Community of Barstow & Apple Valley- Renowned for its beauty, Barstow is located in the California high desert and offers all of the desired conveniences of small town living with the resources of major cities only a short drive away. Whether you enjoy shopping at one of our 100+ outlet stores, hiking, biking, golfing, swimming, or make the short drive to the beach, this beautiful community has something for everyone. Enjoy life in the relaxing Southern California weather while enjoying the Mid-West cost of living. Barstow could be the perfect community for those that wish to experience LA life, without the stress of living in LA.
For a more suburban feel, there's family friendly Apple Valley with beautiful, affordable housing developments, large retailers, dining, and much, much more. Offering 15 parks, golf courses, and trails for horseback riding, biking, and hiking, your family will enjoy activities year round. With clean air, low crime rates, nationally recognized schools, and exquisite sunsets, Apple Valley could be the perfect place to settle down.
Recreation- Located at the entrance of the Mojave National Preserve, Barstow offers a skate park, the skyline drive-in and Fitness Center, hiking, fishing, camping, and golfing. For sports enthusiasts, Barstow provides an ideal location for off-roading and holds over 10 annual off road races drawing x-game athletes. As a family friendly community, Barstow also offers year-round festivals and activities for children.
BARSTOW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, a beautiful full service, acute care facility, was recently named the safest hospital in San Bernardino County by Consumer Reports! BCH consistently outranks both California and other high desert hospitals on most publicly reported quality and satisfaction measures. The hospital represented a $80 million investment and features some of the latest medical technology in our area, including 1.5 Tesla MRI, 32-slice CT, digital mammogram unit and ultrasound and more. BCH works hard every day to be a place of healing, caring and connection for patients and families in the community.