Stargazing, a vibrant cultural scene, and Caribbean-inspired cuisine lure people to Twentynine Palms, California.

Meet Twentynine Palms a small community that offers a more local-minded and affordable jaunt into the high desert.

(This includes anactualouthouse made of glass, hence the name of the gallery.)

House in the desert in Twentynine Palms, CA

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AndKitchen in the Desertshowcases mashups of New American and Trinidadian-inspired dishes.

The signature jerk chicken is best savored with a mezcal Paloma on the expansive outdoor patio.