The Ridgecrest Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (RACVB) has a community of contributors to help guide visitors to the region's greatest destinations. Plan your Ridgecrest adventure including attractions, hotels, activities, and dining by using tools and directory available on our site.

We are happy to welcome you to Ridgecrest, California! Nestled at the crossroads of three major highways and less than three hours from several of Southern California’s major attractions, we are thrilled to be your base camp for adventure! The surrounding California high desert is home to exotic plant and animal life, with geo-caching, off-roading, and rock climbing available in the area. See some of the most incredible star-gazing in your life through the desert’s unobstructed and protected night horizon.

We’re here to make your stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible, and hope you’re able to find everything you’re looking for through the resources we’ve gathered here.

Build your own travel itinerary so you'll want to come back to again and again.

Ridgecrest is a central base for many destinations where visitors can enjoy hiking, biking, exploring, and learning. With two museums, the largest concentration of Native American petroglyphs in the western hemisphere, a living ghost town, and several geological attractions, you’ll find something for the whole family in Ridgecrest. The menu on the left side of the page, Area Destinations, is a great place to start in planning your trip to the region.

Above, you’ll find a link to the Ridgecrest/Death Valley Visitor’s Guide. The guide includes features on attractions in the area, resource lists, and guides to traveling in the region. We also offer a discount card to be used at any of the RACVB member businesses throughout the city.