Are you thinking about moving to Castaic, California, and wonder what it would be like? In this video, I’m going to take you on a tour of Castaic Lake and show you all that this amazing area has to offer. We’ll look at everything from things to do and the cost of living to home options so you know exactly what it would be like to live here.
Welcome To Castaic Lake
Castaic Lake is located just north of the Santa Clarita Valley. From the San Fernando Valley, it's about a 20 to 25-minute drive. One of the reasons why people like moving to Castaic is that you get a little bit more home for your money.
You're also going to get larger lots and you have a great outdoor lifestyle. There’s Castaic Lake—where you can visit and waterski—along with the lower lake where you can paddleboard and kayak. There is also lots of hiking in the area.
Hiking Trails
One of my favorite trails is right above Castaic Lake. To get to the waterfall trail, you're going to take the Lake Hughes Road exit and go up above Castaic Lake for about eight miles. This beautiful trail has a spot where you’ll wade through some water, so make sure you wear something or bring some water shoes that will allow you to do so.
Depending upon the time of the year, it can even be waist-deep. At the end of the trail are beautiful waterfalls; while I would not recommend doing this and would never do it myself, people often jump off the rocks into a small pond of water at the bottom. This trail It's a really cool, neat area where you feel like you're a million miles away from everything—when in reality it’s only eight miles.
In addition, the Upper Lake is great for waterskiing. You’ll definitely want to go first thing in the morning or late in the evening because you’ll get the best water at that time of day.
Plenty Of Activities
The area of Castaic is also home to our Humane Society. If you have ever volunteered for the Humane Society or you're looking to pick up an animal in Castaic, this is where you can go. So be sure to visit the Humane Society—and hopefully adopt a new pet for your family.
A few years ago, they also added a great sports center here in Castaic. So if your kids are involved in sports, there's a sports center where they can play basketball, baseball, and all the different sports. Another thing people don't realize is that if you love horses, there’s a place for you here. Explore Hasley Canyon for Castaic’s ranches and horse properties; every home in that area is on an acre and a half or more.
So if you really want to have a horse and want to be able to have it right there at your home, this might be an area worth looking at as well.
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