Overview
Castaic is a rural town at the northern end of the Santa Clarita Valley, north of Los Angeles.
1 things to do · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Castaic
Castaic Lake State Recreation Area
Castaic Lake is one of the few recreational lakes in Los Angeles County and offers many types of recreational fun, including boating, waterskiing, fishing, camping, and during summer months, the lower lake offers swimmin…
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Oct–Jun. Summer highs reach about 97°F; winter lows dip to about 38°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug, Sep) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Feb and Jan. (climate data from nearby Simi Valley)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- BUR Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport, Burbank — 25 mi away (major hub). Directions
- LAX Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles — 40 mi away (major hub). Directions
Castaic is located along Interstate 5, about 40 miles north of Downtown L.A. and 10 miles north of Santa Clarita.
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Get in
Castaic is located along Interstate 5, about 40 miles north of Downtown L.A. and 10 miles north of Santa Clarita.
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Go next
- Santa Clarita - Located 10 miles south of Castaic on I-5, Santa Clarita is the home of Six Flags Magic Mountain, an amusement park that is legendary among roller coaster fanatics, with many of the rides having held world records for height or speed.
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