Palmdale
lies sixty miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles in the southern region of the Antelope Valley near Edwards Air Force Base. It’s known for its’ family-oriented community and high quality of life. It is sometimes called the “aerospace capital of the world,” and is home to the Blackbird Airpark Museum, as well as 37 parks, playgrounds and natural areas for outdoor recreational fun. The city holds an annual Fall Festival the second weekend in October and annual Shakespeare Festival with eleven days of merriment, plays and recreation at the Shakespeare Globe Theater. The city also hosts the Starlight Concert Series during three weekends each summer. Palmdale has shopping galore at area malls, antique shops, unique boutiques, flea markets and roadside stands. Restaurants offer cuisine from around the world in a variety of settings. In addition to all of this, Palmdale is within easy access to all of the Los Angeles area’s most popular attractions and cultural events, making it a safe, friendly and convenient base for your southern California vacation.
Surrounding areas: Llano, California (18.2 mi), Santa Clarita, California (28.4 mi), Glendale, California (29.6 mi), Burbank, California (29.9 mi), Pasadena, California (30.1 mi), Valencia, California (30.5 mi), Wrightwood, California (30.9 mi)
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Palmdale Vacation Rentals
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Palmdale Weather & Climate
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Southern California ,east of Los Angeles is a unique area for weather. It ranges from the High Desert Region of the Antelope Valley to the mountains of the San Bernardino National Forest. The Greater Antelope Valley is described as having a semi-arid, four-season climate with low humidity. The region ranges in elevation from 2,500 to 3,975 feet above sea level, and it is relatively dry in all seasons. Light winter snow can occur anywhere in the Antelope Valley, although it is not common. The higher mountain regions have more variable weather, depending on elevation. Generally, it is dry and sunny in the summertime and wildfire is always a threat. The rainy season begins in October, with January through March being the wettest months. Weather can change rapidly in the mountains, so visitors are advised to come prepared for a variety of conditions.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
58°F |
34°F |
1.56 in. |
58°F |
| February |
63°F |
37°F |
1.69 in. |
58°F |
| March |
67°F |
40°F |
1.39 in. |
60°F |
| April |
74°F |
45°F |
0.33 in. |
60°F |
| May |
82°F |
52°F |
0.16 in. |
60°F |
| June |
91°F |
59°F |
0.06 in. |
62°F |
| July |
97°F |
65°F |
0.06 in. |
64°F |
| August |
97°F |
65°F |
0.13 in. |
68°F |
| September |
91°F |
59°F |
0.22 in. |
69°F |
| October |
80°F |
49°F |
0.24 in. |
68°F |
| November |
67°F |
39°F |
0.43 in. |
64°F |
| December |
58°F |
33°F |
1.09 in. |
60°F |
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Palmdale Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Mojave airport (MHV) located about 33 miles north of Palmdale in Mojave, California, the Southern California Logistics airport (VCV) located approximately 40 miles east of Palmdale in Victorville, California, the Ontario International airport (ONT) located roughly 46 miles southeast of Palmdale in Ontario, California, and finally the Los Angeles International airport (LAX) located around 47 miles southwest of Palmdale in Los Angeles, California.
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Palmdale Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Six Flags Magic Mountain | Valencia | CA | 30.5 mi. | | | Universal Studios Hollywood | Universal City | CA | 33.8 mi. | | | Boomers Family Fun Center | Upland | CA | 42.3 mi. | | | Scandia Amusement Park | Ontario | CA | 44.1 mi. | | | Pacific Park | Santa Monica | CA | 44.8 mi. | | | Knott's Berry Farm | Buena Park | CA | 49.7 mi. | | | Adventure City | Anaheim | CA | 52.7 mi. | | | Disney's California Adventure | Anaheim | CA | 52.7 mi. | | | Disneyland | Anaheim | CA | 52.7 mi. | | | Castle Amusement Park | Riverside | CA | 59.3 mi. | | | Pharaohs Lost Kingdom | Redlands | CA | 63.9 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Six Flags Hurricane Harbor | Santa Clarita | CA | 28.4 mi. | | | Six Flags Hurricane Harbor | Valencia | CA | 30.5 mi. | | | Raging Waters | San Dimas | CA | 36.9 mi. | | | Soak City U.S.A. | Buena Park | CA | 49.7 mi. | | | Pharaoh's Waterpark | Redlands | CA | 63.9 mi. | | | The Haunted Galleon and Volcano Island | Lake Elsinore | CA | 77.2 mi. | | | Oasis Waterpark | Palm Springs | CA | 103.1 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Desert Aire Golf Course | Palmdale | CA | | | | Rancho Vista Golf Course | Palmdale | CA | | | | Lancaster Golf Center | Lancaster | CA | 7.7 mi. | | | Meadowlark Golf Course | Huntington Beach | CA | 10.2 mi. | | | Meadowlark Golf Course | Lancaster | CA | 10.2 mi. | | | Rancho Sierra Golf Club | Lancaster | CA | 12.0 mi. | | | El Cariso Golf Course | Sylmar | CA | 25.7 mi. | | | Verdugo Hills Golf Course | Tujunga | CA | 25.9 mi. | | | Cascades Golf Club | Sylmar | CA | 27.4 mi. | | | Altadena Golf Course | Altadena | CA | 27.6 mi. | | | Hansen Dam Golf Course | Pacoima | CA | 27.7 mi. | | | De Bell Municipal Golf Course | Burbank | CA | 28.4 mi. | | | Scholl Canyon Golf & Tennis Club | Glendale | CA | 29.6 mi. | | | Vista Valencia Golf Course | Valencia | CA | 29.6 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Ski Sunrise | Wrightwood | CA | 30.7 mi. | | | Snow Valley | Running Springs | CA | 62.2 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Saddleback Butte State Park | | CA | 18.2 mi. | | | Placerita Canyon State Park | | CA | 24.2 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Antelope Valley Indian Museum | Lancaster | CA | 8.3 mi. | (History) | | Norton Simon | Pasadena | CA | 30.1 mi. | (Art) | | American military museum | El Monte | CA | 35.7 mi. | (Technology) | | Museum of Tolerance | Los Angeles | CA | 37.5 mi. | (History) | | Carole and Barry Kaye Museum of Miniatures | Los Angeles | CA | 37.5 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Modern Fresco Gallery | Los Angeles | CA | 37.5 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Museum of Web Art | Los Angeles | CA | 37.5 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Autry Museum of Western Heritage | Los Angeles | CA | 37.5 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | California African-American Museum | Los Angeles | CA | 37.5 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | J. Paul Getty Museum | Los Angeles | CA | 37.5 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | L. RON HUBBARD LIFE EXHIBITION MUSEUM | Los Angeles | CA | 37.5 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Reale-Rydell Computer Museum | Los Angeles | CA | 37.5 mi. | (Technology) | | Getty Museum | Los Angeles | CA | 37.5 mi. | (Art) | | Korean American Museum of Art and Cultural Center | Los Angeles | CA | 37.5 mi. | (Art) | | Los Angeles County Museum of Art | Los Angeles | CA | 37.5 mi. | (Art) | | Museum of Fred | Los Angeles | CA | 37.5 mi. | (Art) | | Western Museum of Scouting | Los Angeles | CA | 37.5 mi. | (Children's) | | West Valley Museum | Woodland Hills | CA | 40.5 mi. | (History) | | Cooper Regional History Museum | Upland | CA | 42.3 mi. | (History) | | Angels Attic | Santa Monica | CA | 44.8 mi. | (Miscellaneous) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Los Angeles Zoo | Los Angeles | CA | 37.5 mi. | | | Birch Aquarium | La Jolla | CA | 51.7 mi. | | | Santa Ana Zoo | Santa Ana | CA | 59.3 mi. | | | Santa Barbara Zoological Gardens | Santa Barbara | CA | 91.7 mi. | | | The Living Desert | Palm Desert | CA | 115.3 mi. | |
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