Welcome to Antelope Valley

Antelope Valley was named for the multitudes of proghorn antelopes that roamed the area before their extinction in the 1880s. Principle cities are Palmdale and Lancaster.

Agriculture, Aerospace and Mining are key industries supporting this region.

Acton - Desert Retreat Angeles N.F. - Mountain Retreat Antelope Acres - Desert Retreat Agua Dulce - Sierra Pelona Valley Antelope Valley Indian Museum - State Historic Park Antelope Valley Mall - Shopping, Dining & Entertainment Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve - Flower Fields Bakersfield - City Center Big Pines - Mountain Retreat- Earthquake Fault Center Edwards AFB - Historic Military Base Fairmont - Desert Retreat Ft Tejon - State Historic Park Lake Hughes - Recreation Lancaster - City Center Llano - Country Clubs Mojave Desert - Desert National Parks Quartz Hill - Desert Retreat Palmdale - City Center Pearblossom - Desert Retreat Saddleback - Desert Mountain State Park - hiking, camping and wildlife Santa Clarita Valley - City Center

The Antelope Valley is an arid plateau located between the Tehachipi and San Gabriel Mountains. It enjoys clear air and strong winds, and fantastic visibility. While not everyone will appreciate the rugged beauty of the desert and the rugged mountains nearby, others find the scenery spectacular. Dotting the landscape are the Antelope Valley's trademark Joshua Trees, which only grow in the Mojave Desert.

Exciting high adventure opportunities for exploring, boating, camping, hiking, watersports, weekend retreats and more.

Antelope Valley Mall
Primary activity center of Antelope Valley with the biggest concentration of upscale shops, fine dining and entertainment centers including Mulligans, Cinemas, and the Antelope Valley Country Club.s
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The Antelop Valley area consists of high desert covering Northern Los Angeles County, Southwestern Kern County and the western edge of the Mojave Desert.

More Palmdale Resort Hotels:
Palmdale Courtyard Marriott
Palmdale Days Inn
Palmdale Holiday Inn
Palmdale Hotel California
Palmdale John Jay Inn
Palmdale Marriott
Palmdale Ramada Inn
Palmdale Super 8 Motel

More Lancaster Resort Hotels:
Antelope Valley Inn
Inn of Lancaster
Lancaster Comfort Inn
Lancaster Desert Inn
Lancaster Holiday Inn
Lancaster Oxford Suites
Lancaster Springhill Suites
Lancaster Townhouse Motel

Six Flags Magic Mountain - The Xtreme Park
A big 260-acre theme park and entertainment complex located in Santa Clarita. There are over 100 rides (including 16 super-scream roller coasters), shows and attractions. Next door is the Hurricane Harbor aquatic park with 22 big waterslides.

Air Flight Museums
There are several good quality public aviation displays across the Antelope Valley that pay tribute to the region's key role in modern aircraft development.

Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve Park - [Mar-May]
Each spring, the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve comes alive with the seasonal surprises of the Mojave Desert Grassland habitat. The duration and intensity of colors and scents vary from year to year, affected by differences in winter's precipitation.

Palmdale DryTown Waterpark
This aquatic theme park, operated by the City of Palmdale, features three water slides and a lazy river, as well as various swimming pools and a dining area. If you dare, climb three stories up to the DryTown mining shaft where rushing rivers and madcap slides offer daredevil excitement!

Antelope Valley Indian Museum - Lancaster CA
Museum exhibits are housed in an unusual chalet palace built over a giant rock formation. Frequently hosts native american dances and cultural presentations.

Fort Tejon
State Historic Park
Fort Tejon is a restored U.S. Army Dragoon post dating back to 1854-64 that was home to the experimental U.S. Camel Corps. Museum onsite.

Edwards Air Force Base
Home to the historic Air Force Flight Test Center for over 50 years. Onsite flight museums and exhibits.

Day-Trip Adventures
Exiciting destinations less than two hours away:

Antelope Valley Adventure Tours
Explore the Golden State - (Keyword: Antelope Valley)

Palmdale Playhouse
Desert Opera Theater
Since 1971, this playhouse has been presenting musical theater in Southern California's Antelope Valley, mostly musical comedy instead of opera or operetta.

Canyon Theatre - Newhall CA
The Canyon Theatre Guild produces ten full-scale quality live theater productions each season. This gives the citizenry of Santa Clarita Valley over 150 opportunities to experience great live entertainment each year.

The Antelope Valley Symphony Orchestra is a professional ensemble that performs four concerts each year at the Lancaster Performing Arts Center. It is an auxiliary of Antelope Valley College, and performs regularly with the Antelope Valley College Civic Orchestra.

Antelope Valley Festivals, Faires & Shows
Local Special Events:
Cinemax Theaters - First line movie releases

Antelope Valley Region Restaurants

Antelope Valley Region Catering Service

Lancaster Jethawks
California Minor League Baseball

Class A affiliate farm team of the Houston Astros. Team mascots include KaBoom, Stealth and the Hawkettes. Nicknamed "The Hangar", the stadium has a NASA F/A-18 Hornet mounted on display at the front entrance.

Angeles National Forest
Mountain wilderness area located midway between Los Angeles and the Antelope Valley that includes some recreation lakes and many trailheads.

Furnace Creek 508 Ultra Cycling Race
2nd Weekend in October
508 mile endurance bicycle race.

Los Angeles Slam of AV
American Basketball Association
Home Games: Antelope Valley Christian [DEC-MAR]
The ABA league was restarted in 2000 and today features over 80 professional teams touring the country. Games include live entertainment, youth leagues and junior sports academies.

Antelope Valley Sports & Recreation


Sports & Athletics
Parks & Outdoor Recreation
Festival Guide - Sports Events
Regional Golf Courses

Antelope Valley Boy Scouts
Outdoor Recreational Adventure Activities for Youth:

Antelope Valley Mall
1233 Rancho Vista Blvd., Palmdale, CA 93551;
661-266-9150; Mall Website;
Biggest Shopping District in the Region with many giant retailers in close proximity.

Canyon Country Plaza
19186 Soledad Canyon Road, Canyon Country CA
661-299-1288;

Palmdale International Shopping Mall
2520 East Palmdale Blvd; Palmdale CA 93550;
Location: Palmdale Bldg & 25th Street East;
661-267-6700; Mall Website;
60 specialty stores at the largest local indoor swap meet. Includes the Oasis Banquet Hall and Food Court.

Lancaster Marketplace
Lancaster Factory Outlet Store?s
44950 Valley Central Way, Lancaster, CA 93536-1507;
661-942-7897; Mall Website;
The place to shop, dine and save.

Antelope Valley Media:
Local News & Music - Entertainment, Concerts, Business, Sports, WebBlogs, newspapers, magazines, weather and much more.
Antelope Valley News Talk - Local News Forum,
Antelope Valley Today - - Network Blog
HighDesert.com - - Network Blog
High Desert Broadcasting - Radio Station Operator

Antelope Valley Transportation:

A.V.T.A. - Transit Authority - Local Bus Commuter Service
Palmdale Transit Center - - Local Bus Commuter Service
Yellow Star Taxi - - Local Commuter Service
RC Limousines - - Local Commuter Service
Desert Star Limo - - Local Commuter Service

Antelope Valley Schools:

A.V.S.D. - Public Schools
Antelope Valley Christian School -

Antelope Valley Clubs:

Antelope Valley Astronomy Club - Night Sky Watchers
Antelope Valley Kennel Club - Dog Shows
Antelope Valley Radio Club - Amateur Radio
Antelope Valley Railroad Club - Model Trains

Antelope Valley Recreation Clubs:

Antelope Valley Hog - Motorcycle Touring Club

Antelope Valley Hospital:
1600 West Avenue J, Lancaster CA 93534;
661-949-5000; Hospital Website;
420-bed acute medical facility serving all of Northern Los Angeles County.

Major Employers: Recent years have seen a big shrinkage in agriculture jobs -because of rising water costs. Aerospace industry continues to grow:

• Lockheed Martin
• Rockwell International