Where To Stay in Twentynine Palms

We look forward to welcoming you to the Twentynine Palms Book Festival, taking place November 7–9, 2025 at the Freedom Plaza Community Center in Downtown Twentynine Palms.

To help make your visit as smooth as possible, we’ve secured preferred rates at a selection of nearby small, boutique hotels catering to a range of budgets—all located within easy reach of the festival venue:

Hotel Booking Assistance Available!

If you would like assistance with your booking, simply reply to this email (pz@thedesertgeneralstore.com) with your preferred hotel (or your desired budget), as well as your arrival and departure dates, and we’ll take it from there.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or travel needs—we’re here to help.

Visiting Twentynine Palms

For more information on where to eat, what to see, and how to explore the area, we encourage you to browse the Visit 29 Palms website. From quirky oddities tucked into the hills to a vibrant downtown filled with boutiques and historic murals, Twentynine Palms is fast becoming a favorite base for road-trippers, rock climbers, and desert explorers alike.

For Reference

Please note that festival hours are:

  • Friday, November 7 and Saturday, November 8, 10 AM to 7 PM

  • Sunday, November 9, 10 AM to 5 PM

Parking is available near the venue.

Evening satellite events will be hosted at a number of unique local venues, including the 29 Palms Inn, Kitchen in the Desert, The Palms, the Old Schoolhouse Museum, and the Twentynine Palms Public Cemetery.

A preliminary program will be shared on July 11, at which point confirmed authors may select the sessions they wish to join.

For those interested, a dedicated expo area for independent authors and publishers is also available, with tabletop displays still open for booking.

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