Twentynine Palms is a sprawling High Desert community just north of Joshua Tree National Park. The area was first inhabited by Native Americans because there was a spring in the otherwise dry terrain. Gold prospectors who gave the city its current name came in the 1870s, and after World War I it was used to help soldiers recovering from respiratory ailments. Now it serves as a stopping point for tourists on their way to the national park as well as the home for thousands associated with the largest Marine Corps training base.
Luckie Park is a beautiful Twentynine Palms park that offers many amenities for locals to enjoy.
Twentynine Palms' salute to the kings of the mountain peaks.
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Spanish-inspired architecture designed to beat the heat
Residents live along sparse residential avenues with panoramic views of the Mojave Desert, often fringed by desert shrubs and towering palm trees. Twentynine Palms housing is comprised of single-family homes on deep lots that capitalize on the space afforded by the High Desert locale. Developers favored home styles that stood up to the area’s climate, including many variations of Spanish design. The styles’ distinctive stucco exteriors and the tile or flat roofing keep residents protected from the desert heat. Most Spanish homes in the area also feature expansive covered outdoor spaces to take in the stark beauty of the desert. Low-built structures like the mid-century modern and ranch styles equally distribute heat while providing expansive floor plans, with large windows taking advantage of natural light and conserving electricity. The median price is $265,000, which is lower than the national median. Prices tend to be driven by lot size rather than interior spaces or number of bedrooms. For example, a 2,300-square-foot Spanish-style home on 10 acres of land sold for $795,000 in 2022; alternatively, a 5,400-square-foot home on a half-acre lot sold for $525,000 that same year.
Experience desert enchantment in this Twentynine Palms oasis.
Peaceful solitude and starlit evenings in Twentynine Palms.
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Desert hiking and a dog park
The community sits just north of Joshua Tree National Park, named for the region’s gnarled and bristled variety of trees. Hiking trails wind through rugged rock formations and onward to stunning panoramic views overlooking the Coachella Valley and other landmarks. Other nearby trails like the Oasis of Mara offer even more opportunities for desert hiking, with trails dotted with plaques providing more information about plant life and regional history. Twentynine Palms also has several community parks where residents can get active. Knott Sky Park is home to playsets, covered picnic shelters and ample green space for playing catch with the dog or throwing the ball around with friends. Luckie Park is home to the 29 Palms Community Center as well as an excellent skateboard park, athletic fields and a pool perfect for beating the desert heat.
Enjoy the nearby nature at Oasis Of Mara Nature Trail for an morning hike.
Cycling is the favorite outdoor activity of Twentynine Palms' residents.
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Boutiques and a farmers market along Twentynine Palms Highway
Driving down Twentynine Palms Highway, colorful murals depict the region’s history on the walls of the community’s shops and boutiques. Go thrifting at the 29 Palms Thrift Store, home to a large assortment of secondhand apparel, furniture and home goods. Boutiques like Hi-Desert Daydream offer stylish woodwork, art prints and other crafts from local vendors and a selection of chic clothing and accessories. Drive into town on Saturdays for the 29 Palms Farmer’s Market and take home a basket of locally grown fruits and veggies. Regional grocers like Stater Bros. Markets keep residents stocked with familiar brand foodstuffs and other household necessities.
There are plenty of quality local restaurants to choose from in 29 Palms, from classic diners to smokey BBQ joints to charming modern cafes. Kitchen in the Desert is a charming outdoor café dishing out heightened American fare with Caribbean influences, as well as excellent juices and smoothies. Further down Twentynine Palms Highway, Edchada’s is a locally owned Mexican establishment, serving super-sized cocktails and hearty portions of classic dishes.
Grnd Sqrl is a local restaurant in Twentynine Palms, known for its amazing beer selection.
Discovering desert treasures at 29 Palms Thrift Store.
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Learning through the Morongo Unified School District
Twentynine Palm’s public school students are served by the Morongo Unified School District, which earns a C-plus from Niche. The school district serves more than 8,000 students across the communities of the Mojave Desert.
Oasis Elementary School is an award-winning school in Twentynine Palms.
Discover excellence in education at Twentynine Palms High School, Twentynine Palms.
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Marine Corps learning
The Marine Corps training base is the largest in the world, with about 11,000 troops stationed there and 2,100 civilian support staff. Veterans made up about 10 percent of the city's population, almost twice the national average, according to a 2019 report by the military.
Crafted with meaning, shining bright in Twentynine Palms.
Amidst the desert's embrace, the American flag stands tall and proud.
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High Heat, no humidity
As to be expected in a desert, Twentynine Palms experiences searing heat in the summers, regularly reaching over 100 degrees. Winters tend to be mild, with infrequent chances for freezing.
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On average, homes in Twentynine Palms, CA sell after 85 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Twentynine Palms, CA over the last 12 months is $265,000, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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