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Food Pioneertown, Joshua Tree

Pappy & Harriet's

A place to eat in Pioneertown, Joshua Tree, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 2.5 hours. Best time to go: Evening.

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Pappy & Harriet's in Pioneertown, Joshua Tree
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Why go

Pioneertown barbecue joint and live music venue in an old Western set.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Joshua Tree, alongside 3 outdoor spots, 2 activities and 2 sights. The closest of our other picks is Crossroads Cafe, 10 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Food
Neighborhood
Pioneertown
Price
$$
Time needed
2.5 hr
Best time
Evening

Nearby

The 3 closest curated picks in Joshua Tree, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Crossroads Cafe

    Joshua Tree's go-to diner for breakfast before hiking.

    Food · 10 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Joshua Tree Saloon

    Roadside saloon with burgers, karaoke and live music.

    Drinks · 10 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum

    10 acres of large assemblage sculptures in the desert.

    Sight · 12 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Pappy & Harriet's is a stop on our Palm Springs & Joshua Tree route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Joshua Tree

Pappy & Harriet's is our only food pick in Joshua Tree; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Joshua Tree guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Joshua Tree run from 57°F in December to 102°F in July; January is usually the wettest month. For Pappy & Harriet's itself, we suggest: Evening.

Modelled monthly averages for Joshua Tree from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Joshua Tree weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
53688 Pioneertown Rd, Pioneertown, CA 92268, USA
Coordinates
34.15637, -116.49309
Destination
Joshua Tree, California

Pappy & Harriet's: quick answers

How much time do you need at Pappy & Harriet's?

Plan on about 2.5 hours at Pappy & Harriet's. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Pappy & Harriet's?

Our pick: Evening. Insider tip: Book dinner on music nights; walk Mane Street first.

Where is Pappy & Harriet's?

Pappy & Harriet's is at 53688 Pioneertown Rd, Pioneertown, CA 92268, USA. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Pappy & Harriet's?

Pappy & Harriet's appears on Palm Springs & Joshua Tree, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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