Castaic, California
Castaic is a community of 17,999 people in Los Angeles County, California.
Why visit Castaic
Townapedia lists 22 parks and trails, 32 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Six Flags Magic Mountain, Loma Verde, Hasley Canyon Equestrian Center and Camino Del Valle Park.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 96°F; December lows average 44°F.
Weather in Castaic
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Castaic
Castaic (Chumash: Kaštiq; Spanish: Castéc) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in northwestern Los Angeles County, California, United States. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 18,937.
From the Wikipedia article Castaic, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
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Six Flags Magic Mountain
Monument and historic site · 4.2 mi
Theme park located in Valencia, California
Parks, trails and playgrounds22
10 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes32
Las Rocas Bar & Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.3 mi
27923 Sloan Canyon Road, Castaic
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Su 11:00-22:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.9 mi
28050 Hasley Canyon Road, Castaic
Mo-Sa 04:30-21:00; Su 05:30-21:00
Sushi Story
Restaurant · Sushi · 1.9 mi
28050 Hasley Canyon Road, Castaic
Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa-Su 12:00-21:00
Matsu Sushi
Restaurant · Sushi · 1.9 mi
29495 The Old Road, Castaic
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-22:30; Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 11:30-21:00
Las Delicias Sport Taqueria
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.9 mi
29483 The Old Road, Castaic
Mo-Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 09:00-21:00
20 more on the map.
Where to stay2
History
The Córdova family of California were the first settlers in the area. Modern Castaic began in 1887 when Southern Pacific set up a railroad siding on the line between Piru and Saugus Station, naming it "Castaic Junction". Between January and April 1890, the Castec School District adopted the new spelling, "Castaic".
From the History section of Castaic, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship1
Castaic Community African Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · African Methodist Episcopal · 2.6 mi
28930 Morningside Drive, Val Verde
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries25
Healthcare2
Map of Castaic
98 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63°F | 47°F | 4.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Feb | 65°F | 45°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 70°F | 47°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 49°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 81°F | 54°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 57°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 94°F | 63°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 96°F | 64°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 91°F | 62°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 81°F | 56°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 71°F | 49°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 62°F | 44°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Newhall 5Nw (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Los Angeles County has had 67 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2025-08-08: Canyon Fire (Fire)
- 2025-01-08: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds (Fire)
- 2025-01-08: Eaton Fire (Fire)
- 2025-01-08: Hurst Fire (Fire)
- 2025-01-07: Palisades Fire (Fire)
- 2024-12-10: Franklin Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Whiteman Airport (WHP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 19 miles away.
- Stevenson Ranch 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Santa Clarita 9 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- Simi Valley 16 mi southwest, about 26 min by car
- San Fernando 17 mi southeast, about 28 min by car
- Fillmore 17 mi west, about 28 min by car
- Moorpark 19 mi southwest, about 31 min by car
- Oak Park 22 mi south, about 35 min by car
- Thousand Oaks 24 mi southwest, about 39 min by car
- Agoura Hills 24 mi south, about 38 min by car
- Calabasas 24 mi south, about 39 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Castaic-banner-01, Traveler100, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Raven on a stick, Castaic, Los Angeles, 31 August 2022 (52328448597), Kevin Gill from Los Angeles, CA, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Castaic, CA 91384, USA - panoramio (4), Clotee Pridgen Alloc…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Castaic, CA 91384, USA - panoramio, Clotee Pridgen Alloc…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Castaic, CA 91384, USA - panoramio (2), Clotee Pridgen Alloc…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Castaic, CA 91384, USA - panoramio (3), Clotee Pridgen Alloc…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Taylor Steffen Enters Castaic Lake Lagoon (27427199061), Chris Hunkeler from Carlsbad, California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Colossus parking view, Alton, CC BY 3.0
- Sergiolus montanus 8756462, Emily Chebul, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sergiolus montanus 8756460, Emily Chebul, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Neal H Pogue, Bravenewworld2018, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Neal H Pogue (cropped), Bravenewworld2018, CC BY-SA 4.0
- View from Interstate 5 in Southern California 1 2016-08-28, F ASTILY, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Los Angeles County, CA, USA - panoramio (92), Clotee Pridgen Alloc…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Oedaleonotus tenuipennis, Daniel, CC BY 4.0
- Colpa alcione (416810472), Daniel S., CC BY 4.0
- Callophrys dumetorum 121417741, Daniel, CC BY 4.0
- Superstitionia donensis 160047821, Daniel, CC BY 4.0
- Idiostatus aequalis, Daniel, CC BY 4.0
- Los Angeles County, CA, USA - panoramio (75), Clotee Pridgen Alloc…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hummingbird Chicks (27967913176), Kevin Gill from Los Angeles, CA, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Bishop Edik Baroni with Ancient Church of the East leaders, Church301, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bishop Edik Baroni in procession with Ancient Church of the East, Church301, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Los Angeles County, CA, USA - panoramio (85), Clotee Pridgen Alloc…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Los Angeles County, CA, USA - panoramio (104), Clotee Pridgen Alloc…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Superstitionia donensis 155083946, Daniel, CC BY 4.0
- Raccoon Diner, haymarketrebel, CC BY 2.0
- Sakeri Holter Looking Back (27234972230), Chris Hunkeler from Carlsbad, California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Morgan Perlmuter (27673852046), Chris Hunkeler from Carlsbad, California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Everest Brady (26927585054), Chris Hunkeler from Carlsbad, California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Race Start (27457370056), Chris Hunkeler from Carlsbad, California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Hunter May (26808623914), Chris Hunkeler from Carlsbad, California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Asher Steelman (27314231551), Chris Hunkeler from Carlsbad, California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Ronit Shrestha Steps Out (27298826702), Chris Hunkeler from Carlsbad, California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Marcos Hillje-Enthoven at Finish (27414893081), Chris Hunkeler from Carlsbad, California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Phil Sidenberg Congratulates Deena Exparaza (27330385696), Chris Hunkeler from Carlsbad, California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Cindy Cook (27330312696), Chris Hunkeler from Carlsbad, California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Helene Hirsch (27363703905), Chris Hunkeler from Carlsbad, California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
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