29 Palms Park Entrance Hack
When going to Joshua Tree National Park, try entering through the 29 Palms Entrance to avoid waiting in a line of cars.
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The Copper Room next to the Yucca Valley airport is one of the most unique bar restaurants in the high desert. The building dates back to the Rat Pack days where private airplanes could radio in a burger order for lunch. Sunset drinks on the patio next to the airstrip are the perfect segue into top notch dining. Pro tip: be sure to catch jazz nights on Sunday and DJ desert disco dancing on the weekends.
When going to Joshua Tree National Park, try entering through the 29 Palms Entrance to avoid waiting in a line of cars.
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If you want to wander around something different, check out Noah Purifoy's Outdoor Museum aka "Noah's Art", a multi-acre outdoor art installation made from recycled materials.
Pioneertown during the day is breathtaking and a good reason to stop by early is for Red Dog Saloon's breakfast tacos and spiked coffee drinks.
Giant Rock Meeting Room in Flamingo Heights has arguably the best pizza, drinks and vibes in the high desert.
La Copine is regarded as the best lunch dining in the high desert (with Copper Room nipping at their heels), but there's often a long wait and no reservations.
If you enjoy hunting for antiques and deals, the Saturday Sky Village Swap Meet in Yucca Valley is your spot.
For your bbq needs, grab meat at Kasa Mart for asada tacos.
If you wake up before your crew and want to get a move on thirfting, head to Frontier Cafe in old town Yucca Valley for coffee and then walk around the local shops.
Halfway between Joshua Tree and 29 Palms, Mas o Menos has a minimal desert design with indoor and outdoor seating.
The Joshua Tree Farmers Market is every Saturday from 8am-1pm, where you can get local produce and other items.
Luna Sourdough Bakery is the best spot for bread and pasteries.
If the Nation Park is too hot and you still want to be in nature, check out the Morongo Basin Canyon Preserve.
For a no frills quick breakfast with usually no line, check out the Yucca Tree Eatery.
29 Palms is in it's renaissance phase with lots of restaurants, bars, shops and a golf course.
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