Comments on: The California Pioneer Town You’ve Probably Never Heard of But Should Definitely Visit

By: B Latorre

B Latorre — Sat, 02 Oct 2021 01:49:51 +0000

Thanks for the article on Pioneer Town. We have been to Joshua Tree and Palm Desert many times since we live in northern San Diego County (a 2 hour trip from our home). We will definitely check it out on our next trip there!

By: Rich

Rich — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 10:22:52 +0000

In reply to NoH8. Paul McCartney played there 4 years ago. Winona did play there recently.

By: Karen

Karen — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 03:30:33 +0000

I was just going to say you missed a couple of pretty famous performers at Pappy & Harriet’s …….. Donovan and Paul McCartney. And, besides all that, they serve delicious food!

By: Scott

Scott — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 22:07:30 +0000

Thank you Margo. Pioneer town about as new as Daytona, Florida. Only social media scensters are showing up these days. Our beautiful Mojave desert is already full of destructive unappreciative out of Towner’s so wait a few months then arrive. Plz respect our desert.

By: Mark Chambers

Mark Chambers — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 18:11:28 +0000

We have lived in this area since 1960, and have had a place in Rimrock, for the last 35 years, just a few miles up the road, towards Big Bear. It’s always nice to read that world travelers, such as yourself Jonny, have discovered and appreciate our home, and speaking for the craftspeople, and business owners visitors are welcome. When you can, Johnny, I invite you and your family to visit, and stay at our place, (actually my neighbor) for the last 40 years, Garth’s Boulder Gardens, Google it, it’s a, “hip camp”, featuring camping, glamping, retreats, weddings, concerts, and casual visits. If you like the boulders of Joshua Tree national Park, come see and stay, some have stayed for years.
BTW, love your weekly appearances on Leo Laporte’s, The Tech Guy, show.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 17:51:26 +0000

We were stationed in 29 palms and whenever we had visitors we always went to Pioneer Town.

By: Margo

Margo — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 15:02:05 +0000

Pioneertown is NOT a hidden gem! That’s like saying few people have ever heard of Coachella. Famous artists (I.e. Paul McCartney)have played to backed crowds there. If you visit Joshua Tree, most likely Pioneertown is a stop. You’re obviously not from Southern California.

By: Johnny Jet

Johnny Jet — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 13:44:00 +0000

In reply to Kristin. Not sure why you think I'm being snobbish. I never said I was surprised about good music there.

By: Kristin

Kristin — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 13:42:30 +0000

Just because a place is unknown to you, doesn’t mean it is unknown at all! Pioneertown is a very popular attraction to desert visitors. Be prepared for a long wait at Pappy & Harriet’s due to the cool vibe and regular musical talent. I’m not sure why you’d be surprised to find good music there. Then again, I’m surprised that a travel writer would be so sheltered and snobbish.

By: Jack Engoff

Jack Engoff — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 07:47:10 +0000

That’s like calling Bourbon Street a hidden gem, dummy.