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We hopped in the 2017 Chevy Cruze and hit the road for two days in search of the best desert road trip destinations. Here are 12 must-see places in Joshua Tree, Pioneertown, and along the way.
Fast Food Restaurant · Watts · 18 tips and reviews
Staff Picks: LocoL is the perfect place for a quick lunch. Grab one of their better-for-you burgers and an agua fresca. If you're lucky you might even spot Chef Roy Choi behind the counter.
Staff Picks: Built in 1946, this hotel hosted Hollywood's biggest western film stars. Expect scenic views, rustic charm, and blazing sunsets followed by star-filled night skies.
Staff Picks: An oasis in the middle of the desert. Stop by for a dip in the pool surrounded by palm trees, stay for a lunch with produce fresh from the gardens and greenhouses.
Staff Picks: Whether you're in search of a light morning hike or a rugged rock climbing adventure, this park has it all. Arrange a guided hike and they'll be able to show you to some of the most exceptional sites.
French Restaurant · Flamingo Heights · 24 tips and reviews
Staff Picks: Chef Nikki Hill's Royal Crumpet egg sandwich with housemade pork or veggie sausage and a spicy turmeric latte will bring you back to life after a desert hike (or a night out at Pappy & Harriet's).
2477 Belfield Blvd (btwn. Linn Rd. & Lilac Ln.), Landers, CA
Spiritual Center · 22 tips and reviews
Staff Picks: The sound bath is the main event here. Make sure to make a reservation and enjoy a relaxing swing in the hammocks in their garden before or after your session.
Staff Picks: Enjoy a latte or cold brew on their outdoor patio and soak up some desert sun. Bring home a bag of their organic, locally roasted beans and you can brew up a taste of the desert at home.
Staff Picks: Get a table with a view of the band and order something that they've grilled on their outdoor mesquite fire: pulled pork, ribs, tri-tip. Finish it off with a side of mac and cheese and a margarita.