California City, CA Road Trips

California City is in the Mojave Desert north of Los Angeles. California City was a master-planned city in the desert. More than 200 square miles of the desert were covered by roads for a city intended to rival Los Angeles. However, people did not move into the area in large numbers until the 21st century. The city is now slowly growing in population.

1 Twenty Mule Team Parkway. From the road, you can see the numerous dirt tracks from the original construction, where houses were never built. It continues for several miles, so don't turn around until you've gone quite a long way. (updated Dec 2017) 2 Central Park, 10400 Heather Ave. The centerpiece of California City. There is also a lake in the park. (updated Dec 2017) 3 Desert Tortoise Research Natural Area. (updated Mar 2018)

1 Tierra Del Sol Golf Course, 10300 N Loop Blvd, ☏ +1 760-373-2384. (updated Mar 2018)

Most of the hotels in the California City area are in Mojave. 1 California City Best Western, 10386 California City Blvd (It is near the Central Park.), ☏ +1 760-373-1369. (updated Mar 2018)

California City Boulevard connects Route 14 to the city, so if you're on State Route 14, come off at the California City Boulevard turn-off.

Although the populated part of the town is compact, getting to the still-uninhabited outer regions of the town requires a car.