Hidden Gems of Morongo Basin

Brittany
Hidden Gems of Morongo Basin

Food Scene

Great local bakery in downtown 29. It's hard to pick one just one thing, their sandwiches and pastries are amazing. Their menu always has something new to try.
117 residents recomanen
Campbell Hill Bakery
73491 Twentynine Palms Highway
117 residents recomanen
Great local bakery in downtown 29. It's hard to pick one just one thing, their sandwiches and pastries are amazing. Their menu always has something new to try.
The chicken sandwich is one of my favorites! Check their instagram for Comedy and Live Music events.
319 residents recomanen
Kitchen in the Desert
6427 Mesquite Ave
319 residents recomanen
The chicken sandwich is one of my favorites! Check their instagram for Comedy and Live Music events.
One of my favorite taco joints in 29. Great burritos too!
22 residents recomanen
Mexican Street Tacos
73768 Gorgonio Dr
22 residents recomanen
One of my favorite taco joints in 29. Great burritos too!
Awesome restaurant attached to this must see in, they have a pretty cool Oasis to walk around too!
251 residents recomanen
29 Palms Inn
73950 Inn Ave
251 residents recomanen
Awesome restaurant attached to this must see in, they have a pretty cool Oasis to walk around too!
The signature Cactus Omelette here is amazing!
36 residents recomanen
Cactus Trails Cafe
6341 Adobe Road
36 residents recomanen
The signature Cactus Omelette here is amazing!
This place is a grab and reheat at home restaurant. Super friendly staff. You can find them most Saturday's at the 29 Palms Farmer's Market.
Mine Train Smokery
This place is a grab and reheat at home restaurant. Super friendly staff. You can find them most Saturday's at the 29 Palms Farmer's Market.
Totally worth a drive! Best Burritos in the basin. Walk towards the back of the meat market to get to this hidden gem.
66 residents recomanen
Kasa Market & Taco Shop
56089 Twentynine Palms Highway
66 residents recomanen
Totally worth a drive! Best Burritos in the basin. Walk towards the back of the meat market to get to this hidden gem.
Another one worth the drive from 29, best pizza in the basin. Super cool pizza joint with great unique toppings.
137 residents recomanen
2 Guys Pies Brick Oven Pizzeria
56969 Yucca Trail
137 residents recomanen
Another one worth the drive from 29, best pizza in the basin. Super cool pizza joint with great unique toppings.
You don't want to miss their daily specials. They constantly get me to try something I wouldn't normally order and it is always awesome. Get here early or at an odd time as this place gets swamped! Worth the wait.
688 residents recomanen
Crossroads Cafe
61715 Twentynine Palms Highway
688 residents recomanen
You don't want to miss their daily specials. They constantly get me to try something I wouldn't normally order and it is always awesome. Get here early or at an odd time as this place gets swamped! Worth the wait.
Another awesome place worth the long lines, Food is awesome and the staff is always super friendly.
307 residents recomanen
Country Kitchen
61768 Twentynine Palms Highway
307 residents recomanen
Another awesome place worth the long lines, Food is awesome and the staff is always super friendly.
Can't go wrong ordering anything from their extensive menu. They have a little something for everyone to enjoy!
909 residents recomanen
Joshua Tree Saloon
61835 Twentynine Palms Highway
909 residents recomanen
Can't go wrong ordering anything from their extensive menu. They have a little something for everyone to enjoy!
Great place to stop and grab a coffee before heading up to explore Pioneer Town.
507 residents recomanen
Frontier Café
55844 Twentynine Palms Highway
507 residents recomanen
Great place to stop and grab a coffee before heading up to explore Pioneer Town.
Awesome authentic Korean Food!
10 residents recomanen
8 Star Cafe
57053 29 Palms Highway
10 residents recomanen
Awesome authentic Korean Food!
Great sushi, right down the road!
7 residents recomanen
Yamahana Sushi
71757 29 Palms Highway
7 residents recomanen
Great sushi, right down the road!
Everything here is made fresh to order! Can't go wrong with the classics here.
9 residents recomanen
Bamboo Garden Restaurant
73633 Twentynine Palms Highway
9 residents recomanen
Everything here is made fresh to order! Can't go wrong with the classics here.
Best Subs you can find in the Basin! Their Italian subs are amazing!
130 residents recomanen
Stater Brothers Plaza
71727 Twentynine Palms Highway
130 residents recomanen
Best Subs you can find in the Basin! Their Italian subs are amazing!
Highly recommend their elote pizza!
486 residents recomanen
Pie for the People!
58960 29 Palms Highway
486 residents recomanen
Highly recommend their elote pizza!
We stop here anytime we are going up or down to the 10. It's an amazing locally owned ice cream shop loaded with all sorts of goodies! They even have AMAZING coffee and affagato!
26 residents recomanen
The Coyote Cone
49574 Twentynine Palms Highway
26 residents recomanen
We stop here anytime we are going up or down to the 10. It's an amazing locally owned ice cream shop loaded with all sorts of goodies! They even have AMAZING coffee and affagato!
Super friendly staff and great breakfast burritos.
71 residents recomanen
grnd sqrl
73471 29 Palms Highway
71 residents recomanen
Super friendly staff and great breakfast burritos.
Great burgers and onion rings. Their breakfast burritos are a family favorite.
19 residents recomanen
John's Place
72132 Twentynine Palms Highway
19 residents recomanen
Great burgers and onion rings. Their breakfast burritos are a family favorite.
True local 29 hospitality! Awesome boba, tea, and coffee. You'll love it here!
29 O'Clock
True local 29 hospitality! Awesome boba, tea, and coffee. You'll love it here!
tacos....allllll of the tacos
Nydia's Mexican Kitchen
tacos....allllll of the tacos

Sightseeing

Check their website for upcoming events and exhibits.
41 residents recomanen
29 Palms Art Gallery
74055 Cottonwood Dr
41 residents recomanen
Check their website for upcoming events and exhibits.
Local favorite, eclectic place to find local art. Check out their Instagram for up coming events.
58 residents recomanen
Glass Outhouse Art Gallery
77575 Twentynine Palms Highway
58 residents recomanen
Local favorite, eclectic place to find local art. Check out their Instagram for up coming events.
A family favorite look out point with a small loop trail. Truly stunning views of the entire Coachella Valley.
109 residents recomanen
Keys View
109 residents recomanen
A family favorite look out point with a small loop trail. Truly stunning views of the entire Coachella Valley.
Sunrises at the garden never get old.
129 residents recomanen
Cholla Cactus Garden
Cholla Cactus Garden Trail
129 residents recomanen
Sunrises at the garden never get old.
Have kiddos and coming from LA? The dinos are a great place to have your kiddos get their wiggles out. We like to stop just to get a glance at the dino's festive clothes and catch a dino ice cream cone from the food truck.
64 residents recomanen
Dinosaures de Cabazon
50770 Seminole Dr
64 residents recomanen
Have kiddos and coming from LA? The dinos are a great place to have your kiddos get their wiggles out. We like to stop just to get a glance at the dino's festive clothes and catch a dino ice cream cone from the food truck.

Things to Do

Ms. Gretchen is a beautiful kind soul! her clay class is amazing! Book in advance if you can!
20 residents recomanen
29 Palms Creative Center & Gallery
6847 Adobe Rd
20 residents recomanen
Ms. Gretchen is a beautiful kind soul! her clay class is amazing! Book in advance if you can!
So many local artists and eateries out on a small town farmer's market. Great place to pick up some local art
31 residents recomanen
29 Palms Certified Farmers' Market
73484 Twentynine Palms Highway
31 residents recomanen
So many local artists and eateries out on a small town farmer's market. Great place to pick up some local art
Cool place to catch a bit of 29 history
29 residents recomanen
Old Schoolhouse Museum
6760 National Park Dr
29 residents recomanen
Cool place to catch a bit of 29 history
Check out this local club's collection of full-size train cars and a model railway with steam locomotives. Check their website for business hours.
11 residents recomanen
J T & S Railroad Museum
8901 Willow Ln
11 residents recomanen
Check out this local club's collection of full-size train cars and a model railway with steam locomotives. Check their website for business hours.
Have you heard about our self guided mural tour?
8 residents recomanen
29 Palms Visitors Center
73484 Twentynine Palms Highway
8 residents recomanen
Have you heard about our self guided mural tour?
Knob Hill offers Trail rides and you can book your horse back riding adventure directly from their website.
14 residents recomanen
Knob Hill Ranch
57840 Cortez Drive
14 residents recomanen
Knob Hill offers Trail rides and you can book your horse back riding adventure directly from their website.
Great local course with amazing staff. Their little cafe, has great eats too!
39 residents recomanen
Hawks Landing Golf Course
55100 Martinez Trail
39 residents recomanen
Great local course with amazing staff. Their little cafe, has great eats too!
Rows and Rows of antiques to browse.
63 residents recomanen
Route 62 Arts & Antiques
55635 Twentynine Palms Highway
63 residents recomanen
Rows and Rows of antiques to browse.
Explore an old movie set turned into a photographer's paradise and local art studio.
558 residents recomanen
Pioneertown
53688 Pioneertown Rd
558 residents recomanen
Explore an old movie set turned into a photographer's paradise and local art studio.
Great place to stop and shop from local artists and vintage consigners.
80 residents recomanen
Mojave Flea Trading Post Yucca Valley
55727 Twentynine Palms Highway
80 residents recomanen
Great place to stop and shop from local artists and vintage consigners.
Beautiful place to shop and walk around, lots of local art and trinkets can be found here.
25 residents recomanen
Hi-Desert Daydream
73515 Twentynine Palms Highway
25 residents recomanen
Beautiful place to shop and walk around, lots of local art and trinkets can be found here.
Cute little boutique clothing store right here in 29.
Donahlue Clothing Co
73550 Twentynine Palms Highway
Cute little boutique clothing store right here in 29.
I adore browsing the racks at this vintage shop, always something fun to try on and take home.
228 residents recomanen
The End
55872 Twentynine Palms Highway
228 residents recomanen
I adore browsing the racks at this vintage shop, always something fun to try on and take home.
Our very own family friendly music festival. Typical held in May and October. Check their website for tickets.
52 residents recomanen
Joshua Tree Music Festival
2601 Sunfair Rd
52 residents recomanen
Our very own family friendly music festival. Typical held in May and October. Check their website for tickets.
A local favorite filled with fresh produce and local vendors.
344 residents recomanen
Joshua Tree Certified Farmers' Market
61651 Twentynine Palms Highway
344 residents recomanen
A local favorite filled with fresh produce and local vendors.
A great place to stop on the way back/from the 10 FWY. Beautiful cactus nursery with an attached gift shop of local art.
106 residents recomanen
Cactus Mart and Morongo Hardware
49889 Twentynine Palms Highway
106 residents recomanen
A great place to stop on the way back/from the 10 FWY. Beautiful cactus nursery with an attached gift shop of local art.
Tour this beautiful historic home with a guided tour. Definitely a stop worth driving for, especially if you're headed to Palm Springs for the day.
147 residents recomanen
Cabot's Pueblo Museum
67616 Desert View Ave
147 residents recomanen
Tour this beautiful historic home with a guided tour. Definitely a stop worth driving for, especially if you're headed to Palm Springs for the day.
Planning a day trip in Palm Springs? The Tram is a must see. There is a great restaurant at the top that leads to more beautiful hiking trails.
1213 residents recomanen
Telefèric de Palm Springs
1 Tram Way
1213 residents recomanen
Planning a day trip in Palm Springs? The Tram is a must see. There is a great restaurant at the top that leads to more beautiful hiking trails.
Interactive museum detailing the geological nature of our magical desert.
72 residents recomanen
Hi-Desert Nature Museum
57090 Twentynine Palms Highway
72 residents recomanen
Interactive museum detailing the geological nature of our magical desert.
Did you know you can book Val for your very own paint night at The Hive? She brings all the supplies too!
Exhale Art Studio
5686 The Plaza
Did you know you can book Val for your very own paint night at The Hive? She brings all the supplies too!
Must see little row of shops and art gallery!
CORNER 62
Must see little row of shops and art gallery!

Hikes

A must see moderate trail located right here in 29, you don't even have to go through the park gate. Beautiful hilly hike that ends in a gorgeous natural Oasis.
40 residents recomanen
49 Palms Oasis Trail
Fortynine Palms Oasis Trail
40 residents recomanen
A must see moderate trail located right here in 29, you don't even have to go through the park gate. Beautiful hilly hike that ends in a gorgeous natural Oasis.
A short hikes hidden in breath taking rock formations. Perfect local rock climbing sight.
64 residents recomanen
Indian Cove Campground
68917 Indian Cove Circle
64 residents recomanen
A short hikes hidden in breath taking rock formations. Perfect local rock climbing sight.
Catching this place after a good rain is breathtaking. When there is no water in the dam, take advantage of being able to hike into some hidden caves.
72 residents recomanen
Barker Dam
Joshua Tree Parkway
72 residents recomanen
Catching this place after a good rain is breathtaking. When there is no water in the dam, take advantage of being able to hike into some hidden caves.
Catch this one early in the morning before it gets busy. Great trails on both sides of the road.
133 residents recomanen
Skull Rock
133 residents recomanen
Catch this one early in the morning before it gets busy. Great trails on both sides of the road.
Gorgeous 2.6 mile loop trail with stunning view of Joshua Tree National Park.
113 residents recomanen
Sender Hidden Valley Nature Trail
74485 National Park Drive
113 residents recomanen
Gorgeous 2.6 mile loop trail with stunning view of Joshua Tree National Park.
Major elevation gain and a great workout with beautiful views. 3 mile round-trip out and back trail.
11 residents recomanen
Ryan Mountain
Ryan Mountain Trail
11 residents recomanen
Major elevation gain and a great workout with beautiful views. 3 mile round-trip out and back trail.
Secucluded and peaceful 6.8 mile day hike in the heart of Joshua Tree National Park.
17 residents recomanen
Lost Horse Mine Loop Trail
Lost Horse Mine Loop Trail
17 residents recomanen
Secucluded and peaceful 6.8 mile day hike in the heart of Joshua Tree National Park.
Another beautiful JTNP trail, 3 mile out and back trail.
24 residents recomanen
Black Rock Canyon Trail
24 residents recomanen
Another beautiful JTNP trail, 3 mile out and back trail.
The trail with no trail. Super fun rock scramble adventure. Caution no marked trail.
Rattlesnake Canyon Trailhead
Indian Cove Road East
The trail with no trail. Super fun rock scramble adventure. Caution no marked trail.
Another must see if you are traveling home toward the 10 FWY/Palm Springs. The Big Morongo Canyon Preserve is a native plant and wildlife preserve that has a few great mini nature trails.
204 residents recomanen
Reserva del Gran Canyó de Morongo
11055 East Drive
204 residents recomanen
Another must see if you are traveling home toward the 10 FWY/Palm Springs. The Big Morongo Canyon Preserve is a native plant and wildlife preserve that has a few great mini nature trails.