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Agua Dulce | |
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 Vasquez Rocks | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Elevation | 2,526 ft (770 m) |
Agua Dulce (Spanish for freshwater, literally sweet water) is an unincorporated community located in Los Angeles County, California.[1] It lies at an elevation of 2526 feet (770 m).[1] Agua Dulce is located just north of Santa Clarita. The town has a population of about 4,000. It is located at 34°29′47″N 118°19′32″W / 34.49639°N 118.32556°W and covers a geographic area of about 25 square miles (65 km²). The ZIP code is 91390 and area code 661.
Geography
Agua Dulce is located about 25 miles (40 km) Southwest of Palmdale, 44 miles (71 km) North of Los Angeles, in the Sierra Pelona Valley portion of Southern California.
Demographics
The town has a median household income of $78,000 (US). The average household size is 3.1.
About Agua Dulce
Agua Dulce is best known for Vasquez Rocks California State Park. Vasquez Rocks has been long used as a popular filming location by the Hollywood movie industry, most notably The Flintstones movie and the Star Trek episode "Arena." The 1971 movie "Duel" filmed extensively in the area. It got its name from the famous bandit Tiburcio Vasquez that used to run and hide there while being looked for.
Agua Dulce is home to the Agua Dulce Vineyards, the largest winery in Los Angeles County.
Agua Dulce also has a general aviation airport known as Agua Dulce Airpark.
Filmography
In the movie Rat Race, the scene prior to Whoopi Goldberg's car plunging into a junk yard was filmed on Agua Dulce Canyon Road.
The western film More Dead Than Alive was entirely shot at Agua Dulce.[2]
The 1971 made for T.V. movie Duel.
Education
Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District [1]
- Vasquez High School Acton [2]
- High Desert Middle School Acton [3]
- Meadowlark Elementary School Acton [4]
- Agua Dulce Elementary School Agua Dulce [5]
References
External links
- Township of Agua Dulce
- "Agua Dulce and Vasquez Rocks History". Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society. Retrieved 2004-07-04. (Photos, text, TV shows)
- Agua Dulce Vineyards
- Vanguard News Agua Dulce and Acton news online
