Camped there as a child with my family over 50 years ago we called it Echo Tunnel. At that time it…read morejust had a chain link fence in front of it and a nice creek running from it. Sometimes there would be a hole cut in the chain link fence and we could go in but me and my brothers were never brave enough to go in very far. That's probably why they buried it. Good time for sure

This is the site of the south portal entrance of the Elizabeth Tunnel. Even though the entrance has…read morebeen filled-in with dirt and barely recognizable, you can still stand in it's presence and appreciate it's history. If you do a little searching you can even locate remnants of some the structures that were located nearby. It took four years and seven months to complete in 1911. The tunnel was an important part of the LA Aqueduct and an engineering feat in it's day. The northern and southern crews battled it out to see who could be the first to reach the middle. They finally met 250 ft below Lake Elizabeth through an 1 1/2 inch hole. The two tunnels were remarkably accurate, meeting at about the same level and almost perfectly aligned. The south portal crew also set an American record for hardrock distance tunneled in a single month. To get to the site from Santa Clarita, take San Francisquito Canyon Rd north to the Forest Service Rd and take a left. If you've reached Green Valley then you've gone too far. Take it north for 1.6 miles. I recommend ditching the car and hiking at least part of the way there.

Just off the 5 freeway. Only $6 to park all day, $5 for seniors and $3 for disabled…read more Came on a holiday evening. There was plenty of parking. The park was very empty, only a handful of visitors. The restroom was descent. It wasn't clean, but the toilets flushed and there soap in both stalls. Beautiful place to roam around and take pictures.

The good: only six bucks to park, beautiful old oaks, flush toilets, and convenient to freeway…read moreaccess The bad: so much road noise I could not think, and most sites are simply fenced grass The ugly: there is none.

Cute little stop , faucet of fresh mineral water and a corral with chairs to sit and take pictures…read more Something different and quirky

I'm not sure how I feel yet about the water itself. I do appreciate and love that the water has…read morebeen made available to anyone wanting it. I just recently stopped by and got some water only to realize that there is lots of debris in the water floating around when I shake it. Has anyone else seen this? I tried it when I first got there dumped out my mountain valley spring water bottle and filled it up and immediately checked and it had debris in it. Got home tried a different clear glass bottle, washed out clean and still debris in the water. If you have, does it not bother you at all?? Are we supposed to filter the water when we get home? I'm not sure if that's just all part of it being natural spring water. But anyways- just a heads up that it does have small debris particles in the water!

This road is actually named Honda "Civic Musical Road"…read more This is a unique musical road located in Lancaster on Avenue G between 30th & 40th Streets West. It spent less than one month in its' original spot in a residential area before being moved. The sound carried for about a half a mile away and nearby residents didn't appreciate it. There are grooves in the road that is supposed to play sounds making music when you drive at least 55 mph. The grooves look like a long version of the shorter rumble strips which you see running along the sides of the roads that let you know when you're veering off the road. ( https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/musical-road-lancaster?select=Esbtlv1NtNa_ifaPenUa-Q ) Make sure you are heading West in the far left lane and driving at least 55mph. No matter how you drive it, the musical tones are off. It's out of tune to say the least. The spacing of the grooves were installed correctly, but the width were NOT, so they didn't get the details completely right. Sad thing is is that they used the same exact plans twice (original location & here). They didn't bother to correct their mistakes! Anyways, if you want to attempt to hear the music, you should hear a bit of the finale of the William Tell Overture. All in all, it's a fun little activity that I insisted on having hubby drive over multiple times! **Take a side trip: There is another better sounding & lengthier musical road called R. Lee Ermey nearby in Palmdale. It plays the "Marine Corps Hymn".

Such a fun roadside surprise! If you're in the Lancaster…read morearea, the Musical Road is definitely a cool little stop. It's literally a stretch of G Avenue that plays music as you drive over it--yes, actual music from the grooves in the pavement. It's quirky, quick, and one of those "why not?" detours that always makes people smile. Super easy to find, plenty of room to pull over before or after, and it's a fun way to add a little adventure to your day. Definitely worth checking out at least once!

I've been eying these giant rocks for awhile after spotting them on a map; They're also a filming…read morelocation, although I'd never heard of them, but they are pretty damn cool. This stretch of the PCT was nice and had great vistas and you can scramble and play just about anywhere, although I didn't get to see it all because I was losing the sun faster than I expected, but I'll get back out there for certain. Once you reach the first rock, you'll need to take a side trail off the fire road that will lead you directly up to the rock and then follow the base around until a small crevice and climb your way up. Once you get on top you'll realize that you can't get to the others without climbing back down this rock and going either on a downhill adventure or back to the road and then all the way around to the base of the other rocks There are a couple branches off the fire road and trail that you will need to take, so I suggest you download the all trails app and follow those GPS Tracks PARKING: There is a big KOA sign welcome in PCT hikers right off the main road; park here and take the trail down. I pulled into the KOA to ask directions and the girl that worked there told me to go down to the back and that I could park there, but when I got back to my truck the manager (with her undeserved power trip) Had parked their big Duley in front of me and proceeded to berate me about parking there despite me telling her that her own staff told me where to park. So, do yourself a favor and don't even enter the KOA. Park on the road.

To view this impressive rock formation up close you will either have to hike from the west,…read morestarting at the corner of Agua Dulce Canyon Rd and Briggs Edison Rd, or from the south via the Pacific Crest Trail located off of Soledad Canyon Rd (opposite Indian Canyon). From the west it's a an 8-mile round trip hike. You'll start by passing through a locked iron gate with a sign that warns that you are entering a private road. Private land maps clearly show that the road runs through land owned by either Southern California Edison, Santa Clarita Watershed Recreation and Conservation Authority or Bureau of Land Management. The path of the road roughly follows power lines so it's pretty hard to get lost. Unfortunately, the rock formation and 100 acres of land surrounding it is located on private property so you won't be able to venture between the rocks or explore its caves. Never-the-less, it's still a fun hike and you can still appreciate the majestic pinnacles from a close enough distance.

Bowers Cave, also known as Cave of the San Martins, is a little-known cave that sits high near the…read moretop of a steep mountain at the northeastern border of the Chiquita Canyon Landfill located in Castaic. It has been described as the most significant archaeological site on the North American continent. In 1884 two brothers, McCoy and Everette Pyle, discovered a "treasure trove" of Native American artifacts that had been hidden away by Tataviam Indians hundreds of years earlier. Shortly after the discovery the items were sold to Stephen Bowers who later resold most of the collection to the Peabody Museum at Harvard where it is still kept today. Why the cave is named after the person who purchased the artifacts and not the people who discovered them is beyond me. Nevertheless, it is still an interesting piece of history in the most unexpected place. The location can be seen from a distance from inside the landfill. I would never advise visiting the site without permission, but if you did, I would hike from a northern approach, preferably on a Sunday. Make your way towards the large water tanks and you will eventually spot a path that will take you to the backside of the mountain. The climb to the cave looked way too steep for me so I chose to appreciate it from a distance. I am really curious whether or not the sandstone carvings seen in historic photographs are still present. You can read a lot more about the cave on SCVTV's web site and there is also a very odd 20 minute documentary that you can find online.

Thank you for the information. My great-grandfather was McCoy Pyle, so it was interesting to find…read moreout why he didn't get credit for the collection at Harvard. I didn't realize the artifacts were sold first!

Very handicapped-accessible City super friendly people a really good place to go clear your mind…read moreand get in touch with yourself and nature

Basically a pit stop haven. Lots of places to get food and gas, but it's in the middle of nowhere.read more

I've been to this adobe historical park and venue a few times over the last few years…read more The grounds are clean and spacious with plenty of guest parking. They have their own parking lot and also have about a good 20 spaces right in front of the historical house area. I've been here over the years for concerts and more recently an event. This is a great lowkey space for events and I particularly like when they hold the regular concert series here in the spring and summer. Once inside the Adobe house area, it isn't too big but can be spacious enough for a couple hundred people . There are public restrooms near the front entrance and otherwise it's an open courtyard where the event promoters bring their own tables, chairs, and decor. Every time I've come here there has been sporadic seating and food/drink vendors, depending on the event. I like this venue as it's not too far from the freeway and close by the harbor for some pre-post meals.

First time at this place and I think it's a great spot for events. I went for a quinceañera. Just…read moreso reminiscent of all the fiestas i imagine, happened here when California was part of Mexico círca 1847. We had such a blast. We didn't even feel the cold! No heaters or anything just pure dancing. I'd get a bit cold and I'd hit the dance floor. I'm sure heaters could be rented to keep guests warm on chilly nights.

If you find yourself in the Southern California coastal town of Carpentaria, check out the…read moreWardholme Torrey Pine tree. It towers majestically dominating the 5100 block of Carpenteria Avenue. It's the largest Torrey Pine in the world. Come by and see it for yourself. It won't be around forever. This tree was planted in 1888, it was a seedling taken from nearby Santa Rosa Island. It's about 130 feet tall, spread of 130 feet, and trunk circumference of 20 inches. Glorious beauty. Wardholme is named after the first non native landowner, Judge Thomas Ward. where the seedling was planted. Before European settlement, the Torrey pines were a food source for the native Kumeyaay. The Kumeyaay ate the edible pine nuts. Another interesting fact about the Torrey pine trees is that they are native to only a small restrictive territory of coastal San Diego and portions of the Santa Rosa Island in California. Typically Torrey pine trees only live no more than 100 years and get about 30 feet tall. So with those data points, it makes this Torrey pine all that special. See it before it's no longer. So glad I did.

You wouldn't necessarily make a trip out to Carpinteria just to see the world's largest (known)…read moretorrey pine, but if you're here anyway, why not pop on by? It's a short, easy walk (about a mile) from the charming downtown area, and it provides a much-needed bit of exercise after your lunch, dinner, or ice cream.