5 minute read
Old Town Newhall
Exploreld Town Newhall The perfect mix of rustic charm and cosmopolitan comfort, Old Town Newhall is one of Santa Clarita’s most diverse neighborhoods; home to eclectic boutiques, fine and casual dining, and a lively arts and entertainment scene.
If shopping is top on your list of things to do, Old Town Newhall is a great place to start. From home décor and jewelry to handmade beauty products and statement clothing pieces, you can find it all here. While waiting for an available table at the best breakfast in town, Egg Plantation, pop into Propinquities and check out the curated selection of on-trend clothing and jewelry items. Also nearby, Barn and Charm is a great place for vintage and one-of-akind pieces you won’t be able to find elsewhere, as well as Salt and Freckles, a favorite local boho boutique. Grab a dirty chai latte at Honu Coffee before making your way down Main Street toward other fantastic retailers like Voodoo Vinyl, Mascot Aesthetic, Closet on Main, Earthbaby Boutique, and Maison on Main.
All this shopping got you drained? Stop in for a detoxifying sauna treatment at Organic Sweat Shack and don’t forget to stock up on all your beauty essentials, including soaps, lotions and scrubs, at Soapish.
When hunger strikes, you’ll be in the right place. Main Street houses some of the best eateries in Santa Clarita. A local favorite, Newhall Refinery never disappoints when it comes to creative, delicious fare, whether you’re craving lunch, dinner or dessert. For messy, tangy BBQ, the Smokehouse on Main serves up some of the best stick-toyour-ribs meals around. Save room though, their Southern-style sides can’t be missed. The Old Town Junction offers a farm-to-table menu that puts seasonal, fresh ingredients in the spotlight.
With the arrival of several stellar boutique wineries, Old Town Newhall has exploded into the go-to destination for wine lovers. Enjoy an afternoon strolling up and down Main Street, stopping in to savor the best California wines whenever the feeling strikes. Chill out with a bottle of syrah while taking in some live music at the Double Trouble Wine Room, home to two favorite wineries, Hoi Polloi and Pagter Bros. Or cool off with an ultra-premium rose from Pulchella Winery’s tasting room. And every good wine needs a charcuterie board and for that, look no further than Newhall Press Room, which offers a full menu of cheese boards, flatbreads and salads as well as full entrees and desserts.
For fun after dark, look no further than The MAIN, home to a diverse line-up of stand-up comedy, theatre, music and art; or check out the latest SENSES Block Party schedule, where Main Street is brought to life with live music, dancing and more. Get into character with Canyon Theatre Guild as local thespians bring the greatest dramas, comedies and musicals alive on stage with monthly productions. After the show, stop in for a pint and some live music at Main Street’s own brewpub, Brewery Draconum. Bring a group and get a game of bocce ball going in the outdoor beer garden or simply enjoy our SoCal evenings under the stars.
Skate Park
Santa Clarita Skate Park
20840 Centre Pointe Parkway Open daily 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
(661) 250-3740
The Santa Clarita Skate Park is one of the top destinations for skateboarders, BMX riders, rollerbladers and scooter riders in Southern California. Celebrating 10 years of thrills, our park is unlike any other you’ll find and offers a ton in terms of entertainment value, with various ledges, stairs, planters, banks and the brand new public art piece, Inertia.
This state-of-the-art 40,000 sq. ft. skate park features large bowls, a street plaza, half-pipe tunnel, snake runs, skateable planters and much more! Skaters of all skill levels, from the earliest beginners to Tony Hawk-level professionals, can test their tricks on a variety of rails and ramps, including a U-shaped half pipe. Summon your courage before dropping in on the 9-foot and 6-foot clover bowls or the massive 10-foot square bowl.
Getting Here
Santa Clarita is just 30 minutes north of Los Angeles by train or car along Interstate 5, the main Interstate Highway on the west coast. Highway 14 connects Santa Clarita to the desert while Highway 126 takes you through the Heritage Valley, providing connection to the beaches.
By Air
Santa Clarita is just 24 miles from Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR), about 25 minutes on the I-5 North. BUR is famous for its ease and convenience, particularly for the quick-moving lines at its security checkpoints!
ZHollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)
2627 North Hollywood Way, Burbank (818) 840-8840/ HollywoodBurbankAirport.com
Travelers may also fly into Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and drive just 35 miles to Santa Clarita.
Take San Diego Freeway (I-405 North) to Golden State Freeway (I-5 North).
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
1 World Way. Los Angeles (855) 463-5252/LAWA.org By Taxi
From BUR to Santa Clarita, the charge is $70
Santa Clarita is also Uber & Lyft friendly so use your app and get moving!
By Shuttle/Train
BUR offers free shuttle service between the Airport and the Downtown Burbank Metrolink Station. Call SuperShuttle at (818) 558-3179 for pickup at the Downtown Burbank Metrolink Station, or call (800) 224-7767 to make advance reservations. Take the Antelope Valley Metrolink line, which services Santa Clarita with three stops.
Passengers who want to commute via the Metro and City Bus to Santa Clarita from BUR:
Take Metro Rapid Bus Line 794 from Hollywood Way/Thornton Avenue to Sylmar Station
Ride Metro Local Bus Line 152 from Sylmar Station to North Hollywood Station
Ride Santa Clarita Route 757 Bus from North Hollywood Station to McBean Parkway/Valencia Boulevard
Santa Clarita Transit
(661) 294-1287/SantaClaritaTransit.com Metrolink
(800) 371-5465/MetrolinkTrains.com
When you see this!
Z MEMBERS OF THE
SANTA CLARITA TOURISM BUREAU
