Adelanto is a city located in San Bernardino County, California, within the United States. It is situated in the Victor Valley area of the Mojave Desert, positioned approximately 9 miles (14 km) northwest of Victorville in the northern region of the Inland Empire.
According to the 2020 census, the city had a population of 38,046 residents. It serves as a desert community characterized by its location within the Mojave Desert landscape.