Overview
Chatsworth is in the San Fernando Valley in the Los Angeles metropolitan area in Southern California.
2 sights · 1 things to do · 2 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 3 places to stay
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Best things about Chatsworth
Homestead Acre
First Sunday of every month from 1PM - 4PM. Historical museum covering the history of the area from indigenous artifacts to early pioneers.
Valley Relics Museum
A fun historical museum full of vintage neon signs, classic cars, photos, clothing, documents, and an assortment of memorabilia from throughout the history of the San Fernando Valley.
Stoney Point
Great hiking trails, also popular with mountain climbers. Dog friendly. No snackbar or washroom facilities. Bring your own water. Prepare to spend hours of discovery on this hike at Stoney Point in Chatsworth where bould…
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 — 14 mi away (major hub). Directions
- LAX Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles — 24 mi away (major hub). Directions
Chatsworth is at the northwest end of the San Fernando Valley. Chatsworth can be most easily accessed by the 118 Freeway. Amtrak and Metrolink trains also stop in Chatsworth.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Homestead Acre, Valley Relics Museum
- Lunch Les Sisters' Southern Kitchen
- Afternoon Stoney Point
- Dinner Los Toros Mexican Restaurant
- Evening Cowboy Palace
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
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Get in
Chatsworth is at the northwest end of the San Fernando Valley. Chatsworth can be most easily accessed by the 118 Freeway. Amtrak and Metrolink trains also stop in Chatsworth.
Get around
An automobile is indispensable for getting around Chatsworth. There is a Metro buses also operate in the city.
See
Do
Do Stoney Point
Great hiking trails, also popular with mountain climbers. Dog friendly. No snackbar or washroom facilities. Bring your own water. Prepare to spend hours of discovery on this hike at Stoney Point in Chatsworth where boulders merge together to form caves, dens, and alcoves that beg to be explored, culminating in a landmark massif called Stoney Point. There is a wide trail following the base of the mountain along the south and east sides that is easily traversed with dogs. Get on the trail below “Stoney Point” and follow it around toward the east. A cluster of boulders form a good-sized cave at a small clearing to the left about midway to the east side of the mountain. A sharp eye can spot it from the trail. Look for a hitching post rail on the opposite side of the trail. Parking on Topanga Canyon Boulevard is dangerous with dogs. It’s better to take the back way by parking on Chatsworth Street near the railroad crossing west of Canoga Avenue. Follow the bridle path along the tracks heading north. A natural feature definitely worth visiting.
Buy
Eat
Eat Les Sisters' Southern Kitchen
Alcohol is not served but the food is so good you won't miss it. Come early at lunch time or prepare for a wait. $10 - $15.
Eat Los Toros Mexican Restaurant
Possibly the best lunch special in town - get the flavoured margarita for $0.75 extra. $10 - $15.
Drink
Drink Cowboy Palace
Very down to earth country-western bar with live bands and line dancing. No dress code, no cover charge.
Sleep
Go next
Go out the way you came in or strike off to explore the San Fernando Valley or neighboring Simi Valley.
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