Visit Santa Clarita Media Center

This space is designed for media professionals and content creators interested in covering Santa Clarita as a premier Southern California travel destination. Here you’ll find the latest news and story angles, downloadable press materials and access to high-resolution imagery and b-roll.

Media Support & Press Trips

Visit Santa Clarita coordinates press trips for qualified travel media to experience first-hand everything Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County’s third-largest city, has to offer. Our team partners closely with local hotels, attractions, restaurants and community organizations to curate customized itineraries, assist with group travel and support media needs.

We are pleased to assist with:

  • Itinerary development
  • Group travel
  • Travel and lodging coordination
  • Attraction and event access
  • Fact-checking and background research
  • Interview requests
  • FAM Trips

Image Library

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Looking for specific photos or videos, or media assistance and fact checking? Contact us at tourism@santaclarita.gov.

Top Attractions and Activities

  • Six Flags Magic Mountain: A major draw, known for its world-class roller coasters.
  • Hurricane Harbor: Located next to Magic Mountain, this water park offers water slides, splash zones and fun for all ages.
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Miles of Trails
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Acres of Open Space
  • Vasquez Rocks: Iconic rock formations popular for hiking, photography and even film shoots.
  • Castaic Lake: Activities include boating, kayaking, fishing, jet skiing and picnicking.
  • Nature centers like Placerita Canyon: Great for wildlife spotting and more serene hikes.
  • William S. Hart Park & Museum: The ranch-style home of silent film cowboy William S. Hart, now a museum featuring Western history, artifacts and beautiful grounds.
  • Newhall Walking Tour: Explore historic sites, old film locations, and the “Walk of Western Stars” honoring Western movie legends.
  • Tesoro Adobe Historic Park: preserves the legacy of silent Western film star Harry Carey Sr. and the Clougherty family through restored adobe ranch buildings, scenic grounds, and educational tours celebrating California’s ranching and Hollywood heritage.
  • Beale’s Cut Stagecoach Pass: A historic landmark that once served early travelers via stagecoach.
  • Mentryville: Preserved 19th-century pioneer oil town featuring authentic Western-era structures that offer visitors a glimpse into Southern California’s early “black gold” boomtown history.
  • Gibbon Conservation Center: A sanctuary dedicated to the small Asian apes (gibbons), offering education and conservation tours.
  • The Gentle Barn: The Gentle Barn is a national nonprofit sanctuary that rescues severely abused or neglected farm animals and provides them with lifelong care. It heals animals and offers unique, therapeutic, in-person interactions to the public, focusing on rehabilitation, compassion and education.
  • Animal Tracks: nonprofit sanctuary that rescues and rehabilitates exotic animals providing a safe, lifelong home for over 100 animals—including monkeys, kangaroos, servals and wolves—while offering educational, guided and intimate, up-close tours.
  • Local wildlife can also be seen along trails and in open spaces designated for nature observation.
  • Santa Clarita is home to Valencia Country Club, The Oaks Club at Valencia, Sand Canyon Country Club and Vista Valencia Golf Course.
  • Wineries, breweries, spas and relaxing dining options
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  • The City hosts year-round special events, seasonal festivals and concert series.
  • The Arts & Entertainment District in Old Town Newhall is where visitors will find boutique shops, theaters, restaurants and the annual Senses Block Parties.

About Visit Santa Clarita

“Visit Santa Clarita” is the City’s official tourism program, highlighting a destination that blends theme park thrills, outdoor adventure, historic charm, and family-friendly entertainment. Located about 30 minutes north of Los Angeles, Santa Clarita serves as a convenient base for exploring both the natural beauty of Southern California and the region’s iconic city attractions.

Santa Clarita offers the best of both worlds, it combines the wide-open spaces, scenic trails, and outdoor recreation with easy access to the excitement of Los Angeles. It’s especially appealing for families, with a variety of activities ranging from theme parks and museums to miles of biking and hiking trails, making it ideal for multi-generation travel.

The city also stands out for its rich Western heritage, shaped by cowboy culture, historic sites, and its role in early film production, giving it a distinctive character unlike typical Southern California suburbs. In addition, Santa Clarita can be a more budget-friendly place to stay compared to major tourist hubs, while still offering plenty to see, do, and explore.