Twentynine Palms, California
Twentynine Palms is a city of 27,355 people in San Bernardino County, California, founded in 1920.
Why visit Twentynine Palms
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 42 places to eat, 14 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Smith's Ranch Drive-In, Sunset Cinema, 29 Palms Art at 29 Palms Creative Center and Old Schoolhouse Museum, Twentynine Palms Historical Society.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 104°F; December lows average 40°F.
Weather in Twentynine Palms
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Twentynine Palms
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.
From the Wikipedia article Twentynine Palms, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
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Museums and landmarks7
Old Schoolhouse Museum, Twentynine Palms Historical Society
Museum · 1.6 mi
Sep-May We-Su 13:00-16:00; Jun-Aug Fr-Su 13:00-16:00
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Restaurants and cafes42
Bamboo Garden
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.0 mi
73633 29 Palms Highway, Twentynine Palms
Tu-Su 11:00-21:00
Kitchen in the Desert
Restaurant · Caribbean, Regional · 1.1 mi
6427 Mesquite Avenue, Twentynine Palms
Mo-Fr 18:00-24:00; Sa-Su 08:00-12:00, 18:00-24:00
Mexican Street Tacos
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.0 mi
73768 Gorgonio Drive, Twentynine Palms
Su-We 11:00-21:00; Th 11:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.2 mi
72526 29 Palms Highway, Twentynine Palms
Mo-Th 09:30-00:30; Fr-Sa 09:30-01:30; Su 09:30-23:30
Rocky's New York Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.1 mi
73737 29 Palms Highway, Twentynine Palms
Su-Mo off; Tu-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00
30 more on the map.
History
Colonel Henry Washington made the first recorded exploration of Twentynine Palms, where he found people of the Chemehuevi tribe who lived in the surrounding hills and near the spring that they called "Mar-rah" or "Oasis of Mara". The community was named for the 29 palms (Washingtonia filifera) that the Serrano had planted surrounding the Oasis of Mara. Nearby is also a small Indian reservation belonging to the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians.
A post office was established in 1927. A road named Utah Trail honors the late-19th century wagon trains and pioneers, originating in St. George, Utah and stretching all the way to Twentynine Palms.
Joshua Tree National Park lies just to the south of Twentynine Palms. It was designated a US national monument in 1936 and became a national park in 1994. The nearby Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms was founded in 1952.
From the History section of Twentynine Palms, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay14
Fairfield Inn & Suites Twentynine Palms-Joshua Tree National Park
Motel and hotel · 1.9 mi
6333 Encelia Avenue, Twentynine Palms
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Twentynine Palms
Motel and hotel · 1.2 mi
72535 29 Palms Highway, Twentynine Palms
Ramsey 29 Boutique Motel | Joshua Tree
Motel and hotel · 1.2 mi
73842 29 Palms Highway, Twentynine Palms
Best Western Gardens Hotel
Motel and hotel · 2.3 mi
71487 29 Palms Highway, Twentynine Palms
Motel 6 Twentynine Palms
Motel and hotel · 1.1 mi
72562 29 Palms Highway, Twentynine Palms
Americas Best Value Inn - Joshua Tree / Twentynine Palms
Motel and hotel · 1.9 mi
Churches and places of worship13
First Assembly of God Church in 29 Palms
Church · Pentecostal · 1.4 mi
73331 Sullivan Road, Twentynine Palms
The Potter's House Christian Fellowship Church
Church · Nondenominational · 2.0 mi
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries15
Healthcare4
Back to the Basics Health and Wellness
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.9 mi
6259 Adobe Road, Twentynine Palms
New Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.0 mi
72724 29 Palms Highway, Twentynine Palms
Map of Twentynine Palms
124 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63°F | 42°F | 0.5 in |
| Feb | 67°F | 44°F | 0.6 in |
| Mar | 74°F | 49°F | 0.3 in |
| Apr | 81°F | 54°F | 0.1 in |
| May | 90°F | 63°F | 0.1 in |
| Jun | 99°F | 71°F | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 104°F | 77°F | 0.4 in |
| Aug | 103°F | 76°F | 0.7 in |
| Sep | 96°F | 69°F | 0.3 in |
| Oct | 85°F | 58°F | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 72°F | 47°F | 0.2 in |
| Dec | 62°F | 40°F | 0.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Twentynine Palms (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
San Bernardino County has had 40 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2024-09-11: Bridge Fire (Fire)
- 2024-09-07: Line Fire (Fire)
- 2023-04-03: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-03-10: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-10-26: Blue Ridge Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Twentynine Palms Airport (TNP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Yucca Valley 20 mi west, about 33 min by car
- Indio 30 mi south, about 49 min by car
- Desert Hot Springs 30 mi southwest, about 49 min by car
- Cathedral City 31 mi southwest, about 50 min by car
- Coachella 32 mi south, about 51 min by car
- Palm Desert 33 mi southwest, about 53 min by car
- Rancho Mirage 34 mi southwest, about 54 min by car
- Palm Springs 36 mi southwest, about 58 min by car
- La Quinta 37 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Big Bear City 42 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- 29 Palms looking East on Hwy 62, Toglenn, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Twentynine Palms looking west on CA route 62, Northwalker, CC0
- Joshua Tree National Park Cultural Center, Twentynine Palms, HarryCutts, CC0
- Downtown Twentynine Palms California, Northwalker, CC0
- Roof Level Plan - Lost Horse Gold Mill, Twentynine Palms, San Bernardino County, CA, Kiernat, Carolyn, creator, Public domain
- Process - Wall Street Gold Mill, Twentynine Palms, San Bernardino County, CA, Ong, Guek Hoon, creator, Public domain
- Title Sheet - Desert Queen Ranch, One Stamp Gold Mill, Twentynine Palms, San Bernardino County, CA, Ong, Guek Hoon, creator, Public domain
- 47 conv, Zechiii, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rasta taco cantina and venue, Ijamman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Joshua Tree National Park - 17821660396, stevelyon, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Valentine's Day - Trompe l'oeil mural by John Pugh, John Pugh, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Joshua Tree National Park Cultural Center plaque, HarryCutts, CC0
- Flickr - DVIDSHUB - Rehearsing for war, Marines of ‘America’s Battalion’ train for Afghan battlefield (Image 4 of 9), DVIDSHUB, CC BY 2.0
- 7th Marines Mortar Shoot (Image 5 of 13) (9066135467), DVIDSHUB, Public domain
- Flickr - DVIDSHUB - 1st Law Enforcement Battalion (Image 15 of 25, DVIDSHUB, Public domain
- Flickr - DVIDSHUB - Filling in the gaps, ‘America’s Battalion’ begins final pre-deployment training exercise (Image 4 of 6), DVIDSHUB, CC BY 2.0
- Flickr - DVIDSHUB - 1st Law Enforcement Battalion (Image 21 of 25, DVIDSHUB, Public domain
- Flickr - DVIDSHUB - Striking at sunrise, 3-3 Kilo Marines perform platoon attacks during Enhanced Mojave Viper exercise (Image 7 of 7), DVIDSHUB, CC BY 2.0
- Flickr - DVIDSHUB - 1-5 maneuvers under fire during live-fire exercise (Image 3 of 3), DVIDSHUB, Public domain
- Flickr - DVIDSHUB - Fueled by Firepower, 3-3 India Marines perform company attack to prepare for Afghanistan deployment (Image 6 of 6), DVIDSHUB, CC BY 2.0
- Flickr - DVIDSHUB - Filling in the gaps, ‘America’s Battalion’ begins final pre-deployment training exercise (Image 1 of 6), DVIDSHUB, CC BY 2.0
- Lava Dogs sharpen infantry tactics, Marine Corps Base Hawaii – Kaneohe Bay, Photo by Cpl. Colby Brown, Public domain
- Joshua Tree National Park Ca, Jim Wroten, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Joshua Tree National Park Ca, Jim Wroten, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Joshua Tree National Park Ca, Jim Wroten, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Joshua Tree National Park Ca, Jim Wroten, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Joshua Tree National Park Ca, Jim Wroten, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Skull Rock, Jim Wroten, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Joshua Tree National Park Ca, Jim Wroten, CC BY-SA 3.0
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