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29 Palms, Your Gateway to California's Mojave Desert Joshua Tree National Park Welcome to 29 Palms, your gateway to California’s Mojave Desert Just a stone’s throw away from Los Angeles and San Diego, Offering the area’s largest and most diverse collection of a wilder side of California awaits. Home to the main lodging, 29 Palms has something for every type of traveler, entrance and headquarters of the world-famous Joshua so whether you’re looking to stay in a national brand hotel, Tree National Park, and gateway to Mojave Trails National an independent and historic motel or inn, or choose from Monument and the Mojave National Preserve, 29 Palms our growing number of vibrant vacation rentals, 29 Palms offers unparalleled access to the vast and beautiful has it all - and it’s all just minutes from the main entrance of wilderness of the Mojave Desert. Joshua Tree National Park! Known for our rugged mountains and desert vistas, pristine Whether you’re traveling by car or air, getting to 29 Palms is sand dunes and unique flora and fauna, breathtaking easy as we’re conveniently located just 1-hour northeast of sunsets and a brilliant night sky, plus world-class murals and Palm Springs International Airport and 1.5-hours from public art, 29 Palms is an oasis for artists and nature lovers, Ontario International Airport. Take advantage of new, daily a restful and recharging getaway for visitors, and a scenic non-stop flights, or pack up the car and plan a scenic road location for photography and filming. trip through the beautiful desert region. Plan a visit to 29 Palms today and discover the fascinating Start planning your trip today by visiting our website where natural wonders and otherworldly landscapes of the you’ll discover all that our unique desert city has to offer, California desert. Hike to new heights on shifting sand and all the inspiration you need to make 29 Palms and the dunes, climb stunning mountain ranges and boulders, and Mojave Desert your destination this fall! explore iconic Joshua tree forests in Joshua Tree National Park, Mojave Trails National Monument, and the Mojave Plan your visit: www.Visit29.org National Preserve this fall! DAY 1 Joshua Tree National Park Day 1: Explore Joshua Tree National Park Discover one of southern California's most spectacular landscapes, where the Mojave and Colorado deserts meet At nearly 800,000-acres, Joshua Tree National Park is home Home to Joshua Tree National Park Headquarters, Oasis of to some of the most fascinating geology found in the Mara Visitor Center, and main park entrance, 29 Palms is California deserts; rugged mountains of twisted rock and your gateway to southern California’s most iconic National exposed granite monoliths testify to the tremendous earth Park. Plus, 29 Palms offers the only road access to the 49 forces that shaped and formed this land. Much of the park Palms Oasis, one of five natural oases found in the park, exists within an overlap of the Mojave and Colorado and Indian Cove, a hotspot for rock climbing. deserts, creating a unique transition zone where you’ll find rich biodiversity, and a diverse range of plants and animals Plan time to hike the popular Hidden Valley and Barker from each desert ecosystem. Dam nature trails, stop to take your photo at the famous Skull Rock, stroll the Cholla Cactus trail, and check out the Welcoming over 3-million visitors a year, Joshua Tree incredible views from Key View, where on a clear day you National Park offers access to world-class hiking trails and can see the entire Coachella Valley and Mexico! rock-climbing routes, fascinating flora and fauna, and one of the most breathtaking starry night skies in southern As a proud Leave No Trace Community Partner, Visit 29 California. Designated as an International Dark Sky Park by Palms encourages responsible outdoor recreation so that the International Dark Sky Association in 2017, Joshua Tree these special places in the California desert can be National Park is also home to some seriously spectacular preserved and enjoyed by future generations of visitors to dark skies and is known as one of the best places in come! southern California to observe meteor showers see the Plan your visit: stunning Milky Way! • Lodging in 29 Palms • Joshua Tree National Park Map Learn more at: Visit29.org DAY 2 Mural #12: Desert Gold Mining Days Day 2: Discover an Oasis of Murals in downtown 29 Palms Spend the day outdoors enjoying a self-guided tour of historic murals, public art installations, and hidden gems Every city has its own unique story and history, just waiting Art enthusiasts will want to leave some time in the day to to be discovered. In 29 Palms, we celebrate our heritage by discover a few other creative hidden gems and roadside way of a spectacular outdoor art gallery, made up of 23 attractions, starting with the Glass Outhouse Art Gallery, historic murals and nearly 40 public art installations. With a located 5-miles of downtown 29 Palms on Twentynine rich tradition of art, and long known as a mecca for artists, Palms Hwy. Visitors to the Glass Outhouse Art Gallery will it’s no wonder our city chose such a colorful and engaging discover a wildly eclectic and playful collection of outdoor way to honor its history! sculptures and installations, plus a unique indoor gallery space featuring the world of local and regional artists. Located throughout our downtown area, these murals illustrate the history of our city, and the stories of the After strolling the eclectic grounds at the Glass Outhouse Serrano and Chemehuevi Tribes and early life at the Oasis Art Gallery, continue east on Twentynine Palms Highway for of Mara, followed by a cast of cattle ranchers and gold 3 miles where you’ll discover a colorful series of roadside miners, to the resilient homesteaders and pioneers who signs that say “love” in different languages. Hand painted played an instrumental role in shaping the charming, rural, by artists Jacob Rafati and Katie Williams, each sign community you see today. features text designs by different artists, all reminding us that love knows no boundaries. And because this a community that cherishes its natural surroundings and environment, you can also look forward Plan your self-guided art tours: to murals that celebrate the unique flora and fauna of the • Learn more about the Oasis of Murals • beautiful Mojave Desert! Download Oasis of Murals Map • Download Public Art Map • Visit the Love signs • Visit Glass Outhouse Art Gallery Learn more at: Visit29.org DAY 3 Amboy Crater National Natural Landmark Day 3: Road Trip from 29 Palms to Amboy Crater National Natural Landmark in the Mojave Trails National Monument Spanning an incredible 1.6-million acres, Mojave Trails Getting there from 29 Palms: National Monument borders Joshua Tree National Park to • Distance from downtown 29 Palms: 52 scenic miles the south, and Mojave National Preserve to the north, and • Directions: From Hwy 62 and Adobe Road, drive 2 offers incredible outdoor recreation opportunities for miles north on Adobe Road to Amboy Road. Follow visitors to discover beautifully rugged mountain ranges, Amboy Road northeast for 48 miles. Turn left on pristine sand dunes and ancient lava flows, historic Native National Trails Hwy (Route 66) and drive east for 0.8 American trading routes and incredible WWII history, plus a miles and then turn left on Crater Road. chance to drive the longest undeveloped stretches of the iconic Route 66! Road trip essentials: • Road map of Mojave Trails National Monument (cell/GPS Start your Mojave Trails National Monument adventure at reception will be unavailable for most of the trip) • Amboy Crater National Natural Landmark, considered one Your sense of adventure, and full tank of gas • of the monuments most famous geological wonders. Plenty of water and salty snacks to stay hydrated • Situated in one of the youngest volcanic fields in the U.S., Hiking shoes, hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, and extra Amboy Crater was formed of ash and cinders, and is 250- layers of clothing – temperatures drop as the sun sets! • feet high and 1,500-feet in diameter, sitting in stunning Camera and tripod to capture the stunning views • contrast to the vast desert wilderness its surrounded by. In Wildflower guidebook if visiting in the spring season • the cooler fall and winter seasons, plan to give yourself a Telescope/binoculars for late-night stargazing couple of hours to explore, and plan time to hike the trail up Plan your visit: and into this stunningly symmetrical volcanic cinder cone • Mojave Trails National Monument Map and be prepared to take in some seriously otherworldly • More information about Amboy Crater views! • Lodging in 29 Palms Learn more at: Visit29.org DAY 4 Day 2: Shop and Dine in 29 Palms Explore our local culture and flavors at our restaurants, shops, and brand-new bakery! 29 Palms offers an exciting culinary adventure for all tastes Fashionistas will love the newly opened Donahlue Clothing and ages, ranging from classic American and authentic Co. and their colorful variety of fresh, modern, and stylish Mexican, to a variety of Asian cuisines, Caribbean fusion, clothing, accessories, and home goods! and a fabulous new bakery! And for those looking to bring a little piece of the desert Start your day with a hearty breakfast, and head over to home with them, be sure to check out the gift shop at the Cactus Trails Café for prickly pear lemonade and a cactus Old Schoolhouse Museum, Copy Center Plus, Perfectly omelet, or head over to John’s Place for French toast, or Unique 29, and the 29 Palms Visitor Center where you’ll Denny’s for a classic grand slam.
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