Santa Clarita Valley
Santa Clarita Valley in Southern California is a region of Los Angeles County far to the north of Los Angeles proper.
Cities
- Agua Dulce
- Castaic
- Santa Clarita
- Stevenson Ranch
- Valencia
Other destinations
Understand
The Santa Clarita Valley rests between the Golden State Freeway (Interstate 5) and the Antelope Valley Freeway (State Hwy 14), with new growth swelling beyond these borders. The valley is about 200 square miles, 56.8 square miles of which belong to the City of Santa Clarita.
Get in
By taxi
- Southland Yellow Cab Co (661) 723-2227
- United Taxi of Los Angeles (661) 267-9850
- Yellow Cab of Santa Clarita (661) 260-2227
Get around
See
There are a couple of highlights one should see when visiting the SCV, and include:
- Canyon Theatre Guild. A family-friendly theater that has been bringing live stage plays and musicals to Santa Clarita Valley for over thirty years.
- Vasquez Rocks. A unique rock formation outside Agua Dulce where many movies and television shows have been filmed, including The Flintstones, 24, and others. The large triangular formation that dominates the park has been informally named "Kirk's Rock" due to its use in several episodes of the original Star Trek.
- Valencia Town Center. The shopping and dining jewel of Santa Clarita.
- Wilderness areas. Tucked right in between suburban homes and malls, these areas are wild enough to be home to bear, mountain lions, coyotes and other wild animals. The Pacific Crest Trail runs right through the Santa Clarita Valley.
- Amusements. Roller coasters, water rides, and go carts can all be found here, too.
Do
Six Flags Magic Mountain is by far the most well-known attraction in the Santa Clarita Valley (SCV). But there are hundreds of interesting attractions and things to do in the valley. Whether you want to get up close to bison, big cats, horses, or farm animals, you can do it here. The Hollywood's movie production in Santa Clarita dates back to the industry's infancy, and is still going strong, so there are many ways you can experience Hollywood in this suburban utopia. If it's the Old West you want to experience, you can do that in the SCV as well.
The City of Santa Clarita was incorporated in 1987, so much of the valley has a new, "Disneyland" feel to it. Spend some time in Valencia Town Center, the valley's mecca of shopping and dining.
Eat
The Valley is full of ethnic dining options, from Argentinean to Vietnamese. Check out the Wine Bars for chef prepared tapas.
Drink
The Santa Clarita Valley is a pretty dry town, with the exception of a few wine bars, a winery and a couple of neighborhood bars that have survived from the early days. This could be a contributing factor to why Santa Clarita has often been named in the top safest places to live in the country.
One of the things often discussed among the residents is the lack of nightlife. While you won't find a plethora of clubs and bars, there are several available.
Sleep
Although the SCV hotel occupancy rates are some of the highest in Los Angeles County, it's a great place to stay as many of them are quite new. The SCV's close proximity to the ocean (45 minutes), Hollywood (40 minutes), Beverly Hills (45 minutes), Disneyland (1.5 hours), and Santa Barbara (1.5 hours) make it a great place to settle into 'base camp' to explore all that the Los Angeles area has to offer.