Thinking of visiting the desert? Check out our travel guide below featured in Bust Magazine. Scroll down to see our full list of recommendations.

MORONGO VALLEY

Cactus Mart
Black Luck Vintage
Big Morongo Canyon Preserve
Morongo Modern
Morongo Valley Fruit Market

YUCCA VALLEY

The End
The Tiny Pony
Luna Sourdough
Yucca Kabob
Nitty Gritty Antiques
Desierto Alto
Sky Village Swap Meet
Mojave Flea Trading Post
Wine & Rock Shop
Funky & Darn Near New Vintage
Black Rock Canyon Loop Trail

LANDERS

Giant Rock
Gubler Orchids

PIONEERTOWN

Mane Street
Red Dog Saloon
Pioneertown Motel
Pioneertown Ranch

JOSHUA TREE

The Station
Quail Wash Airbnb
Mojave Sands Motel
Natural Sisters Cafe
Simi Dabah Sculptures
Noah Purifoy Outdoor Musem
Shari Elf Gallery & World Famous Crochet Museum
Book a hike with Wandering Mojave Hiking Guide
Más o Menos bar/coffee

TWENTYNINE PALMS

Campbell Hill Bakery
White Label Vinyl
Grnd Sqrl

LOW DESERT (PALM SPRINGS, DESERT HOT SPRINGS and beyond)

Mojave Flea Trading Post
Market Market
Las Palmas Brewing
Sam’s Family Spa
Morten’s Botanical Garden
Gabino’s Creperie
Kreem Ice Cream Shop
Indian Canyons
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Palm Springs Art Museum and A&D Center (free Thursday evenings)
Gyspyland Vintage
Mr. Lyons Steakhouse
Salvation Mountain
East Jesus
Mariscal Cactus & Succulents