A canyon road winding through golden hills at dusk

Things to do

Canyon trails at sunrise, food halls at noon, live music after dark. Here's how to spend a perfect day on the west side of the Valley.

Local landmarks

Points of interest

Weathered sandstone boulders at dusk
Chatsworth

Stoney Point Park

SoCal's legendary bouldering playground. Climbers have trained on these sandstone faces since the 1930s — sunset here is unmissable.

Red rock formations under blue sky
Chatsworth

Garden of the Gods

Once the heart of the Iverson Movie Ranch, these formations starred in thousands of films and serials. A short trail, a huge slice of Hollywood history.

Red-curtained stage of a historic theater
Canoga Park

Madrid Theatre

A 440-seat performing-arts gem on historic Antique Row, hosting dance, music and theater in the heart of downtown Canoga Park.

Sunlight filtering through old oak trees
West Hills

Orcutt Ranch Horticultural Center

24 acres of rose gardens, citrus orchards and 700-year-old oaks around a 1920s hacienda. Pick Valencia oranges at the beloved July harvest weekend.

Interior of a curated retail shop
Woodland Hills · Warner Center

Westfield Topanga & The Village

The Valley's premier shopping and dining destination — flagship stores, a buzzing food scene, and open-air strolling at The Village.

Colorful piles of fresh produce at a market stall
Canoga Park

Antique Row & Farmers Market

Sherman Way's vintage shops meet Saturday's year-round farmers market on Owensmouth — one of the Valley's happiest morning rituals.

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