Sand Canyon, Santa Clarita, California

Sand Canyon is a valley and residential neighborhood in the southeastern corner of the borough of Canyon Country in Santa Clarita, California. The neighborhood is notable for its equestrian community and remoteness relative to the rest of the city.

Not to be confused with Sand Canyon, Kern County, California.
For ancient pueblo in Colorado, see Sand Canyon Pueblo.
Sand Canyon
Neighborhood
Looking north up Sand Canyon Road at Iron Canyon Road
Looking north up Sand Canyon Road at Iron Canyon Road
Sand Canyon is located in Santa Clarita
Sand Canyon
Sand Canyon
Sand Canyon is located in California
Sand Canyon
Sand Canyon
Location in California
Coordinates: 34.41°N 118.42°W / 34.41; -118.42
Country United States
State California
County Los Angeles
Elevation
[1]
1,736 ft (529 m)
ZIP code
91387
Area code661

History

The unincorporated community of Sand Canyon was annexed as a part of the city of Santa Clarita on December 25, 1987. Additional parcels of land to the northeast were gradually annexed between 1989 and 1992. The westernmost and southernmost properties of Sand Canyon were annexed in 2012 and 2013, respectively.[2]

In 2016, the canyon was the site of a major wildfire known as the Sand Fire.[3]

Geography
Looking south down Sand Canyon Road toward Placerita Canyon Road and the San Gabriel Mountains

The canyon is in the northwestern San Gabriel Mountains foothills, in the upper Santa Clara River watershed. It is located in the borough of Canyon Country in the city of Santa Clarita.

Community

Sand Canyon is an equestrian community, with trails for horseback riding, and large, upscale estates - among the most expensive in the Santa Clarita Valley. Most homes in Sand Canyon are custom-built.[4] The community includes Sand Canyon Country Club. Plans for a Sand Canyon resort and spa have encountered hurdles and criticism from residents.[5]

Notable ranch properties include Macmillan Ranch, Rancho Deluxe, Robinson Ranch, and Sable Ranch.

References
  1. DistancesTo.com (Sand Canyon Country Club parking lot)
  2. City of Santa Clarita Completed Annexations (1987-2022), retrieved 15 April 2023
  3. Hassan, Carma. "Hundreds flee Santa Clarita wildfire". CNN. Retrieved 25 July 2016.
  4. "The Homes and Neighborhoods in Sand Canyon of Santa Clarita". Gregory Real Estate Group. Retrieved 2021-05-13.
  5. "Sand Canyon Resort proposal reaches hurdle with numerous concerns from Planning Commission". Santa Clarita Valley Signal. 2021-01-20. Retrieved 2021-05-13.



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