Best Pizza in the Joshua Tree Village

BY Frank Musa August 29, 2025

Sky High Pie in Joshua Tree — through photos capturing its storefront, cozy indoor vibe, and mouthwatering pizzas fresh from the oven.

Sky High Pie — Joshua Tree’s Sourdough Pizza Hotspot

Location & Atmosphere

  • Address: 61740 29 Palms Highway (Hwy 62), Joshua Tree, CA 92252 Joshua Tree VoiceApple Maps
  • Tucked right outside the main entrance to Joshua Tree National Park, Sky High Pie offers a convenient and inviting pit stop for hungry hikers, travelers, and locals alike. Joshua Tree VoiceYelp

What Makes Their Pizza Special

  • Sourdough crust: Made using a 13-year-old sourdough starter, resulting in a flavorful, sturdy crust more suitable for their environment than traditional Neapolitan styles. Joshua Tree Voice
  • Fresh, handmade pies: Each pizza is crafted to order with quality ingredients—an emphasis on flavor and creativity. Joshua Tree VoiceSky High Pie
  • Creative, varied menu: Options range from pizza classics to unique creations, including Korean BBQ pork belly, Diavola, Veggie Park, and lobster langostino with truffle cream. They also feature quiche, salads, and dessert selections like cannoli and tiramisu. Sky High PieJoshua Tree Voiceskyhighpie.us

Sample Menu Highlights

  • Signature Pizzas (All around $15–23):
    • Diavola – spicy sausage, salami, Fresno chiles (popular and “sturdy”) Sky High PieJoshua Tree Voice
    • Veggie Park – pesto base, roasted garlic, sundried tomato, peppers, ricotta, arugula Sky High Pie
    • Lobster Langostino & Truffle Cream – elegant and indulgent Sky High Pie
    • Other creative takes like Truffle Cream & Prosciutto, Rise N’ Shine (topped with egg), Aloha, Five Cheese, and Double Pepperoni Sky High Pie
  • Quiche & Lunch Combos:
    • Vegetarian or meat quiche served with arugula salad—around $10-11 Sky High Pie
  • Appetizers & Salads:
    • Caprese, meatballs, meat & cheese boards, soups like minestrone, Greek salad—and standout Caesar topped with langostino lobster Sky High Pie
  • Desserts & More:
    • Cannoli ($6.75), tiramisu ($7), along with bakery items like bear claws, scones, and fountain drinks or kombucha Sky High Pie

Vibe, Reviews & Visitor Feedback

  • Ambiance: Cozy and compact indoor seating, with outdoor patio options—expect a friendly, lively dining environment. YelpJoshua Tree Voice
  • Popularity: Often busy—some guests report 30-minute waits, especially indoors, but the wait is generally deemed worth it. Joshua Tree VoiceSky High PieReddit
  • Community sentiment: On r/JoshuaTree, a visitor said: “Sky High Pie is much better [than Pie for the People]. Also hugely recommended…” Reddit
  • Praise for quality: “This PIZZA is fantastic… Diavola… sturdy AND delicious.” Sky High Pie

Quick Overview

FeatureDetails
Location61740 29 Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree, CA
SignatureSourdough crust, handcrafted pizzas
Menu FavoritesDiavola, Lobster Langostino & Truffle, Veggie Park, Quiche
AmbienceIntimate, often busy, with indoor & outdoor seating
ReviewsHighly rated—“sturdy, flavorful, memorable”

Final Thoughts

Sky High Pie is more than just “good pizza”—it’s a creative, welcoming oasis just outside Joshua Tree National Park. Whether you’re craving inventive pizzas, a slice of their veggie or meat quiche, or something sweet to finish, this spot delivers with authentic high desert flavor.

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