Located in the Sierra Pelona Valley, just southwest of Antelope Valley is the town of Agua Dulce California (pop: 4100). Highlights in this town are a large vineyard, airpark, and the set for a new reality TV gameshow.
Nearby are the popular Vasquez Rocks, the backdrop
Vasquez Rocks has been long used as a popular filming location by the Hollywood movie industry,
Vasquez Rocks County Park
Natural Area and Nature Center
10700 West Escondido Canyon Rd, Agua Dulce, CA 91390;
661-268-0840; Park Website;
An unusual natural formation overlooking the Sierra Pelona Valley.
Named in 1874 for notorious outlaw Tiburio Vasquez who would take shelter here. Today it is used for a movie set, horse trails and group camping.
MovieSites History
101 Ways to Leave a Gameshow
Show website;
Movie studios for ABC TV Game (New 2011) are located near Agua Dulce Airpark.
Agua Dulce Winery
9640 Sierra Hwy, Santa Clarita, CA 91390;
661-268-7402; Farm Website;
Largest set of vineyards in Los Angeles County. 90 acre, fully operational vineyard, featuring daily wine tasting and tours, and gourmet gift shop.
Agua Dulce Country Fair and Parade [SEP]
An annual summertime tradition started in the 1960s. Music, contests, children's games all to recognize the local pioneer family of the year.
Fair Website;
Forest Trail Rides
Guest Ranches provided guided tours to miles of horse trails in the nearby Angeles National Forest. Horseback riding lessons, boarding, .
Polsa Rosa - Movie Ranch - all-terrain
Lombardi Ranch - pumpkin festival (OCT)
Carousel Ranch - horserides for physically challenged.
Copper Horse Riding Ranch
SOS Movie Ranch - filmset location
Sweet Water Alpaca Ranch -
Wrightwood Ranch -
L70 Agua Dulce Airpark
33638 Agua Dulce Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91390;
(661-268-8835; Airport Website;
Established in 1959, this airport features a single paved paved runway (4,600 x 50 ft).
Local Weblinks:
Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District [AADUSD] - Public Schools
Agua Dulce Town Council -
Township of Agua Dulce -
History of Agua Dulce
Vanguard News - Local News for Agua Dulce and Acton.
Agua Dulce Weather Station -
Agua Dulce Real Estate - home sales
Agua Dulce Women's Club
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