Lancaster City is a beautiful destination on the edge of the Mojave Desert. It’s a quick hour north of downtown Los Angeles, but it feels worlds apart. Located in north Los Angeles County, this destination feels like you’ve found an oasis in the Mojave Desert.Every spring wildflower bloom season, tourists from around the world flock here to see the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve. It’s a magical time in the desert, and Lancaster is well-suited for the event.