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Just moments from your door, there are flavors waiting to be discovered, long-forgotten stories eager to be shared, yet-unforged connections hoping to be made.

Raise a Glass at Salt Creek
Salt Creek tops nearly every SCV "best restaurant" list because diners know to expect a delicious refined American meal served by friendly, familiar staff. But also worthy of note is the massive wine list - owner Greg Amsler has made it a personal mission to cultivate the best in the SCV - and the private places worthy of a great escape. Book the heated patio or the expansive family-style dining area that can seat your board of directors and then some. 222-9999

Whoop it Up at Wolf Creek
If you like beer, you love Wolf Creek Restaurant & Brewing Company, but even the anti-hop contingency howls for WC's eclectic menu. Fusion is fun here, with some dishes posing as the United Nations equivalent of cuisine. Tex-Mex combines with Asian, Italian pizzas pair perfectly with deep-fried pickles and no one is complaining because it's all delicious, unpretentious and easy. Take out food, beer kegs or cater to your inner extrovert and host a party in their private on-site space. 263-9653

Love Life at The Local Pub & Grill
The Local may be "new," but once you go, you're an old friend of the Local family - because this "come one, come all" spot truly has something everyone wants to go back for. Drop by for weekend breakfast or to catch the game on one of their over-a-dozen oversized TVs, Trivia Tuesdays, Bingo Winesday Wednesdays, football all week and Karaoke Saturdays. Ready to party? So are they, with football-party platter specials and more. Make your large party reservations now.
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Whisper Margarita-fueled Secrets at Sabor
Sabor Cocina Mexicana is the high-end hot spot for girl-boss brunches, sexy date nights, impress-big-fish business meetings and memorable celebrations. The heart of Sabor lies in the carefully-sourced organic, sustainable ingredients that are hand selected for their crafted-daily sauces, top-shelf infused tequilas and seasonal specialty selections that have made this a five-star gourmet-Mex restaurant experience since its inception. 259-9002

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Celebrate at the Newly-renovated Hyatt Regency Valencia
The floor-to-ceiling remodeled facility is a sight to behold, but it's the people of the Hyatt that make event hosting here a joy. From experienced banquet captains who oversee every detail to chefs who craft exquisite meals customized to your preference and budget, they'll help you reach the pinnacle of a perfectly-planned event. Choose from a variety of venues, like the intimate, blooming rose garden or ballroom speckled with fine china. 678-4085

Leave Special Event Planning to the Specialists at Valencia Country Club
Valencia Country Club was designed with spectacular special events in mind. The Club's array of meeting and banquet amenities, delicious catering and professional event management capabilities make it an ideal locale for events of all types, ranging from business meetings and corporate outings to bar/bat mitzvahs, quinceaneras, holiday/birthday/anniversary/graduation parties, fundraising events, wedding party functions, banquets and golf tournaments. 799-1263

Take a Chill Pill at Wolf Creek Brewery
Food? Have it catered by sister restaurant, Wolf Creek. Drink? Are you serious? They literally make beer here. Entertainment? Your guests can play cornhole on pro-grade boards while hanging out and having a blast. The chill atmosphere at Wolf Creek Brewery, conveniently tucked into the Valencia Industrial Center, carries over to event planners like you, too. For an easy-does-it unique gathering that will get guests talking, this is it. Bonus: It's uber close, so drink up and let Lyft do the designated driving.
294-9977

Hang with the Fundraising & Party Event that Goes to You
The Let's Hang Mobile Boutique goes straight to you, setting up beachy, fashionable styles you'll love with the ease of shopping right out of the mobile boutique truck! You'll earn 10 percent of the sales in merchandise from your event, or, if you're fundraising for a non-profit, a 10-percent portion of the sales. There are absolutely no costs associated with your Let's Hang Mobile Boutique Truck event - it's totally free and there's never any pressure to buy anything. There's no minimum purchase, either; just gather your friends and family, provide appetizers and beverages to make it a fun party environment and hang out for a day or evening of shopping. 263-5775

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Pick Up Perfection at Plate Therapy
Everything your body needs to thrive, all boxed up and ready to eat when you are? That's the Plate Therapy Grab N' Go way. Head over to their Valencia kitchen where organic, wholesome, flavorful meals await your instant gratifications - or are ready to stash in the fridge. Free of gluten, refined sugar, dairy, preservatives and guilt, these perfectly-portioned gourmet meals are comparable in price to a fast-food fix, but will keep you nourished and on target to fulfill your health and wellness goals. Delivery and subscription are also available. platetherapy.com

Taste the Freshest Catch at Fish Tail Seafood Grill
Fish Tail has been named "Best Seafood Restaurant of the Year" five years in a row for a reason... and that reason lies in the ultra-fresh, perfectly-prepared fish that is the highlight of nearly every dish. Daily fish deliveries are deliciously experienced in new menu items like the Avocado Butter Fish Rice Bowl, Salmon or Ahi Poke Tacos and Original Poke Bowls, featuring new lower prices, too. Right now, nosh on the Salmon Lunch Special - a Grilled Salmon Rice Bowl - for only $10.50 Monday through Friday from 11am to 2pm. Not feeling fish? The Sweet & Spicy Chicken Rice Bowl or Sausage & Chips plate are savory sea-free options. 295-FISH

Affordable Family Fun at Paseo Club
The Paseo Club is billed as Santa Clarita's premier fitness and lifestyle club - and that's true. With a 25-yard lap/play pool, spa, multi-story revitalized fitness facility, team-training options, over 70 weekly classes, tennis courts (And lessons and leagues!), a bar and dining options, plus tons of special events, it's fair to say that it's at the heart of the SCV social scene. But when you read that list, it's easy to think that Paseo's out of the price range for many - and that part's not true! There are a variety of membership options to meet your needs with a single health/fitness membership starting as low as $85 a month, which includes fitness, swim, social and pickleball. The value keeps growing with new services and amenities added all the time. 257-0044

Year-round Equestrian Connections at Don-E-Brook Farms
From trail rides to lessons for every experience level, Don-E-Brook Farms connects "city folk" to their natural roots - without ever leaving Santa Clarita. Located immediately off of Copperhill in Valencia, this equestrian center does more than put guests on the back of a horse. Their fun-loving staff helps connect you to the more-natural world, one where you can relax, breathe deep, get a little exercise and drink in the scenic river bed that serves as a starting point for your exploration. Children who are on the autism spectrum especially love Don-E-Brook; there are classes just for them that take advantage of the therapeutic benefits horseback riding can offer. 296-9995

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The Oaks Club at Valencia Makes Membership a Luxury
A membership at The Oaks Club at Valencia is the prestige boost you didn't know you needed - because this newly-renovated club has style to spare. The newly-private restaurant now boasts a brand-new menu and every meal has received an innovative twist. This is not standard "club" food - or the standard club experience. Daily specials like street tacos and steak-and-wedge salads are splashy, but the social lineup downright jaw dropping. Staple events like Tipsy Tuesday, monthly wine tastings, family nights, karaoke events and more combine with exceptional networking and business opportunities, too. Wow your non-member guests with the SCV's finest amenities in the woodsy-rustic space or take to the links for a memorable day among heritage-oak-lined greens.

Mercedes Benz of Valencia

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The Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan Earns an A+
Advanced technology and ever]fresh style deliver on the same promise in a C]Class sedan, making it the whip of choice for SCV nights on the town - or just runs to the dry cleaner. Playful but powerful, the C-Class can whisk you to 60 in 5.8 seconds, which comes in handy when town traffic lights are less than perfectly timed. Available in traditional or plug-in hybrid models, your C earns an A when it comes to efficiency. Test drive your next luxury purchase at Mercedes-Benz of Valencia. 753-5555

Valencia Acura

The 2019 Acura NSX Supercharges Santa Clarita
Meet the next-generation 2019 Acura NSX - the only supercar designed, developed and manufactured in America for the third year running. This beauty's precision-crafted performance is the basis for Acura's entire model lineup - everything from the spacious family-friendly RDX and MDX SUVs to the luxurious best-in-class ILX, RLX and TLX sedans. Want to experience it yourself? Valencia Acura has an experiential NSX Configurator in its showroom that allows customers to build their dream supercar from the ground up. 255-3000