Los Angeles district, California, United States
Places to visit near Vincent
Vincent is a town in Los Angeles district, California, United States, home to about 15,922 people. Within 50 km by road there are 64 places to visit — 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 parks, 5 churches and 7 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Lake Palmdale (7 km), Soledad Sands Park (13 km) and Angeles National Forest (13 km).
Vincent at a glance
- Location
- Los Angeles district, California, United States
- Population
- about 15,922
- Coordinates
- 34.5005° N, 118.1165° W
- Places within 50 km
- 64 (64 must-see)
- Best time to visit
- October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and churches
Top places to visit near Vincent
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Vincent: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- Lake PalmdaleLakes & Dams · Los AngelesMust-see
- Soledad Sands ParkParks · Los AngelesMust-see
- Angeles National ForestWildlife · Los AngelesMust-see
- Pacifico MountainHills · Los AngelesMust-see
- Vasquez RocksHills · Los AngelesMust-see
- San Gabriel Mountains National MonumentWildlife · Los AngelesMust-see
- Condor PeakHills · Los AngelesMust-see
- Magic MountainHills · Los AngelesMust-see
- Vetter MountainHills · Los AngelesMust-see
- Josephine PeakHills · Los AngelesMust-see
- Strawberry PeakHills · Los AngelesMust-see
- Waterman MountainHills · Los AngelesMust-see
More places near Vincent
- Pallett Mountain · viewpoint · Los Angeles · ~31 km · Must-see
- Mount Lawlor · viewpoint · Los Angeles · ~32 km · Must-see
- Devil's Punchbowl · sanctuary · Los Angeles · ~32 km · Must-see
- Bouquet Waterfalls · waterfall · Los Angeles · ~33 km · Must-see
- Hoyt Mountain · viewpoint · Los Angeles · ~33 km · Must-see
- Red Box Picnic Area · park · Los Angeles · ~34 km · Must-see
- San Gabriel Wilderness · sanctuary · Los Angeles · ~34 km · Must-see
- Mount Lukens · viewpoint · Los Angeles · ~35 km · Must-see
- Mount Disappointment · viewpoint · Los Angeles · ~35 km · Must-see
- San Gabriel Peak · viewpoint · Los Angeles · ~36 km · Must-see
- San Francisquito Pass · viewpoint · Los Angeles · ~36 km · Must-see
- Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park · museum · Los Angeles · ~37 km · Must-see
Things to see near Vincent, by type
Hill stations & viewpoints near Vincent
58 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Vincent. The closest is Pacifico Mountain (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.
- Pacifico Mountain · viewpoint · Los Angeles · ~19 km · Must-see
- Vasquez Rocks · viewpoint · Los Angeles · ~23 km · Must-see
- Condor Peak · viewpoint · Los Angeles · ~27 km · Must-see
- Magic Mountain · viewpoint · Los Angeles · ~29 km · Must-see
- Vetter Mountain · viewpoint · Los Angeles · ~30 km · Must-see
- Josephine Peak · viewpoint · Los Angeles · ~30 km · Must-see
Parks near Vincent
56 parks within 100 km of Vincent. The closest is Soledad Sands Park (13 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.
- Soledad Sands Park · park · Los Angeles · ~13 km · Must-see
- Red Box Picnic Area · park · Los Angeles · ~34 km · Must-see
- Charles S. Farnsworth Park · park · Los Angeles · ~42 km · Must-see
- Veterans Memorial Park · park · Los Angeles · ~42 km · Must-see
- Sierra Madre Memorial Park · park · Los Angeles · ~48 km · Must-see
- Santa Clarita Park · park · Los Angeles · ~49 km · Must-see
Churches near Vincent
38 churches within 100 km of Vincent. The closest is St. Leon Armenian Cathedral (48 km). Best time: year-round.
- St. Leon Armenian Cathedral · church · Los Angeles · ~48 km · Must-see
- St. Gregory Armenian Catholic Church · church · Los Angeles · ~48 km · Must-see
- Saint Robert Bellarmine Roman Catholic Church · church · Los Angeles · ~49 km · Must-see
- Pasadena Museum of History · church · Los Angeles · ~49 km · Must-see
- Friendship Baptist Church · church · Los Angeles · ~50 km · Must-see
- Saint Finbars Church · church · Los Angeles · ~53 km · Must-see
Wildlife, forests & gardens near Vincent
37 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Vincent. The closest is Angeles National Forest (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.
- Angeles National Forest · sanctuary · Los Angeles · ~13 km · Must-see
- San Gabriel Mountains National Monument · sanctuary · Los Angeles · ~26 km · Must-see
- Devil's Punchbowl · sanctuary · Los Angeles · ~32 km · Must-see
- San Gabriel Wilderness · sanctuary · Los Angeles · ~34 km · Must-see
- Descanso Gardens · sanctuary · Los Angeles · ~43 km · Must-see
- Saddleback Butte State Park · sanctuary · Los Angeles · ~44 km · Must-see
Museums near Vincent
32 museums within 100 km of Vincent. The closest is Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park (37 km). Best time: year-round.
- Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park · museum · Los Angeles · ~37 km · Must-see
- Doctor's House · museum · Los Angeles · ~48 km · Must-see
- Nethercutt Museum · museum · Los Angeles · ~48 km · Must-see
- USC Pacific Asia Museum · museum · Los Angeles · ~49 km · Must-see
- Norton Simon Museum of Art · museum · Los Angeles · ~49 km · Must-see
- Museum of Neon Art · museum · Los Angeles · ~52 km · Must-see
Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Vincent
21 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Vincent. The closest is Lake Palmdale (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
- Lake Palmdale · lake · Los Angeles · ~7 km · Must-see
- Pacoima Dam · lake · Los Angeles · ~40 km · Must-see
- Lake Elizabeth · lake · Los Angeles · ~40 km · Must-see
- Verdugo Wash Debris Basin · lake · Los Angeles · ~44 km · Must-see
- Lake Hughes · lake · Los Angeles · ~45 km · Must-see
- Rosamond Dry Lake · lake · Kern · ~46 km · Must-see
A one-day trip from Vincent
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 85 km on the road.
- Start in Vincent
- 7 km Lake Palmdale · lake, Los Angeles
- 24 km Vasquez Rocks · viewpoint, Los Angeles
- 13 km Angeles National Forest · nature spot, Los Angeles
- 2 km Soledad Sands Park · park, Los Angeles
- 20 km Pacifico Mountain · viewpoint, Los Angeles
- 19 km Back to Vincent
Plan a longer trip from Vincent — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Vincent
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How to reach Vincent
All places near Vincent by distance
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Mount Lowe · viewpoint · Los Angeles · ~37 km · Must-see
- Mount Islip · viewpoint · Los Angeles · ~38 km · Must-see
- Mount Wilson · viewpoint · Los Angeles · ~39 km · Must-see
- Pacoima Dam · lake · Los Angeles · ~40 km · Must-see
- Willow Springs Canyon · viewpoint · Los Angeles · ~40 km · Must-see
- Lake Elizabeth · lake · Los Angeles · ~40 km · Must-see
- Echo Mountain · viewpoint · Los Angeles · ~40 km · Must-see
- Mount Wilson Toll Road · trek · Los Angeles · ~41 km · Must-see
- Crescenta Valley Park · viewpoint · Los Angeles · ~42 km · Must-see
- Charles S. Farnsworth Park · park · Los Angeles · ~42 km · Must-see
- Throop Peak · viewpoint · Los Angeles · ~42 km · Must-see
- Veterans Memorial Park · park · Los Angeles · ~42 km · Must-see
- Descanso Gardens · sanctuary · Los Angeles · ~43 km · Must-see
- Mount Burnham · viewpoint · Los Angeles · ~43 km · Must-see
- Monrovia Peak · viewpoint · Los Angeles · ~43 km · Must-see
- Falls Canyon · waterfall · Los Angeles · ~43 km · Must-see
- Verdugo Wash Debris Basin · lake · Los Angeles · ~44 km · Must-see
- Saddleback Butte State Park · sanctuary · Los Angeles · ~44 km · Must-see
- South Mount Hawkins · viewpoint · Los Angeles · ~44 km · Must-see
- Lake Hughes · lake · Los Angeles · ~45 km · Must-see
- Antelope Valley California Poppy Preserve · sanctuary · Los Angeles · ~45 km · Must-see
- Rosamond Dry Lake · lake · Kern · ~46 km · Must-see
- Sierra Madre Memorial Park · park · Los Angeles · ~48 km · Must-see
- Doctor's House · museum · Los Angeles · ~48 km · Must-see
- Nethercutt Museum · museum · Los Angeles · ~48 km · Must-see
- St. Leon Armenian Cathedral · church · Los Angeles · ~48 km · Must-see
- St. Gregory Armenian Catholic Church · church · Los Angeles · ~48 km · Must-see
- Santa Clarita Park · park · Los Angeles · ~49 km · Must-see
- Saint Robert Bellarmine Roman Catholic Church · church · Los Angeles · ~49 km · Must-see
- Pasadena Museum of History · church · Los Angeles · ~49 km · Must-see
- Pasadena Robinson Memorial · fort · Los Angeles · ~49 km · Must-see
- USC Pacific Asia Museum · museum · Los Angeles · ~49 km · Must-see
- Norton Simon Museum of Art · museum · Los Angeles · ~49 km · Must-see
- Fish Canyon Falls · waterfall · Los Angeles · ~50 km · Must-see
- Soledad Canyon · viewpoint · Los Angeles · ~50 km · Must-see
- Friendship Baptist Church · church · Los Angeles · ~50 km · Must-see
- Beale's Cut Trail · fort · Los Angeles · ~50 km · Must-see
- Eagle Rock · viewpoint · Los Angeles · ~50 km · Must-see
- Los Angeles County Arboretum · park · Los Angeles · ~50 km · Must-see
- Baldwin Lake · lake · Los Angeles · ~50 km · Must-see
50–100 km — one-day trips
- East San Fernando Valley Nature Parkway · viewpoint · Los Angeles · ~51 km · Must-see
- Portal of the Folded Wings Shrine to Aviation · fort · Los Angeles · ~51 km · Must-see
- Rosamond Park · park · Kern · ~51 km · Must-see
- Arcadia County Park · park · Los Angeles · ~51 km · Must-see
- The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens · sanctuary · Los Angeles · ~52 km · Must-see
- Arlington Garden · sanctuary · Los Angeles · ~52 km · Must-see
- Newhall Pass Open Space · sanctuary · Los Angeles · ~52 km · Must-see
- Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden · fort · Los Angeles · ~52 km · Must-see
- Bridge to Nowhere · attraction · Los Angeles · ~52 km · Must-see
- Desert Garden · park · Los Angeles · ~52 km · Must-see
- Museum of Neon Art · museum · Los Angeles · ~52 km · Must-see
- Morris Reservoir · lake · Los Angeles · ~52 km · Must-see
- Autry Museum of the American West · museum · Los Angeles · ~52 km · Must-see
- Saint Finbars Church · church · Los Angeles · ~53 km · Must-see
- Los Angeles Zoo · sanctuary · Los Angeles · ~53 km · Must-see
- Lacy Park · park · Los Angeles · ~53 km · Must-see
- Travel Town Museum · museum · Los Angeles · ~53 km · Must-see
- El Molino Viejo · fort · Los Angeles · ~53 km · Must-see
- O'Melveny Park · sanctuary · Los Angeles · ~53 km · Must-see
- San Francisquito Canyon · viewpoint · Los Angeles · ~54 km · Must-see
- Toyon Canyon Closed Landfill · park · Los Angeles · ~54 km · Must-see
- Sheep Mountain Wilderness · sanctuary · Los Angeles · ~54 km · Must-see
- Canyon Park · viewpoint · Los Angeles · ~55 km · Must-see
- Mission Point · viewpoint · Los Angeles · ~55 km · Must-see
- Griffith Park Old Zoo · park · Los Angeles · ~55 km · Must-see
- Iron Mountain · viewpoint · Los Angeles · ~55 km · Must-see
- Griffith Park · sanctuary · Los Angeles · ~55 km · Must-see
- KDIS-AM (Pasadena) · attraction · Los Angeles · ~55 km · Must-see
- Arthur B. Ripley Desert Woodland State Park · sanctuary · Los Angeles · ~56 km · Must-see
- Church of the Open Door · church · Los Angeles · ~56 km · Must-see
- Cahuenga Peak · viewpoint · Los Angeles · ~56 km · Must-see
- Viper · attraction · Los Angeles · ~56 km · Must-see
- Castaic Lake · lake · Los Angeles · ~56 km · Must-see
- Six Flags Magic Mountain · park · Los Angeles · ~56 km · Must-see
- Mount Lee · viewpoint · Los Angeles · ~56 km · Must-see
- Revolution · church · Los Angeles · ~56 km · Must-see
- Twisted Colossus · attraction · Los Angeles · ~56 km · Must-see
- Hollywood Sign · lake · Los Angeles · ~56 km · Must-see
- Goliath · temple · Los Angeles · ~56 km · Must-see
- Scream · attraction · Los Angeles · ~56 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 27 | 58 | Pacifico Mountain (19 km) |
| Parks | 7 | 56 | Soledad Sands Park (13 km) |
| Churches | 5 | 38 | St. Leon Armenian Cathedral (48 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 7 | 37 | Angeles National Forest (13 km) |
| Museums | 5 | 32 | Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park (37 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 7 | 21 | Lake Palmdale (7 km) |
| Other attractions | 0 | 21 | Bridge to Nowhere (52 km) |
| Forts & heritage | 2 | 14 | Pasadena Robinson Memorial (49 km) |
| Temples | 0 | 6 | Goliath (56 km) |
| Waterfalls | 3 | 5 | Bouquet Waterfalls (33 km) |
| Mosques & dargahs | 0 | 3 | Islamic Center of Southern California (64 km) |
| Buddhist sites | 0 | 3 | Koyasan Beikoku Betsuin of Los Angeles (64 km) |
| Treks | 1 | 2 | Mount Wilson Toll Road (41 km) |
| Caves | 0 | 1 | Bronson Caves (57 km) |
Vincent: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Vincent?
Lake Palmdale (lake, about 7 km), Soledad Sands Park (park, about 13 km), Angeles National Forest (nature spot, about 13 km), Pacifico Mountain (viewpoint, about 19 km), Vasquez Rocks (viewpoint, about 23 km), San Gabriel Mountains National Monument (monument, about 26 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Vincent?
64 places on Spotwander: 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 parks, 5 churches, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 museums.
Which is the nearest viewpoint to Vincent?
Pacifico Mountain, about 19 km by road; Vasquez Rocks (23 km) is next.
Which is the nearest park to Vincent?
Soledad Sands Park, about 13 km by road; Red Box Picnic Area (34 km) is next.
Which is the nearest church to Vincent?
St. Leon Armenian Cathedral, about 48 km by road; St. Gregory Armenian Catholic Church (48 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Vincent?
Start in Vincent, visit Lake Palmdale, then Vasquez Rocks, then Angeles National Forest, then Soledad Sands Park, then Pacifico Mountain, and drive back — about 85 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Vincent?
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and churches.
Towns near Vincent
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- Places near Palmdale · 11 km
- Places near Desert View Highlands · 13 km
- Places near Littlerock · 15 km
- Places near Sun Village · 20 km
- Places near Quartz Hill · 23 km
- Places near Agua Dulce · 24 km
- Places near Leona Valley · 26 km
- Places near Lancaster · 28 km
- Places near Lake Los Angeles · 36 km
Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Vincent’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.