Location: Santa Clarita
Top Things to do in Santa Clarita
What to do and see in Santa Clarita, California (CA): The Best Things to do
Santa Clarita, officially the City of Santa Clarita, is the fourth largest city in Los Angeles County, California, and the 24th largest in the state of California. The city has annexed a number of unincorporated areas, contributing to the large population increase. It is located about 35 miles (56 km) northwest of downtown Los Angeles, and occupies most of the Santa Clarita Valley. It is a notable example of a U.S. edge city or boomburb. Santa Clarita was ranked by Money magazine in 2006 as 18th of the top 100 places to live.
Restaurants in Santa Clarita
1. Pocock Brewing
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
2. Pulchella Winery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By Gordoninsantaclarita - Santa Clarita, United States
Pulchella has a fun little tasting room on Main street in Santa Clarita and a winery in the industrial area over near Ave Scott. The wine club is free to join and provides for free tastings with the purchase of 4 - 6 bottles of wine semi-annually with the new releases. There are also other membership perks but your should go and check it out for yourself.
3. Unlocked Escape Rooms
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Unlocked Escape Rooms is a new form of entertainment in the Santa Clarita Valley. Come and play a challenging, real life, adventure game in a themed room where the ultimate goal is to solve a variety of creative puzzles within 55 minutes. Players, ranging from groups of 3-14, must use teamwork and communication to work together and search for clues, solve the puzzles, crack the codes and ultimately crack the final puzzle before time runs out. This is a great event for Families, Birthday Parties, Team Building or a vacation highlight. Our rooms are NOT SCARY in any way so younger children can accompany their parents. The puzzles can be complex so it is not recommended for very young children.
4. Canyon Theatre Guild
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
5. Towsley Canyon Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By garyfJ6106YV - Aptos, United States
So, you have been to nearly all of the local walking, running, and worthy places, huh? Hmmm, maybe not. Drive out to enjoy a hike, a run, a casual walk at Towsley Canyon Park in Newhall. it's just off the I5 Freeway north. They park has ample parking. Yes, dogs are allowed on leash. If you have adventurous little ones, they will enjoy a portion of the hike. You do have some "good" climbs, so bring some water and maybe something to carry you across the loop hikes. Or, you can go to you feel it's time to turn around and go back and see all that you missed while you were hiking up the trail. All ages hike up here and you can take the full trails either way, or there are even shorter trails available. Check the website for more details. We have been there a number of times and we see runners, day hikers, and visitors from out of the country who made Towsley a "bucket list" hike. There are restrooms, drinking water, and great views to see. Also, this was an area where they searched for oil many years ago. As you are walking up the trail, you will see bubbling oil and signs of what it took to find oil when Newhall was still being settled many years ago. The hillsides show the evolution of the area too. I even found a shark's tooth on one of my visits. So, sites...yes. Views...yes. A good hike...oh, yes. So, there you have it...you have to take the drive. After your adventure at Towsley, drive a little further up north on the I5 and you will find all sorts of shopping and restaurants. Hey, this could a be nice day for a drive and dine! Enjoy.
6. Pump It Up
7. Telco Brewery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
8. Santa Clarita Valley Equestrian Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By J2863ENjohnb
My daughter was eager to ride a horse. So we booked a time to come take a lesson. My daughter is hooked. All the young ladies were so polite and helpful. They were very nurturing with Kinley. They put her on an older Mayer named Noelle. She was soft, clean and very well tempered for a beginner. She was able to go from walking to a jog to a gallop. They have a lot of horses, nice gear for the guests to use and the place is well maintained. I spoke to a few people that were there taking care of their own horses and everyone was so cool.
9. William S. Hart Museum & Ranch
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 99 reviews
This museum is housed in the former home and ranch of silent film cowboy star and director William S. Hart.
Reviewed By aquapearl - Boulder, United States
My mom and I (both residents of Santa Clarita for 20+ years) stopped by for a Sunday afternoon tour of Hart's home. We were pleasantly surprised to see not only the beautiful house itself, but also the outstanding Western artwork inside. What a fantastic collection- some of the artwork in here (Remingtons, Russells, etc) is truly world-class- a hidden gem right in our backyard we had never seen before! Our tour guide Evan was kind and helpful and the security guard, Alex, was also extremely knowledgeable about the artwork and museum. They graciously answered our questions and were very accommodating. Thank you both!
10. Placerita Canyon Nature Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By talkslikeaduck - Santa Clarita, United States
We live nearby but have only been here a few times over the years. We went this morning to get some exercise and loved it! Great place to walk around on the many trails and just enjoy nature.
