The best things to do in Santa Clarita

Popular spot for photos of the Hollywood sign, with a free parking lot in Lake Hollywood Estates.

6101 Mulholland Hwy (Los Angeles)

Classic Hollywood studio offering cart tours of its historic & active backlot sets & prop warehouse.

5515 Melrose Ave (Los Angeles)

Historic, 5,900-seat amphitheater in a wooded park showcasing a variety of acts under the stars.

2700 N Vermont Ave (Los Angeles)

Founded in 1912, this now-abandoned zoo offers past enclosure ruins, picnic space & hiking trails.

4801 Griffith Park Dr (Los Angeles)

Concertgoers bring a picnic & wine to watch shows of every genre at this historic amphitheater.

2301 Highland Ave (Los Angeles)

Center for train rides on reproductions of classic American locomotives, with a mile-long track.

4400 Crystal Springs Dr (Los Angeles)

Zoo & botanical gardens open since 1966 containing more than 270 animal species & 800 plant species.

5333 Zoo Dr (Los Angeles)

Dad Miller Golf Course keeps it friendly for all ages and abilities, with tree-lined fairways, an easy walk, and a lake that somehow finds…

430 N Gilbert St (Anaheim)

Rain, heat, or June gloom, The City Golf lets you grind in indoor bays across Koreatown, Sherman Oaks, and the new West LA spot using…

3500 W 6th St #238 (Los Angeles)

Sometimes you just need a place where the kids can fly and you can breathe. Off The Wall Los Angeles piles on the fun with trampolines,…

6051 De Soto Ave (Woodland Hills)

The United Theater on Broadway is a gorgeously restored 1927 Spanish Gothic spot serving concerts, talks, and more, and this week’s lineup…

929 S Broadway (Los Angeles)

Freshly renovated greens, refined bunkers, and that classic Robert Trent Jones, Sr. strategy make Valencia Country Club both a proper test…

27330 Tourney Rd (Valencia)

Westfield Century City delivers an outdoor, stroll-friendly mix of Alo Yoga and UNIQLO, bites at Eataly or Katsuya, plus AMC Theatres for a…

10250 Santa Monica Blvd (Los Angeles)

Whether you’ve got an hour to spare or just need to exhale, Recreation Park Golf Course 9 dishes a breezy par-31 loop with rolling hills, a…

5000 E 7th St (Long Beach)

Contemporary theme park with innovative attractions, multiple dining options & live entertainment.

Anaheim

Children's amusement chain featuring arcade games, a prize gallery & birthday celebrations.

24201 Valencia Blvd Ste 2004 (Valencia)

Children's amusement park for family fun via rides, a petting zoo, an arcade & more.

1238 S Beach Blvd (Anaheim)

Par-71, 18-hole golf course with tree-lined fairways plus a driving range & practice facilities.

6501 Nohl Ranch Rd (Anaheim)

Scenic golf facility offering an 18-hole & a 9-hole course, a driving range & casual eatery.

24700 Trevino Dr

17,000-seat stadium hosts shows, concerts & sporting events including Hockey games.

2695 E Katella Ave (Anaheim)

Popular, longtime amusement park featuring many modern roller coasters, plus rides for young kids.

26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy (Valencia)

Open since 1923, historic movie palace known for Egyptian decor, massive screen & lots of legroom.

4473 Sunset Dr (Los Angeles)

Private golf course and country club offering a range and practice area, plus tournaments.

301 N Rossmore Ave (Los Angeles)

Premium cinema featuring reclining seats, seat-side service, comfy seating and upscale fare.

10840 Wilshire Blvd (Los Angeles)

Theater complex with multiple screens featuring new release films, plush seating & concession stand.

24435 Town Center Dr

Family amusement center with batting cages, arcade games & 3 miniature golf courses.

4989 Sepulveda Blvd (Sherman Oaks)

Comfortable, spacious theatre showing films, opera broadcasts and lectures.

3507 Trousdale Pkwy (Los Angeles)

Movie theater screening new releases as well as independent, foreign & avant-garde flicks.

1045 Broxton Ave #2803 (Los Angeles)

Long-standing chain of bowling alleys featuring casual grub & pitchers, leagues & party events.

23130 Ventura Blvd (Woodland Hills)

Classic movie theater showing films while serving food and hosting live performances.

611 N Fairfax Ave (Los Angeles)

Golf course offering 9 holes and a pro shop, plus hamburgers and other food.

6180 Bixby Village Dr (Long Beach)

2,754-foot-long mural depicting the history of California, with a focus on women & minorities.

12900 Oxnard St (Valley Glen)

Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

99 S Pine Ave (Long Beach)

Designed in 1910, this 18-hole golf course offers practice facilities & lessons.

5001 Deukmejian Dr (Long Beach)

Amusement chain featuring mini golf courses & arcades, some branches with water slides & laser tag.

3200 E Carpenter Ave (Anaheim)

High-tech venue featuring multiple themed rooms that are designed to be fun and challenging.

400 Disney Way #313 (Anaheim)

Kid-friendly funhouse featuring slides, bounce houses, zip lines, party areas and pizza.

28230 Constellation Rd (Valencia)

Public golf course offering a par-3 layout, cafe, driving range, and golf instruction.

6700 E Carson St (Long Beach)

This 18-hole golf course features tree-lined fairways amid ponds & lakes, plus practice facilities.

2400 N Studebaker Rd (Long Beach)

Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

4020 Marlton Ave (Los Angeles)

Indoor venue with slides, padded spaces, and toys designed for kids ages 7 and under.

1555 Simi Town Center Way #545 (Simi Valley)

Old-school movie palace hosting music concerts & dance party nights in an elegant interior.

740 S Broadway (Los Angeles)

Scenic, lighted golf course boasting 27 holes, a driving range, wildlife views & a casual eatery.

6550 Odessa Ave (Van Nuys)

Classic & arty films shown in 35 mm, including midnight movies & double features for 1 ticket price.

7165 Beverly Blvd (Los Angeles)

Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.

6933 Hollywood Blvd (Los Angeles)

Community-focused venue primarily categorized as a golf course.

19345 Ave Of The Oaks (Newhall)

Family-friendly water park featuring a floating aqua park with obstacles and a lazy river.

3255 E Miraloma Ave (Anaheim)

Chain of indoor racing centers featuring electric go-karting for all skill levels, plus food.

1000 N Edward Ct (Anaheim)

Fun destination where golfers hit balls into a lake dotted with islands and boats.

14893 E Ball Rd (Anaheim)

Golf club featuring an 18-hole course designed by PGA TOUR Design Services and a 32,400-sq.-ft. clubhouse.

26550 Heritage View Ln (Valencia)

Cozy theatre showing art house and indie films from around the world, plus snacks.

22500 Lyons Ave

Tours of barns & other buildings in an area with Native American, Spanish & pioneer roots.

137 Strathearn Pl (Simi Valley)

Movie theater chain established in 1938 showcasing the latest independent, foreign & art films.

11523 Santa Monica Blvd (Los Angeles)

Flight simulator for ages 11 & up replicates the feeling of being in a cockpit & flying a plane.

400 Disney Way Ste 196 (Anaheim)

Theater complex with multiple screens featuring new release films, plush seating & concession stand.

2751 Tapo Canyon Rd (Simi Valley)

18-hole, par-72 championship course with Bermuda grass fairways amid practice & event facilities.

4800 E Wardlow Rd (Long Beach)

Movie theater screening new releases as well as independent, foreign & avant-garde flicks.

11272 Santa Monica Blvd (Los Angeles)

Indoor and outdoor-space fun center featuring go-karts, laser tag, mini golf and a restaurant.

21516 Golden Triangle Rd

Iconic amusement park featuring 8 themed "lands" with rides, shows & costumed characters.

Anaheim

Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

6081 Center Dr Ste 201 (Los Angeles)

Golf simulator facility with bays and mini golf games, plus a bar and seating areas.

742 S Hill St Ste 500 (Los Angeles)

Open June to September, this water park boasts steep slides, a lazy river, wave pool & kids' area.

26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy (Valencia)

Categorized as a swimming pool, this spot is suitable for both adults and toddlers.

1835 Stoner Ave (Los Angeles)

Casual drive-in movie theater in the heart of Hollywood offering daily screenings.

2035 Highland Ave (Los Angeles)

Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.

3485 S La Cienega Blvd (Los Angeles)

Country club featuring a golf course with a driving range, putting and chipping green, and bar.

27734 Sand Canyon Rd

Challenging 18-hole course with a river running through it, a driving range, and a putting green.

1800 W Santa Clara Ave (Santa Ana)

Experience a film with meals based on scenes in the movie, in a themed, intimate setting.

813 Flower St (Los Angeles)

Showroom for paintball and airsoft guns, gear, and accessories, including custom laser engraving.

41 Moreland Rd (Simi Valley)

Upscale entertainment destination with bowling, craft food & cocktails, plus lively arcades.

12125 Venice Blvd. (Los Angeles)

Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

12827 Victory Blvd (North Hollywood)