Our City at a glance...

California City, Kern County, California has much to offer both the visitor and those that are seeking an ideal place to raise their family. The city is located in the Southern California High Desert at the northern end of the Antelope Valley . Ridgecrest lies to the north, the Tehachapi Mountains to the west, Palmdale and Lancaster to the south. California City is located a short 120 miles from Los Angeles and the Pacific Ocean; only 180 miles to Nevada's stateline. From California City you are never more than a two-hour drive from the mountains, beaches, cultural centers and museums, and all the attractions that make Southern California one of the world's most popular destinations. Any way you look at it, Cal City offers something for everyone. The California City limits run east to Highway 395, Highway 58 to the south and Highway 14 to the west. California City is the third largest city in California encompassing 204 square miles or 130,200 acres at an elevation of approximately 2,400 feet (average) and the eleventh largest city in the nation in area. The climate is dry and mild in all four seasons, which is typical for the California high desert. Low humidity and lots of sunshine provides a pleasant, year-round climate which allows everyone to enjoy the outdoors. Come and see why we think California City is a great place to live, work, play and raise our families.