Location: Santa Clarita, California
Standout feature: Dozens of rescued and rehabilitated animals
Why it’s worth visiting: The Gentle Barn is one of the coolest animal-centered experiences in the Los Angeles area. It’s a working animal rescue farm with locations in three states, but its first location is in Santa Clarita. There, visitors are treated to a uniquely calm, almost transcendent day at the farm.
It’s only open to the public for guided tours on Sundays with tickets purchased in advance, but we wouldn’t have it any other way. The limited admission experience keeps the focus on building a sense of connection and respect between visitors and the rescued animals who live there.
For anyone 14 and up, you also have the option of trying a cow hug therapy session. All in all, it’s a beautiful farm filled with animals that are treated with love and care.
Learn more about The Gentle Barn.
