Lucerne Valley, CA Home for Rent

Lucerne Valley is a small High Desert community situated between the Mojave Desert and San Bernardino County, approximately 15 miles from the nearest town. The area maintains a rural character with limited new housing and few commercial businesses. The neighborhood features ranch and adobe-style homes, many of which have been renovated, and properties often include stables, barns, and extra land. The crime rate is lower than the national average. Pioneer Park, located between the Lucerne Valley Public Library and the Lucerne Valley Community Church, offers tennis and basketball courts and a BMX track. Nearby natural attractions include Lucerne Dry Lake and Rabbit Springs Dry Lake, popular for off-roading and film backdrops. Big Bear Lake, 26 miles away, provides year-round activities such as skiing, camping, and fishing. The Johnson Valley OHV Area, about 10 miles from the center of Lucerne Valley, hosts the annual "King of the Hammers" off-roading event. Local businesses include Lucerne Valley Market and Hardware, which serves as a modern general store, and several locally-owned restaurants like Joe's Café and Café 247. The area is served by the Lucerne Valley Unified School District and the Apple Valley Unified School District, with Apple Valley High School being highly rated. Highways 18 and 247 connect Lucerne Valley to Apple Valley, Victorville, and Big Bear Lake, with Victor Valley Transit’s Route 23 providing bus service. The climate is characterized by dry, hot conditions typical of the Mojave Desert, with summer temperatures often exceeding 100 degrees.