Black Star Canyon
Black Star Canyon is a remote mountain canyon in the Santa Ana Mountains, located in eastern Orange County, California. It is 8 mi southeast of Anaheim. Look also at Disneyland, 14 mi away.
A canyon & gorge, 8 mi southeast of Anaheim
Anaheim is the nearest base
Anaheim is 8 miles northwest, with 189 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Oct, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 68–82°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Black Star Canyon
Black Star Canyon is a remote mountain canyon in the Santa Ana Mountains, located in eastern Orange County, California. It is a watershed of the Santa Ana River. Black Star Canyon is a popular destination for mountain bikers as well as hikers due to its wild scenery. The California Historical Landmark associated with the canyon refers to the village of Puhú.
- Type
- Canyon & gorge
- Wikipedia readers
- 6.2K a year
Where to base yourself for Black Star Canyon
Lodging nearby is in Anaheim (189) and Irvine (50).
Anaheim
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
341,008 people
8 mi northwest of Black Star Canyon
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Black Star Canyon | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anaheim | 8 mi northwest | 10 min | 189 149 hotels · 34 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 hostel · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 341,008 | $831K | D |
| Irvine | 8 mi southwest | 10 min | 50 43 hotels · 1 motel · 3 campgrounds · 3 RV parks | 318,764 | $1,192K | B− |
| Santa Ana | 12 mi west | 20 min | 39 24 hotels · 10 motels · 4 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 315,586 | $713K | C− |
| Newport Beach | 14 mi southwest | 20 min | 53 47 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 81,977 | $2,000K | C |
| Corona | 9 mi northeast | 15 min | 24 16 hotels · 6 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 161,734 | $701K | C |
| Orange | 11 mi west | 15 min | 27 17 hotels · 6 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 138,365 | $946K | C+ |
| Lake Forest | 8 mi south | 10 min | 18 16 hotels · 1 hostel · 1 RV park | 86,333 | $937K | B |
| Costa Mesa | 15 mi southwest | 25 min | 42 29 hotels · 6 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 108,881 | $1,115K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Combine it with these
Pair a visit with these, within 45 miles.
Big draw114 mi Theme parkDisneyland17.3M visitors a year
Big draw40 mi Stadium & arenaSoFi Stadium
Big draw45 mi LandmarkHollywood Walk of Fame10.0M visitors a year
Big draw219 mi Theme parkKnott's Berry Farm4.5M visitors a year
Big draw39 mi MuseumLucas Museum of Narrative Art
Big draw34 mi MuseumUSS Iowa
Big draw39 mi Stadium & arenaLos Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Big draw312 mi Stadium & arenaAngel Stadium of AnaheimPhoto credits
Disneyland: HarshLight from San Jose, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0 · SoFi Stadium: Thank You (21 Millions+) views, CC BY 2.0 · Hollywood Walk of Fame: BenSherman, Public domain · Knott's Berry Farm: Phydend at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Lucas Museum of Narrative Art: Kriddl, CC0 · USS Iowa: PH1 Jeff Hilton, Public domain · Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum: CanonStarGal, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Angel Stadium of Anaheim: Staff Sgt. Chad McMeen, Public domain
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Your questions on Black Star Canyon
What town is Black Star Canyon near?
Anaheim, CA, about 8 miles northwest.
When is the best time to visit Black Star Canyon?
January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December, with highs of 68–82°.
How far is Black Star Canyon from Riverside?
About 20 miles northeast of Riverside, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Black Star Canyon?
John Wayne Orange County (SNA), about 13 miles away.
Where should I stay near Black Star Canyon?
Anaheim (8 mi, 189 places to stay), Irvine (8 mi, 50 places to stay) and Santa Ana (12 mi, 39 places to stay).
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.