Westridge in Valencia Overlooks the Santa Clarita Valley
Great maps of the Santa Clarita Valley may be found here from the City of Santa Clarita.
LAYOUT
The Santa Clarita Valley rests between the Golden State Freeway (Interstate 5) and the Antelope Valley Freeway (State Hwy 14), with new growth swelling beyond these borders. The valley is about 200 square miles, 56.8 square miles of which belong to the City of Santa Clarita.
Interstate 5
is the main highway connecting Los Angeles and San Francisco. Along Interstate 5 are the communities of Stevenson Ranch, Valencia, and Castaic. Newhall Ranch is a planned community of 20,000+ homes that will lie west of Interstate 5 and south of State Hwy 126.
Along
State Hwy 14
are the communities of Canyon Country and Sand Canyon.
There are currently three major cross-valley connectors: Lyons Avenue to San Fernando Road, Valencia Boulevard to Soledad Canyon Road, and Rye Canyon Road to Copperhill Road (a short jaunt on Bouquet Canyon Road) to Plum Canyon Road.
A
new cross valley connector
is currently under construction, which will connect State Hwy 14 from Golden Valley Road to Interstate 5 at Hwy 126.
In the center of the valley are Newhall (located near the base of the valley on San Fernando Road), and Saugus (located on the north end of the valley off Copperhill Road and Plum Canyon Road). An additional cross-valley connector is currently under construction. The City of Santa Clarita encompasses Newhall, Valencia, Canyon Country, Sand Canyon and portions of Saugus.
MORE ABOUT THE COMMUNITIES
If you're looking for a home in the Santa Clarita Valley for more than five minutes, you'll hear the names Newhall Land & Farming Company and Lennar Corp. Learn more about their role in developing the Santa Clarita Valley
here.
Canyon Country -
This bedroom community is one of the earliest such communities in the valley and includes Sand Canyon. Starting out as a collection of rural homes spread out throughout the canyons, it was renamed in 1968. New developments, including Fair Oaks Ranch, Robinson Ranch, and shopping areas are revitalizing the area. Choose this area for its close proximity to State Hwy 14.
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Castaic -
Historically a truck stop, Castaic sits about four miles north of Valencia off Cal State 5. There are many new home developments in Castaic, along with the pristine Castaic Lake Recreation Area. Choose this area for its close proximity to Interstate 5.
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Newhall -
The oldest area of Santa Clarita, with a well-preserved, rich filming history. The area is undergoing a redevelopment, focusing on its western heritage. There are several new home developments in Newhall. Choose this area for its down-home, cowboy atmosphere and proximity to State Hwy 14.
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Newhall Ranch -
Still undergoing approval for development, this area will feature over 20,000 new homes in addition to parks, schools, and public buildings.
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Saugus -
Another bedroom community that sprang up in the mid-1900s, the area is bespeckled with new home developments. It is located near the boundaries of Valencia, yet backs up against the Angeles National Forest. Saugus is known for its excellent schools. Choose this community for its value--many developments do not have homeowners association fees, Mella Roos, or school bond taxes. It is also convenient to both Interstate 5 and State Hwy 14.
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Stevenson Ranch -
A new bedroom community, also known for excellent schools, set in the foothills and adjacent to Valencia. Linens 'n Things, Bed Bath & Beyond, Steinmart, Marshalls, Claim Jumper, Macaroni Grill, Hampton Inn, Residence Inn and many other new commercial properties are located here. Choose this community for its excellent schools, new developments, and proximity to Interstate 5.
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Valencia -
A new community designed to integrate work, shopping, play, medical care and home as promised by Newhall Land & Farming Company. Winding paseos, or footpaths, seamlessly connect residents to commercial properties. Here is where you will find Valencia Town Center, loaded with your favorite retailers, restaurants and movie theaters. Choose this community for its excellent schools and new, small town atmosphere. It is also in close proximity to Interstate 5.
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In each of these neighborhoods you'll find new or renovated grocers, strip malls, restaurants and medical facilities, as well as historically intriguing landmarks. All are within easy driving distance of one another.
