Area Recommendations

National Park: 

 

• Joshua Tree National Park - https://www.nps.gov/jotr/index.htm  

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Dog-friendly hiking area:

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• Pioneertown Mountain Preserve - https://wildlandsconservancy.org/preserves/pioneertownmountains

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Guided hikes:

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• Wandering Mojave - www.wanderingmojave.com (mention "Cocoon" for 10% discount)

• Joshua Tree Adventures - http://jtreeadventures.com/

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Fun and Interesting:

 

• Cliffhanger Guides (rock climbing) - https://cliffhangerguides.com/

• Integratron - https://www.integratron.com/

• Hi-Desert Nature Museum - http://hidesertnaturemuseum.org/

• Dhamma Dena Meditation Center - https://www.dhammadena.org/

• Tumbleweed Sanctuary (they have a beautiful labyrinth call ahead to see if it’s open to visitors, it’s also an amazing place for a wedding or event) - https://www.tumbleweedsanctuary.com/

• Noah Purifoy’s Outdoor Sculpture Park - http://www.noahpurifoy.com/

• Joshua Tree Retreat Center - https://jtrcc.org/institute-of-mentalphysics/

• World Famous Crochet Museum - http://www.sharielf.com/museum.htm

• Mon Petit Mojave Drive in Concerts: https://www.jeremielevisamson.com/drive-in-

• Pioneertown - https://visitpioneertown.com/

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Pop up Picnics and Movie Nights:

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• Joshua Tree Picnic - https://www.joshuatreepicnic.com/
   

Eating:
 

• La Copine - https://www.lacopinekitchen.com/

• Crossroads Cafe - https://crossroadscafejtree.com/

• Country Kitchen - https://jtcountrykitchen.com/

• Joshua Tree Saloon (not always the best food, but good vibe/drinks) - https://www.joshuatreesaloon.com/

• The Restaurant at 29 Palms Inn - https://29palmsinn.com/dine/

• Kitchen in the Desert - https://kitcheninthedesert.com/

• Pappy and Harriet’s - https://www.pappyandharriets.com/

• Red Dog Saloon - https://www.reddogpioneertown.com/

• Campbell Hill Bakery (so good!) - https://campbellhillbakery.com/

• The Dez - https://www.dezfinefood.com/

• Road Runner Grab and Go - https://www.facebook.com/roadrunner.grabandgo/

• Pie for the People - https://www.facebook.com/pieforthepeopleofficial/

 

Groceries:

 

• Vons

• Stater Bros 

• Joshua Tree Farmers Market - every Sat 8 am - 1 pm - https://www.joshuatreefarmersmarket.com/

 

Wine/Etc:

 

• Wine and Rock Shop - https://wineandrockshop.com/

• Desierto Alto - http://www.desiertoalto.com/

• Joshua Tree Bottle Shop - https://www.joshuatreebottleshop.com/

Shopping:

 

• Coyote Corner - http://www.jtcoyotecorner.com/

• Desert Omen - https://www.facebook.com/desertomen/

• Black Luck Vintage - https://www.blackluckvintage.com/

• The End - http://theendyuccavalley.com/

• Moon Wind Trading Co - https://moonwindtradingco.com/

• The Mincing Mockingbird - https://www.mincingmockingbird.com/

• The Mercado (Saturdays and Sundays) - https://www.mercadojoshuatree.com/

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Delivery Services: 

 

• Bustin Bellies Deliveries - text - 760-297-6711

• Desert Deliveries - text: 760-415-4168

 

Ride Share:

 

• Mattie  -  http://mattieoneill.com/ - 419 350 - 0535