Had a lot of space for our team. Parking was plentiful and we really loved being able to film in…read morepeace. Great location and great communication with management and owners.

Heard of the place because it was a landmark shooting destination for a lot of big budget movies…read more It was hidden very well in a big vast land in Canyon County, private property of course, so no public access unless you're working a film project or have clearance ahead of time. I get a chance to do 2 days work for a new HBO series, they set up everything like a military base camp in the 70s, and we all dressed up as soldiers doing all the drills from running, shooting, combating and more. Such a fun experience when the weather was freezing cold in early morning, then the second day came with high wind gust all day.

Beautiful spot for hiking and relaxing. Trails seemed to be very well-maintained and clean at the…read moretime of my visit; however, winter storms may have impacted trail conditions. Parking can be a bit tricky depending on the time of your visit; the powers that be have determined that much of the streets are to have "no parking", so be careful to read the signs. Not super crowded on the trails but look out for mountain bikers. Free admission.

Golden Valley Ranch Open Space is 900 acres of woodland within the San Gabriel Mountains that has…read morebeen preserved for all of us to enjoy. You can access the various trails at 2 different locations, either along Placerita Canyon Road or Golden Valley Road and Via Princessa. To start along Placerita Canyon Road look for the metal gate at the start of the trail. You will start on Mitchell Trail (Placerita Motorway on some maps). This trail will ascend steeply until you reach the ridge and meet up with Placerita Trail where you can either hang a left and proceed along the ridgeline until you reach lookout point or hang a right and connect with Nadeau Trail. To reach the alternate starting point, my preferred route, you start by parking your car along the street at Golden Valley Road and Via Princessa. This is the base of the future residential community of Golden Valley Ranch. Go past the black fence and descend down a paved walkway. Turn right and you will eventually see the metal gate that is the start of the Nadeau Trail. I like this starting point because it's the start of a 5 mile loop that circles around one of the most prominent ridgelines in the Santa Clarita Valley. The trail ends at lookout point. At that point you will have to find your way down the mountain with the help of the unofficial path and cement drainage ditches. You will eventually reach Oak Crest Drive and Golden Valley Road where you take a right and complete the loop. The trails located within Golden Valley Ranch are named after Remi Nadeau (III), Frank Evans Walker, and John W. Mitchell. Remi Nadeau (III) was the grandson of Remi Nadeau, a well-known figure during his time. He made his fortune hauling bullions from mines and then later established one of the largest vineyards in the world and built the Nadeau Hotel, a Los Angeles landmark. Remi Nadeau III built a deer park in Canyon Country, near present-day Sierra Highway/Soledad Canyon. John W. Mitchell was a pioneer resident of Soledad Canyon. Nadeau and Mitchell had home ranches that adjoined each other and together they purchased the old Cuneo range in upper Placerita Canyon. Until Mr. Nadeau's death they were partners in the cattle raising business, and the yearly round-ups on the Nadeau-Mitchell ranch became one of the big events of the valley. Frank Evans Walker lived in and built several homes in Placerita Canyon in the early 1900's. He was one of the first and last Placerita Canyon gold prospectors. Interestingly the area gets its name from the word Placer, Spanish for mine, it forms the root of Placerita, meaning little mine. The only remaining building intact is the Walker's Cabin located in Placerita Canyon Nature Center. The ranch has been used to film a number of famous movies. In 1949, Frank Walker sold the property to the State of California. In recent years, the state transferred the ownership of the park to the County of Los Angeles.

If you've driven through Santa Clarita on the 14 Antelope Valley Freeway, you've probably seen the…read morestate designated Oak of the Golden Dream sign. Just take the Placerita Canyon Rd. off ramp into the beautiful Placerita Canyon Park. You'll pass the gates of the 800+ acre Walt Disney owned Golden Oak Ranch. Film location for numerous motion picture and television shooting locations; everything from Old Yeller, to Roots and the 1950s Mickey Mouse Club series Spin and Marty (if you're old enough to remember Annette Funicello, riding on horseback at the ranch). Keep going to the parking lot and follow the Oak of the Golden Dream trail. In 1839, the Mexican Government granted Antonio del Valle some 48,000 acres called Del Valle Rancho. On March 9, 1842 his brother-in-law, Francisco Lopez y Arbello took a rest from his horseback ride around the rancho under an oak tree, and dreamed of being surrounded by gold. So the story goes. Noticing his horse grazing on wild onions, Francisco spied a bright glimmer and began pulling the onions up by the roots. They were flaked with small specks of gold. The official California Gold Rush actually began right here in Santa Clarita, California. Southern not Northern California. Hmmmmm? It's an easy access hike to this wooded and serene spot.

While not particularly amazing on its own, it seems worthy for its historical significance. And…read moreit's easy to visit. While there, two people in wheelchairs joined me. The path is more a sidewalk and many upgrades (informative signs) are clearly in the works. Also, there are a few very good trails in the same park.

Camped there as a child with my family over 50 years ago we called it Echo Tunnel. At that time it…read morejust had a chain link fence in front of it and a nice creek running from it. Sometimes there would be a hole cut in the chain link fence and we could go in but me and my brothers were never brave enough to go in very far. That's probably why they buried it. Good time for sure

This is the site of the south portal entrance of the Elizabeth Tunnel. Even though the entrance has…read morebeen filled-in with dirt and barely recognizable, you can still stand in it's presence and appreciate it's history. If you do a little searching you can even locate remnants of some the structures that were located nearby. It took four years and seven months to complete in 1911. The tunnel was an important part of the LA Aqueduct and an engineering feat in it's day. The northern and southern crews battled it out to see who could be the first to reach the middle. They finally met 250 ft below Lake Elizabeth through an 1 1/2 inch hole. The two tunnels were remarkably accurate, meeting at about the same level and almost perfectly aligned. The south portal crew also set an American record for hardrock distance tunneled in a single month. To get to the site from Santa Clarita, take San Francisquito Canyon Rd north to the Forest Service Rd and take a left. If you've reached Green Valley then you've gone too far. Take it north for 1.6 miles. I recommend ditching the car and hiking at least part of the way there.

FUN rock scrambling at almost 45 degrees! It was slightly out of the way on our drive to LA but I…read morewanted to come here for a long time. A lot of movies, music videos, and TV have been filmed here, often to depict otherworldly alien landscape, it was in a couple episodes of Star Trek and the gift shop has some Star Trek related merchandise. You can park right next to the famous rocks and go climbing up, this is my favorite type of park since there are no guardrails or fences, you can go where you want. Be careful though, the ranger told us the week before we went someone got scared coming down and broke their ankle and had to be airlifted out, remember it's always easy to climb up than it is to climb down. Toward the back of the famous rocks are some nice boulders and a hike you can go on, some of these rocks look like animals or faces and is worth checking out if the famous ones are too crowded. The witches hat is a bit hard to find but go to the visitor center and it's walkable from there. The rangers can help you find it, there are also animals in the different sheds you can check out.

Hidden little gem for you your friends and family to come down and check out. On-site staff at the…read moremain Center are super sweet and answer any and all questions that you have and you additionally get an opportunity to see some of the local wildlife up close. For the most part trails are pretty flat however, rocky and uneven ground in certain parts so make sure to wear sturdy shoes. I'd recommend taking a backpack with some water, pack a few snacks, or even a sack lunch to enjoy while on the trail. And most importantly make sure to take your trash out with you.

This nature center is located directly in the center of all the main activities for the park. There…read moreis free parking and many of the trails start right from the nature center. I thought this was a nice place to get an introduction to the wildlife, ecology and geography of the park. Admission to the nature center and the entire park is entirely free. The time I visited there was a docent on duty and a number of school children who were on day trips from the local schools.

What a great place to spend time with family and friends hiking, exploring and learning about…read morenature. I came here with my husband and son not knowing what to expect and was surprised to find this hidden gem. We had a wonderful time hiking by the creek which was active this time of the year. There are a few benches along the way to sit and take all the beauty around you in. We had to cross a few water streams while hiking which made our hike so special and beautiful. We had such a wonderful time. After the hike we had lunch at the picnic tables by the parking lot. So much to see and do here. A must visit for all nature lovers. Kid friendly. .... Love this place

California Historical Landmark NO. 590 Lang Southern Pacific Station…read more This area in Canyon Country was once known as the town of Lang. It was named for a cattle rancher named John Lang who built the small town. Lang ran a train depot, known as Lang Station. The train depot is no longer present. On September 5, 1876, Charles Crocker, president of the Southern Pacific Company, drove a gold spike to complete the line. The event marked the first rail connection of Los Angeles with San Francisco and transcontinental lines.

This museum is small but packed full of incredibly detailed and interesting displays. The quality…read moreis incredible for the price of admission: free! I was surprised how amazing this place is and how much fun I had exploring the history of Whittier. Although I knew that President Nixon was from Whittier, I still did not expect to see an entire display about his history in Whittier. It was also interesting and very well curated. I can't wait to come back one day for a Haunted Whittier Tour! Instead of donating money to the museum we loaded up on a couple souvenirs instead. This museum is definitely worth a few visits since the displays are constantly changing and evolving.

A lovely museum worth visiting…read more I felt like a kid in a candy store with all the different rooms to explore. My friend and I had a great time and spent about an hour and a half here. Museum is free and there is parking in the back.

Canyon Country Park in Santa Clarita turned out to be a much more lively and enjoyable place than I…read moreexpected when I first visited. The park has a relaxed and open atmosphere that makes it easy to enjoy without feeling rushed. I noticed right away how many teenagers were hanging out there, whether they were sitting on the grass, using the playground, or taking pictures around the park. Seeing that many teens made the whole place feel energetic in a way that I think teenagers would really enjoy. What surprised me most was how playful certain parts of the park felt even though it is just a regular community park. The bright playground structures and big open fields almost look cartoonish from a distance, which makes them fun for taking photos. I did not have to pay anything to enjoy any of the areas, so walking around felt simple and stress free. Even though it is not a themed attraction, the colors and layout give it a lighthearted vibe that teenagers who love taking pictures or hanging out would appreciate a lot. This was my first time visiting the park, and I did not realize how much there was to enjoy until I walked around. There were plenty of places to sit and relax, and the park felt clean overall, although a few areas looked a little older. That is part of why I am giving it four stars instead of five, because it is a great park but not perfect. Still, I appreciated how easy it was to enjoy myself there. The teenagers around the park made the space feel more alive, and it reminded me how fun it can be to be in a place where people are just enjoying themselves. Even though I have only visited once before writing this review, it left a strong impression on me. I would definitely recommend it, especially for teenagers. They would love the open spaces, the photo friendly spots, the relaxed environment, and the chance to hang out somewhere that feels playful and creative.

Canyon Country Park is one of our favorite spots in the community! We especially love coming on…read moreWednesday late afternoons for the farmers market. The atmosphere is always lively, and the vendors offer so many great options. Our favorites are the freshly baked cookies, delicious tamales, and warm churros. During the summer, we can't resist grabbing a big cup of the pineapple agua fresca... it's the perfect refresher on a hot day! Beyond the farmers market, the community center at the park is a gem. My two oldest children, ages 11 and 13, attended the summer camp there, and they had such a great experience. The camp offered exciting field trips and fun daily activities that kept them engaged and active all summer long. Between the market, the events, and the programs for kids, Canyon Country Park truly brings the community together. It's a five-star spot for families to enjoy year-round!