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View of a rustic Old West-themed post office and another building next door, surrounded by desert landscape.
View of the Pioneertown General Store, which is a red wooden building with a large front window set in a desert landscape with very little vegetation and distant hills.
A vintage washing machine in the foreground and rustic wooden buildings in the background. Also visible is several visitors
Exterior view of the Film Museum in Pioneertown. It is a rustic wooden building with a ramp leading up to the entrance. Several individuals are visible near the entrance.
Image of a wooden building with signs reading "Bath House" and "Hotel." Next door is another building with a sign that says, "Dry Goods.” The structures have a vintage, Old West architectural style.

We would like to thank Thomas Jackson of Redlands for submitting outstanding photos of his favorite San Bernardino County destination. 

Pioneertown, established in 1946, is known as a prime filming location and tourist destination, offering an 1880s-themed experience with its Old West style buildings. More than 50 films and television productions were shot in Pioneertown between the 1940s and 1950s. Some of those productions include television shows produced by American actor Gene Autry as well as “The Cisco Kid” and “The Adventures of Judge Roy Bean.” Today, Pioneertown offers a variety of retail stores, dining options, campsites and more. 

Visit Pioneertown to learn more about its fascinating history. 


Additional County Update News – September 11, 2025