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The most northerly community of the Santa Clarita Valley, Castaic is conveniently located along Interstate 5, the main north-south artery between San Francisco and Los Angeles. In 1866 General Edward Beale bought the town known as Rancho Castaic and abbreviated its name to Castaic. In 1887 the Southern Pacific railroad established a train stop at Castaic Junction, and two years later the first school was founded.
By 1914 when the Old Ridge Route was opened, Castaic became a highway stopover with small restaurants and automobile services. Today it is best known as the home of Castaic Lake, part of the 600-mile California State Water Project. The lake is a massive recreational asset to north Los Angeles County and millions of tourists, bringing filming opportunities, lake and land sports, and camping. Castaic Lake also is the home of the famous annual Love Ride festivities and a spectacular Fourth of July festival and fireworks display. The large Castaic Sports Complex provides over 14,500 square feet of recreation for the community. A gymnasium, community room, kitchen, locker rooms/showers, restrooms, baseball and soccer fields, basketball and volleyball courts, play yards and picnic areas serve as a popular gathering place for athletic and recreational activities.
This affordable community has homes in many price-ranges to attract all walks-of-life. Known primarily as a truck stop for many years, Castaic is fast becoming a popular residential community, with approximately 12,349 residents. |