Ridgecrest - Positioned against the foothills of the majestic Sierra Nevada Mountains, Ridgecrest is a community dedicated to preserving a unique quality of life. Old-fashioned family values and a stress-free lifestyle are combined with a highly educated populace and technological business community. High tech is king here, with many of the local industries revolving around nearby China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station.

Ridgecrest is the center of recreation and tourism for the High Desert Area. While local residents enjoy what the area has to offer, people come as far as the other side of the globe to see wonders that can't be found anywhere else in the world. Its average 350 days a year of sunshine provide the perfect climate for dozens of outdoor activities. The tufa spires of the Trona Pinnacles and the striking cliffs of Red Rock Canyon are within an hour's drive. Ridgecrest is also the gateway to Death Valley and an easy drive from Isabella Lake and the Sierra Nevada.

Nearby communities have their own distinct personalities. Enjoy the small-town atmosphere of Inyokern, the rugged beauty of historic Johannesburg and the Rand Mining District, or the rustic charm of the living ghost town at Randsburg.