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WONDERFUL PLACE TO LIVE

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In the heart of Southern California’s High Desert region sits Apple Valley —and the neighboring communities of Victorville and Hesperia— boasting all the best parts of SoCal-living at a fraction of the cost of nearby Los Angeles and Orange County.

Housing

With an affordable housing market, a plethora of outdoor recreation, proximity to major Southern California cities and ample job opportunities, Apple Valley has earned a reputation as a wonderful place to live.

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Community

Residents can expect a strong sense of community, well-kept outdoor spaces, and serene neighborhoods. It’s easy to live your best life in this nature-lovers paradise boasting a myriad of recreational opportunities.

activities

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Fun & Unique Community Experiences

High Desert Farmers Market

Every Thursday at Victor Valley College, the High Desert Farmers Market welcomes local farm stands selling produce, vendors, a food court with items to nosh as you shop, and grocery items, like meats, seafood, and baked goods.

Outdoor Concerts at The Courtyard of Apple Valley Commons

From May to September, friends and neighbors enjoy free Thursday night concerts featuring rock, R&B and jazz at The Courtyard of Apple Valley Commons. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring their own chairs and receive a free raffle ticket to win a prize from a local shop.

Hesperia Days and Rodeo

This annual event kicks off with a parade followed by a 5K race and festivities at Hesperia Lake Park, including the American Music Festival, plus a kids' fun zone, food trucks, vendors, a rubber ducky race and fireworks. The following day, the festivities wrap up with a gymkhana rodeo.

Bobcat’s Summer Concert Series

Hesperia rocks on Friday nights in August, with two bands taking the stage to entertain locals, featuring cover bands like So Petty, a Tom Petty tribute band, and Femme Halen, an all-female Van Halen group.

Hesperia Historical Market Tour

Thanks to the Mohave Historical Society, there are more than a dozen granite markers throughout Hesperia where you can learn about the fascinating history of the area. Stops include the site of Hesperia’s first General Store, the Stratton Homestead, and the area’s first schoolhouse.

Cultural Arts Center of the High Desert

The Cultural Arts Center of the High Desert promotes the appreciation of the cultural and performing arts and provides audiences with live performances, both dramatic and musical. It enriches the community through the exhibition of the works of local artists.

Performing Arts Center at Victor Valley College

Concerts and other special events are enjoyed at the Victor Valley College Performing Arts Center, which maintains a master calendar of events.

Family Fun

Nearby Victorville is home to laser tag, a number of bowling alleys, and roller-skating rinks.

Flying Lessons at Apple Valley Airport

Take flying lessons at Apple Valley Airport and learn to fly for fun!

Eat, Drink and Be Merry

Town’s End Stillhouse & Grill

A locally owned place for friends and families to gather and enjoy fresh, made-from-scratch, farm-to-table food with healthy menu options. Many of the menu specialties incorporate seasonal availability of local produce. The Stillhouse features a 500-liter German-built copper still, producing spirits including bourbon, whiskey, vodka, rum and gin. Enjoy unique handcrafted spirits in the Stillhouse tasting room.

Hilltop Tavern and Inn

The Hilltop Tavern & Inn is a scenic 60-acre guest ranch with great food and live entertainment and is the area’s top wedding and event destination.

Havana Cigar Lounge

Havana is a spacious yet intimate setting with large, tinted windows with breathtaking sunset views. Not your typical cigar lounge, it offers an exquisite smoking lounge with large plush sofas and big-screen TVs.

Enjoy the Great Outdoors

Apple Valley Horsemen’s Center Park

Enjoy 80 acres of rural park nestled among beautiful rock formations. Amenities include two horse show arenas, a newly renovated BMX park, a playground, day-use grass and picnic areas, perimeter hiking trails, seven primitive campsites and full restroom facilities.

Bell Mountain Hiking Trail

Explore this 1.4-mile out-and-back trail near Apple Valley, California. This is generally considered a moderately challenging route. Bell Mountain is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are January through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Walk or Bike Mojave Riverwalk in Victorville

Mojave Riverwalk, a Class I trail ideal for walking or biking, stretches 3.9 miles one way and connects to a seven-mile loop of Class II bike lanes and bike routes. Starting at Victor Valley College, the trail continues under the Yucca Loma Bridge and into Mojave Narrows Regional Park.

Mountain Bike on the Pack Memorial MTB Trail in Apple Valley

Park Memorial spans 12.6 miles, and 15% of that distance features a singletrack that reaches an elevation of 4,825 feet at its apex. A popular designated spot on the course is a 14% incline that stretches nearly 3 miles.

Play Foot Golf at Green Tree Golf Course in Victorville

Golf meets soccer at Green Tree Golf Course, where foot golf can be played by kicking a soccer ball into a 21-inch ground ring on 18 holes. Golf rules and etiquette remain the same, including that foot golf players aim to kick the ball into each hole using the least strokes possible.

Hit the Links

Apple Valley Golf, once played by golf superstars Arnold Palmer and Gary Player, bills itself as having the best greens in the High Desert. Nearby, you will also find the Bear Valley Country Club, Jess Ranch - Golf and Hesperia Golf.

Mirage Dry Lakebed in Adelanto

El Mirage, a 27,275-acre OHV Recreation Area, is known for the hard riding of ATVs, trucks, cars, motorcycles and other off-highway vehicles across a dry lakebed and several Mojave Desert trails. Overnight and weekend stays are encouraged, thanks to a dozen designated campgrounds.

Mojave Narrows Regional Park

Mojave Narrows Regional Park is an 886-acre oasis featuring lush plant growth, acres of trees, and more than 1,500 species of wildlife. It features fishing, equestrian trails, disc golf, wildlife photography, hiking trails and camping - plus there’s a playground with a splash pad.

Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area in Hesperia

Silverwood Lake Swim Beach boasts a sandy beach to play volleyball and frisbee or just catch some rays. Activities include water skiing, boating, and fishing, and a full snack bar and a small store are available for purchasing food, goggles, floaties, ice, and more. Silverwood Lake sits along the Pacific Crest Trail, so hiking is another entertaining option.

Camping in Apple Valley

The High Desert landscape at Oak Springs Campground & Venue offers visitors and residents a unique and beautiful camping experience. Amenities include an outdoor kitchen and plenty of natural spring water. Surrounded by the San Bernardino National Forest, activities include horseback riding, guided nature trail excursions, and relaxing at Deep Creek Hot Springs.

Nearby Skiing and Zipline

Victor Valley offers many other outdoor adventures that can be enjoyed either locally or within an hour’s drive. Snow skiing is plentiful at Big Bear, Wrightwood and Snow Valley. Zipline enthusiasts can enjoy Pacific Crest in Wrightwood, which offers zip runs with speeds of up to 55 mph. Hiking, biking and horseback riding can be enjoyed on the Pacific Crest Trail and the Lucerne Valley.