International flavor abounds at Valley Produce Market, Valencia’s one stop destination for all things gourmet. Everything from ultra-fresh produce to wines and spirits are available at this eclectic market. In addition to the freshest meats and cheeses one can find, Valley Produce also offers an array of hard to find international items. From breads to fruit and vegetables and all that’s in between, every shopper with leave satisfied by the range of items. There is even a deli counter with an array of fine meats perfect for a light lunch or pre dinner snack. Spanning the globe with its top notch merchandise, the prices at Valley Produce are beyond reasonable for the quality of the product. Planning a great home cooked meal has never been as easy, or fun, as it is when visiting Valley Produce Market. There is truly a little something here for everyone.

Valley Produce Market
23975 Newhall Ranch Road
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 254-3900
www.yelp.com/biz/valley-produce-market-valencia

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Placerita Canyon Nature Center is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of civilization and recharge your batteries in the beauty of the natural world. The canyon runs east-west on the north side of the San Gabriel Mountains and offers abundant natural beauty, with oaks, willows and sycamore trees, and a seasonally running stream and waterfall. Bears, coyotes, mountain lions, bobcats, rabbits, bats, squirrels and a variety of birds call the canyon home.

Several hiking trails originate at the nature center. Their programs include a Saturday Nature Walk, Native Live Animal Presentation, a docent-led Bird Walk, and a Wildflower Walk. See their website for schedules of activities. The park is open every day with no admission charge.

The Placerita Canyon Nature Center is open Tuesday through Sunday.

Placerita Canyon Nature Center
19152 Placerita Canyon Road
Newhall, CA 91321
(661) 259-7721
http://www.placerita.org/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/placerita-canyon-state-park-newhall

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