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Hesperia, California
Hesperia is a city of 100,775 people in San Bernardino County, California, founded in 1988.
Why visit Hesperia
Townapedia lists 15 parks and trails, 77 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Civic Plaza, Malibu Park and San Bernardino National Forest.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 97°F; December lows average 35°F.
Weather in Hesperia
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hesperia
Hesperia () is a city in San Bernardino County, California, United States. It is located 35 miles (56 km) north of downtown San Bernardino in Victor Valley and surrounded by the Mojave Desert. Because of its relatively high elevation and the unique and moderate weather patterns of the region, Hesperia is part of what is locally called the High Desert. The name "Hesperia" means "western land".
From the Wikipedia article Hesperia, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Parks, trails and playgrounds15
3 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes77
IHOP
Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 2.4 mi
17398 Main Street, Hesperia
Mo-Su 07:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 07:00-24:00
IHOP
Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 4.0 mi
13233 Main Street, Hesperia
Su-Th 07:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-24:00
Los Amores de Julia
Restaurant · Mexican · 4.5 mi
12728 Main Street, Hesperia
Su-Th 08:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 08:30-23:00
Outpost Cafe
Restaurant · American, Breakfast, Diner, Steak House, Grill, Burger · 4.8 mi
8685 Outpost Road
Mo-Su 05:00-22:00
Red Baron Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.2 mi
17130 Main Street, Hesperia
Mo-Su 10:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 10:00-22:00
Sizzler
Restaurant · Steak House · 2.1 mi
Main Street, Hesperia
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
65 more on the map.
Where to stay8
Quality Inn & Suites
Motel and hotel · 5.2 mi
12033 Oakwood Avenue, Hesperia
History
The first inhabitants of the area were the Serrano people (Yuhaaviatam), and possibly their Desert Serrano Vanyume subgroup. The village of Wá’peat, among several other villages that were located along the Mojave River, were within the vicinity of what is now Hesperia. These villages were occupied into the early 1800s and had deep ties with one another. An acorn-gathering festival was held at Wá’peat that involved villagers from across the Mojave River area.
Hesperia began as a Spanish land grant: Rancho San Felipe, Las Flores, y el Paso del Cajon, founded in 1781. The land was sparsely inhabited desert during Spanish-Mexican rule in the 19th century. The U.S. annexed the region along with Southern California after the Mexican-American War in 1848.
In 1869, Max Stobel purchased 35,000 acres (14,000 ha) from the United States Government Land Office for $40,000. While several attempts were made to subdivide and encourage colonization, the land was primarily used for agricultural purposes, with raisin grapes the primary product.
From the History section of Hesperia, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship20
Shopping14
Hesperia Outdoor Power Equipment
Hardware store · 2.5 mi
17494 Main Street, Hesperia
Gas and EV charging35
Schools, colleges and libraries62
Healthcare10
Hesperia Health Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 5.1 mi
16453 Bear Valley Road, Hesperia
High Desert Medical Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.2 mi
17151 Main Street, Hesperia
St. Mary's Comprehensive Care Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.1 mi
17073 Main Street, Hesperia
Map of Hesperia
242 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°F | 37°F | 1.5 in |
| Feb | 62°F | 39°F | 1.6 in |
| Mar | 69°F | 42°F | 1.3 in |
| Apr | 75°F | 46°F | 0.5 in |
| May | 82°F | 52°F | 0.1 in |
| Jun | 92°F | 59°F | 0.1 in |
| Jul | 97°F | 65°F | 0.2 in |
| Aug | 97°F | 65°F | 0.1 in |
| Sep | 91°F | 61°F | 0.2 in |
| Oct | 80°F | 51°F | 0.6 in |
| Nov | 67°F | 42°F | 0.5 in |
| Dec | 59°F | 35°F | 1.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hesperia 2E (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
San Bernardino County has had 40 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2024-09-11: Bridge Fire (Fire)
- 2024-09-07: Line Fire (Fire)
- 2023-04-03: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-03-10: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-10-26: Blue Ridge Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Apple Valley Airport (APV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Victorville 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Apple Valley 11 mi northeast, about 18 min by car
- Phelan 12 mi west, about 20 min by car
- Lake Arrowhead 13 mi southeast, about 20 min by car
- Adelanto 15 mi northwest, about 24 min by car
- Muscoy 17 mi south, about 27 min by car
- San Bernardino 18 mi south, about 29 min by car
- Rialto 20 mi south, about 32 min by car
- Highland 21 mi southeast, about 34 min by car
- Fontana 22 mi southwest, about 35 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- HesperiaCA, me, Public domain
- Race and ethnicity 2020 Hesperia, CA, CensusDots, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hesperia and the California Aqueduct from the air, Eric Shalov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hesperia, California from Flight Between Las Vegas, Nevada and Orange County, California (6575771513), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Joshua Tree-Junipers Hesperia CA 3, Z3lvs, CC0
- Joshua Tree-Junipers Hesperia CA 2, Z3lvs, CC0
- Joshua Tree-Junipers Hesperia CA 7, Z3lvs, CC0
- Joshua Tree-Junipers Hesperia CA 4, Z3lvs, CC0
- Joshua Tree-Junipers Hesperia CA 6, Z3lvs, CC0
- Joshua Tree-Junipers Hesperia CA 9, Z3lvs, CC0
- Joshua Tree-Junipers Hesperia CA 10, Z3lvs, CC0
- Joshua Tree-Junipers Hesperia CA 8, Z3lvs, CC0
- California Juniper near Hesperia, Z3lvs, CC0
- Joshua Tree-Junipers Hesperia CA 5, Z3lvs, CC0
- Joshua Tree-Junipers Hesperia CA 1, Z3lvs, CC0
- Kenworth T680 in Hesperia, white, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS027-E-19924 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS034-E-49469 - View of California, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS034-E-64204 - View of California, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Santa Ana River, Seven Oaks Dam, Mill Creek, and Slide Peak, Dicklyon, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tiny Flower, Danny K, CC BY 3.0
- Daisies, Danny K, CC BY 3.0
- Anna Mae Lofy, TamraBradley, Public domain
- Blooming Wild Mustard Field, Mt Baldy Snow in June - panoramio, Steve D, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Eclipse shadows (2023), bossco, CC BY-SA 2.0
- K36jh, Ednixon, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS006-E-37296 - View of California, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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