COMMUNITY

People living in Barstow rate a strong and tight-knit community as one of the top reasons to live in the city. Many residents are multi-generational,  testifying to the community’s appeal to keep residents engaged and safe in a place where family, roots and history are valued.

Beauty

With 281 days of sunshine and miles of wide-open space, it’s no wonder Barstow appeals to a broad audience as the ideal place to live, work and visit. The high-desert landscape and stunning mountain vistas hold numerous hiking and biking trails for all ages and Barstow’s central location makes a trip to the beach, mountains or Las Vegas within a couple of hours drive.

History

Spanish trails, an old mining town with a one room schoolhouse, and one of the last remaining depot/hotels of the early railroad era are a few of the many attractions in and around Barstow. Take a cruise on the famous Route 66 Highway right through the center of town and drive by some of the largest collections of buildings from the Route 66 heyday, along with vibrant Main Street Murals, some of the many experiences in Barstow’s rich and exciting history.