3-Day Itinerary for Exploring Lancaster, California

• Day 1: Visit the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve
  The Reserve offers stunning views of acres and acres of vibrant orange poppy fields. The reserve also has other wildflowers and hiking trails for visitors to explore.
  Time and Costs Estimates: Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve (4-5 hours, $15 per vehicle)
• Day 2: Explore the Lancaster Museum of Art and History
  The museum showcases various art forms and technologies, historical artifacts and exhibitions focusing on the Antelope Valley.
  Time and Costs Estimates: Lancaster Museum of Art and History (2-3 hours, $5 for adults, $3 for children)
• Day 3: Experience the thrill of skydiving at Skydive’s Elsinore
  Skydive's Elsinore offers tandem skydiving and free-fall from 13,000 feet with a professionally trained instructor. The dropzone also offers stunning views of the Anza-Borrego Desert, Temecula Wine Country, and the Pacific Ocean.
  Time and Costs Estimates: Skydive's Elsinore (5-6 hours, $249 per person)

Time and Costs Estimates

• Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve (4-5 hours, $15 per vehicle)
• Lancaster Museum of Art and History (2-3 hours, $5 for adults, $3 for children)
• Skydive's Elsinore (5-6 hours, $249 per person)

Total Estimated Costs: $469

Transportation

Travellers can hire a rental car for the trip or take a tour bus from central LA for convenience. The costs for car rentals start from $35 per day, and the travel time from downtown LA to Lancaster is approximately 2 hours. For tour buses, travellers can expect costs of around $60 for a full-day trip.

Useful Tips

For travellers with more time, consider exploring the iconic Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park, situated between the cities of Palmdale and Agua Dulce, which provides a majestic backdrop for hiking, rock climbing, picnicking, and stargazing. Alternatively, the Prime Desert Woodland Preserve offers visitors various walking trails and bird-watching experiences.

For travellers with less time, focus on any one activity or experience and add local restaurants and cafes to the list, such as Chaves Market, Crazy Otto's Diner, and The Lemon Leaf Cafe.