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Six Flags Magic Mountain
Thrill capital of the world near Los Angeles boasting more roller coasters than any other park on the planet.
6 km · about 10 min drive
California, United States · North America
Santa Clarita is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Canyon Country, 31km from Mulholland Drive.
Santa Clarita is a city located in California, United States. With a population of 182,371, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Santa Clarita sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Santa Clarita to your route.
Santa Clarita (/ˌsæntə kləˈriːtə/; Spanish for "Little St. Clare") is a city in northwestern Los Angeles County, California, United States. It is located about 30 miles (48 km) northwest of downtown Los Angeles, and occupies 70.75 square miles (183.2 km2)[12] of land in the Santa Clarita Valley.
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superstars called what is now the city of Santa Clarita home : William S. Hart and Harry Carey. Hart has a presence throughout the city, with his former ranch house now William S. Hart Regional Park, and a high school and a school district bearing his name. At least 60 pictures feature him as director or actor. Harry Carey's former home is now Tesoro Adobe Historic Park; he appeared in over 250 films. His son Harry Carey Jr. was a well known character actor. More modern audiences will recognize Cesar Milan, celebrity dog trainer whose facility is in northern Santa Clarita; and Naya Rivera, star of Glee, whose life was tragically cut short.
Santa Clarita is a powerhouse in modern times for athletics. Indycar racer Colton Herta, and his father Bryan Herta, both hail from Santa Clarita. Shane Vereen has a super bowl ring from his time with the New England Patriots.
Santa Clarita is well known for baseball, and her high schools have produced many major league players. Three World Series champions - Kevin Millar, known for helping the Red Sox break their curse by playing in the world series, Mike Montgomery, who saved game 7 of his series for the Chicago Cubs, and Bob Walk, rookie winning pitcher in game 1 of his series. World Series participants include Tyler Glasnow, currently a pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, and a 2024 all star; Trevor Bauer, an all star and Cy Young Award winner; James Shields, who played in 2008 for the Tampa Bay Rays, then in 2014 for the Kansas City Royals; Danny Worth, current coach of the Waves at Pepperdine University; and Todd Zeile, who shares with Tommy Milone the distinction of having played for 11 teams in his career.
Santa Clarita has also produced several Olympians, including Crystl Bustos, two-time gold medal winner with the softball team as a designated hitter; Alysia Montaño, track and field star with a bronze medal in 2012; Cory Snyder, part of the 1984 silver medal team for baseball; and Abbey Weitzeil, a swimmer with six Olympic medals.
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Santa Clarita is located in California, United States, North America. The coordinates are 34.3917 latitude, -118.5426 longitude.
Santa Clarita has a population of approximately 182,371 people, making it a city in United States.
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Thrill capital of the world near Los Angeles boasting more roller coasters than any other park on the planet.
6 km · about 10 min drive
museum
Lavish free museum showcasing meticulously restored antique and classic cars alongside mechanical musical instruments.
12 km · about 20 min drive
photogenic
Sandstone slabs tilted to 50 degrees by the San Andreas Fault, instantly recognisable from Star Trek and countless Westerns. Free entry and a short walk from the car park an hour north of Los Angeles.
23 km · about 25 min drive
famous road
Winding road through the Santa Monica Mountains with LA city views
31 km · about 35 min drive
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The original Universal theme park and working film studio offering studio tours and movie-based attractions.
33 km · about 40 min drive
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Iconic 14-metre-tall white lettering on Mount Lee in the Santa Monica Mountains, the universal symbol of the entertainment industry.
35 km · about 40 min drive
museum
A hilltop campus by Richard Meier with world-class European paintings, sculptures, and panoramic views of Los Angeles.
35 km · about 40 min drive
cafe
A 17-foot hot dog stand shaped like a hot dog in a bun, built in 1946, dismantled in 2005 and painstakingly restored to a new West Hollywood site in 2022. A landmark of Californian programmatic architecture.
38 km · about 45 min drive
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