Santa Clarita 3-Day Itinerary

• Day 1: Visit The Gentle Barn, a sanctuary for animals that children and adults can interact with. See the many animals, including horses, cows, and pigs, and learn their history. Then head to the William S. Hart Park and Museum, a mansion with a gallery, an animal area, and a hiking trail. Finally, end the day with a dinner at the Smokehouse on Main, a steakhouse with a romantic outdoor patio.
• Day 2: Start the day at Six Flags Magic Mountain, an amusement park filled with thrilling rollercoasters and rides. After a day of fun, check out the interest Harman Ranch at Bear Divide for hiking trails with stunning views. End the day with dinner at The Old Town Junction, a farm-to-table restaurant with a cozy atmosphere.
• Day 3: Explore the Placerita Canyon State Park, which has a nature center, hiking trails, and a botanical garden. Have lunch at The Local Pub and Grill, with an extensive beer selection and pub food. End the trip with a tour at the 80-acre brewery at the Wolf Creek Brewery, with beer tasting afterward.

Time and Cost Estimates

• The Gentle Barn (Time: 3 hours, Price: $25)
• William S. Hart Park and Museum (Time: 2 hours, Price: $10)
• Smokehouse on Main (Time: 2 hours, Price: $50)
• Six Flags Magic Mountain (Time: 7 hours, Price: $70)
• Harman Ranch at Bear Divide (Time: 3 hours, Price: Free)
• The Old Town Junction (Time: 2 hours, Price: $40)
• Placerita Canyon State Park (Time: 4 hours, Price: $8)
• The Local Pub and Grill (Time: 1 hour, Price: $20)
• Wolf Creek Brewery (Time: 2 hours, Price: $15)
Total Estimated Costs (Time: 26 hours, Price: $238)

Transportation

The best option for transportation around Santa Clarita is by car rental or rideshare service since many of the destinations are far apart from each other. The approximate travel time between destinations should be about 20-30 minutes on a good day, but traffic jams can easily double the travel time, depending on the time of day or day of the week. A car rental service can cost around $30 to $50 a day, and a rideshare service can cost around $10 to $20 per trip.

Useful Tips

If travelers have more time, they can consider additional activities, such as visiting the Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park or the Castaic Lake State Recreation Area. If they have less time, they can shorten the itinerary to two days and visit only their top picks of activities. Also, travelers should check the weather forecast before going and avoid outdoor activities during hot summer days.