Casa Flamingo Guidebook
Food scene
Best BBQ and coolest vibe in the hi-desert. We recommend the ribs & kale salad with Salmon. They have expanded outdoor dining during COVID, and still get crowded. Call for a reservation or going early (around 5pm) on weekends.
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Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown RdBest BBQ and coolest vibe in the hi-desert. We recommend the ribs & kale salad with Salmon. They have expanded outdoor dining during COVID, and still get crowded. Call for a reservation or going early (around 5pm) on weekends.
Best quality food in the hi-desert with hand-curated local beer & wine menu. Just a short 3-minute drive from Casa Flamingo. They have limited & seasonal hours, please check website for details.
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La Copine
848 Old Woman Springs RdBest quality food in the hi-desert with hand-curated local beer & wine menu. Just a short 3-minute drive from Casa Flamingo. They have limited & seasonal hours, please check website for details.
Our local hang out spot, they serve fresh-baked pizza plus beer and wine. They also offer evening events (movies/music) on weekends. Check Instagram @giantrockmeetingroom for details.
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Giant Rock Meeting Room & Coffee House
1131 Old Woman Springs RdOur local hang out spot, they serve fresh-baked pizza plus beer and wine. They also offer evening events (movies/music) on weekends. Check Instagram @giantrockmeetingroom for details.
You'll find JT Coffee Company's fresh beans for your personal brewing inside Casa Flamingo. If you make it to their location in JT town, we highly recommend the nitro cold brew - it's like non other.
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Joshua Tree Coffee Company
61738 Twentynine Palms HighwayYou'll find JT Coffee Company's fresh beans for your personal brewing inside Casa Flamingo. If you make it to their location in JT town, we highly recommend the nitro cold brew - it's like non other.
Located in 29 Palms, this restaurant is a bit of drive from Casa Flamingo, but great for those who want to drive through the National Park and exit at the 29 Palms entry/exit gate. Great vibes, cool music, and good food. BYOB.
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Kitchen in the Desert
6427 Mesquite AveLocated in 29 Palms, this restaurant is a bit of drive from Casa Flamingo, but great for those who want to drive through the National Park and exit at the 29 Palms entry/exit gate. Great vibes, cool music, and good food. BYOB.
Be sure to stop here on your way to Casa Flamingo. Amazing selection of fine liquor, wine, beer, cheeses, and charcuterie. Will not disappoint!
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Desierto Alto
55827 Twentynine Palms HighwayBe sure to stop here on your way to Casa Flamingo. Amazing selection of fine liquor, wine, beer, cheeses, and charcuterie. Will not disappoint!
Great options for high quality vegetables, fruits, meat, and fish. Open Saturday mornings until around 1pm.
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Joshua Tree Certified Farmers' Market
61651 Twentynine Palms HighwayGreat options for high quality vegetables, fruits, meat, and fish. Open Saturday mornings until around 1pm.
Excellent selection of wine & beer. Great pit stop to grab a drink for your picnic in the park.
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Wine and Rock Shop
59006 Twentynine Palms HighwayExcellent selection of wine & beer. Great pit stop to grab a drink for your picnic in the park.
Diner-style food served up in a cozy atmosphere, near the entrance to JT National Park.
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Crossroads Cafe
61715 Twentynine Palms HighwayDiner-style food served up in a cozy atmosphere, near the entrance to JT National Park.
American style food with live music and a pool table. This is a good option for weekend nights when you're unable to get into Pappy & Harriet's.
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Joshua Tree Saloon
61835 Twentynine Palms HighwayAmerican style food with live music and a pool table. This is a good option for weekend nights when you're unable to get into Pappy & Harriet's.
Country Kitchen
61768 Twentynine Palms HighwayClassic diner food - they serve up a mean breakfast.
Surprisingly delicious Mediterranean food - we love the hummus and Greek salad! They take phone orders and you can pick up on your way to/from Casa Flamingo.
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Yucca Kabob and Hookah
57345 Twentynine Palms HighwaySurprisingly delicious Mediterranean food - we love the hummus and Greek salad! They take phone orders and you can pick up on your way to/from Casa Flamingo.
Our biggest food surprise in Hi-Desert was finding this delicious sushi spot. You can get a feast for 2 for under $50. To-go orders available during COVID.
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Kimi Grill
54850 Twentynine Palms HighwayOur biggest food surprise in Hi-Desert was finding this delicious sushi spot. You can get a feast for 2 for under $50. To-go orders available during COVID.
No frills spot for solid burritos and authentic Mexican food.
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El Guero Mexican Restaurant
57109 Twentynine Palms HighwayNo frills spot for solid burritos and authentic Mexican food.
Convenient grab & go spot for a quick coffee or matcha, and healthy food to-go (like quinoa salad or quiche).
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The DEZ fine food - grab & go
61705 Twentynine Palms HighwayConvenient grab & go spot for a quick coffee or matcha, and healthy food to-go (like quinoa salad or quiche).
Outdoor seating in the heart of Pioneertown. Grab a taco and a beer and enjoy some sunshine.
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The Red Dog Saloon
53539 Mane StOutdoor seating in the heart of Pioneertown. Grab a taco and a beer and enjoy some sunshine.
Yummy thin crust (NY style) pizza with outdoor seating and to-go options. Great for weekday nights when other restaurants are closed. We recommend a pizza and a large salad for 2!
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Pie for the People!
58960 29 Palms HighwayYummy thin crust (NY style) pizza with outdoor seating and to-go options. Great for weekday nights when other restaurants are closed. We recommend a pizza and a large salad for 2!
The Copper Room existed at the nexus of golden area aviation and Rat Pack revelry. The airport lounge was beacon for seasoned pilots and heavy hitting musicians boasting continuous live music, cold martinis and dancing under the stars. It's been rehabbed into what it is today - catch a seat at the bar and watch the sunset with a cocktail and burger.
The Copper Room
The Copper Room existed at the nexus of golden area aviation and Rat Pack revelry. The airport lounge was beacon for seasoned pilots and heavy hitting musicians boasting continuous live music, cold martinis and dancing under the stars. It's been rehabbed into what it is today - catch a seat at the bar and watch the sunset with a cocktail and burger.
Sightseeing
One of the most beautiful National Parks in the United States. We recommend entering at the JT National Park entrance and exiting at the 29 Palms entrance, to see a full view of the park. Stop for hikes and picnics along the way.
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Joshua Tree National Park
One of the most beautiful National Parks in the United States. We recommend entering at the JT National Park entrance and exiting at the 29 Palms entrance, to see a full view of the park. Stop for hikes and picnics along the way.
Before a chunk of the rock broke off mysteriously, this was the largest free-standing boulder in the world. The history behind this rock is fascinating. Bumpy road to arrive, but can be accessed in most 2-wheel drive vehicles.
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Giant Rock CA
Before a chunk of the rock broke off mysteriously, this was the largest free-standing boulder in the world. The history behind this rock is fascinating. Bumpy road to arrive, but can be accessed in most 2-wheel drive vehicles.
Our favorite hike in the Hi-Desert. There are several trails here, but we prefer the 6.5 mile hike that loops around from the main entry point. Bring water!
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Pioneertown Mountains Preserve
51010 Pipes Canyon RdOur favorite hike in the Hi-Desert. There are several trails here, but we prefer the 6.5 mile hike that loops around from the main entry point. Bring water!
Palm Springs
57096 Twentynine Palms HighwayGreat golfing, restaurants, and hotel pool scene.
An Earthworks sculpture installed in 2008 by the world-renowned Australian sculpturist, Andrew Rogers. The structure can be seen on the hill, near the intersection of Old Woman Springs Road (SR 247) and Aberdeen just five miles north of Yucca Valley in California.
Rogers, who is a distinguished artist, exhibits his work internationally with his larger Earthworks sculptures found in numerous private and public collections across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, the United States, and Australia.
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Rhythm of Life
An Earthworks sculpture installed in 2008 by the world-renowned Australian sculpturist, Andrew Rogers. The structure can be seen on the hill, near the intersection of Old Woman Springs Road (SR 247) and Aberdeen just five miles north of Yucca Valley in California.
Rogers, who is a distinguished artist, exhibits his work internationally with his larger Earthworks sculptures found in numerous private and public collections across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, the United States, and Australia.
Historic old western film set town, directly next to Pappy & Harriet's restaurant. Small assortment of vintage, pottery, and other shops may be open.
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Pioneertown
53688 Pioneertown RdHistoric old western film set town, directly next to Pappy & Harriet's restaurant. Small assortment of vintage, pottery, and other shops may be open.
Local Flamingo Heights hiking area that rivals the national park (with no crowds). Accessible within 5 minutes from our home - either via the main entrance at the corner of Hondo and Kickapoo Trail, or via the back entrance closer to Casa Flamingo (ask us for directions).
Black Lava Butte
Local Flamingo Heights hiking area that rivals the national park (with no crowds). Accessible within 5 minutes from our home - either via the main entrance at the corner of Hondo and Kickapoo Trail, or via the back entrance closer to Casa Flamingo (ask us for directions).
Big Bear Lake is accessible via a back route through Johnson Valley. A beautiful drive for those of you that want to explore a different landscape & terrain.
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Big Bear Lake
Big Bear Lake is accessible via a back route through Johnson Valley. A beautiful drive for those of you that want to explore a different landscape & terrain.
Shopping
Perfectly-curated vintage store, just a 2-minute drive from Casa Flamingo. Great selection of vintage jeans at reasonable prices.
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Moon Wind Trading Co
1141B Old Woman Springs RdPerfectly-curated vintage store, just a 2-minute drive from Casa Flamingo. Great selection of vintage jeans at reasonable prices.
Trendy & chic bohemian style desert furniture and home decor. We have a few pieces from them inside of Casa Flamingo! (they have a second location in Venice Beach, CA).
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Acme 5 Lifestyle
55870 Twentynine Palms HighwayTrendy & chic bohemian style desert furniture and home decor. We have a few pieces from them inside of Casa Flamingo! (they have a second location in Venice Beach, CA).
For those who enjoy truly hunting for a vintage find, this swap meet offers a wild assortment of everything from desert junk, to furniture, to hand-curated vintage shops. Go early to avoid the heat. Open Sat & Sunday mornings to 2pm.
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Sky Village Outdoor Marketplace
7028 Theatre RdFor those who enjoy truly hunting for a vintage find, this swap meet offers a wild assortment of everything from desert junk, to furniture, to hand-curated vintage shops. Go early to avoid the heat. Open Sat & Sunday mornings to 2pm.
Elements On 62
Funky selection of furniture and home goods located off of HWY 62.
Adorable shop for mystical treats like crystals, essential oils, candles, interesting books, etc. (located next door to Desierto Alto bodega).
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The Mystic Parlor
55411 Twentynine Palms HighwayAdorable shop for mystical treats like crystals, essential oils, candles, interesting books, etc. (located next door to Desierto Alto bodega).
Yoga & Wellness
Offering "Yoga in the Park" and online classes during COVID-19. Check their website for class schedule - https://www.cedarandsagewellnessstudio.com/
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Cedar & Sage Wellness Studio
55833 Twentynine Palms HighwayOffering "Yoga in the Park" and online classes during COVID-19. Check their website for class schedule - https://www.cedarandsagewellnessstudio.com/
Book a sound bath meditation well in advance of your trip. If you cannot get into the Integratron, there are several Airbnb soundbath experiences available.
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Integratron
2477 Belfield BlvdBook a sound bath meditation well in advance of your trip. If you cannot get into the Integratron, there are several Airbnb soundbath experiences available.
Fun 12-hole golf course only 13 minutes from the house.
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Hawks Landing Golf Course
55100 Martinez TrailFun 12-hole golf course only 13 minutes from the house.
Airbnb Experience Sound Bath, led by a local host. Book via Airbnb and check for COVID restrictions. This is a great option if you cannot get into the Integratron (https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/228457)
INDIGOTOPIA
2713 Tumble Weed TrailAirbnb Experience Sound Bath, led by a local host. Book via Airbnb and check for COVID restrictions. This is a great option if you cannot get into the Integratron (https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/228457)
Night life
Typically open Thursday-Saturday nights. Beer, wine, and live music on some weekends.
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Giant Rock Meeting Room & Coffee House
1131 Old Woman Springs RdTypically open Thursday-Saturday nights. Beer, wine, and live music on some weekends.