Chatsworth (California)

Chatsworth is at the northwest end of the San Fernando Valley. Chatsworth can be most easily accessed by the 118 Freeway. Amtrak and Metrolink trains also stop in Chatsworth.

An automobile is indispensable for getting around Chatsworth. There is a Metro buses also operate in the city.

• Homestead Acre

  phone: +1 818 882-5614
  address: 10385 Shadow Oak Dr
  First Sunday of every month from 1PM - 4PM. Historical museum covering the history of the area from indigenous artifacts to early pioneers.

• Valley Relics Museum

  phone: +1 818-678-4934
  address: 21630 Marilla St
  A fun historical museum full of vintage neon signs, classic cars, photos, clothing, documents, and an assortment of memorabilia from throughout the history of the San Fernando Valley.

• Stoney Point

  phone: +1 818 883-8531
  address: 11000 Topanga Canyon Blvd
  Open daily sunrise to sunset. Great hiking trails, also popular with mountain climbers. Dog friendly. No snackbar or washroom facilities. Bring your own water.

• phone: +1 818 883-8531
  address: 11000 Topanga Canyon Blvd.
  Prepare to spend hours of discovery on this hike at Stoney Point in Chatsworth. Boulders merge together to form caves, dens, and alcoves that beg to be explored. Located at Topanga Canyon Boulevard between Chatsworth Street and the 118 Freeway, a huge boulder at the top of the mountain is a famous landmark called Stoney Point. Mountain climbers come here to learn and practice. Hikers of all sorts come to play. A maze of trails encompasses the Stoney Mountains. Some merely end abruptly, but there is always something interesting to see. It is hard to resist climbing high into the boulders, but be careful doing so with leashed dogs. Legs can get entangled on some of the precarious precipices. There is a wide trail following the base of the mountain along the south and east sides that is easily traversed with dogs. Get on the trail below “Stoney Point” and follow it around toward the east.A cluster of boulders form a good-sized cave at a small clearing to the left about midway to the east side of the mountain. A sharp eye can spot it from the trail. Look for a hitching post rail on the opposite side of the trail. Parking on Topanga Canyon Boulevard is dangerous with dogs. It’s better to take the back way by parking on Chatsworth Street near the railroad crossing west of Canoga Avenue. Follow the bridle path along the tracks heading north. Watch out for stickers here. The bridle path leads to the back side of Stoney Point along the railroad tracks to the wide trail around the base of the mountain.A small stream ambles alongside the trail at a few points, but following the stream isn’t the best way to go because of areas with overgrown brush and debris. Lots of brush grows here. There are no restroom facilities or drinking water. Stream water is not suitable to drink. Bring water for yourself and your dog. It can get very hot here, especially during summer. Shade is scarce, but the caves and dens are cool and offer a good place to rest. Wear a wide brimmed hat and hiking shoes and be sure to protect your dog from too much sun.Stoney Point is open from sunrise to sunset. Dogs must be leashed, but it is definitely worth a visit.

• Northridge Fashion Center

  phone: +1 818 885-9700
  address: 9301 Tampa Ave

• Happy Hookers Yarn Center

  phone: +1 818 709-3995
  address: 21619 Devonshire St
  Good place to buy yarn, also has classes for knitting/crocheting.

• Bishop's Yarns Incorporated

  phone: +1 818 407-1069
  address: 21820 Devonshire St
  Good place to buy yarn, also has classes for knitting/crocheting.

• Les Sisters' Southern Kitchen

  phone: +1 818 998-0755
  address: 21818 Devonshire St
  Alcohol is not served but the food is so good you won't miss it. Come early at lunch time or prepare for a wait. $10 - $15.

• Los Toros Mexican Restaurant

  phone: +1 818 882-3080
  address: 21743 Devonshire St
  Possibly the best lunch special in town - get the flavoured margarita for $0.75 extra. $10 - $15.

• Cowboy Palace

  phone: +1 818 341-0166
  address: 21635 Devonshire St
  Very down to earth country-western bar with live bands and line dancing. No dress code, no cover charge.

• Radisson Hotel Chatsworth

  phone: +1 818 709-7054
  address: 9777 Topanga Canyon Blvd
  From $100 per night.

• Ramada Inn Chatsworth

  phone: +1 818 998-5289
  address: 21340 Devonshire St

• Staybridge Suites

  phone: +1 818 773-0707
  address: 21902 Lassen St

• Best Western All Star Inn & Suites

  phone: +1 818 998-8888
  address: 21603 Devonshire St

Go out the way you came in or strike off to explore the San Fernando Valley or neighboring Simi Valley.