Palmdale sits in California’s sunny Antelope Valley and makes a comfortable, affordable base for multi‑week assignments, with easy access to desert and mountain outdoor activities—hiking, stargazing and the nearby Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve—so downtime feels like a chance to explore rather than be stuck. Steady local growth means more restaurants, coffee shops and weekend events to fill off hours.
Lancaster is adjacent for extra dining and services, and Los Angeles (about an hour’s drive) offers big‑city museums, nightlife and international airports for weekend escapes.