Yucca Valley, California
Town/City Overview
Named for the prolific yucca in its natural
landscape, Yucca Valley is a country-like city with an ideal location in
Southern California's high desert about 30 miles northeast of Palm
Springs, on Highway 62. Residents enjoy a healthy climate and quality of
life enjoying sunshine and clear skies more than 320 days a year. Locals
and visitors find an ideal environment to enjoy the open spaces, starry
nights and many outdoor recreation opportunities. It is 3,279 feet above
sea level, with a population of over 35,000.
Attractions & Activities
Desert Christ Park: Collection of giant biblical statuary and tableaux
created by Antone Martin. Free. Mohawk Trail.
Gubler Orchids
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One of the nation's largest orchid growers
since 1975. 2200 Belfield Blvd, Landers (760) 364-2282
High Desert Living Arts
Center - Co-op gallery with educational opportunities. 55840 29
Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley, CA (760) 369-5040.
Hi-Desert Nature Museum: Great family attraction featuring natural
history exhibits, a rock and mineral collection, a fun and educational
kid’s corner, and a mini zoo jumping with local desert critters.
Revolving, temporary exhibits; lectures, and family activities. Open
Tues.-Sun. 10am-5pm. Located in the Town of Yucca Valley Community Center
Complex, 57116 Twentynine Palms Hwy. (760) 369-7212.
Integratron -
Rejuvenation sound chamber. Built by famous UFO contactee, George Van
Tassel with the purpose of cell rejuvenation. Landers, (760) 364-3126
Nearby Cities
& Towns
Joshua Tree
Visitor Information
California Welcome
Center - 56711 Twentynine Palms Hwy, Yucca
Valley. (760) 365-5464 Open 8:30 am - 5:30 pm, 7 days a week.
Yucca Valley Branch Library
- 57090 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley. (760) 228-5455 Monday,
Wednesday, & Friday from 10 am to 6 pm; Tuesday & Thursday noon to 8 pm
and Saturdays from 9 am to 5 pm.
Yucca Valley Chamber
of Commerce - (760) 365-6323.
Articles & Interviews
Step Out of the Ordinary -
Discover the Morongo Basin
