Shambala Preserve
Shambala Preserve is an animal sanctuary established in 1972 and located in Acton, California, a desert community 10 miles (16 km) southwest of Palmdale, off of California State Route 14 and 40 miles (64 km) north of Los Angeles. Its story as a place to visit starts in 1972. Look also at Hollywood Walk of Fame, 24 mi away.
A zoo & aquarium, 6 mi southwest of Acton
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 93–93°, and about 118 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
Palmdale is the nearest base
Palmdale is 13 miles northeast, with 19 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Oct and Nov
March, April, May, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 65–77°. When to go ↓
Established in 1972
Shambala Preserve dates from 1972. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Each month’s highs and lows around Shambala Preserve are below.
Shambala Preserve
Shambala Preserve is an animal sanctuary established in 1972 and located in Acton, California, a desert community 10 miles (16 km) southwest of Palmdale, off of California State Route 14 and 40 miles (64 km) north of Los Angeles. Shambala is maintained by the Roar Foundation and was founded by actress Tippi Hedren in 1983.
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Animals
- 65 animals
- Established
- 1972
- Wikipedia readers
- 12K a year
Towns to stay in near Shambala Preserve
The closest lodging is in Palmdale (19) and Glendale (32), and Los Angeles has the most rooms in the area (841).
- 1Hollywood Walk of Fame
- 2Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
- 3Hollywood Sign
- 4Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
- 5Universal Studios Hollywood
- 6Crypto.com Arena
Palmdale
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
161,845 people
13 mi northeast of Shambala Preserve
Los Angeles
The most places to stay in the area, and a base for a longer trip.
3,869,089 people
31 mi south of Shambala Preserve
Compare 9 towns
| Town | From Shambala Preserve | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmdale | 13 mi northeast | 20 min | 19 16 hotels · 3 motels | 161,845 | $471K | C− |
| Glendale | 18 mi south | 25 min | 32 22 hotels · 6 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 187,160 | $1,102K | C |
| Burbank | 18 mi south | 25 min | 29 24 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 102,988 | $1,089K | D |
| Santa Clarita | 14 mi west | 20 min | 18 12 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 228,430 | $785K | B− |
| Pasadena | 20 mi south | 30 min | 39 28 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 5 campgrounds | 135,804 | $1,093K | D |
| Lancaster | 18 mi north | 25 min | 27 17 hotels · 8 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 170,084 | $447K | D |
| West Hollywood | 25 mi south | 40 min | 31 29 hotels · 2 motels | 34,231 | $925K | D− |
| Beverly Hills | 26 mi south | 40 min | 33 32 hotels · 1 campground | 30,764 | $2,000K | D |
| Los Angeles | 31 mi south | 45 min | 841 554 hotels · 169 motels · 39 inns & B&Bs · 17 lodges & cabins · 36 hostels · 17 campgrounds · 9 RV parks | 3,869,089 | $921K | D |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Close to Shambala Preserve
You can reach each of these within 48 miles.
Big draw124 mi LandmarkHollywood Walk of Fame10.0M visitors a year
Big draw34 mi Stadium & arenaSoFi Stadium
Big draw229 mi MuseumLucas Museum of Narrative Art
Big draw48 mi Theme parkDisneyland17.3M visitors a year
Big draw322 mi LandmarkHollywood Sign
Big draw430 mi Stadium & arenaLos Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Big draw522 mi Theme parkUniversal Studios Hollywood8.7M visitors a year
Big draw627 mi Stadium & arenaCrypto.com ArenaPhoto credits
Hollywood Walk of Fame: BenSherman, Public domain · SoFi Stadium: Thank You (21 Millions+) views, CC BY 2.0 · Lucas Museum of Narrative Art: Kriddl, CC0 · Disneyland: HarshLight from San Jose, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Hollywood Sign: Thomas Wolf, www.foto-tw.de, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum: CanonStarGal, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Universal Studios Hollywood: 林振宇, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Crypto.com Arena: Troutfarm27, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Shambala Preserve, answered
What town is Shambala Preserve near?
Acton, CA, about 6 miles northeast.
When is the best time to visit Shambala Preserve?
March, April, May, October and November, with highs of 65–77°.
How far is Shambala Preserve from Long Beach?
About 46 miles south of Long Beach, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Shambala Preserve?
Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope (BUR), about 17 miles away.
Where should I stay near Shambala Preserve?
Los Angeles (31 mi, 841 places to stay), Palmdale (13 mi, 19 places to stay) and Glendale (18 mi, 32 places to stay).
Tips for visiting, from Acton
People in Acton have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
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