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Santa Clarita

Santa Clarita ranks fourth among the largest cities of Los Angeles Country, California, United States. Incorporation was carried out in 1987 unifying existing communities like Saugus, Valencia, Canyon Country, Newhall and parts Castaic.

Location-wise, the city of Santa Clarita lies 35 miles northwest to downtown LA (Los Angeles) and it is spread over a 46.70 square mile area, a portion of the nearly 200-square miles that the Valley of Santa Clarita covers. This makes Santa Clarita largest city in geographical terms in Los Angeles. This city falls to the south of Sierra Pelona range of mountains and to the north of mountain ranges or Santa Susanna and San Gabriel between State Highway 14 and Interstate 5. . Santa Clarita has a mild climate typically Southern California Mediterranean.

The 2005 California Department of Finance estimate put the population of the city at 167,954. Located around 35 miles northwest of downtown LA, it makes up a greater portion of the Santa Clarita Valley. It can be considered a classic US edge city or boom burb. It has earned the FBI’s rating of being the sixth safest city in the entire country with inhabitants in excess of 100,000.

While Santa Clarita is favorable to business development, it also has a responsible attitude towards the environment and is thus a safe and hospitable place for families and businesses alike. California Business magazine has described it as the second best mid-sized city for business dealings. The view of City & State magazine is of Santa Clarita is in the top five up-and-coming cities across the United States.

There is no dearth of attractions that Santa Clarita offers to delight the entire family. With amusement parks, lakes, parks and golf courses, each member of the family has something to look forward to. The community is said to be among the best-kept secrets of California.

Making a comeback to LA County after almost 100 years is the lost art of wine making. The Santa Clarita Valley is the leading LA County region for growing the most premium wine grapes, thanks to a climate perfectly suited for grape growing.

Consequently, there is no dispute that the beautiful Santa Clarita is a dream destination for weekends and short holidays for entire families.

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