Yucca Valley residents enjoy a wonderful climate of sunshine and clear skies more than 320 days a year. Locals and visitors find an ideal environment to enjoy many outdoor recreation opportunities. The
Joshua Tree National Park, which attracts about 1.5 million visitors a year, is on Yucca Valley's southern border. The unique natural surroundings have made Yucca Valley a favorite destination of equestrians, stargazers, photographers, and nature enthusiasts.
Conveniently located within a short drive of many of Southern California's resort destinations, Yucca Valley residents have ready access to Palm Springs, the Big Bear mountain resorts, and the Joshua Tree National Park.
Yucca Valley is located in San Bernardino Count east of San Bernadino between Desert Hot Springs and Twentynine Palms along Highway 62 near Palm Springs and the Joshua Tree National Forest.
Yucca Valley is part of the Riverside-San Bernardino, California metro area.