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Play A Round at the Best Course in Ventura County: Elkins Ranch Golf Course

November 13, 2013 by

Widely regarded as the best golf course in Ventura County, Elkins Ranch Golf Course offers 18 holes of PGA certified championship course amid a gorgeous background of California orange groves. Located in the quaint small town of Fillmore, this is a top-class course nestled into a calm, bucolic setting. The views from the course are phenomenal, with the Sespe and San Cayetano mountains looming in the distance and the sweet country air blowing through. Originally carved out of the Elkins family’s 110-acre citrus ranch in 1961, the course has become a popular destination for local golfers who remark that the course is kept in exceptional condition and the greens fees are very reasonable. However, that means that it can get pretty crowded, especially on weekends, so be ready to wait a bit between holes. Regulars also rave about the snack shop before the 10th tee, which makes some of the best hamburgers in town.

Elkins Ranch Golf Course
1386 Chambersburg Road
Fillmore, CA 93015
(805) 524-1121
www.elkinsranchgc.com

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Noah’s New York Bagels: East Coast Tastes

October 30, 2013 by

If people tell you that you can’t get a decent bagel in California, send them to Noah’s New York Bagels. Noah’s has places all over the country, bringing the authentic tastes of New York City everywhere it can. The Valencia Marketplace houses the Noah’s in Stevenson Ranch, so you too can enjoy a delicious breakfast or lunch. Walk up to the counter and check out the varieties of bagels, from classic plain and egg to more interesting varieties. You’re also going to take some time to figure out what kind of “schmear” you want, in a variety of sweet and savory flavors. Pair it up with a fresh coffee, and you are good to go!  

Noah’s New York Bagels
25904 The Old Road
Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381
(661) 254-9474
http://www.yelp.com/biz/noahs-bagels-stevenson-ranch

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Golden Spoon Frozen Yogurt: Frozen Treats

September 3, 2013 by

If you’re looking for a sweet frozen treat, come to Golden Spoon Frozen Yogurt. Located in the Stevenson Ranch Plaza, the Golden Spoon is special, right down to the actual golden spoons! Come on in and enjoy the classic ice cream shop atmosphere. Because so many people go out to dinner in the area, there are always a lot of people coming in for dessert! When you get to the counter, be prepared to make some decisions. There are so many flavors from chocolate and vanilla to additions like fruit, graham crackers and candies (try the popular “red velvet”). Unlike other fro-yo spots that charge by the ounce, at Golden Spoon there are three different sizes to suit anyone’s appetite. And all refills are just $2!

Golden Spoon Frozen Yogurt
24921 Pico Canyon Road
Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381
(661) 753-9788
http://www.yelp.com/biz/golden-spoon-frozen-yogurt-stevenson-ranch

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Pico Canyon: Hit the Great Outdoors

July 9, 2013 by

Located inside of Santa Clarita Woodlands Park, Pico Canyon is known for being the site of the first oil well in the western U.S. Now, bikers, hikers and horseback riders can go through the trails and enjoy the beautiful trees and vegetation and look at the Santa Susana Mountains. Keep going and you’ll hit Mentryville, the historic home of the founder of Chevron Oil. You can tour the home, one-room schoolhouse and barn. Find out what life was like during the oil boom of the 19th century! Volunteers are there on the first and third Sundays of the month for guided tours.

Pico Canyon
27201 Pico Canyon Road
Newhall, CA

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Get Your Bowl on at Santa Clarita Lanes

June 4, 2013 by

Bowling gets kind of a bad rap as a sport enjoyed by old dudes in synthetic shirts, but if you haven’t been in a while you might have forgotten how satisfying the crack of the ball against the pins can be. Santa Clarita Lanes is a fantastic local alley that hosts league and open bowling as well as regular tournaments for advanced bowlers to show their stuff. A number of weekly specials also draw diverse crowds; Saturday night sees cosmic bowling in Thunder Alley, with a powerful sound and light show adding some adrenaline to the mix. Most weeknights guests can enjoy Quartermania from 9 p.m. to closing time, when deep discounts apply to food items and ten bucks pays for unlimited bowling. Sunday mornings also host an unusual but popular combination of bowling and breakfast. Regulars rave about the friendly, welcoming staff, who really bend over backwards to make your experience great.

Santa Clarita Lanes
21615 Soledad Canyon Road
Saugus, CA 91350
(661) 254-0540
www.santaclaritalanes.com

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Mentryville: Tour the Old Oil Town

May 10, 2013 by

When it comes to historic landmarks in Southern California, Mentryville is a hidden gem. During the oil boom of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Mentryville sprang up because of the first commercially successful oil well in the western U.S. At its peak, over 100 families lived there. Now a ghost town, you can still get a glimpse of life during that unique time, thanks to the still on-site schoolhouse, barn and Mentryville Mansion. Once the home of Charles Mentry, the founder of what would become Chevron Oil, Mentryville is a 13-room home that shows the life of the well to do in those times. On the first and third Sundays of the month from Noon to 4 p.m., you can get a guided tour from helpful volunteers.

Mentryville
27201 Pico Canyon Road
Newhall, CA

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Pico Canyon Park: Relax With the Family

April 22, 2013 by

As part of the Parks and Recreation department for the County of Los Angeles, Pico Canyon Park has 21 acres where you and your family can relax. Dedicated in 2008, Pico Canyon Park is a great place to go for a hike, where you can see the beauty of Pico Canyon and the Santa Clara Valley. Make sure that you check out “Old Glory,” a transplanted oak tree that is a popular spot with the locals. Bring the family for the day, and have a picnic! There’s lots of room to play games, eat and just enjoy the wonders of nature. Pico Canyon Park is open sunrise to sunset.

Pico Canyon Park
25600 Pico Canyon Road
Stevenson Ranch, CA  91381
(661) 222-9536

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Mountasia Family Fun Center: A Mountain Of Thrills and Entertainment

February 27, 2013 by

In 1995, a new face in the family entertainment business opened up in Santa Clarita to the deafening cheers of young children. Mountasia Family Fun Center boasts a gigantic array of activities for kids of all ages—from a massive enclosed Lazer Tag playfield to a huge go-kart track. If you’re looking for something slower, two themed 18-hole miniature golf courses are ready to challenge. Throw in batting cages, a climbing wall, and a video arcade and you’ve got the total package. Admission is free as each attraction requires a charge, and you can purchase unlimited-play passes to save money. A visit to Mountasia can get expensive with a lot of kids, so be forewarned. In 2001, a Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlor was added to the premises, and if you have fond memories of this old-school chain, you’ll find all of your favorites still on the menu.

Mountasia Family Fun Center
21516 Golden Triangle Road
Santa Clarita, California 91350
(661) 253-4386
www.mountasiafuncenter.com

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Local Theater and Entertainment: Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center

February 6, 2013 by

It took some time for the College of the Canyons to construct a performing arts venue that would do it justice, but once the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center was opened in 2004 it quickly became a venue for all kinds of live entertainment, from theatrical performances to music. The spectacular 886-seat theater offers great proscenium seating with amazing sightlines and excellent acoustics, and frequent visitors comment that there is literally not a bad seat in the house. A smaller “black box” theatre hosts more intimate and experimental works as well. The Center’s booking staff works hard to fill the calendar with a rich variety of presentations from the Chancellor’s Choice series, which sees national bands in a variety of genres rock the stage, to the Great Performances series, which presents musicians, acrobats, dancers, and more from around the world. The Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center also hosts touring presentations of Broadway hits and much, much more. Click here to see what's on stage next!

Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
(661) 362-5304
www.canyons.edu/Offices/PIO/CanyonsPAC

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Devil’s Punchbowl: Take a Long Drink Of Natural Beauty

January 29, 2013 by

One thing that the American Southwest has in spades is interesting rock formations—the geological variety of the landscape makes for stunning vistas and exciting exploration. Just inside Los Angeles County resides the Devil’s Punchbowl county park, which allows us surface-dwellers observe the notorious San Andreas Fault and its effects on the Earth. Many short trails branch off from the trailhead, leading off to a variety of fascinating formations. Most notable is the Punchbowl itself, a steep V-shaped canyon that drops 300 feet at the vista point. Composed of sedimentary rocks inclined in steep layers, it’s an unsettling yet beautiful sight. The visitor center at the canyon’s base offers guided park tours as well as an on-site 11-inch telescope for viewing some of the area’s formations that aren’t accessible on foot. Entering the park also gives you an in-depth view of California’s plant biomes, with each change in elevation revealing a different assortment of flora and fauna.

Devil’s Punchbowl
28098 County Highway N6
Pearblossom, CA 93553
(661) 944-2743
www.devils-punchbowl.com

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