15 Best Things To Do in Palmdale, California

About Palmdale

Not as big as many other California cities, Palmdale is still a visit-worthy place, owing to its stunning desert scenery and San Gabriel Mountains. Apart from the scenery, the city is also famed for being the manufacturing place for most US Air Force’s aircraft.

Visitors can see some of the planes on display at the Joe Davies Heritage Airpark, which has some planes from the second world war too. Meanwhile, the Palmdale Amphitheater has had regular performances since 2005, and the audiences can even bring their own blankets.

As for food, the local vendors are a short walk away.

If you’re in Palmdale in August, make sure to attend one of the many family movie nights when you can catch some hits like Harry Potter, Despicable Me, and Finding Nemo.

Current Conditions

Weather in October

0.1" of rainfall

66.7 ° average temp

0" of snow

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Palmdale Weather by Month

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Places to Stay in Palmdale

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Best Tours in Palmdale

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Best Things to do in Palmdale, CA

These are the best things to do in the greater Palmdale area listed by outdoor activities, arts and museums, restaurants and nightlife.

Outdoor Activities in Palmdale

Kern River Outfitters

Based on 259 Reviews

Axe N Dagger

Based on 77 Reviews

e-RYDE Electric Bikes LA Showroom

Based on 60 Reviews

Museums in Palmdale

Michelle’s Soul Purpose

Based on 267 Reviews

Axe N Dagger

Based on 77 Reviews

Harpist Tomoko Sato

Based on 54 Reviews

Restaurants in Palmdale

The Modern Tea Room

Based on 478 Reviews

Model Meals

Based on 274 Reviews

Meechy's Cheesecakes

Based on 75 Reviews

Nightlife in Palmdale

So Cal Professional Mobile DJ / VJ Service

Based on 39 Reviews

Big Lucky

Based on 39 Reviews

My Cigars ASAP

Based on 11 Reviews

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