Equestrian Living in the High Desert, California is alive and well! Land prices/acre have remained lower than the low desert cities of Palm Springs, Bermuda Dunes, and Indio. The high desert cities of Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley and Joshua Tree land and equestrian property prices, are about on a par with the Hemet and Garner Valley areas. Our rural Eastern Valley cities of Coachella, Thermal and Vista Santa Rosa are still leading the charge in recent Sales for Equestrian Properties. That uptick is expected to continue as we head into season and our Equestrian competitors return for their POLO and HITS horse show jumping events.
What drives interested buyers to our cooler high desert cities? The temperature number one as it is typically about 15 degrees cooler year round than the low desert floor. The serenity and star filled skies, wide open spaces, SPECTACULAR views, and “small town feel.” are all part of the High Desert Magic. People are always surprised at just how close it is to zip up the hill to do some antiquing in Morongo Valley, or stroll the quaint, artistic shops in Yucca Valley. It is a straight 20-25 minute drive up Hwy 62 from Palm Springs, through Yucca Valley to Joshua Tree National Park. Pappy & Harriets, will take you about 45 minutes from the Eastern lower valley city of La Quinta. Pioneertown Hotel is undergoing an enormous remodel, which is expected to pull even more visitors in from the L.A. area. The drive from L.A. to Yucca Valley takes approx. 2 to 2.5 hours, but when you get there..BOOM! You are in a different world. Slower, quieter, calmer..let your breathe out and your hair down. [Read more…]















