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Expedia: Santa Clarita Among 15 Healthiest Places to Travel

City of Santa Clarita | Friday, Nov 3, 2017

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Expedia’s travel blog, Viewfinder, praised Santa Clarita as one of the 15 healthiest places to travel in its “Wellness Report 2018” published on October 30.

Focusing on items such as the quality of parks, outdoor activity spaces, healthy food options for a variety of dietary needs, wellness-focused spas, fitness centers and more, Santa Clarita received a score of 21 out 25. Other cities that received the same score are Honolulu, Hawaii; Aurora, Colorado and Scottsdale, Arizona.

“We are honored that such a well-recognized brand, like Expedia, would mention us in their report,” City Communications Manager Carrie Lujan said. “We do make an effort to provide activities, restaurants and businesses that create unforgettable experiences, whether on vacation or stay-cation, so it’s exciting that our efforts have been recognized.”

Expedia Viewfinder offers travel advice from experienced travelers, who come from a variety of backgrounds.

Find the full “Wellness Report 2018” [here].

Looking for more reasons to vacation in Santa Clarita? Check out VisitSantaClarita.com.

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Tatiana Semerjian Nunneri says:

Friday, Nov 3, 2017 at

Dominic Nunneri apparently santa clarita is a tourist destination

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George Saldivar Jr. says:

Friday, Nov 3, 2017 at

that would explain all the traffic!

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Ethan Jewell says:

Friday, Nov 3, 2017 at

The rabid bats are waiting for the incoming feast.

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Rafael Bernal says:

Friday, Nov 3, 2017 at

Julie Martinez

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Ronda Montgomery says:

Friday, Nov 3, 2017 at

And one of the most expensive!!! Pick your evil.

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Bonnie Blackwell-Nikolai says:

Friday, Nov 3, 2017 at

We have some of the worst air quality in LA County. When I travel into areas with better air, my asthma practically disappears.

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Mariana Cee says:

Friday, Nov 3, 2017 at

Yeah until they start getting chest pain and anxiety from driving around town.

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Michael Dills says:

Friday, Nov 3, 2017 at

Soon to be the healthiest with ebike riders. Ebike riders lose more weight then regular bikers and have so much fun doing it. Open Trails Ebikes

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RuthAnne Murthy says:

Saturday, Nov 4, 2017 at

I love all the Open Spaces, Paseos, parks, etc. give our city some love!

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Candy Shinn Leh says:

Saturday, Nov 4, 2017 at

I’m glad SCV made the list, but I wouldn’t vacation here. That’s a stretch. ?

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