Santa Clarita Day Trip: Did It Cure My Mental Burnout?πβ¨
Just got back from Santa Clarita, and it was such a blast! ππ¨ This lesser-known California town gave me the vibe of being refreshingly uncrowded. πΏπ£ Honestly, in life, we donβt need to feel guilty about hitting the pause button. Slowing down is okay, and the roads we travel, the sights we see, will eventually become the dawn of new journeys. π π Santa Clarita is located between Los Angeles and Keene, about a two-hour drive from Irvine. πΊοΈπ There was some traffic passing through LA Downtown, but nothing can truly keep us stuck in one place. Life has solutions, and there are always new places to explore. So, yesterday, we chose the charming town of Santa Clarita. π β£οΈ What to Do in Santa Clarita? πΉ Lexen Newhall: A local hotel located at the corner of Old Town Newhall. π¨π πΉ Chavez Memorial Park: Also the former residence of Cesar Chavez, located in Keene, about an hourβs drive from LA. ποΈπ³ Chavez was a Mexican-American labor movement hero, with a status similar to Lei Feng in the U.S. πΊπΈπ¦ΈββοΈ β£οΈ What to Explore in Santa Claritaβs Old Town? Old Town Newhall Library: π Free parking is available in the libraryβs front lot. ππ πΉ The Old Town Junction: Situated at the crossroads of Old Townβs main street, its interior blends rustic charm with modern decor, exuding traditional American retro vibes. ποΈβ¨ πΉ Six Flags Magic Mountain: Home to 20 roller coasters, it holds the world record for the most coasters in an amusement park. π’π The 2022 opening of *Wonder Woman: Flight of Courage* added even more thrills! π¦ΈββοΈπ₯ πΉ Canyon Theatre Guild: An old theater in the heart of Santa Clarita Valleyβs Old Town Newhall, located at the corner of Main Street and 6th Street, nestled among local shops and restaurants. ππΏ Recently, itβs been showing *West Side Story*. π¬πΆ πΉ Country Antique Fair Mall: An antique shop near Old Town, filled with vintage treasures like tin cars and ceramic plates from the 1950s and 60s. ππ½οΈ πΉ Care Tucker: A boutique clothing store in Old Town, offering niche local brands that have grown alongside the town. ππ #IrvineLife #IrvineEvents #IrvineOutdoors #LAWeekends #LATravel #SantaClarita #IrvineSurroundings #Irvine #SoCalTravel #CaliforniaTravel