Santa Clarita Travel Guide

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William S. Hart Park & Museum

William S. Hart Park & Museum, Santa Clarita

 annk Says:  William S. Hart was a famous silent film star of the early 1900's. When he retired he moved to Newhall and built his home the "La Loma de los Vientos" (the Hill of the Winds). It is now a museum and contains original furnishings, Native American artifacts and western art.... 

Magic Mountain

Magic Mountain, Santa Clarita

 MommaCarroll Says:  I used to love to take my son to Magic Mountain when he was a little boy. We would really enjoy our time there!He is all grown up now though! 

The Huntington Gardens

The Huntington Gardens, Santa Clarita

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Magic Mountain

Magic Mountain, Santa Clarita

 supune Says:  If you like theme parks, Six Flags Magic Mountain is the best one in Southern California. The rides are alot better than at Disneyland and it costs just about the same. Viper was my favorite ride. Children under 6 years old may not be able to ride on most of the big rides. 

Restaurants  

In N Out Burger: Still THE best

In N Out Burger: Still THE best, Santa Clarita

 lucythedog Says:  You non California/AZ/Nv folks may not know it, but one fast food place stands out. IN N Out Burger....still family owned and not franchised out, this company provides the best and freshest burgers availablein America...they boast no freezers, cuz its all fresh. The... 

Stonefire Grill: Fantastic Tri-Tip, Chicken & Salads

Stonefire Grill: Fantastic Tri-Tip, Chicken & Salads, Santa Clarita

 LondonToLA Says:  This is a fantastic place for tri-tip, chicken, and salads galore. The atmosphere is noisy and very family-friendly. The food is excellent. Belly up to the till, order your food, get a number, pick up your own plates, forks, knives, pour your own bevvy (free refills!) and... 

Transportation  

As anywhere in the sates, if...

As anywhere in the sates, if..., Santa Clarita

 la_beba Says:  As anywhere in the sates, if you are visiting you should rent a car, and there's no subway system in Santa Clarita. However, there's buses and also the Metrolink trains, that can take you all the way to downtown L.A. But a car's a lot more convenient. 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Speed traps at bottom of hills

Speed traps at bottom of hills, Santa Clarita

 cinergy4u Says:  "Speed traps are at the bottom of the hills on streets, such as Sierra Hwy, Golden Valley. A sheriff named J. Banks gives speeding tickets most afternoons at one of those places. Also, my daughter was ticketed for following too closely on Soledad Canyon road at 3:15 during... 

*Speed Trap on Magic Mountain Parkway*

*Speed Trap on Magic Mountain Parkway*, Santa Clarita

 LondonToLA Says:  There is a speed trap on Magic Mountain Parkway from the 5 freeway up to McBean Parkway. Save youself some $ and drive the speed limit (50mph) on this strip of road. The cops only give out tickets - never a warning - take it from me! :( 

Off The Beaten Path  

The Rocks

The Rocks, Santa Clarita

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The Rocks

The Rocks, Santa Clarita

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Vasquez Rocks Country Park

Vasquez Rocks Country Park, Santa Clarita

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Sports & Outdoors  

Old Orchard Park

Old Orchard Park, Santa Clarita

 supune Says:  Old Orchard Park is the best place in the whole Santa Clarita Valley to get a pick game of basketball. The times I've been there, players are very serious and play to win. Very good ballers (even highschool players) come out from the SCV and San Fernando Valleys. The court... 

Favorites  

COWBOY POETRY & MUSIC FESTIVAL

COWBOY POETRY & MUSIC FESTIVAL, Santa Clarita

 annk Says:  A noteworthy annual event held for 4 days in March at the historic Melody Ranch Motion Picture Studio. Melody Ranch was owned by Gene Autry then restored by it's current owners in 1990. It simulates an old western town with it's wooden structures including a chapel,... 

Horse Ranches

Horse Ranches, Santa Clarita

 MommaCarroll Says:  I used to love to come down here and ride my horse when this was nothing more than a large cow pasture.It is truly amazing how much this town has grown... I do not even recognize it!! 

The Huntington - Japanese Gardens

The Huntington - Japanese Gardens, Santa Clarita

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The Huntington Gardens

The Huntington Gardens, Santa Clarita

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Ear's Eye Views

Ear's Eye Views, Santa Clarita

 Geoff_Wright Says:  Here's a picture of the local view, through the ears of one of the horses. Not sure which one, as I was 'forced' to ride all four of them, one after the other, LOL! 

The Back Yard

The Back Yard, Santa Clarita

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Santa Clarita Wildlife

Santa Clarita Wildlife, Santa Clarita

 Geoff_Wright Says:   What do I miss the most? Has to be the great hospitality afforded to me by Ann and Bob, and not forgetting Noodle, of course! 

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Santa Clarita one of the many suburbs of L.A.

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 Santa Clarita is located about 40 miles north of Los Angeles. It's best known tourist attraction is "Magic Mountain", a Six Flags theme park located just outside the incorporated area. Besides that it... 

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An Englishman in Santa Clarita

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 Some miles to the north of the sprawling city of Los Angeles is a delightful town called Santa Clarita. Many of the homes here are owned by the rich and famous, movie stars and the like, with... 

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Boy has this place grown.

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 I worked for the Santa Clarita Valley for many years as a sheriff. More will come later, but this valley has grown tremendously since I used to patrol nothing but horse ranches! 

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Before the Grapevine...its IN N'Out TIME!!!

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 Seems like a nice enough town...out of the line of LA smog and all, but one thing I do know is In' n Out Burger!!! I love drive ups and these burgers my humans say are the BEST...we sat on a lawn near... 

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Where I went to highschool

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 I lived here from 7th grade til the end of high school. I can say I hated living here. Too hot and too dull. I still have family that lives here and for some reason they like living here. I guess...... 

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