With a population of 20,700, Yucca Valley is a must-see destination in California, United States. Yucca Valley deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, AWE Bar (56193 Twentynine Palms Highway) and La Casita Restaurant - Yucca Valley (57154 29 Palms Hwy) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Yucca Valley in July, when the average temperature is 86 °F, and the highest can go up to 102.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 48.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 0.8″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Yucca Valley, with an average rainfall of 0″.
Although Yucca Valley doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Palm Springs (PSP), which is located 20 miles from Yucca Valley. Ontario Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Copa Airlines, Emirates and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Yucca Valley departs from Santa Rosa and takes around 1h 35m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Yucca Valley. The train journey from Yucca Valley to Los Angeles takes 2h 36m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Dallas, expect to pay about $122 for a 40h 02m trip.
Another option to get to Yucca Valley is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 108 miles from Yucca Valley. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.
Average rates range from around $357 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $291 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Super 8 by Wyndham Yucca Val/Joshua Tree Nat Pk Area and Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Joshua Tree National Park.
Renting a car in Yucca Valley costs $54 per day, on average, or $109 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Yucca Valley.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Yucca Valley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Yucca Valley is Standard (Chevrolet Colorado or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Subaru XV Crosstrek or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.