Explore the Area

Some of our favorite places to eat, hikes to take, and things to see while you are in town!

Restaurants

Snake Bite Roadhouse (Yucca Valley) - Best burgers and chicken sandwich in town. Also have great salads. I haven’t had a bad meal there.
Frontier Cafe (Yucca Valley) - A cute coffee shop that serves good sandwiches in a fun shopping area. Has GF and vegan options.
Yucca Tree Eatery (Yucca Valley) - A health-centered restaurant with delicious food. They should be able to accommodate GF easily.
Copper Room (Yucca Valley) - Established in the 1950s, this restaurant has been updated recently with a menu that serves American food. It sits on the airport and it’s a fun gathering spot in town. Should have GF options.
La Copine (Landers/Yucca) - This restaurant only serves lunch and people travel from all over to visit it. French inspired/New American.
Más o Menos (Joshua tree) - One of my favorite spots! This is a really fun spot to grab a cocktail. They have light bites and sometimes a food truck will be there on the weekends. It’s also a coffee shop, so if you don’t drink it’s worth checking out earlier in the day
Kitchen in the Desert (29 Palms) - A staple of 29 Palms, vibey with a beautiful patio. New American/Caribbean.
Pappy& Harriet’s (Pioneertown) - BBQ / American food. They have amazing ribs, Mac n cheese, and their house marg is so good!
Red Dog Saloon (Pioneertown) - Fun place to grab drinks and has a rotating taco menu.

Heart Rock and Arch Rock via Arch Rock Trail -- An easy 1.6 mile hike to visit arch and 10 foot heart rock boulder

Split Rock Loop - About 3 miles with relatively little elevation gain. Beautiful and in a lesser visited area of the park.

Ryan Mountain - The most difficult on the list. Bigger elevation gains that leaves you with incredible views of the park. Plan for 3 hours and bring snacks and plenty of water.

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway - Escape the heat and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views on the 10 minute rotating gondola ride from Palm Springs to the San Jacinto mountains. Give yourself 1-3 hours if you want to explore at the top!
Old Town Yucca - Support our local shops and restaurants, you’ll find this at the corner of HWY 62 and Pioneertown Rd (which will take you to Pioneertown in just 7 minutes).
Pioneertown - Step back into time in this 1880s-themed town. Originally developed as a shooting location for actors working on Western films and TV series, you can find two of our restaurant recommendations here, as well as some great shops and photo ops!
Downtown Joshua Tree - Right next to our wedding venue. Explore the shops and grab a bite to eat on the way into the park.
Joshua Tree Farmers Market - Every Saturday morning right in the heart of downtown Joshua Tree!