Vanessa's Guidebook
Food scene
The Coyote Cone
49574 Twentynine Palms HighwayBest coffee and ice cream in the Morongo Basin!
Best coffee in Yucca Valley, the green dream and blc are the go-to’s. Watch out for huge lines at peak hours.
507 locals raden deze aan
Frontier Café
55844 Twentynine Palms HighwayBest coffee in Yucca Valley, the green dream and blc are the go-to’s. Watch out for huge lines at peak hours.
I mean, need I say more? Now near impossible to get in on peak hours.
1340 locals raden deze aan
Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown RdI mean, need I say more? Now near impossible to get in on peak hours.
We love the Bonaroo and the Desert Daze if you’re feeling like something different.
137 locals raden deze aan
2 Guys Pies Brick Oven Pizzeria
56969 Yucca TrailWe love the Bonaroo and the Desert Daze if you’re feeling like something different.
Really the only place in Yucca to sit and eat pizza. Can’t go wrong here!
486 locals raden deze aan
Pie for the People!
58960 29 Palms HighwayReally the only place in Yucca to sit and eat pizza. Can’t go wrong here!
La Copine
848 Old Woman Springs RdBest food in the desert, hands down.
Jerk Chicken? Yes. Great outdoor vibes with fire pits? Yep!
319 locals raden deze aan
Kitchen in the Desert
6427 Mesquite AveJerk Chicken? Yes. Great outdoor vibes with fire pits? Yep!
Out There Bar
73839 29 Palms HighwayBest dive bar in Morongo Basin.
Line too long at Pappy’s? You may even like this place better.
223 locals raden deze aan
The Red Dog Saloon
53539 Mane StLine too long at Pappy’s? You may even like this place better.
Our favorite Mexican place, amazing vibe and food.
80 locals raden deze aan
Las Palmas Mexican Cuisine
57154 Twentynine Palms HighwayOur favorite Mexican place, amazing vibe and food.
Shopping
Find that special living souvenir and add to your cactus/succulent collection.
106 locals raden deze aan
Cactus Mart and Morongo Hardware
49889 Twentynine Palms HighwayFind that special living souvenir and add to your cactus/succulent collection.
Now located in Morongo Valley, the best and quirkiest thrift shop in the basin!
50 locals raden deze aan
Black Luck Vintage
49950 Acoma TrailNow located in Morongo Valley, the best and quirkiest thrift shop in the basin!
Locally owned fruits, veggies, and all the extras, (including locally baked bread) this is the best place for essentials in Morongo Valley.
16 locals raden deze aan
Morongo Fruit Market
49643 Twentynine Palms HighwayLocally owned fruits, veggies, and all the extras, (including locally baked bread) this is the best place for essentials in Morongo Valley.
This place epitomizes desert weird, in the best way. From Knick knacks to instagrammable outfits you need to check it out before you leave.
228 locals raden deze aan
The End
55872 Twentynine Palms HighwayThis place epitomizes desert weird, in the best way. From Knick knacks to instagrammable outfits you need to check it out before you leave.
Wine, rocks, aliens? What else do you need? A fun experience to pick up some liquor and wine.
165 locals raden deze aan
Wine and Rock Shop
59006 Twentynine Palms HighwayWine, rocks, aliens? What else do you need? A fun experience to pick up some liquor and wine.
So many tasty treats and the best selection for drinks in the area.
146 locals raden deze aan
Desierto Alto
55827 Twentynine Palms HighwaySo many tasty treats and the best selection for drinks in the area.
Hoodoo
55866 Twentynine Palms HighwayRecords, records, and more records.
Even if you don’t get anything, it’s fun to peruse and chat with the vendors.
156 locals raden deze aan
Sky Village Outdoor Marketplace
7028 Theatre RdEven if you don’t get anything, it’s fun to peruse and chat with the vendors.
Sightseeing
It’s a giant rock that has a ton of history. There use to be a secret hideout under the boulder that was blown up by the sheriff’s department during WW2 because they thought Nazi bombs were stored there. Nowadays, it’s split in two and covered with graffiti.
291 locals raden deze aan
Giant Rock CA
It’s a giant rock that has a ton of history. There use to be a secret hideout under the boulder that was blown up by the sheriff’s department during WW2 because they thought Nazi bombs were stored there. Nowadays, it’s split in two and covered with graffiti.
Garth is amazing and I wish the whole desert could be like his place. Enjoy and tell him we say hi!
19 locals raden deze aan
Garths boulder gardens
Godsway LoveGarth is amazing and I wish the whole desert could be like his place. Enjoy and tell him we say hi!
Imagine a desert loon made an outdoor museum, this is that place.
549 locals raden deze aan
Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum
62975 Blair LnImagine a desert loon made an outdoor museum, this is that place.
Huge modern metal sculptures, great for an easy drive by without having to get out of the car.
21 locals raden deze aan
Simi Dabah Sculpture Foundation
5255 Sunfair RdHuge modern metal sculptures, great for an easy drive by without having to get out of the car.
Metal Dinosaurs
62842 Twentynine Palms HighwayMetal dinosaurs, along the road, great for a quick pic.
Integratron
2477 Belfield BlvdKnown for the sound baths but also cool to just see from afar.