Desert Christ Park

A unique and awe-inspiring sight greets visitors to Yucca Valley’s Desert Christ Park. In 1951 Antone Martin started creating larger-than-life-size white concrete statues depicting biblical characters and scenes. Martin’s works of reinforced steel concrete is a tribute to world brotherhood and peace.  Ranging in size from 3 to 16 tons, the magnificent figures are arranged on a hill to depict scenes in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.  Antone Martin continued to work on his sculptures until his death in 1961.  Desert Christ Park is maintained by the non-profit Desert Christ Park Foundation. It is open to all, free of charge, every day of the year.

              Sunnyslope and Mohawk Trail in Yucca Valley

              Desert Christ Park Foundation  760-364-0469

California Welcome Center – Yucca Valley

56711 29 Palms Hwy.

Yucca Valley, CA 92277

(760) 365-5464

California Welcome Centers are California’s Official State Visitors Centers offering valuable information and services for today’s traveler. The California Welcome Center-Yucca Valley is here as your personal concierge to assist you in all aspects of your California trip. The CWC-Yucca Valley is open seven days a week for your convenience.

Rhythms of Life Earthworks Sculpture by Andrew Rogers

SR 247 and Aberdeen

World renown Australian sculpturist Andrew Rogers recently unveiled his first work in North America. The "Rythms of Life" earthworks can be seen near the intersection of Old Woman Springs Road (SR247) and Aberdeen just five miles north of Yucca Valley.

Big Morongo Canyon Preserve

11055 East Drive

Morongo Valley, CA  92256

(760) 363-7190

www.bigmorongo.org

Big Morongo Canyon Preserve is a wildlife refuge and National Watchable Wildlife Site.  Programs and displays seek to provide educational opportunities for all ages, to further their understanding of desert and marsh ecosystems, and the function and importance of a preserve on local, regional and global levels.

Gubler Orchids

Orchids in the desert? See for yourself.  Drive just 10 miles north of the Town of Yucca Valley for a tour of Gubler Orchids. You’ll find an incredible variety of exotic plants grown in the Mojave Desert for wholesale and retail shipping all over the world. Whether it’s the Venus’ Flytrap, the Pitcher Plant, or the delightful array of color, Gubler Orchids is another “must see” desert attraction. The Gubler staff loves visitors, and invites you to come take a tour of the greenhouse.  Bring a lunch and enjoy the indoor and outdoor picnic areas.

 2200 Belfield Boulevard, Landers, CA 92285  1-800-GUBLERS

Hi-Desert Nature Museum

The Hi-Desert Nature Museum is a wonderful place for the whole family.  It features collections and exhibits related to our unique natural and historical elements. Both children and adults benefit from the walks through history to learn about people and events that have shaped our area.  Temporary exhibits showcase various artists and experts, and there are always local animals to visit in the mini-zoo.  Children are invited to participate in ongoing hands-on activities, and to attend occasional classes in desert awareness. The Gift Shop offers many choices of attractive and educational gift ideas. Located in the Yucca Valley Community Center complex, the dynamic Hi-Desert Museum is someplace you’ll want to return to many times.  It is open at no charge to the public Tuesday through Sunday, 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

57116 29 Palms Highway 760-369-7212 museum@yuccavalley.org

Warren’s Well

Crestview Drive & SR247

In 1881, Chuck Warren decided to settle here after herding cattle from Arizona through the Morongo Basin. He and his two sons dug the first well in Yucca Valley, building a windmill to pump the water and a reservoir of rock and cement. They added a bunkhouse, barn and corral, which became the first settlement established in Yucca Valley. To visit this historic landmark, go east on Crestview Dr. off of SR247 until the road dead ends.

Pioneertown

Looking for a bit of a wild excursion? Take Pioneertown Road 4 miles north of Yucca Valley through breathtaking canyons. You will find yourself traveling back to the old time western flavor of Roy Rogers, Gene Autry, and Hopalong Cassidy.  Pioneertown was originally built to film cowboy movies and TV shows. In more recent times, film crews have returned to make commercials against the rugged natural beauty and rustic backgrounds that still define Pioneertown. It is currently a popular music venue and draws crowds from all over southern California and visitors from as far away as New York. An evening at Pappy and Harriet’s restaurant promises to be entertaining any night of the week.  Don’t be surprised if a gunfight breaks out.  It’s all part of the wild, wild west.