Nestled at the top of the Cajon Pass in San Bernardino County, Hesperia is a thriving city founded July 1, 1988. 

Hesperia is constantly changing, growing and maturing. Our City is recognized as a desirable place to live, work and play. Thus, our population continues to increase with citizens seeking affordable housing in a community that takes pride in its hometown hospitality.

The City’s history stretches far beyond its 1988 incorporation. Hesperia’s past is rich with the history of the Mojave Indian Tribe, Spanish settlers and the westward travelers of the Mormon Trail.

The first major turning point in present day Hesperia occurred in 1874, when the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe railroad tracks were completed. This resulted in Hesperia’s first industry, providing juniper wood to bakers in Los Angeles by way of train. Juniper is a very hard wood that was used as fuel for kilns up until the early 1900s, when oil became the principal fuel for bakers. That change in technology did not slow Hesperia’s progress.

The 1900s were a booming time with the increased popularity of automobiles and Route 66. The City served as the last stopping point before travelers made the treacherous trip down the Cajon Pass.