Are you considering moving to Santa Clarita, California, but don’t know which area to choose? In this video, I’m going to give you the good, the bad, and the ugly of living in Newhall, one of the six different areas of Santa Clarita. We’ll explore everything from Old Town Newhall to housing options so you can see if Newhall is the place for you.
Welcome To Newhall
Newhall is the oldest area of the Santa Clarita Valley. It's the closest area when you're coming up over the 5 or the 14 freeway from the San Fernando Valley and LA. As you come up over the 5, keep going straight to find Newhall off of the first two exits. If you take the 14, it’s the first couple of exits as well—making a triangle shape.
The area south of Lyons and west of Via Princessa is all part of Newhall. Additionally, Placerita Canyon is also included, which is near Newhall Avenue. Throughout the entire area, they've been doing a lot of renovations—including Old Town Newhall.
Exploring Old Town
Old Town Newhall—which is like our Main Street—is so beautiful. Lit up at night, you’ll find some great restaurants, bars, wineries, and breweries to grab a bite and a drink. There’s so much to do, from art exhibits and a new movie theater to live shows at places like Hart & Main. Some of these shows are free and some of them are very reasonably priced.
Overall, Old Town Newhall is a neat little area to go down on a Sunday afternoon, grab a glass of wine, and see an art show. This pocket of the community has all been renovated in the last 8 to 10 years. At the end of Main Street is also our newest library, the Newhall Library—and it’s huge. This beautiful building holds a lot of events, and I definitely recommend checking it out.
Main Street Activities
Main Street attracts people from all over Santa Clarita because it's got great restaurants, bars, shows, and things to do. They also host SENSES, a block party held on the third Thursday of every month from March to October. Every month has a different theme and features bands, food trucks, and all kinds of different things to do.
Another fun event is Light Up Main Street, which happens in November and runs through Christmas. The whole street is lit up throughout the holiday season and also features a huge Christmas tree. It’s so beautiful, so make sure you check out Main Street at Christmastime. In addition, don’t forget to visit the Old Town Newhall Farmers Market on Saturdays from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm.
People come from all over the place to bring fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, arts, crafts, and more to the Farmers Market, providing patrons with a variety of things to purchase. It’s located off of Main Street near the Newhall Library.
Arts And Eateries
Main Street offers a variety of arts and culture options. This includes The Main, a small theater that offers all kinds of different shows. As I mentioned, some of them are free and some of them are for a minimal cost. This eclectic assortment of shows changes every month, so there's always something new going on. In addition, they also have a couple of different art shows every month featuring mostly local artists.
As far as restaurants, there's everything you could want on Main Street. You’ll find everything from burgers, barbecue, and sushi to Mexican and fine dining. So if you’re hungry, just walk down Main Street to figure out what you want. There’s also a creamery that makes ice cream right there at the shop, so be sure to stop in for dessert to sample some of their really unique flavors.
Other dessert options include a churro shop with different toppings and a couple of bakeries, too. As you can see, you can make a whole night of a trip down to Main Street. You can have dinner, grab dessert, and wrap up your evening with some cocktails. You’ll find three different wineries on Main Street, two different breweries, and a few different pubs and bars.
Location And Housing Options
In addition to close freeway access, we also have the Metrolink with its own station located in Newhall. You’ll have easy access and lots of parking.
While there aren’t many cons to living in Newhall, one I can think of is that there are quite a few older apartment complexes in the area. While they're mostly isolated to one area, there are quite a few of them. Other than that, I don't have a whole lot of negatives to say about Newhall.
Make Santa Clarita Your Home
I hope this gave you a good idea of everything that Newhall has to offer. If you have any questions about the area or want to make Newhall your home, feel free to reach out to me and I’ll be happy to help.
Newhall is just one of the areas of Santa Clarita, California that’s worth checking out. For more information about Santa Clarita living, be sure to subscribe to my channel so you never miss an episode of my show. Stay tuned to see what I feature next!