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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.
7 km · about 15 min drive
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Castaic
California, United States · North America
About Castaic
Castaic is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Valencia, 44km from Mulholland Drive.
Castaic is in California, United States, with about 19,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Valencia, about 5 km away.
Castaic ( ) (Chumash: Kaštiq; Spanish: Castéc) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in northwestern Los Angeles County, California, United States. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 18,937.
Tens of thousands of motorists pass through Castaic daily as they drive to or from LosRead more
Angeles on Interstate 5 (the Golden State Freeway). Castaic Lake is part of the California Water Project and is the site of a hydro-electric power plant. Castaic is 38 miles (61 km) northwest of Los Angeles Union Station and northwest of the city of Santa Clarita.
The Castaic Range War went on for decades in the late 19th and early 20th centuries resulting in dozens of deaths before hostilities ceased in 1916.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Castaic?
Within an hour or so of Castaic: Six Flags Magic Mountain (7 km), Nethercutt Collection (25 km), Vasquez Rocks Natural Area (28 km), Mulholland Drive (44 km).
Are there any good drives near Castaic?
The nearest famous roads are Mulholland Drive and Route 66 - Santa Monica End.
Where is Castaic?
Castaic is in California, United States, about 5 km from Valencia.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 19,015
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates
- 34.4889, -118.6229
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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 Castaic
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.
25 km · about 30 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.
28 km · about 30 min drive
famous road
Mulholland Drive
Winding road through the Santa Monica Mountains with LA city views
44 km · about 50 min drive
cafe
The Rock Store
A famous biker bar and cafe in Cornell, California on Mulholland Highway, where celebrity riders and car enthusiasts congregate on weekend mornings.
45 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
Universal Studios Hollywood
The original Universal theme park and working film studio offering studio tours and movie-based attractions.
46 km · about 55 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.
48 km · about 55 min drive
museum
The Getty Center
A hilltop campus by Richard Meier with world-class European paintings, sculptures, and panoramic views of Los Angeles.
48 km · about 55 min drive
Driving roads near Castaic
- 44 kmMulholland DriveWinding road through the Santa Monica Mountains with LA city views
- 55 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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