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California Welcome Center - Barstow
California Welcome Centres in the Deserts
The warm air may draw you here, but any number of other attractions will keep you coming back. It could be the innovative spas in Desert Hot Springs, the outdoor adventures in the desert, art galleries in Palm Desert, hot air ballooning over Joshua Tree, or the hundreds of birds at the Salton Sea.
The California Welcome Centers are a great place to gather information, eat, relax and explore the scenic beauty of the desert! The California Welcome Center Barstow is in the heart of the Mojave Desert within the Tanger Outlets just 150 miles from Los Angeles. The Yucca Valley California Welcome Center is found on State Route 62 and offers information and resources for the California Desert Visitor.
California Welcome Center - Yucca Valley
Often referred to as the “gateway” to California’s outback, the Morongo Basin is conveniently situated just a short drive to some of Southern California’s great outdoor destinations. With the majestic Joshua Tree National Park on its southern border, the basin communities play host year-round to visitors and outdoor recreation enthusiasts from all over the world. The unique natural surroundings of the Joshua Tree National Park have made it a favorite destination for rock climbers, hikers, campers, photographers and natural enthusiasts!! The region’s California Welcome Center is found on State Route 62 in Yucca Valley and offers information and resources for the California Desert Visitor. From Idyllwild to Joshua Tree and Twentynine Palms, from Palm Springs to Big Bear, our courteous Ambassadors at our Center will show you where to eat, where to stay, and where to play while you're in our Basin and Southern California.
Hours: Monday thru Friday from 9 am – 4 pm, Saturday from 9 am - 2 pm and Sunday from 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm.
Yucca Valley, CA 92284