Hotels in Lancaster, CA

Forty-five minutes north of downtown Los Angeles lies the sun-soaked city of Lancaster, California. Resting in the Antelope Valley of the western Mojave Desert, Lancaster is best known by visitors and locals alike for its stunning seasonal poppy display, which bursts into color during the spring between the months of March and May. Plan to stay at top Lancaster hotels to see all the best sights and landmarks across town, like the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve, or explore history and modern art museums, elevated eateries, cocktail bars, and, of course, its scenic high desert surroundings. Walk or hike along well-trodden trails to take in the natural beauty of the area and its city flora, the Joshua tree, or mountain bike from well-maintained routes just outside town. Get excited about your stay, because you’re about to have a postcard-worthy getaway to one of Southern California’s best cities.

this city also offers a wealth of buzzing cultural happenings and artistic institutions all across town. From delicious downtown dining at the BLVD to artful museums filled with rich history, Lancaster is a vibrant central hub of modern culture in the Antelope Valley. When leaving your Lancaster hotel for the afternoon, make your way to the BLVD, a hip little strip that spans Lancaster Boulevard between 10th Street and Sierra Highway. Here, you’ll be able to take advantage of all the trendy shops, cute bistros, art galleries, and more while strolling the streets. Pop into the various local spas and barbershops for a little R&R, or visit the well-stocked Museum of Art and History and the Lancaster Performing Arts Center to enjoy a live performance while in town. One thing is certain: you won’t run out of ways to spend the day from this bustling area.

Just outside hotels in Lancaster, you’ll find the excellent Museum of Art and History, a modern museum teeming with art and culture at the heart of the BLVD cultural district. Displaying over 10,000 artworks, this downtown location boasts year-round rotating exhibits, making for a fresh experience every time you visit. The majority of the museum’s collection is focused on artwork from and inspired by the Antelope Valley, and ranges across varied artistic mediums. You could easily spend more than half a day strolling the halls and observing the many incredible works on display while here.

A trip to Lancaster wouldn’t be complete without an inspired few hours of observing the springtime seasonal poppies from the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve. Resting on the western tip of the Mojave Desert in a specific high desert terrain makes this area the ideal setting for natural poppy cultivation, along with several other wildflowers, including lupine, goldfield, and cream cups. The blooming schedule is dependent on the annual weather and rainfall, but you can typically expect to see this breathtaking display of color from March through May. While visiting from the best Lancaster hotels for the day, plan to hike the eight miles of trails that navigate the reserve during mid-morning, after the wildflowers have opened to the new day's sun for the most dramatic viewing experience.

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