California Welcome Center Ridgecrest: Gateway to High Desert Adventures & Death Valley

Discover the California Welcome Center in Ridgecrest — your official gateway to California’s desert adventures. Explore immersive exhibits, virtual reality experiences, and insider travel tips before heading out to iconic nearby destinations. In this short segment, Pat Pattison’s Best of California highlights Ridgecrest’s role as the perfect starting point for exploring the Mojave and beyond. We talk to Film Commissioner Kari Crutcher about all the historic films shot in the area as well!

We’ll take you on quick glimpses of:
• Local off‑roading in the high desert
• Randsburg, the living ghost town
• Trona Pinnacles, home to otherworldly spires
• Alabama Hills, Hollywood’s favorite western backdrop

Whether you’re planning a desert road trip or looking for hidden gems, Ridgecrest’s Welcome Center sets the stage for unforgettable California adventures.

Watch us in:
Los Angeles KAZA (MeTV) Ch. 54
Sundays 7:30am