Neighborhood highlights
Golden Hour Oasis is located in a quietly secluded neighborhood in the town of Joshua Tree. The streets are very drivable dirt roads, which are perfect for morning and evening strolls. In terms of proximity, you're just blocks away from some of the best shops, restaurants, attractions and activities that the Hi-Desert area has to offer (i.e. Joshua Tree, Yucca Valley, Pioneertown, Landers, 29 Palms and Morongo Valley).
Here is a curated list of our favorite independent restaurants, bars, shops and activities, which you can also find on the Joshua Tree / Hi-Desert Guidebook that I created on Airbnb, which includes all of the below as well as some incredibly useful and important information about the area.
Joshua Tree Restaurants / Bars / Coffee
* Joshua Tree Saloon (lunch, dinner and drinks with a full bar / indoor and outdoor seating)
* Sky High Pie (gourmet pizzas and salads / indoor and outdoor seating)
* Country Kitchen (breakfast and lunch / indoor and outdoor seating)
* Roadrunner Grab+Go (grab and go breakfast, lunch, coffee, snacks, desserts / to-go)
* Joshua Tree Coffee (coffee and pastries / outdoor seating only)
* Crossroads Cafe (breakfast, lunch and dinner with vegan options / indoor and outdoor seating)
* The Dez (grab and go lunch, dinner, coffee, snacks, desserts / to-go)
* The Natural Sisters Cafe (breakfast, lunch, coffee and desserts with vegan options / indoor and outdoor seating)
* Boo’s Organic Oven (savory and dessert pies and baked goods / indoor seating)
* Siam Thai Cuisine (lunch and dinner / indoor seating only)
* Sam’s Indian Food and Pizza (lunch and dinner / indoor seating)
Yucca Valley Restaurants / Bars / Coffee
* 2 Guys Pizza (lunch and dinner / indoor seating only)
* El Guero Mexican (lunch and dinner / indoor seating)
* The Frontier Cafe (breakfast, lunch and coffee with vegan options / indoor seating)
* Yucca Tree Eatery (healthy breakfast, lunch, juices and coffee)
* Luna Bakery (gourmet baked goods, breads, sandwiches and coffee)
* Las Palmas Mexican Cuisine (lunch and dinner / indoor seating)
* The Cooper Room (lunch, dinner and bar)
* C & S Coffee Shop (breakfast, lunch and coffee / indoor seating)
* Yucca Kabob and Hookah (lunch and dinner / indoor and outdoor seating)
Pioneertown Restaurants / Bars / Coffee
* Pappy & Harriet’s (lunch, dinner and drinks with a full bar / indoor and outdoor seating)
* Red Dog Saloon (lunch, dinner and drinks with a full bar / indoor and outdoor seating)
Landers Restaurants / Bars / Coffee
* La Copine (lunch and dinner / outdoor seating)
* Giant Rock Meeting Room (coffee, beer/wine, pastries and pizza on the weekends / indoor and outdoor seating)
29 Palms Restaurants / Bars / Coffee
* Campbell Hill Bakery (breakfast, lunch, coffee and desserts / to-go)
* Kitchen in the Desert (dinner / drinks / outdoor seating)
* Cactus Trails Cafe (breakfast and lunch / indoor seating)
* Grnd Sqrl (lunch and dinner)
* Out There Bar (drinks)
Morongo Valley Restaurants / Bars / Coffee
* Morongo Valley Cafe (breakfast, lunch and dinner / indoor and outdoor seating)
* Spaghetti Western (lunch, dinner and bar)
* Dillion’s Burgers & Beers (lunch, dinner and beer / indoor seating)
Joshua Tree Shops / Markets / Art
* The Station (gifts, t-shirts, collectables, cards, records)
* Zannedelions (gifts, art, jewelry, collectables)
* Coyote Corner (gifts, t-shirts, collectables, cards, snacks, supplies)
* Nomad Adventures (rock climbing and outdoor supplies)
* Bottle Shop (wine)
* Joshua Tree Health Food (health food, groceries)
* Joshua Tree Rock Shop (rocks, garden statues, gifts)
* Joshua Tree Art Gallery (art)
* Joshua Tree Farmers’ Market (Saturday only - produce, food, juices, candles, gifts, coffee)
* Sam’s Market (beer, wine, spirits, groceries, supplies)
Yucca Valley Shops / Markets / Art
* Wine and Rock Shop (wines, rocks, snacks)
* Sue’s Health Food (health food, groceries)
* Mojave Flea (candles, clothing, arts, collectibles)
* Pioneer Crossing Antiques (antiques, clothing, furniture, collectables, records)
* Hoodoo Records (records, t-shirts, collectables)
* Hoof & The Horn (gifts, clothing, art, candles, blankets, collectables)
* Acme 5 Lifestyle (furniture, candles, clothing, gifts)
* The End (vintage clothing, gifts)
* Desierto Alto (beers, wines, spirits, cheese, snacks)
* Yucca Valley Outpost (grocery store and cafe)
* Route 62 Arts & Antiques (antiques, art, collectables, gifts)
Pioneertown Shops / Markets / Art
* Pioneertown General Store (gifts, clothing, candles)
* MazAmar Art Pottery (ceramics, pottery, gifts)
Landers Shops / Markets / Art
* Moon Wind Trading Co (gifts, clothing, candles)
29 Palms Shops / Markets / Art
* 29 Palms Farmers’ Market (Saturday only - produce, food, juices, candles, gifts, coffee)
* Habitat (home goods, gifts, candles)
Morongo Valley Shops / Markets / Art
* Cactus Mart and Morongo Hardware (plants, garden supplies, gifts)
* Holly’s Trading Post (gifts, clothing, candles)
Joshua Tree Activities / Attractions
* Nomad Adventures (rock climbing instructors and tour guides and store / paid)
* Cliffhanger Guides (rock climbing instructors and tour guides / paid)
* Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum (sprawling renowned sculpture garden / free)
* Friendly Hills Hike (secluded, moderate 3-mile hike close to the house / free)
* Hi Desert Playhouse Guild (performing arts center / paid)
* Joshua Tree National Park (dozens of hikes / you could spend a week doing them all / paid entrance in the main two entrances in Joshua Tree and 29 Palms)
Yucca Valley Activities / Attractions
* Yucca Valley Visual & Performing Arts Center (concerts, plays, films, gala events / paid)
* Desert Christ Park (sculpture garden and park dedicated to Christ / free)
* Hi-Desert Nature Museum (natural history museum dedicated to the high desert / paid)
* Mon Petite Mojave (summer live concert series / free)
* Black Rock Canyon Trail (popular scenic trail network connected to the Joshua Tree Park, with a separate entrance and access / free)
Pioneertown Activities / Attractions
* Pioneertown Mane Street (old-west movie set converted into shops, museums, bars, and more / free)
* Pappy & Harriet’s (concert venue, bar / paid)
* Red Dog Saloon (concert venue, bar / free and paid)
* Pioneertown Bowling (bowling alley, bar / paid)
Landers Activities / Attractions
* Integratron (sound bath, concert venue, meditation center, gift shop / paid)
29 Palms Activities / Attractions
* 49 Palms Oasis Trail (popular scenic trail connected to the Joshua Tree Park, with a separate entrance and access / free)
* Oasis Visitors Center (Joshua Tree visitor center and hiking area near the 29 Palms entrance to the park / free)
* Joshua Tree National Park (dozens of hikes / you could spend a week doing them all / paid entrance in the main two entrances in Joshua Tree and 29 Palms)
* Keys Ranch (rustic ranch part of the National Park service / free)
Morongo Valley Activities / Attractions
* Big Morongo Canyon Preserve (nature preserve, hiking, wildlife, birdwatching / free)