Fort Irwin, CA - Nearby Cities

Barstow, CA
Barstow is home to the Marine Corps Logistics Base Barlow and is the major transportation hub where several major highways converge in its center. The city is also the closest one to the Fort Irwin military installation which is only 25 miles away. For those looking to settle in the area, Barstow offers a thriving community with a short commute to work for military personnel.

Homes for sale in the area start at $135000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1380 square feet residence. Rental homes and apartments are also available with monthly rates starting at $550 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. Temporary accommodations are also available through such local hotels as the Holiday Inn Express and the Ramada which offer nightly rates beginning at $79 and up. Amenities include free newspaper, free wireless internet, and an outdoor swimming pool.

Barstow is home to the Western America Railroad Museum and the Mojave River Valley Museum. Local artifacts from days gone by are displayed as well as historical renderings of the area when it was first being developed. Another famous attraction is the Barstow Route 66 "Mother Road" Museum which displays watercolors, paintings, and photographs of the historic route across the United States.

Victorville, CA
Victorville was at one time home to the George Air Force Base which was discontinued in October 1947. The land occupied by the base is now vacant and is used for training maneuvers by Fort Irwin which is located about an hour away. The town is also home to `the Victorville Federal Penitentiary.

Homes for sale start at $120,000 for a 2 bedroom, 1 bath home. Rental homes and apartments are also available starting at monthly rates of $700 for a 2 bedroom, 1 bath unit. Temporary lodging is also available through such local hotels as the Comfort Suites and the Red Roof Inn. Nightly rates start at $45 and up and include free breakfast, free high-speed internet, and on-site swimming pools.

Victorville is nearby the historic California Route 66 Museum which offers exhibits about the famous route across the United States. For outdoor activities, the town also has the Mojave Narrows Regional Park and the Green Tree Golf Course. With its close proximity to other communities, shopping, dining, and entertainment venues are just a short drive away.

Lenwood, CA
Lenwood is a small community of just over 3,000 people located in San Bernardino County. Located about an hour away from Fort Irwin, Lenwood offers a quieter, more relaxed lifestyle for military personnel and their families looking for a place to settle without the hub-bub of a major city atmosphere.

Homes for sale start at $85,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental homes and apartments are also available starting at a monthly rate of $749 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath unit. Local hotels provide temporary lodging for visitors. Accommodations such as the Quality Inn and the Holiday Inn offer nightly rates of $126 a night and up. Amenities include high-speed internet and an on-site fitness center.

Nearby attractions such as the Glass Bottle Tree offer visitors a look at some eclectic exhibits. The Route 66 museum is also a local famous attraction as well as the Western America Railroad Museum. Calico, CA offers ghost town tours for a more surreal look into the history of the region.

Apple Valley, CA
Apple Valley is known for two of its famous residents, Roy and Dale Evans. Both of the stars are buried in Apple Valley and it was where Roy and Dale settled and took in many troubled boys over the years. Located about a mile from the Fort Irwin military installation, the picturesque town offers those looking for a permanent place to settle, a peaceful and relaxing alternative to the metropolitan areas.

Homes for sale start at $112,000 for a 2 bedroom, 1 bath residence. Rental homes and apartments are also available with monthly rates starting at $745 for a 2 bedroom, 1 bath unit. Temporary lodging is provided for visitors by local hotels. Such accommodations include the Black Horse Motel and the Apple Valley Lodge. Nightly rates start at $65 and up.

One of the major attractions in the Apple Valley area is the Victor Valley Museum and Gallery. The museum is transitioning its exhibits into the San Bernardino Museum circuit and will be expanding its historical offerings to several communities nearby. With its proximity to San Bernardino, Apple Valley offers a short drive to many dining, entertainment, and shopping opportunities.

Hesperia, CA
Hesperia is located in the Mojave Desert about 15 miles north of San Bernardino. The city has its own man-made lake at the edge of town, and its economy took a major boost when Route 66 first made its appearance. Located about an hour away from the Fort Irwin military installation, Hesperia offers both indoor and outdoor recreational facilities for families looking to settle in the area.

Homes for sale start at $129,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental homes and apartments are also available with a monthly rate starting at $700 for a 2 bedroom, 1 bath unit. Local hotels such as the Springville Suites and the Holiday Inn Express offer temporary lodging for visitors. Accommodations run about $103 a night and up. Amenities include free high-speed internet, complimentary breakfast, and on-site swimming pools.

Hesperia has a Lake Park on the shores of the man-made lake which offers boating and swimming activities for families. The Cinema Safari Zoo is another attraction in town and is home to rare and endangered species from six different continents.

San Bernardino, CA
San Bernardino sits at the base of the San Bernardino Mountains and serves as a transportation hub for many major highways passing through town. The city's position makes it a popular place for railroad traffic and transporting of goods across the U.S. The city is famous for having the first McDonald's fast-food restaurant when the McDonald's brothers set up shop in 1948. Located about a mile away from the Fort Irwin military installation, the city offers the metropolitan feel of a thriving city.

Homes for sale start at $150,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental homes and apartments are also available with monthly rates starting at $600 a month for a 2 bedroom, 1 bath unit. Temporary accommodations are provided by local hotels such as the Days Inn and the La Quinta Inn. Nightly rates start at $59.99 and include a complimentary breakfast and on-site fitness center.

Attractions in the San Bernadino area include the Silverwood Lake State Recreation center which offers boating, swimming, jet skiing, and other outdoor water and recreational activities. The San Bernardino National Forest is also a walk through some of nature's finest hiking areas. The city is home to multiple dining, shopping, and entertainment venues, and the metropolitan influence gives the city more than enough adventures to please anyone's taste.