost towns."
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Joshua Tree National Park
"It's known as one of the world’s best rock climbing areas, but the desert hiking is fantastic, too. Straddling the transition zone between high and low deserts, trails here climb up prominent peaks, meander through cactus gardens, reach hidden oases, and wander near the ruins of ghost towns."
Open daily 7:30 AM - sunset. Birders flock to Big Morongo where several natural springs and a year-round stream attract birds rarely seen elsewhere. This 29,000 acre nature preserve has 2 billion year old rock formations. The water and surrounding vegetation make the canyon home for desert mammals and several species of reptiles and amphibians.
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Big Morongo Canyon Preserve
11055 East DriveOpen daily 7:30 AM - sunset. Birders flock to Big Morongo where several natural springs and a year-round stream attract birds rarely seen elsewhere. This 29,000 acre nature preserve has 2 billion year old rock formations. The water and surrounding vegetation make the canyon home for desert mammals and several species of reptiles and amphibians.
Chaparrosa Peak
A dog-friendly hike that's about 6 miles round trip.
Considered to be the largest solitary boulder on this earth, this 23,000 ton mass was seen as sacred by Native Americans. In the 1950s, it was a popular gathering point for UFO believers. The rock and surrounding area are public land. The Giant is about 12-15 miles north of Yucca Valley. From the junction of Routes 62 and 247, go 12.5 miles north on 247 to Linn Road. Turn east on Linn Road, and go three miles until you see the domed building (the Integratron). Continue east on Linn Road, which turns to dirt. Bear left at the first fork. About 1.5 miles later, you'll encounter another fork. Keep right here and you'll find the rock.
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Giant Rock CA
Considered to be the largest solitary boulder on this earth, this 23,000 ton mass was seen as sacred by Native Americans. In the 1950s, it was a popular gathering point for UFO believers. The rock and surrounding area are public land. The Giant is about 12-15 miles north of Yucca Valley. From the junction of Routes 62 and 247, go 12.5 miles north on 247 to Linn Road. Turn east on Linn Road, and go three miles until you see the domed building (the Integratron). Continue east on Linn Road, which turns to dirt. Bear left at the first fork. About 1.5 miles later, you'll encounter another fork. Keep right here and you'll find the rock.
Drinks & Nightlife
Pappy & Harriet's, the local western saloon with good BBQ with vegan/vegetarian offerings and live music most evenings. Performers over the years have including Paul McCartney, Eric Burdon, Eagles of Death Metal, Queens of the Stone Age, Rufus Wainwright, Leon Russell, Sean Lennon, Ricki Lee Jones, Lorde, and more. Monday night is open mic night and features local performers. Times may change but as of this writing: Monday open 5 PM to 9:30 PM; closed Tues and Weds, Thurs to Sunday 11 AM to 9:30 PM for food – bar is open later up to 1 AM depending on crowd. Music plays a set during dinner and a later set – but is usually over by 11:30 PM.
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Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown RdPappy & Harriet's, the local western saloon with good BBQ with vegan/vegetarian offerings and live music most evenings. Performers over the years have including Paul McCartney, Eric Burdon, Eagles of Death Metal, Queens of the Stone Age, Rufus Wainwright, Leon Russell, Sean Lennon, Ricki Lee Jones, Lorde, and more. Monday night is open mic night and features local performers. Times may change but as of this writing: Monday open 5 PM to 9:30 PM; closed Tues and Weds, Thurs to Sunday 11 AM to 9:30 PM for food – bar is open later up to 1 AM depending on crowd. Music plays a set during dinner and a later set – but is usually over by 11:30 PM.
A rough and tumble local scene with full bar, great burgers and open mike night for local talent on Tuesday nights.
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Joshua Tree Saloon
61835 Twentynine Palms HighwayA rough and tumble local scene with full bar, great burgers and open mike night for local talent on Tuesday nights.
Sightseeing
The story is that visitors from Venus arrived in a flying saucer and told former aerospace engineer George van Tassel of a process for cell rejuvenation involving a dome based on principles of sacred geometry. He began work on it in 1953, calling the dome at once a time machine, a rejuvenation machine and an anti-gravity device. This white dome is open to the public for tours and demonstrations. Inside, there are two wooden floors with a few museum-type displays. A tour guide turns on an electrical device and asks everyone to meditate and try to feel the Integratron-focused energy.
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Integratron
2477 Belfield BlvdThe story is that visitors from Venus arrived in a flying saucer and told former aerospace engineer George van Tassel of a process for cell rejuvenation involving a dome based on principles of sacred geometry. He began work on it in 1953, calling the dome at once a time machine, a rejuvenation machine and an anti-gravity device. This white dome is open to the public for tours and demonstrations. Inside, there are two wooden floors with a few museum-type displays. A tour guide turns on an electrical device and asks everyone to meditate and try to feel the Integratron-focused energy.
Food Scene
Kimi Grill
54850 Twentynine Palms Highwaysushi
Pie for the People!
58960 29 Palms Highwaypizza
La Copine
848 Old Woman Springs Rdnew American brunch café
Mexican seafood with full bar and great service
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La Palapa Mexican Restaraunt
57173 Sunnyslope DrMexican seafood with full bar and great service
92284 wonderful diner with great salads, burgers and don't forget to try the fried zucchini and mushrooms. Reasonable prices and great food
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John's Place
56249 Twentynine Palms Highway92284 wonderful diner with great salads, burgers and don't forget to try the fried zucchini and mushrooms. Reasonable prices and great food
Essentials
Joshua Tree Health Foods
61693 Twentynine Palms Highwayvegan/vegetarian grocery
Saturdays from 8 AM to 1 PM in Joshua Tree on 29 Palms Highway between Hillview Road and Sunset Road.
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Joshua Tree Certified Farmers' Market
61651 Twentynine Palms HighwaySaturdays from 8 AM to 1 PM in Joshua Tree on 29 Palms Highway between Hillview Road and Sunset Road.