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Lake Los Angeles, CA

Lake Los Angeles is a census-designated place (CDP) in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The population was 12,328 at the 2010 census, up from 11,523 at the 2000 census. It is located 17 miles (27 km) east of Palmdale's Civic Center. According to the Greater Antelope Valley Economic Alliance report of 2009, the Palmdale / Lancaster urban area has a population of 483,998, of which Lake Los Angeles is a part.

The region was once called Los Angeles Buttes since they were the only ones in the northern part of the county. The eponymous lakes (one dedicated to fishing and one dedicated to swimming and boating) have dried up. The fishing lake was stocked with trout, bass, and catfish. In 1967, during the 1960s land speculation boom in the Antelope Valley, land developers bought 4,000 acres (16 km2) in the region, subdivided it into 4,465 lots, and artificially refilled the natural lake and named it Lake Los Angeles as an enticement to land buyers. Advertisements showed a water skier on the lake (which was probably no more than 5 feet deep) and a showcase home on the top of the nearby hill, giving the impression of a resort town. There was a country club and a high-end restaurant that overlooked the large recreational lake. There was also a small store/bar and grill. Streets were named Biglake Avenue, Lakespring Avenue, and Longmeadow Avenue to draw attention away from the fact that the town was a barren desert used for filming westerns. The lake was left to evaporate in the early 1980s after the initial developers sold their interests. Much of the land was sold to buyers who never visited the area. There are efforts to refill the lake, but the main obstacle has been funding.

The film history of the region dates back to 1938. Numerous movies, serials, commercials, and television series were filmed in Lake Los Angeles for decades. Filmed segments and stock footage of Bonanza episodes made at the region include "The Mission", "Gallagher's Sons", "Twilight Town", "Big Shadow on the Land", "The Deed and the Dilemma", "The Oath", "Second Chance" and "Meena." Lake Los Angeles has two permanent film sets: Four Aces, a replica mid-century style rest stop with a diner, gas station, and motel, used in the films Identity, Fall, and Palm Springs; and Club Ed, a more dilapidated early 20th-century gas station and two-story house, originally built for the 1991 film Eye of the Storm, since used in The Devil's Rejects and Torque. Both locations and their surrounding areas have been used for television series, feature films, music videos, and television commercials.

Lake Los Angeles focuses on health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Lake Los Angeles Recreation and Community Services Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include  Indigo Fitness, HYPE Fitness, and Pilates Studio & Lagree Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Lake Los Angeles, such as the Scrub Jay Trail and the Peanut Lake. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top Sites in Lake Los Angeles, CA are Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park, Stephen Sorensen Park, and Lake Los Angeles Parks & Conservation Association at Sorensen Community Regional Park.

Area: 9.79 mi². ZIP codes: 93535 (North of Avenue O) & 93591 (South of Avenue O). Population: 11,926 (2020). Elevation: 2,661′. Area code: 661.

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Is Lake Los Angeles, CA a good place to live?

Lake Los Angeles is in Los Angeles County. Living in Lake Los Angeles offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Lake Los Angeles and residents tend to lean liberal

Why is it called Lake Los Angeles, CA?

The region was once called Los Angeles Buttes since they were the only ones in the northern part of the county. The eponymous lakes (one dedicated to fishing and one dedicated to swimming and boating) have dried up. The fishing lake was stocked with trout, bass, and catfish. In 1967, during the 1960s land speculation boom in the Antelope Valley, land developers bought 4,000 acres (16 km2) in the region, subdivided it into 4,465 lots, and artificially refilled the natural lake and named it Lake Los Angeles as an enticement to land buyers.

Is Lake Los Angeles, CA expensive?

The median home price in Lake Los Angeles is $360,000 with a median price per sqft of $177. The cost of living index for housing estimates the cost of housing in Lake Los Angeles to be 235.2% of the national average. This makes it one of the most expensive cities in the US.

Sources

Wikipedia

Los Angeles County

Lake Los Angeles Recreation and Community Services Department

Indigo Fitness

HYPE Fitness

Pilates Studio & Lagree Fitness

Scrub Jay Trail 

Peanut Lake

Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park

Stephen Sorensen Park

Lake Los Angeles Parks & Conservation Association at Sorensen Community Regional Park

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