Overview
Lost Hills is a town in Kern County in the San Joaquin Valley of California, United States. Located near Interstate 5, it is one of a few places on this part of the freeway that have gas, food or lodging.
2 places to stay
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Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Feb–May, Oct–Nov. Summer highs reach about 98°F; winter lows dip to about 36°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jan and Mar. (climate data from nearby Buttonwillow)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- BFL Meadows Field, Bakersfield — 38 mi away. Directions
- SBP San Luis County Regional Airport, San Luis Obispo — 59 mi away. Directions
- FAT Fresno Yosemite International Airport, Fresno — 80 mi away (major hub). Directions
On SR-46 just west of Interstate 5. Lost Hills is approximately 45 miles northwest of Bakersfield, 145 miles north of Los Angeles, and 240 miles south of Sacramento and San Francisco.
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Get in
On SR-46 just west of Interstate 5. Lost Hills is approximately 45 miles northwest of Bakersfield, 145 miles north of Los Angeles, and 240 miles south of Sacramento and San Francisco.
Sleep
Go next
Wasco- 46 East. About 30 minutes away.
Bakersfield- 5 South to Stockdale Hwy to Westside Pkwy. About 45 minutes away. Or go 46 East to 99 South which will take 50 to 55 minutes.
Los Angeles- 5 South. About 2 to 4 hours away, depending on traffic.
Paso Robles- 46 West. About 1 hour away.
Nearby
Wasco
City / town · 5 listings · 20 mi away
Buttonwillow
City / town · 7 listings · 20 mi away
McKittrick
City / town · 3 listings · 22 mi away
McFarland
City / town · 3 listings · 26 mi away
Delano
City / town · 14 listings · 27 mi away
Kettleman City
City / town · 3 listings · 31 mi away
Pixley
City / town · 7 listings · 33 mi away
Carrizo Plain National Monument
Park · 6 listings · 34 mi away
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