California, United States · North America
Palmdale is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Desert View Highlands, 58km from Mulholland Drive.
Palmdale is in California, United States, with about 160,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Desert View Highlands, about 4 km away.
Palmdale is a suburban city in northern Los Angeles County, California, United States. The city lies in the Antelope Valley of Southern California. The San Gabriel Mountains separate Palmdale from the Los Angeles Basin to the south.
On August 24, 1962, Palmdale became the first city in Antelope Valley. Forty-sevenRead more
years later, in November 2009, voters approved making it a charter city. Palmdale's population was 169,450 at the 2020 census, up from 152,750 at the 2010 census. Palmdale is the 33rd most populous city in California. Together with its immediate northern neighbor, the city of Lancaster, the Palmdale–Lancaster urban area had a population of 359,559 in 2020.
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Within an hour or so of Palmdale: Vasquez Rocks Natural Area (21 km), Newcomb's Ranch (30 km), Willow Springs International Raceway (35 km), Nethercutt Collection (44 km).
The nearest famous roads are Mulholland Drive and Route 66 - Santa Monica End.
Palmdale is in California, United States, about 4 km from Desert View Highlands.
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AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.
Full driving guide for United States8 notable places within an hour's drive.
photogenic
Sandstone slabs tilted to 50 degrees by the San Andreas Fault, instantly recognisable from Star Trek and countless Westerns. Free entry and a short walk from the car park an hour north of Los Angeles.
21 km · about 25 min drive
cafe
A historic mountain lodge on the Angeles Crest Highway that has served as a meeting point for motorcyclists and drivers tackling LA's best mountain road since 1939.
30 km · about 35 min drive
racetrack
The 'Fastest Road in the West': a sweeping 2.5-mile desert road course near Rosamond, open since 1953 and beloved by SoCal racers, film crews and track-day drivers.
35 km · about 40 min drive
museum
Lavish free museum showcasing meticulously restored antique and classic cars alongside mechanical musical instruments.
44 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
Thrill capital of the world near Los Angeles boasting more roller coasters than any other park on the planet.
47 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
Iconic 14-metre-tall white lettering on Mount Lee in the Santa Monica Mountains, the universal symbol of the entertainment industry.
53 km · about 60 min drive
landmark
The original Universal theme park and working film studio offering studio tours and movie-based attractions.
54 km · about 60 min drive
famous road
Winding road through the Santa Monica Mountains with LA city views
58 km · about 65 min drive
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