Valencia Information

Valencia is a planned community located in Los Angeles County, California in the northwestern corner of the Santa Clarita Valley, adjacent to Interstate 5. In 1987, it was one of the four communities (along with Saugus, Newhall, and Canyon Country) that merged to create the city of Santa Clarita, California.

Valencia was planned and developed in the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s by the powerful Newhall Land Company. It is notable for its well-landscaped boulevards connecting a balanced mix of apartment buildings, single-family detached homes, shopping centers, office parks, and industrial warehouses.

Valencia also has an extensive system of paved pathways with grade separations over and under the boulevards. The pathways are called paseos. The paseos connect the entire community together making it possible to travel around Valencia without having to cross the streets. Landowners in the Valencia area pay special taxes to maintain the lush landscaping and the paseo system.

Valencia's residential areas are separated into villages. Each village is different from each other, in the ways of lifestyle (see List of Valencia, California's Residential Villages). Almost all of Valencia's villages are close to schools, shopping, etc. Villages also contain a community clubhouse where a pool and other amenities such as a play area, barbeques, and a clubhouse meeting / party area reside. Each village contains a Home Owners Association where the monthly meetings take place. Many villages also have a Neighborhood Watch program in force.

Is the birthplace of major league baseball player Jon Garland who plays for the world series champion Chicago White Sox. Six Flags Magic Mountain theme park containing 17 rollercoasters, is also located in Valencia. It has been reported that the park may be closing in the near future.

Major schools in the city include College of the Canyons, California Institute of the Arts, Master's College, Saugus High School, Valencia High School, West Ranch High School, and Hart High School.