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California’s Rising Desert Destination
Twentynine Palms is California’s rising desert destination and an inspiring escape where creative energy meets desert tranquility. Proudly home to the headquarters of Joshua Tree National Park, the park’s North Entrance, and a stunning new national park visitor center, our city offers unparalleled access to California’s Mojave Desert.
A wave of exciting growth has transformed the city, with the opening of the area's first new-build hotel in over 15 years, alongside beautifully reimagined historic motels, new restaurants and bars—including our first brewery—and a collection of vibrant new shops and creative spaces. See what's new this season.
Whether it’s outdoor adventure, wellness, the arts, or an eclectic small-town vibe, Twentynine Palms continues to attract attention as the new hot spot in California’s desert region!
2025 Press Highlights
From national travel features to regional spotlights, we’re proud to showcase the growing media coverage of Twentynine Palms. Explore recent press highlights that celebrate our thriving local businesses, creative community, and rise as a must-visit desert destination.
Travel + Leisure
A New Hotel Near California's Joshua Tree National Park Has 65 Impressive, Steel-frame Units Built to Look Like Shipping Containers
July 22, 2025
AFAR
One of California’s Most Iconic National Parks Just Got 2 Stylish Hotels With Stargazing and Desert Views
July 21, 2025
KESQ
Reset Hotel Opens Near Joshua Tree, First Full-Service Hotel Built From The Ground Up In 15 Years
July 21, 2025
PureWow
5 Spectacularly Kid-Friendly Airbnbs in California for an Unforgettable Family Experience
June 24, 2025
National Geographic Travel
8 Family-Friendly Things To Do In Joshua Tree
June 4, 2025
Coachella Valley Independent
Caesar Cervisia: Up in the High Desert, 29 Palms Beer Co. Is Producing Fantastic Craft Beer
May 29, 2025
Vogue
Why Joshua Tree and California’s High Desert Towns Are Having a Moment
May 20, 2025
Palm Springs Life Magazine
29 Palms Inn Wedding With Ranch Dressing, Pizza, and Movie Night Vibes
May 19, 2025
LA Times
The 34 Coolest, Kitschiest, Most Fascinating Motels In California
May 15, 2025
Travel + Leisure
I've Been to At Least 15 Palm Springs, California, Hotels—This New Adults-only Retreat Is Among My Favorites
May 7, 2025
Bloomberg
Eight Dreamy New Hotels Opening Near National Parks in 2025
April 23, 2025
The Sun
This Ex-New Yorker’s Bagels Fill A Hole In Twentynine Palms
April 23, 2025
T The New York Times Style Magazine
Magnolias are in bloom. It’s Time to Eat Them. Plus: a boutique hotel near Joshua Tree, the rise of Japanese wine and more recommendations from T Magazine
April 17, 2025
Palm Springs Life Magazine
Find Specialty Magazines at Hi Desert Times in Twentynine Palms
April 6, 2025
Condé Nast Traveler
The Most Exciting Hotel Openings of Spring 2025
April 4, 2025
LA Times
Joshua Tree Wedding Venues For Every Budget
March 27, 2025
Eater LA
The Best Places to Drink and Dine Around Joshua Tree National Park
March 20, 2025
LA Times
This Desert Town Near Joshua Tree Is Brimming With New Energy Thanks To These 9 Hip Businesses
January 22, 2025
Forbes
A Stunning Shipping Container Style Hotel Opens In The California Desert
January 20, 2025
AAA Westways
The Weekender: 10 Fun Things To Do In Joshua Tree
January 16, 2025
2024 Press Highlights
Palm Springs Life Magazine
Top Things to Do in Twentynine Palms, the Gateway to Joshua Tree National Park
October 13, 2024
SF Gate
Desert Nights, UFO Lights: Extraterrestrial Enthusiasm Is Booming in the Coachella Valley
September 2, 2024
The Travel
Skip Palm Springs & Visit This Underrated California Paradise Instead
September 2, 2024
The Travel
Skip Joshua Tree For This Small Town in California With Similar Vibes
July 19, 2024
Travel Noire
This Stargazing Festival in Joshua Tree Is What Dreams Are Made Of
July 8, 2024
Travel + Leisure
This Small California Community Is a Dupe for Joshua Tree and Palm Springs — and It's Far Less Crowded and More Affordable
July 8, 2024
2023 Press Highlights
Vogue
The 41 Most Anticipated Hotel Openings of 2024
December 27, 2023
Daily Bulletin
Once Sleepy Twentynine Palms Is Having Its Moment in the Sun
December 21, 2023
New York Times
36 Hours in Joshua Tree, California
December 14, 2023
Media Inquiries
For journalists, travel writers, and storytellers interested in exploring the people, places, and experiences that make Twentynine Palms shine—we’d love to connect!
Breanne Dusastre
Director of Marketing, Visit 29 Palms
Email: bdusastre@29palms.org | Phone: (760)367-6799 x1030
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