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Valyermo, CA
Valyermo, California is a quiet small town in the southeastern part of the Antelope Valley, approximately 17 miles from Palmdale. It has a population of around 450 inhabitants and feels more like a quiet place than a town—ideal for anyone looking for peace and quiet or a slower pace of life.One of the most well-known sites is Saint Andrew's Abbey, a Roman Catholic Benedictine abbey. The abbey offers a feeling of peace and spirituality and attracts visitors for retreats and the monks' handmade ceramic creations.
Valyermo is in a special position. On the northern edge is the San Andreas Fault, which separates the Pacific and North American tectonic plates. The Angeles National Forest, specifically the Valyermo District, and the San Gabriel Mountains stretch up behind to the town's south. It is a scenic spot and provides hiking, wildlife, and elevation changes.
The closest town is Pearblossom, which has some limited services. But people looking for more facilities tend to go to Palmdale. Valyermo has a unique position among the desert towns of Southern California because of its natural scenery, religious history, and secluded charm.
Angeles National Forest
To the millions of Los Angeles area residents who live within an hour's drive and to visitors from ...Big Rock Creek
Devil's Punchbowl
Los Angeles County park along the San Andreas fault with unusally beautiful rock formations and archesSan Andreas Fault
The fault zone is marked by distinctive landforms that include long straight escarpments, narrow ridges, andHigh Desert Plains & Hills
... the western Mojave Desert, which is mostly alluvial plain and pediment, with relatively small areas of hills and low mountains. ...San Gabriel Mountains
... the lower and warmer parts of the San Gabriel Mountains, which are between the San Andreas fault on the north-northeast and the Los Angeles and ...Palmdale
Pearblossom
Map of Valyermo Area
