Santa Susana, Census-designated area in Ventura County, California.
Santa Susana is a place in Ventura County, California, located along the northern slope of the Simi Hills with natural landscapes and hiking trails. The area features open spaces and pathways that wind through rolling terrain.
The Southern Pacific Company founded this place in 1903 as a railroad station and built the Santa Susana Depot as a central transportation hub for the growing community. The settlement developed around this infrastructure as an economic center.
The Chumash people left their mark on this land through artifacts and paintings in Burro Flats Painted Cave, which visitors can still see today.
The area is best reached by car, as it sits in hilly terrain away from major roads. Visitors should bring sturdy footwear for the trails and plenty of water in warm weather.
The area contains Grandma Prisbrey's Bottle Village, a striking art creation made from recycled bottles and found objects that reflects decades of craftsmanship and creativity. Visitors can also explore remnants of Corriganville Movie Ranch, where many Western films and television shows were shot.
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