national park
Joshua Tree National Park
Where the Mojave and Colorado deserts meet, featuring twisted Joshua trees and surreal boulder formations.
32 km · about 35 min drive
North AmericaUnited StatesCalifornia
Twentynine Palms
California, United States · North America
About Twentynine Palms
Twentynine Palms sits on the route: 25 minutes from Joshua Tree, 32km from Joshua Tree National Park.
Twentynine Palms is in California, United States, with about 26,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Joshua Tree, about 24 km away.
Twentynine Palms (also known as 29 Palms) is a city in San Bernardino County, California, United States. As of the 2020 census, Twentynine Palms had a population of 28,065. It serves as one of the entry points to Joshua Tree National Park and the Mojave Desert region.
Where to Stay in Twentynine Palms
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Filter presets
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Twentynine Palms.
Explore the Area
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Twentynine Palms.
Loading map...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Twentynine Palms?
Within an hour or so of Twentynine Palms: Joshua Tree National Park (32 km), Amboy Crater (51 km), Roy's Motel and Cafe (55 km), Palm Springs (57 km).
Where is Twentynine Palms?
Twentynine Palms is in California, United States, about 24 km from Joshua Tree.
Road trip
Drive to Twentynine Palms
Add it as a stop and the planner works out the driving, the nights and what's worth seeing on the way.
Start planningWhat's nearby?
Swipe through places to go
Places within a drive of Twentynine Palms. Keep the ones you like and add them to your trip.
Explore now
Quick Information
- Population
- 26,025
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates
- 34.1356, -116.0542
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United States
AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.
Full driving guide for United StatesTags
Worth the detour from Twentynine Palms
5 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
Amboy Crater
A 250-foot cinder cone rising from a black lava field beside old Route 66, with a trail through a breach in the wall into the crater floor. Best hiked in cool months.
51 km · about 60 min drive
cafe
Roy's Motel and Cafe
An iconic mid-century motel and cafe in the Mojave Desert ghost town of Amboy on Route 66, famous for its classic Googie-style sign against the desert sky.
55 km · about 65 min drive
landmark
Palm Springs
A desert resort city known for its mid-century modern architecture, hot springs, and the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway ascending Mount San Jacinto.
57 km · about 65 min drive
landmark
The Ace Hotel & Swim Club
A desert hotspot in Palm Springs that regularly hosts car culture events and has become a gathering point for the vintage auto community.
58 km · about 65 min drive
Nearby Destinations
Other places to explore near Twentynine Palms.
Plan a trip around Twentynine Palms
Your trip starts here
Plan a road trip from Twentynine Palms.
Pick the days, drop in the stops, and share it with whoever's coming.