Los Angeles family guide
Things to Do in Santa Clarita with Kids
Curated by Simir Shah
Reviewed & updated August 2026 · we check listings regularly, but hours and prices change — confirm before you go.
Santa Clarita on the map
📍 Where Santa Clarita is
Santa Clarita sits in Los Angeles, Southern California. Nearest major airport: Hollywood Burbank (~18 mi / 29 km). It's roughly 30 mi (48 km) from Downtown LA and 141 mi (228 km) from San Diego — SoCal traffic can make a drive take far longer than the distance suggests, so plan around it.
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Things to do in Santa Clarita
MB2 Entertainment (formerly Mountasia)
Mini golf, go-karts, bumper boats, laser tag, bowling and VR — locals still call it Mountasia.
Per-attraction or wristband
The Gentle Barn
A rescued-farm-animal sanctuary where you hug cows, give pigs belly rubs and hold chickens. Reserve ahead; wear muddy-OK shoes.
Adults $20, kids $10; reserve
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Los Angeles
A 12-acre water park next to Magic Mountain with a big wave pool, lazy river and a shallow kids' splash area for the little ones. Get there near opening to snag a shaded table or rent a cabana, since spots fill fast on hot afternoons. Combo tickets can stretch the value across two days.
Varies; combo tickets with Magic Mountain available
Gilchrist Farm
A working family farm up Bouquet Canyon with a petting zoo, pony rides, gem mining, a farm train and a giant slide that make it a hit with younger kids. It really shines in fall when the Harvest Festival and pumpkin patch open with free admission and parking. Activities are pay-per-ride, so bring cash or a card and check the calendar since core hours are weekends.
Varies (fall festival free admission; activities extra)Farmers markets in Santa Clarita
Santa Clarita Certified Farmers' Market
Sunday market at College of the Canyons in Valencia with 40+ California farmers and free campus parking — easy and stroller-friendly.
Local restaurants in Santa Clarita
Egg Plantation
A family-owned Santa Clarita breakfast spot famous for 101 omelet combinations and generous portions — a decades-long Valencia-area morning tradition.
Seasonal & outdoors near Santa Clarita
The closest splash pads, patches, lights and more — distances from Santa Clarita.
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Santa Clarita family FAQ
What are the best things to do in Santa Clarita with kids?
Family favorites in and around Santa Clarita include MB2 Entertainment (formerly Mountasia), The Gentle Barn, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Los Angeles and Gilchrist Farm. Our guide lists 4 spots, sorted by distance from you with hours, prices and tips.
Where can families eat in Santa Clarita?
Local, family-friendly spots in Santa Clarita include Egg Plantation — independent, SoCal-only eateries, never national chains.
What does the YourSoCal Santa Clarita guide cover?
Our Santa Clarita family guide includes 4 things to do, 1 local eats and 1 farmers market — all hand-curated, locally owned, and sorted by distance from you.
Listings are curated and may change — confirm hours and details before you go.
Where to stay in Santa Clarita
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