What To Do In Joshua Tree For Lovers
Joshua Tree is more than a destination for climbing crews, bouldering buddies, and girlfriend getaways, it can be the perfect escape for lovers with its dreamy sunsets and the magical star-filled skies. For those partners who want to get away for the weekend and further deepen their connection while also exploring the beauty of the high desert here's your 48-hour guide to a Joshua Tree trip for lovers.
Where To Stay
WKNDR at Joshua Tree National Park
This is the prefect private getaway for partners who are looking to relax, reflect and reconnect with each other. Providing the perfect backdrop for your romantic getaway at the WKNDR you will find endless mountain desert and city views that you can enjoy while soaking in the wood-fire burning cedar hot tub that doubles as a soaking tub for hot months. And if you choose to venture off property, you are in close proximity to the most popular spots, including the Joshua Tree National Park north entrance, 29 Palms and Joshua Tree downtown restaurants, bars, art galleries and other notable attractions.
What To Explore
Heart Rock
While there are many rock formations to explore in Joshua Tree, Heart Rock is the perfect visit for those here for romance. Why? It's a relatively effortless short hike where you will find, you guessed it, a giant heart rock rising among boulder-filled terrain. This rock been the backdrop to many a marriage proposal and couples Instas and TikToks.
Mojaveland Mini Golf And Open Studio
For a daytime date activity , Mojaveland Mini Golf and Open Studio is perfect as it mixes mini golf and art giving you and your partner a chance to be competitive, goofy and intellectual all at the same time. Mojaveland Mini Golf and Open Studio aims to uncover new ways for art to be appreciated. Its founder Anna Stump, along with other artists, including graffiti artist Mr. Maxx Moses, Joshua Tree sculptor Ben Allanoff and San Diego artist Arthur Siprut, have constructed this 5-hole mini golf course that features modern art installations throughout the fairway.
The Integratron
No visit to Joshua Tree is complete without a stop to the Integratron located just north of Joshua Tree in Landers, California. Between its shape and being at the center of a magnetic force field, the Integratron is the perfect backdrop and location for a private sound bath for couples. These sound healing sessions offer many benefits including relaxation, heightened clarity, increased sense of well being, among others. The Integratron offers 60 minute sound baths that provide a history on the property, a little more than a half hour of 20 quartz crystal singing bowls played live, with the remainder of the hour to relax with ambient music.
Sky's The Limit Observatory and Nature Center
As a couple you are already taking on this world together, widen the experience by taking on and experiencing the galaxy at the Sky's The Limit Observatory and Nature Center. At the Observatory, which is almost in the WKNDR Joshua Tree's backyard, you both will have the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the night sky which you can do solo or plan to join one of the Observatory's public star parties where you can benefit from the knowledge of local docents who can share their star wisdom with you. The Observatory also features nature and wilderness trails, a meditation garden, sculptures, giving couples plenty to do in addition to gazing at the night sky.
Where To Eat
Campbell Hill Bakery
A more recent addition to the 29Palms downtown, this bakery serves up the most delicious homemade breads, pastries, and savory breakfasts, as well as coffee, making it our top spot for the most important meal of the day. Make sure to pick up extra breakfast and sourdough provisions on Saturday because they are closed Sundays and Mondays. Perhaps plan surprising your partner one morning with their pastries and coffee, and if you are staying at the WKNDR at Joshua Tree National Park, enjoying them on our patios as you watch the sun rise over the mountain tops.
Kitchen in the Desert
Bringing Carribean flavors with a twist and a relaxed high-end experience for couples to enjoy to 29Palms is this unique eatery located in Tintown, a property filled with history and unique charm. On the menu you will find a range of options and flavors, from truly Trinidadian, like Jerk Chicken and Doubles, to a delicious veggie burger and fresh cocktails, which you can enjoy on the property’s expansive porch.
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Pappy And Harriet's
This is a destination in and of itself. Although a bit of a drive, no one, including couples, come to the high desert without a visit to Pappy and Harriet’s for a cold beer or cocktail. This is an institution and an iconic landmark that has been serving as the spot for locals and travelers alike in Pioneertown since 1982. It’s known for its good times, eats and drinks. As well as its rich history and stage. Many a legendary musician has performed here, from Paul McCartney to Lizzo to Lorde to Lucinda Williams to Peaches and many more. Between the great food and service to the likelihood to hear some iconic music make this a must visit for your happy hour itinerary. It is also the perfect Instagram/TikTok backdrop as the bar is nestled in an old western movie set, with themed shops.
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