Twentynine Palms derives its name from the life-giving waters of the lush oasis where 29 native California Fan Palms grew along the Pinto Mountain fault. Because the U.S. Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center occupies hundreds of thousands of acres to the north, the city of Twentynine Palms is home to many military personnel.

 

Marine Corps Air Combat Training Center: The world's largest marine base occupies 932 square miles north of the city

 

Palm Springs: 42 miles west - Known for diversity in dining, the Village of Palm Springs offers hundreds of restaurants with a variety of cuisines and price ranges. The acclaimed revue the Fabulous Palm Springs Follies, musical offerings at The Annenberg Theater in the Palm Springs Desert Museum and renown talent at the McCallum Theatre for the Performing Arts in Palm Desert fill the bill for evening entertainment.