JOSHUA TREE DIARY
We showed Mum some of our fave places.
Joshua Tree is a haven Matt and I love to escape to when L.A. starts to feel all a bit too much. So here’s a few of our fave Joshua Tree things we were able to do with Mum while she’s been visiting America.
LUNA BAKERY
PIONEERTOWN
PAPPI & HARRIETTES
MAJOVE FLEA
TINY PONY
Luna Bakery:
This is a load organic sourdough bakery and I’m just going to say it, this place has the worlds best cinnamon scrolls, they have the perfect amount of tang (I’m guessing that’s from lemon rind), and they heat it up for you. Matt’s a huge fan of their focaccia flats and they change the topping each day.
Pioneertown:
This place is a must every single time we’re visiting Joshua Tree, it’s an old Western Town established in 1946 by a couple of actors back I the day, and it was used to film Westerns in. Def worth a visit if you’re into anything Western or even if you’re a film buff.
Pappy & Harriette’s:
This restaurant and bar is located in Pioneertown so def make sure that this is your dinner spot, its 10/10. Try the 8 year old aged Pappy’s whiskey and def try their ribs. Look out for musical acts because they have some great gigs there. This trip we just so happened to be at P&H’s for the launch of a Mezcal company (its called Illegal Mezcal) and this meant, free drinks, free merch and Boss even scored himself a free tattoo. Mum was rapt with her free merch too!
Mojave Flea:
This is for anyone who loves a spot of shopping, and local shopping at that, it’s full of local designers. There’s one in Palm Springs too, but they carry different things. I would say the Joshua Tree one is my fave! Lots of greta pressies ideas.
Tiny Pony:
Two words: pickle martinis! They’re so yummy, so instead of olive brine they use pickle juice, and it works! And they’re This is a fun dive bar, super chill and def feels like a locals spot which I love. Matt and I shared a burger each, her got the tiny money burger (which was a beef burger) and I got the chicken sand which was a chicken burger (so delish) and mum got the shrimp tacos which she loved. Then we shared an apple pie with ice-cream (which was $6 - barg)!
Honourable mentions:
Brewja Elixir Bar:
They make this this eye mind opening later made with blue lotus flower that the boss and I love and get every single time we’re in town. Very hippie vibes, but in the best way
Rabbit Hole Gift Shop:
Very cute Joshua Tree goodies, and I picked up a great cowboy hat for $39 so great value!
Joshua Tree Trading Post:
Another great gift store vibe, the set up is really cool, easy to go in and just chill out
The Dez:
We took Dad here when he was in town last year, they do great brekkie sandos, and they have nice GF bread too.
Joshua Tree Coffee:
Sweet little coffee shop and I believe the coffee beans are roasted on site, really nice, always busy on weekends.
PRO TIP:
For Joshua Tree I love discovering new airbnb’s they’re great value this time of the year because the Summer is so hot here. Make sure yours has A/C and a pool comes in really handy too.
p.s if you’re into podcasts, i’m releasing a Joshua Tree, Pioneertown & Palm Springs travel guide on my pod today. Just search “Fearlessly Failing with Lola Berry” wherever you listen to podcasts.
