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Welcome to 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 - 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

The Pottery - Handcrafted pottery direct from the artists t you. Tour the studio and see how potter is made. art pottery, dinnerware, water crocks, wind chimes, didgeridoos, oil candles. Custom orders welcome. 55818  29 Palms Hwy, Old Town Yucca, Yucca Valley, CA  (760) 369-3363   www.thepotteryinyucca.com



Map & Directions     



Visitor Information/Articles   

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.

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