Things To Do
Pioneertown Mountains Preserve
Beautiful hiking area right in Pioneertown!
Joshua Tree National Park
Hikes, giant rocks, beautiful views, and... Joshua Trees!
Big Morongo Canyon Preserve (Marsh Trail)
There are lots of great hiking areas in the Morongo Basin area-- this Marsh Trail is a great nature walk in one of the only wet areas in the desert!
The Red Dog Saloon
The Red Dog Saloon was featured in many films shot here, but was also built as a real operational saloon for the Hollywood crews to unwind and enjoy.
Pappy + Harriet's
The legendary Pappy + Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace has been delighting locals and travelers alike since 1982, with its Santa Maria barbecue, live music, dancing, and friendly service. There is also a long history here. In 1946, Pioneertown was founded by a group of Hollywood investors with dreams of creating a living movie set — an 1870s frontier town with facades for filming and interiors open to the public.
The Copper Room
Great food, cocktails, and live music situated at the Yucca Valley airport. For over a decade, until the early 1970s, the Copper Room was the place to be in the high desert. Frank Sinatra’s best friend, composer and confidant, Jimmy Van Heusen (below) was the Honorary Mayor of Yucca Valley at the time. 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.
La Copine
High quality food in a beautiful space! Wait-times can get long.