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Desert Detour: Road Trip to Joshua Tree
LocoL is one of Desert Detour: Road Trip to Joshua Tree.

1. LocoL

8.0
1950 E 103rd St (at Anzac Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Fast Food Restaurant · Watts · 18 tips and reviews

Staff PicksStaff 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.

à la minute is one of Desert Detour: Road Trip to Joshua Tree.

2. à la minute

9.0
19 E Citrus Ave #105, Redlands, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Downtown Redlands · 36 tips and reviews

Staff PicksStaff Picks: Excellent selection of flavors made with local ingredients and frozen right before your eyes with liquid nitrogen.

Pioneertown Motel is one of Desert Detour: Road Trip to Joshua Tree.

3. Pioneertown Motel

8.3
Pioneertown, CA
Motel · 3 tips and reviews

Staff PicksStaff 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.

29 Palms Inn is one of Desert Detour: Road Trip to Joshua Tree.

4. 29 Palms Inn

8.6
73950 Inn Ave, Twentynine Palms, CA
Hotel · 23 tips and reviews

Staff PicksStaff 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.

Joshua Tree National Park is one of Desert Detour: Road Trip to Joshua Tree.

5. Joshua Tree National Park

9.5
Park Blvd, Joshua Tree, CA
National Park · 106 tips and reviews

Staff PicksStaff 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.

La Copine is one of Desert Detour: Road Trip to Joshua Tree.

6. La Copine

9.3
848 Old Woman Springs Rd, Flamingo Heights, CA
French Restaurant · Flamingo Heights · 24 tips and reviews

Staff PicksStaff 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).

Integratron is one of Desert Detour: Road Trip to Joshua Tree.

7. Integratron

8.7
2477 Belfield Blvd (btwn. Linn Rd. & Lilac Ln.), Landers, CA
Spiritual Center · 22 tips and reviews

Staff PicksStaff 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.

Joshua Tree Coffee Company is one of Desert Detour: Road Trip to Joshua Tree.

8. Joshua Tree Coffee Company

7.8
61738B 29 Palms Hwy (Elwood St), Joshua Tree, CA
Coffee Shop · 24 tips and reviews

Staff PicksStaff 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.

Pappy & Harriet's Pioneertown Palace is one of Desert Detour: Road Trip to Joshua Tree.

9. Pappy & Harriet's Pioneertown Palace

9.1
53688 Pioneertown Rd, Pioneertown, CA
BBQ Joint · 94 tips and reviews

Staff PicksStaff 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.

Crossroads Cafe is one of Desert Detour: Road Trip to Joshua Tree.

10. Crossroads Cafe

8.8
61715 Twentynine Palms Highway (Sunset Rd), Joshua Tree, CA
Breakfast Spot · 50 tips and reviews

Lydia B.Lydia Berkennou: The salads are really good. Lovely place in the middle of nowhere. The food here won't disappoint you and the service is so friendly.

Natural Sisters is one of Desert Detour: Road Trip to Joshua Tree.

11. Natural Sisters

8.3
61695 29 Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · 44 tips and reviews

Katie C.Katie Corwin: Local made Kombucha on tap in 3 flavors!

Frontier Cafe is one of Desert Detour: Road Trip to Joshua Tree.

12. Frontier Cafe

8.6
55844 Twentynine Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley, CA
Café · 17 tips and reviews

Tim M.Tim Melideo: Great new place for coffee and snacks.