Guidebook for Landers
Food Scene
The high desert’s favorite place for BBQ and great live music. Located in historic Pioneertown, a must see!
1340 locals recommend
Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown RdThe high desert’s favorite place for BBQ and great live music. Located in historic Pioneertown, a must see!
Spectacular food, creative and delicious! Best in the high desert! @lacopinekitchen
725 locals recommend
La Copine
848 Old Woman Springs Rd
Spectacular food, creative and delicious! Best in the high desert! @lacopinekitchen
Now serving pizza several nights a week. On the way to the cabin on the 247 and next door to a great vintage and artisan shop Moon Wind Trading Co. @giantrockmeetingroom
Live music some weekend nights.
209 locals recommend
Giant Rock Meeting Room & Coffee House
1131 Old Woman Springs RdNow serving pizza several nights a week. On the way to the cabin on the 247 and next door to a great vintage and artisan shop Moon Wind Trading Co. @giantrockmeetingroom
Live music some weekend nights.
Great breakfast place! Homestyle cooking with small selection of Cambodian dishes. Outdoor seating.
307 locals recommend
Country Kitchen
61768 Twentynine Palms HighwayGreat breakfast place! Homestyle cooking with small selection of Cambodian dishes. Outdoor seating.
Local Joshua Tree favorite for brunch and breakfast, veg and vegan friendly. Solid place!
688 locals recommend
Crossroads Cafe
61715 Twentynine Palms HighwayLocal Joshua Tree favorite for brunch and breakfast, veg and vegan friendly. Solid place!
The best coffee place in town where they roast their own beans. Must visit for coffee aficionados.
522 locals recommend
Joshua Tree Coffee Company
61738 Twentynine Palms HighwayThe best coffee place in town where they roast their own beans. Must visit for coffee aficionados.
Great café/restaurant in the heart of Yucca Valley. Great food, serves JT coffee, veg and vegan friendly. Free wifi and great vibes.
507 locals recommend
Frontier Café
55844 Twentynine Palms HighwayGreat café/restaurant in the heart of Yucca Valley. Great food, serves JT coffee, veg and vegan friendly. Free wifi and great vibes.
Great food with a Caribbean flare; great outdoor seating and ambiance. Located in Twentynine Palms, not too far from the East entrance of Joshua Tree National Park.
319 locals recommend
Kitchen in the Desert
6427 Mesquite AveGreat food with a Caribbean flare; great outdoor seating and ambiance. Located in Twentynine Palms, not too far from the East entrance of Joshua Tree National Park.
This historic saloon in the heart of Pioneertown has been resurrected after decades closed! Great food and drink selection, and even better ambiance. Tons of outdoor seating.
223 locals recommend
The Red Dog Saloon
53539 Mane StThis historic saloon in the heart of Pioneertown has been resurrected after decades closed! Great food and drink selection, and even better ambiance. Tons of outdoor seating.
Joshua Tree National Park visitor center has a new take-out only restaurant option! Healthy and fresh sandwiches, salads, snacks and drinks to grab before you head into the park. Open everyday from 7:30am-5pm. 6554 Park Blvd, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
106 locals recommend
Roadrunner Grab+Go
6554 Park BlvdJoshua Tree National Park visitor center has a new take-out only restaurant option! Healthy and fresh sandwiches, salads, snacks and drinks to grab before you head into the park. Open everyday from 7:30am-5pm. 6554 Park Blvd, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
New grab-and-go option in JT Village. Baked goods, sandwiches, Stumptown coffee, and so much more.
191 locals recommend
The DEZ fine food - grab & go
61705 Twentynine Palms HighwayNew grab-and-go option in JT Village. Baked goods, sandwiches, Stumptown coffee, and so much more.
Amazing little bakery located in the heart of Twentynine Palms on the route 62. Great coffee/tea drinks and even soup!
117 locals recommend
Campbell Hill Bakery
73491 Twentynine Palms HighwayAmazing little bakery located in the heart of Twentynine Palms on the route 62. Great coffee/tea drinks and even soup!
grnd sqrl
73471 29 Palms HighwayGastropub with great food and beer selection in Twentynine Palms.
EXCELLENT Middle Eastern cuisine. Not super charming but has comfortable booths or great for take out. Located in Yucca Valley.
144 locals recommend
Yucca Kabob and Hookah
57345 Twentynine Palms HighwayEXCELLENT Middle Eastern cuisine. Not super charming but has comfortable booths or great for take out. Located in Yucca Valley.
Yes, they have donuts. BUT they also happen to have fantastic Pho, with a vegan option too! Located in a retro building in Twentynine Palms.
27 locals recommend
Jelly Donut
56153 Twentynine Palms HighwayYes, they have donuts. BUT they also happen to have fantastic Pho, with a vegan option too! Located in a retro building in Twentynine Palms.
Great breakfast and lunch spot with to-go option. We recommend the breakfast burritos...so delicious and filling! Kind of hard to find, it's next to Applebees in Yucca Valley.
The Yucca Tree Eatery
Great breakfast and lunch spot with to-go option. We recommend the breakfast burritos...so delicious and filling! Kind of hard to find, it's next to Applebees in Yucca Valley.
The locals spot for no-frills cheap, great tacos and burritos. Located in the back of Kasa market.
66 locals recommend
Kasa Market & Taco Shop
56089 Twentynine Palms HighwayThe locals spot for no-frills cheap, great tacos and burritos. Located in the back of Kasa market.
Parks & Nature
Joshua Tree National Park
Giant Rock CA
Pioneertown Mountains Preserve
51010 Pipes Canyon RdBig Morongo Canyon Preserve
11055 East DriveShopping
Moon Wind Trading Co
1141B Old Woman Springs RdThe Station Joshua Tree
61943 Twentynine Palms HighwayHoof & The Horn
55840 Twentynine Palms HighwayJoshua Tree Health Foods
61693 Twentynine Palms HighwayWine shop in the heart of Joshua Tree village.
Coyote Corner
6535 Park BlvdFunky desert gift shop, a must visit!
Wine and Rock Shop
59006 Twentynine Palms HighwayCute gift shop with great wine selection.
Drinks & Nightlife
The high desert’s favorite place for BBQ and great live music. Located in historic Pioneertown.
1340 locals recommend
Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown RdThe high desert’s favorite place for BBQ and great live music. Located in historic Pioneertown.
This historic saloon in the heart of Pioneertown has been resurrected after decades closed! Great food and drink selection, and even better ambiance. Tons of outdoor seating.
223 locals recommend
The Red Dog Saloon
53539 Mane StThis historic saloon in the heart of Pioneertown has been resurrected after decades closed! Great food and drink selection, and even better ambiance. Tons of outdoor seating.
New bar in Yucca Valley with great food, drinks, and decor. Open daily!
112 locals recommend
The Tiny Pony Tavern
57205 29 Palms HighwayNew bar in Yucca Valley with great food, drinks, and decor. Open daily!
This newly re-opened bar/restaurant inside Yucca Valley’s tiny airport is a must see; swanky 70’s bar with excellent cocktails. Food is ok.
The Copper Room
This newly re-opened bar/restaurant inside Yucca Valley’s tiny airport is a must see; swanky 70’s bar with excellent cocktails. Food is ok.
Essentials
Halliday's Liquor
56008 Reche RdStater Bros. Markets
58060 Twentynine Palms HighwayGreat shop for wine, spirits, and gourmet food items. Located in downtown Yucca Valley, across from Frontier Cafe.
146 locals recommend
Desierto Alto
55827 Twentynine Palms HighwayGreat shop for wine, spirits, and gourmet food items. Located in downtown Yucca Valley, across from Frontier Cafe.
Super market with both regular and specialty items depending on what's in that week, you can find great wine, gourmet items and even pricey personal care products at discounted prices.
35 locals recommend
Grocery Outlet Bargain Market
57200 Twentynine Palms HighwaySuper market with both regular and specialty items depending on what's in that week, you can find great wine, gourmet items and even pricey personal care products at discounted prices.
Arts & Culture
Compound Yucca Valley
55379 Twentynine Palms HighwayGlass Outhouse Art Gallery
77575 Twentynine Palms HighwayGreat flea market open every Saturday and Sunday. Pick up a map of art works to visit in the area at High Desert Test Sites headquarters at the Sky Village Swap Meet.
156 locals recommend
Sky Village Outdoor Marketplace
7028 Theatre RdGreat flea market open every Saturday and Sunday. Pick up a map of art works to visit in the area at High Desert Test Sites headquarters at the Sky Village Swap Meet.
The Integratron hosts sound baths at the historic dome building built by UFO enthusiast George Van Tassel. Usually booked weeks, if not months, in advance. They also have a great little gift shop.
737 locals recommend
Integratron
2477 Belfield BlvdThe Integratron hosts sound baths at the historic dome building built by UFO enthusiast George Van Tassel. Usually booked weeks, if not months, in advance. They also have a great little gift shop.
Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum
62975 Blair LnOur high desert's nature museum, learn about our unique plant and animal life.
20 locals recommend
Hi Desert Playhouse Guild Inc
61231 Twentynine Palms HighwayOur high desert's nature museum, learn about our unique plant and animal life.
Official Visitor Center
A must see for all information related to the park, hiking, and rock climbing in the area. Great selection of books, T-shirts, souvenirs, and all necessary weather-related gear for your hikes.
418 locals recommend
Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center
6554 Park BlvdA must see for all information related to the park, hiking, and rock climbing in the area. Great selection of books, T-shirts, souvenirs, and all necessary weather-related gear for your hikes.