Staying At Pioneer Motel In Southern California Will Leave You Feeling Like You’re In An Old Western Movie

We’ve all seen the old Wild West movies, but what about being on an actual movie set where they were filmed? Located in the San Bernardino High Desert, Pioneertown was founded in 1946 by a group of Hollywood investors who wanted to create a movie film set with real attractions like shops and a saloon. While the town has died down over the years, you can still book a stay at the Pioneer Motel, which used to host famous Hollywood guests overnight during filming.

If you think Pioneertown looks like something straight out of a Wild West movie, that’s because it is! The set was built to act like a real-life tourist attraction that visitors could enjoy, even after filming ended.

The small, unincorporated town is found way out in the desert, without much else around. It’s located about 2.5 hours east of Los Angeles.

Welcome to the lobby of the Pioneer Motel. It’s quite small and charming! The rest of the rooms are located in lodges nearby.

The rooms inside are set up to look old-fashioned, but they still have a cozy and upscale feel. While it’s expensive to book a stay, it might be a one-of-a-kind trip worth taking.

During your stay, you can venture out to the shops or get pizza and beer right near the motel. You can even hit up the saloon for a drink and pretend you’re in the Wild West.

The drive to Pioneertown takes you through the beautiful desert scenery. Joshua Tree is only about a 20-minute drive away.

The motel looks even more picturesque with a dusting of snow. If you can make the trip out here, this is definitely an experience to remember.

Venturing out to Pioneertown can be a fun day trip or getaway into the desert. Would you add this old-timey motel to your bucket list? Visit their website and Facebook page for the most up-to-date information on booking your stay. See you in the Wild West!