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Lake Los Angeles

California, United States · North America

About Lake Los Angeles

Lake Los Angeles sits on the route: 25 minutes from Sun Village, 47km from Vasquez Rocks Natural Area.

Lake Los Angeles is a town located in California, United States. With a population of 12,328, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Lake Los Angeles sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Lake Los Angeles to your route.

About Lake Los Angeles

Lake Los Angeles is a census-designated place (CDP) in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The population was 13,187 at the 2020 census, up from 12,328 at the 2010 census. It is located 17 miles (27 km) east of Palmdale's Civic Center. According to the Greater Antelope Valley Economic Alliance report of

Read more 2009, the Palmdale / Lancaster urban area has a population of 483,998, of which Lake Los Angeles is a part.

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What are the best things to do in Lake Los Angeles?

Lake Los Angeles offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Lake Los Angeles located?

Lake Los Angeles is located in California, United States, North America. The coordinates are 34.6125 latitude, -117.8281 longitude.

What is the population of Lake Los Angeles?

Lake Los Angeles has a population of approximately 12,328 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
12,328
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
California
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
34.6125, -117.8281

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911
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AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Lake Los Angeles

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

cafe

Newcomb's Ranch

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.

44 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Elmer's Bottle Tree Ranch

A mesmerizing roadside art installation of over 200 bottle trees on Route 66 in Oro Grande, created by Elmer Long from found objects and colored glass bottles.

45 km · about 50 min drive

photogenic

Vasquez Rocks Natural Area

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.

47 km · about 55 min drive

racetrack

Willow Springs International Raceway

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.

49 km · about 55 min drive

racetrack

In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip

The oldest continuously operating drag strip in the world, opened 1951 on the Los Angeles County Fairplex, and the traditional season opener and finale of the NHRA calendar.

58 km · about 65 min drive

museum

Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum

Drag racing's shrine at the Pomona Fairplex, steps from the historic strip where the NHRA season starts and ends, packed with top fuel dragsters, hot rods and land-speed cars.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Lake Los Angeles

  • 78 kmMulholland DriveWinding road through the Santa Monica Mountains with LA city views

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Lake Los Angeles.

Sun Village

🇺🇸 United States

13 km awayPop. 11,565

Littlerock

🇺🇸 United States

17 km awayPop. 1,377

Piñon Hills

🇺🇸 United States

26 km awayPop. 7,272

Palmdale

🇺🇸 United States

27 km awayPop. 158,351

Vincent

🇺🇸 United States

29 km awayPop. 15,922

Lancaster

🇺🇸 United States

30 km awayPop. 161,103

Desert View Highlands

🇺🇸 United States

30 km awayPop. 2,360

Phelan

🇺🇸 United States

31 km awayPop. 14,304

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