Pioneertown Is Fast Growing Desert Community

Pioneertown, in San Bernardino County, a fast growing mountain and desert year-around resort, has sold over $3000,000 worth of property in the last six months, it is reported. This unique resort promises to be the greatest opportunity for real old Western and outdoor lovers to really enjoy life and have a real investment in the future as well.

In Pioneertown there are no lots for sale, but its promoters have what they term 1 1/4-acre ranch sites and larger, with utilities and roads, priced from $1250 and up.

Under construction at the present time is the Pioneertown House, an up-to-date six lane bowling alley, shooting gallery, dance hall and bar.

The Saddle Club of Pioneertown enjoys numerous moonlight and breakfast rides with the membership increasing daily. There are many wonderful plans in the making for this unique community which will soon be released to the public. Pioneertown is located about 125 miles eastery from Los Angeles at an elevation of 4000 feet. It is 30 miles from Palm Springs, 20 miles from Big Bear Valley and four miles from Yucca Valley, off the 29 Palms Highway.

Source:

  • The Grizzly
  • November 1, 1947

Posted: May 1, 2026

Pioneertown Land Co. real estate advertisement.
1947 - the Grizzly Bear newspaper clipping
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    Pioneertown Film Museum

    Open 10am to dark daily, unless it is raining.

    At the east end beginning of Mane Street.

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