Sunlit rock formations and high-desert landscape near Joshua Tree, California

The Joshua Tree local guide

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Around Joshua Tree

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A locally managed collection of places to eat, drink, shop, hike, and experience around Joshua Tree, California.

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Restaurant · Cafe · Bar

Más o Menos

A Joshua Tree coffee shop and cocktail bar with a relaxed indoor-outdoor desert atmosphere.

Address
66031 29 Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree CA 92252
Hours
Mon 8 AM–9 PM; Tue 8 AM–5 PM; Wed–Thu 8 AM–10 PM; Fri–Sat 8 AM–midnight; Sun 8 AM–9 PM
Más o Menos moves from coffee in the morning to cocktails, wine, and evening gatherings later in the day. Its location east of downtown makes it a convenient local stop with both daytime and nightlife appeal.

GPS 34.1349995, -116.3045549

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Venue · Restaurant · Bar

Joshua Tree Saloon

A family-owned Old West-style saloon and grill with food, drinks, live entertainment, and a large patio.

Address
61835 29 Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree CA 92252
Hours
Sun–Thu 11 AM–11 PM; Fri–Sat 11 AM–midnight; kitchen closes at 10 PM
Joshua Tree Saloon has welcomed locals and travelers since 1984. The full-service saloon and grill offers burgers, barbecue, drinks, pool, live entertainment, and an unmistakable desert-roadhouse setting close to the park road.

GPS 34.1346525, -116.3144260

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Venue · Restaurant · Bar · Destination

Pappy & Harriet's

A legendary Pioneertown restaurant and live-music venue known for open-fire barbecue and desert character.

Address
53688 Pioneertown Rd, Pioneertown CA 92268
Hours
Daily 11 AM–11 PM; last dinner seating 9:30 PM
Pappy & Harriet's combines a full restaurant with separately ticketed live music in a historic Pioneertown setting. Its open-fire barbecue, rustic rooms, outdoor stages, and deep musical history make it one of the High Desert's signature gathering places.

GPS 34.1564001, -116.4930469

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Venue · Bar

Z Club

An intimate Joshua Tree jazz and cocktail bar centered on live music.

Address
61877 29 Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree CA 92252
Hours
Sun 4 PM–midnight; Mon–Tue closed; Wed–Sat 4 PM–midnight
Z Club is a compact High Desert listening room and cocktail bar at The Shops at Zanny's. Programming commonly features jazz, blues, and other live performances in a close, atmospheric setting.

GPS 34.1348922, -116.3134562

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Venue · Restaurant · Bar

The Red Dog Saloon

A restored Old West saloon on Pioneertown's Mane Street serving food, agave spirits, and live music.

Address
53539 Mane St, Pioneertown CA 92268
Hours
Mon–Thu 10 AM–10 PM; Fri 10 AM–midnight; Sat 9 AM–midnight; Sun 9 AM–10 PM
The Red Dog Saloon sits in Pioneertown's historic district and combines a laid-back bar with a Mexican-inspired food menu, weekend brunch, music, and a strong sense of place.

GPS 34.1570352, -116.4972625

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