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Six Flags Magic Mountain
Thrill capital of the world near Los Angeles boasting more roller coasters than any other park on the planet.
11 km · about 20 min drive
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Canyon Country
California, United States · North America
About Canyon Country
Canyon Country is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Santa Clarita, 33km from Mulholland Drive.
Canyon Country is in California, United States, with about 60,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Santa Clarita, about 7 km away.
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What is there to see near Canyon Country?
Within an hour or so of Canyon Country: Six Flags Magic Mountain (11 km), Nethercutt Collection (13 km), Vasquez Rocks Natural Area (16 km), Mulholland Drive (33 km).
Are there any good drives near Canyon Country?
The nearest famous roads are Mulholland Drive and Route 66 - Santa Monica End.
Where is Canyon Country?
Canyon Country is in California, United States, about 7 km from Santa Clarita.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 59,530
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates
- 34.4233, -118.4720
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United States
AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.
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Worth the detour from Canyon Country
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
museum
Nethercutt Collection
Lavish free museum showcasing meticulously restored antique and classic cars alongside mechanical musical instruments.
13 km · about 25 min drive
photogenic
Vasquez Rocks Natural Area
Sandstone slabs tilted to 50 degrees by the San Andreas Fault, instantly recognisable from Star Trek and countless Westerns. Free entry and a short walk from the car park an hour north of Los Angeles.
16 km · about 30 min drive
famous road
Mulholland Drive
Winding road through the Santa Monica Mountains with LA city views
33 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
Universal Studios Hollywood
The original Universal theme park and working film studio offering studio tours and movie-based attractions.
34 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
Hollywood Sign
Iconic 14-metre-tall white lettering on Mount Lee in the Santa Monica Mountains, the universal symbol of the entertainment industry.
35 km · about 40 min drive
museum
The Getty Center
A hilltop campus by Richard Meier with world-class European paintings, sculptures, and panoramic views of Los Angeles.
38 km · about 45 min drive
cafe
Tail o' the Pup
A 17-foot hot dog stand shaped like a hot dog in a bun, built in 1946, dismantled in 2005 and painstakingly restored to a new West Hollywood site in 2022. A landmark of Californian programmatic architecture.
38 km · about 45 min drive
Driving roads near Canyon Country
- 33 kmMulholland DriveWinding road through the Santa Monica Mountains with LA city views
- 46 kmRoute 66 - Santa Monica EndThe 'End of the Trail' sign on Santa Monica Pier marks Route 66's symbolic Pacific terminus, 2,448 miles from Chicago, beside the pier's vintage carousel and Ferris wheel.
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