How do you like them apples?
Want those awesome desert sunsets? Check. Want skiing and hiking in the mountains? Check. Want water sports, museums, fairgrounds, ghost towns? Check, check, check, check. One of the best things about Apple Valley is its situation, smack bang between the desert and the mountains. Many people will use an Apple Valley vacation rental as a jumping off point for the outdoorsy delights of Lake Arrowhead and the San Bernardino Mountains to the south, but you've also got the legendary Mojave Desert sprawled out to the north, complete with a character all of its own.
Take a ghostly 'spookscursion' through mining history
Speaking of atmosphere, how about sending some shivers down your spine with a genuine silver-rush ghost town? Calico is a 45-minute cruise up the highway, and features old mining-era buildings, ghost tours, a museum, and even its own railway. And if you still haven't got your history fix, take a look round the Apple Valley Legacy Museum. It's packed with artefacts and displays on local history, and best of all, it's even free. If you like it lively, you'll want to see what's going on at the nearby San Bernardino County Fairground, especially the big annual fair in May.
Two wheels good, four wheels good, too
For those who can't get enough of scooting around in the sand, an Apple Valley vacation rental is the one for you. The town is big on dirt-biking, while if you like your powder white, the nearby San Bernardino mountains are a snow sports mecca. Come summer, those same mountains draw in the hikers, and you've got the added bonus of lake living and watersports up by tranquil Lake Arrowhead. And then there's the Mojave. Legendary, vast, and just a little bit intimidating (in a good way), it's the perfect place for atmospheric motoring tours.
Making the most of the Mojave
Set at the southern edge of the Mojave Desert, an Apple Valley vacation rental is going to dish up the kinds of sunsets that only a desert town can offer. It's only a short drive from the dramatic San Bernardino mountains and the San Bernardino national forest, but there are some other intriguing possibilities too. Check out the amazing colors of the Rodman Mountains Wilderness Area out in the Mojave. A maze of mountains, steep canyons, and water cascades, it's a haven for wildlife, including prairie falcons and majestic golden eagles.
Transportation options to and around Apple Valley
The nearest airport is in Los Angeles - Ontario Intl. Airport (ONT), located 38.1 mi (61.4 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you could book a flight to San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.), which is 27.9 mi (44.9 km) away.
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