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Pioneertown, California

Pioneertown

A fake town founded by Western movie stars is now becoming a hip desert community.

Pioneertown, California

Pappy and Harriet's Pioneertown Palace

A music-filled, booze-soaked oasis in the desert.

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Yucca Valley, California

Desert Christ Park

On a barren hillside in the Yucca Valley, the recently restored Desert Christ Park has attracted pilgrims and kitsch hunters for over 50 years.

3 miles from Pioneertown

Yucca Mesa, California

Rhythms of Life

An artist's vision for connectivity spans seven continents and 16 countries.

4 miles from Pioneertown

Yucca Valley, California

Bob's Crystal Cave

A meditative space out of a fantasy story.

5 miles from Pioneertown

Joshua Tree, California

Institute of Mentalphysics

Located on 420 acres in the high desert, this spiritual center is dedicated to the "science of the future."

8 miles from Pioneertown

Landers, California

The Dream Wanderer

Mediums from a psychic utopian community lead a trippy VR journey on a parked desert bus.

8 miles from Pioneertown

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