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Census-designated place in California, United States
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Castaic is a rural town at the northern end of the Santa Clarita Valley, north of Los Angeles.
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Castaic Lake is one of the few recreational lakes in Los Angeles County and offers many types of recreational fun, including boating, waterskiing, fishing, camping, and during summer months, the lower lake offers swimming.
Castaic is located along Interstate 5, about 40 miles north of Downtown L.A. and 10 miles north of Santa Clarita.
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