Things To Do
Santa Clarita has lots to do, with area attractions for residents and visitors alike. When most people ask about where Santa Clarita is, if you mention Six Flags Magic Mountain-they know immediately! While the local amusement park is a fun destination, our community is rich in history, many of these locations attest to that. Many of the locations here made it to the list of the ten best day trips in Santa Clarita.
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Castaic Lake Recreation Area
Castaic Lake Recreation Area is a 9,000 acre park featuring many of your favorite water and outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, jet skiing, swimming and mountain biking. For hours of operation and seasonal schedules, Visit Castaic Lake
More information on our local Lakes.
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The Agua Dulce Vineyards, a boutique wine
producer. Nestled in the town of Aqua Dulce.
Enjoy the beauty of the picturesque area.
Stop by and sample the wines in
their taste room.
The Vineyard also features a gift shop.
9640 Sierra Highway
Agua Dulce, CA 91390
661-268-7450
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Conservatory Garden
Located on the hill above Central Park, the Castaic Lake Water Agency’s Conservatory Garden and Learning Center explores the beauty and ease of water-efficient gardening.
Open to the public Thursdays through Sundays from 8 AM to 3 PM.
27234 Bouquet Canyon Road
Saugus, CA 91350
(661) 297-1600
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Photo credits: CLWA
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Photo credits: Karin Mueller
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Mentryville, Califonia’s first pioneer oil town.
Historic buildings still stand including Charles Mentry’s grand thirteen-room mansion, a one-room school house, and a period barn. Mentryville and Pico No. 4 are registered as California State Historical Landmarks.
Volunteer tours are available on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month from 12 noon to 4 p.m.
More information on Santa Clarita Parks and Trails.
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Fillmore & Western Railroad
351 Santa Clara Ave, Fillmore
800-773-TRAINS This is the kind of rolling stock the railroad barons made history with. More recently, it is the equipment used by movie studios with which to make Hollywood legends. Take a ride in an antique train car or a historic rail line that dates back more than 100 years. From Santa Trains to the October Pumpkinliner to Murder Mystery Dinner Trains, every occasion on the Fillmore & Western Railroad is special.
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Ice Station, Valencia
27745 Smyth Drive, Valencia
661-775-8686
Featuring three ice skating surfaces, pro shop, arcade, ballet and dance room, restaurant and banquet room, Ice Station Valencia is Southern California´s most modern community ice and family entertainment center, encompassing more than 92,000 square feet over two levels. Public ice skating sessions, offered daily, are a great way to have some cool family fun. The Ice Station Skating Academy provides professional skating instruction for all ages and skill levels.
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Close Encounters
22400 The Old Road, Newhall
Paintball U.S.A.
Soledad Canyon Road, Acton
661-255-5332
Don a set of camouflage and get ready for fast-paced paintball warfare. It will test your skill as well as your agility! Camps and target practice are available for those who want to practice or learn tactics.
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Six Flags Magic Mountain
26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy, Valencia
661-255-4111
Magic Mountain General admission is $46.99, Children under 48" in height and Seniors 55+ $29.99, children two and under free. Parking is $8. For additional information please call (661) 255-4111 or (818) 367-5965. Six Flags Magic Mountain is open daily from March 29 through September 10, 2006; weekends and holidays for the balance of year, as well as an extended period during the holiday season in December and January.
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Hurricane Harbor
Hurricane Harbor - This tropical themed water park is sure to provide an entire day of fun for the entire family.
General admission is $23.99, Children below 48" in height and Seniors $16.99, children two and under free. Parking is $8. For additional information please call (661) 255-4111 or (818) 367-5965. Hurricane Harbor is open weekends May 8 - 30 & Sept. 4 - 26; daily May 31 - Sept. 6, 2006.
DIRECTIONS
The parks are located off Interstate 5, from the Magic Mountain Parkway exit, 30 minutes north of downtown Los Angeles.
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