| Santa Clarita has so much more:
- Health clubs -- Spectrum, 24 Hour Fitness, Athletic Club and Curves, to name just a
few
- The Canyon Theatre Guild -- watch a play or perform in one yourself;
- Over 70 Churches and Congregations -- Catholic, Christian, Non-Denominational, etc.
- At least three resourceful community Libraries;
- shop for your next car at the Valencia Auto Mall -- choose from over 20 name brand
auto dealerships all conveniently located on one strip -- Acura, Toyota, Lexus, Mazda,
Dodge, Chrysler, Honda, etc.
Activities, Parks & Recreation
The young, young at heart, couples, singles, families, and group organizations will
never run out of fun things to do in Santa Clarita! There are multiple exciting attractions
to choose from, including:
- Six Flags Magic Mountain -- a theme park with thrilling roller coaster rides
- Hurricane Harbor -- a water park for all ages
- The Greens -- miniature golfing complete with bar & grill
- The Sports Complex - ice skating, racquetball, skateboarding, basketball, swimming
and more
- Close Encounters - paintball
- Agua Dulce Vineyards - wine tasting
- Mountasia - bumper boats, go-carts, roller skating, video games
- Horseback riding and trails
- and the list goes on and on.
In and surrounding Santa Clarita you'll find over 20 community developed parks and some
of California's most awesome natural parks, great for picnics, hiking, mountain biking,
or exploring. Visit the Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park. This is a great place for hiking,
picnicking, and rock climbing. Search for Vasquez' lost treasure or uncover old Indian
rock paintings. See if you can recognize some of the rock formations used for footage in
movies such as The Flintstones or Jeep commercials.
The Placerita Canyon Nature Center provides hands on information regarding the plants
and animals native to the Santa Clarita Valley as well as marked hiking trails and picnic
areas. Discover the active, bubbling tar pits while hiking at Ed Davis Park. To learn more
about the Santa Clarita Valley's water supply, visit the Castaic Lake Water Agency Conservatory
and Garden. Many couples have chosen the beauty and tranquility of this garden area to
exchange their wedding vows.
For additional outdoor recreation, enjoy crystal clear water, fully stocked lakes, and
skies of heavenly blue at one of Santa Clarita's five nearby lakes. Fish, swim, boat, wind
surf, kayak, canoe, paddle boat, water ski, jet ski, camp, feed the birds, picnic, or explore
Lake Piru, Pyramid Lake, Castaic Lake, Lake Elizabeth, and Lake Hughes.
Find the heart and soul of history where Santa Clarita began as a sleepy western town at
any one these sites:
- William S. Hart Park and Museum
-- Mr. Hart was one of the earliest settlers to Santa Clarita
- Mentryville
-- or as the local's refer to it, "Santa Clarita's Ghost Town" -- is tucked just
inside the Santa Monica Mountain range and established by miners and their families in
the late 1800's.
- San Francisquito Dam -- financed by Mr. Mulholland and destroyed by disaster. Contact
Santa Clarita's Historical Society to discover more of the area's history.
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Clarita offers the ultimate in shopping and dining experiences. From specialty stores to
well-known nationwide chain stores. From home style and family style eateries to fine dining
restaurants.