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Twentynine Palms Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

city in San Bernardino County, California, United States

About Twentynine Palms

TheCity of Twentynine Palms(also known as 29 Palms) is home to the headquarters and main entrance of Joshua Tree National Park. Situated in the Morongo Basin in theMojave Desert, the city is renowned for its beautiful natural surroundings, desert and mountain vistas and its world-class murals and artists. Twentynine Palms is also home to the largest United States Marine Corps base, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms. At an elevation of more than1,900ft (580m)above sea level, Twentynine Palms has a slightly cooler climate, especially during winter, than Palm Springs, but with essentially the same subtropical desert characteristics. On average, temperatures reach100°F (38°C)on 89 days,90°F (32°C)on 154 days, and the freezing mark on 17 nights annually. Extremes range from

Top Attractions in Twentynine Palms

Explore the best things to see and do in Twentynine Palms:

  • 29 Palms Art Gallery
  • Murals
  • Old Schoolhouse Museum
  • Smith's Ranch Drive In Theater
  • Theatre 29
  • Tortoise Rock Casino

Where to Eat in Twentynine Palms

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Cactus Trails Cafe
  • 🍴Fuji Restaurant
  • 🍴Las Palmas Restaurant

Where to Stay in Twentynine Palms

  • 🏨29 Palms Inn
  • 🏨Best Western Gardens Motel
  • 🏨El Rancho Dolores Motel
  • 🏨Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
  • 🏨Harmony Motel
  • 🏨Holiday Inn Express & Suites

Twentynine Palms Travel Guide Sections

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