The communities and local economy of the Antelope Valley are growing strong for a number of reasons, mainly affordability of housing. Antelope Valley residents enjoy a pleasing quality of life in these family-oriented communities; there are just so many choices for recreation, shopping and dining right around the corner. It’s been said that within these communities, one may realize the American dream. Public safety, health care, transportation, education, and recreation are all important priorities within the following communities.
City of The Lakes
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Public Transportation:
Commercial Airports
Bob Hope Airport / Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena (FAA ID: BUR)
2627 N Hollywood Way, Burbank
818-840-8840
Los Angeles International Airport (FAA ID: LAX)
1 World Way, Los Angeles
310-646-5252
Ground
Amtrak 800-872-7245
Antelope Valley Transit Authority (AVTA) 661-945-9445
Palmdale connects to Lake Los Angeles, Lancaster, Little Rock, Quartz Hill, and Sun Village. Express buses to Los Angeles and West San Fernando Valley as well.
Greyhound 800-231-2222
Metrolink 800-371-5465
Connects to Burbank, Glendale, and Los Angeles
ANTELOPE VALLEY HOSPITAL MED CENTER
1600 West Avenue J, Lancaster, CA 93534
661-949-5000
LAC/HIGH DESERT HOSPITAL
44900 N 60TH ST W, Lancaster, CA 93534
661-945-8461
LANCASTER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
43830 10th St. W., Lancaster, CA 93534
661-948-4781
Schools serving The Lakes:
Schools are grouped by school type. PLEASE NOTE: If there are more than 5 schools of any one type, only the first 5 schools will be displayed. For a complete list please click here > School Information Report
Please consult your real estate agent or school district to confirm the schools you are zoned to attend:
Hughes-Elizabeth Lakes Union School District
District Office: 16633 ELIZABETH LAKE RD, LAKE HUGHES, CA 93532
661-724-1231
Public Elementary Schools
For a complete list please click here > School Information Report
Hughes – Elizabeth Lakes School
Grade Span: K to 8th
District: HUGHES-ELIZABETH LAKES UN DIST
16633 ELIZABETH LAKE RD, LAKE HUGHES, CA 93532
661-724-1231
Public High Schools
See Palmdale
Colleges/universities near The Lakes
ANTELOPE VALLEY COLLEGE 661-722-6300
3041 West Avenue K, Lancaster, CA 93536
about 30 miles from The Lakes
COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS 661-259-7800
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91355
about 43 miles from The Lakes
CSU BAKERSFIELD 661-654-CSUB
9001 Stockdale Hwy., Bakersfield, CA. 93311-1022
about 80 miles from The Lakes
CSU NORTHRIDGE 818-677-1200
Northridge at 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330
about 62 miles from The Lakes
LOS ANGELES MISSION COLLEGE 818-364-7600
13356 Eldridge Avenue, Sylmar, CA 91342
about 61 miles from The Lakes
LOS ANGELES VALLEY COLLEGE 818-947-2600
5800 Fulton Ave, Valley Glen, CA 91401
about 67 miles from The Lakes
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY-LOS ANGELES 323-343-3000
5151 State University Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90032
about 81 miles from The Lakes
Lake Elizabeth Golf Club
724-1221
Lake Hughes Community Center
17520 Elizabeth Lake Road
Lakes and Valleys Art Guild and Art Center 661-724-1312
43751 Lake Hughes Road, Lake Hughes, California 93532
February – Valentines Dance
June – Lakes & Valleys Art Guild Art Walk
July (last Saturday of July) – 49er Days Parade in Lake Hughes
Late Summer – Firefighter Appreciation Day
October – Lakes & Valleys Art Guild annual auction and fundraiser
The Angeles Forest Lakes/Valleys Fire Safe Council
661-270-9911
U-Pic Orchards Cherry Information Hotline (24 Hours)
661-266-7116 U-Pic Orchards are generally open June through July