The Wood Ranch Bar-B-Que and Grill proves that a barbeque place can also be a nice spot to dine. Located across from the Vista Valencia Golf Course, the Wood Ranch is the perfect place for lunch or drinks with friends. Happy hour Monday through Friday is always a good time to meet up with people at the spacious bar, where there’s a good selection of draft and bottled beers, wines and crafted cocktails. There are quite a few screens to watch the game, and the bartenders are pretty nice, too! Stay for lunch or dinner and try the tasty garlic rolls, followed by award-winning barbeque and grilled platters, burgers and sandwiches that will please every diner. Wood Ranch Bar-B-Que and Grill is open every day but Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Wood Ranch Bar-B-Que and Grill
25580 The Old Rd
Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381
(661) 222-9494
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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

Barbecue lovers will rejoice in Lucille’s Smokehouse BBQ. Lucille’s offers a classy and elegant interior, including a fire pit and patio for temperate days. Lucille’s menu is equally as impressive, boasting an array of down home classics as well as quite a few surprises. The appetizers at Lucille’s could serve as main courses on their own. From succulent rib tips to deep fried shrimp, there is literally something for every taste. Try the sampler platter, complete with many favorites like onion straws, fried pickles, egg rolls, fried green tomatoes, and even a trio of dips. Of course the barbecue at Lucille’s is fall off the bone excellent, from ribs, chicken, Texas style beef brisket, and even combinations of above menu items for a family style feast. In addition to these items Lucille’s also offers an array of sandwiches, as well as a good selection of dessert. Traditional dessert dishes like red velvet cake are rounded out by Snickers ice cream pie and old fashioned banana pudding.

Lucille's Smokehouse BBQ
24201 W Valencia Boulevard
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 255-122
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