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Our Desert Guide
18 pages of curated restaurants, hikes, and local secrets from Viktor & Meghan — the same recommendations we give our closest friends.
What's inside
01
High Desert Dining
La Copine, Pappy & Harriet's, and hidden gems only locals know.
02
8 Joshua Tree Hikes
From easy nature walks to all-day scrambles — with trail tips.
03
Palm Springs Picks
Best restaurants, bars, vintage shops, and day trips.
04
Practical Tips
Gas stations, grocery runs, stargazing spots, and desert survival.
A taste of the guide
30+ picks in the full guide — dining, hikes, hidden spots, and practical desert tips.
La Copine
Farm-to-table brunch in a former desert gas station. The duck confit hash and cardamom bun are legendary. Reservations required — it's a drive, but worth every mile.
Ryan Mountain Trail
3 miles round trip, 1,000 ft gain. The best 360° panoramic view in Joshua Tree National Park. Go early morning or late afternoon — the summit is fully exposed.
Pappy & Harriet's
BBQ and live music in a honky-tonk on Pioneertown's Mane Street. Paul McCartney has played here. Get the mesquite tri-tip and arrive early on weekends.
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