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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.
2 km · about 5 min drive
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Valencia
California, United States · North America
About Valencia
Valencia is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Val Verde, 39km from Mulholland Drive.
Valencia is in California, United States, with about 150,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Val Verde, about 4 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Valencia?
Within an hour or so of Valencia: Six Flags Magic Mountain (2 km), Nethercutt Collection (20 km), Vasquez Rocks Natural Area (27 km), Mulholland Drive (39 km).
Are there any good drives near Valencia?
The nearest famous roads are Mulholland Drive and Route 66 - Santa Monica End.
How long does it take to drive to Valencia?
Barcelona to Valencia is about 4 hr 1 min (349 km). Madrid to Valencia is about 4 hr (357 km).
Where is Valencia?
Valencia is in California, United States, about 4 km from Val Verde.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 148,456
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates
- 34.4436, -118.6095
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 Valencia
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.
20 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.
27 km · about 30 min drive
famous road
Mulholland Drive
Winding road through the Santa Monica Mountains with LA city views
39 km · about 45 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.
41 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Universal Studios Hollywood
The original Universal theme park and working film studio offering studio tours and movie-based attractions.
41 km · about 50 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.
43 km · about 50 min drive
museum
The Getty Center
A hilltop campus by Richard Meier with world-class European paintings, sculptures, and panoramic views of Los Angeles.
43 km · about 50 min drive
Driving roads near Valencia
- 39 kmMulholland DriveWinding road through the Santa Monica Mountains with LA city views
- 49 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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