Editing Twentynine Palms, California (section)

==Economy==
The Oasis of Mara,<ref>{{Cite GNIS|246777|Oasis of Mara}}</ref> the original source of water and the historic source of all economic activity in the area, is divided into two parts: to the east, a long strip of palm trees terminates at the Joshua Tree National Park Visitor's Center, which is visited by approximately 140,000 people every year, and is maintained by the [[United States National Park Service]]. To the west, the remainder of the oasis is owned by the 29 Palms Inn, a historic hotel, and ends in a large shaded pond.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j11KOtL1Yyo&t=66s |title=Nature Walks with Pat Flanagan |date=2020-03-02 |last=29 Palms Inn |access-date=2024-08-18 |via=YouTube}}</ref>

The current economy depends largely on the local Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, as well as tourism associated with Joshua Tree National Park. In February 2015, the city set in place rules governing vacation rentals, and has granted approximately one hundred permits,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Council will re-examine vacation home rental rules|url=https://hidesertstar.com/news/178138/council-will-re-examine-vacation-home-rental-rules/|access-date=December 30, 2020|website=hidesertstar.com|language=en}}</ref> compared to over one thousand in the nearby community of [[Joshua Tree, California|Joshua Tree]].