Road trip from Santa Cruz to Palmdale
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ITINERARY
6h 28m332 miles5 stops
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Mission San Fernando
Located about ten miles from Los Angeles, this historic mission was founded in the late 1790s and contains an interesting museum amid pretty gardens.
2
Lake Balboa Park
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Island Waterpark
4
Forestiere Underground Gardens
Take a tour off Highway 99 and visit Fresno's best kept secret. *A hand-built network of underground rooms, courtyards and passageways reminiscent of the ancient catacombs. *Unique fruit producing trees, shrubs, and vines growing underground - some over 90 years old! *Ancient Roman architecture - arches, vaults and stone-built walls. *Underground micro-climates - temperature variations of 10 to 30 degrees! *Underground home of Sicilian visionary and self-taught artist/builder Baldassare Forestiere.
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OVERVIEW
Santa Cruz to Palmdale
1
Start:Mission San Fernando
Los Angeles, California·
4.5
(90) review
Located about ten miles from Los Angeles, this historic mission was founded in the late 1790s and contains an interesting museum amid pretty gardens.
2
Start:Lake Balboa Park
Los Angeles, California·
4.5
(95) review
6300 Balboa Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 91406
3
Start:Island Waterpark
Fresno, California·
4.0
(82) review
6099 W Barstow Ave, Fresno, CA 93723-9372
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Start:Forestiere Underground Gardens
Fresno, California·
4.5
(862) review
Take a tour off Highway 99 and visit Fresno's best kept secret. *A hand-built network of underground rooms, courtyards and passageways reminiscent of the ancient catacombs. *Unique fruit producing trees, shrubs, and vines growing underground - some over 90 years old! *Ancient Roman architecture - arches, vaults and stone-built walls. *Underground micro-climates - temperature variations of 10 to 30 degrees! *Underground home of Sicilian visionary and self-taught artist/builder Baldassare Forestiere.
5
Start:The Artist In Me
Fresno, California·
5.0
(8) review
1085 E Herndon Ave Ste 108 near TGIFridays, Fresno, CA 93720-3160
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FAQ
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What's the driving distance between Santa Cruz and Palmdale?
The distance is 332 miles
What's the travel time between Santa Cruz and Palmdale?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 6h 28m mins in normal traffic
What are some of the best cities to visit between Santa Cruz and Palmdale?
Some popular stops includeLos Angeles, Fresno
Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Palmdale?
There are plenty! Here are some stops you shouldn’t miss on your way to Palmdale
Lake Balboa Park
Mission San Fernando
Forestiere Underground Gardens
Island Waterpark
The Artist In Me
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