I’ve been dating for over a decade now, so I’ve grown used to listening to unsolicited pep talks from well-meaning friends, family members, and total strangers. I’m a pro at not rolling my eyes when people tell me about open windows and fish in the sea, but one saying in particular really bothers me: You’ll find love when you’re not looking for it.
That just makes zero sense. You know how you find things? By looking for them! If you lose your car keys, would you just forget about them and hope they show up at some point? Of course not. You’d retrace your steps. You’d turn over every couch cushion. You’d ask people to help you search.
If you’re looking for a date, you should have a similar strategy and make an effort to find compatible singles. This list can help Santa Clarita’s singles take an active role in the search for love and meet date-worthy people by, basically, looking for them.
Santa Clarita Dating Sites
The internet has connected people all around the world, allowing numerous collaborations, friendships, and partnerships to blossom, so it only makes sense that singles would use the web to create new relationships as well. Online dating has become increasingly mainstream as digital natives grow up and start looking for a date the only way they know how — online. There are over 8,000 dating sites to choose from, and we’ve reviewed a few of our favorites to help you get started.
Best Singles Site
If dating sites were U.S. states, Match would be California. This dating site has a massive reputation and welcomes singles of all stripes. If you’re looking for a golden opportunity, you have to start by checking out Match. Since 1995, this site has facilitated countless relationships and marriages, and it has the success stories to prove it.
- Relationships: Friends, Dates, and Relationships
- Match System: Browse by zip, age, appearance, more
- Our Experts Say: Match has facilitated the most dates and relationships of any dating site, and its large audience and high success rate make it our top review. Our Review »
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Over 50 & Senior Sites
Once you reach a certain age, finding single people your age can be quite a challenge. That’s why a senior dating site like OurTime can be such an asset for mature daters around the world. OurTime can make meeting age-appropriate dates much easier for anyone over 50, and that can make a world of difference for anyone reaching retirement.
- Relationships: Dates and Relationships
- Match System: Search by profiles by zip and more
- Our Experts Say: OurTime is well-known in the over-50 dating crowd, particularly because it has a ton of helpful search features and an easy layout. Our Review »
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For Black Men & Women Only
Anyone looking for black singles in Santa Clarita is going to have a tough time because only 3.2% of the population is black. Fortunately, BlackPeopleMeet can offer much better odds because it is solely populated by black and biracial singles.
- Relationships: Deep Relationships or Just Casual Dates
- Match System: Search by location, age, more
- Our Experts Say: BlackPeopleMeet.com is the one of the largest and most popular dating sites for black and biracial singles, and the site is used by more than 5 million people a month. Our Review »
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Hookup & Sex Site
Adult Friend Finder acts as the wingman for singles in pursuit of no-strings-attached sex. This hookup-oriented dating site has over 95 million sexy profiles available for browsing, and its live chat rooms host X-rated conversations all day (and night) long. If you want to meet sexually active locals, do a simple search for Santa Clarita singles on AFF.
- Relationships: Hookups Only
- Match System: Search by location, interest, more
- Our Experts Say: Make no mistake: this site isn't about making friends, it's about finding hookups and casual encounters. No adult site has a larger or more active user base of those seeking discreet fun. Our Review »
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Popular Dating Apps
Dating apps do pretty much everything dating sites do — but with more location-based features. You can chat more easily with matches by using a dating app to stay in touch, and it takes the pressure off to know you can send a message anytime you feel like it. Many major dating platforms have launched companion apps to help singles keep up with today’s fast-paced dating scene, and you can check out a few of our favorites below.
Match.com
- Relationships: Fun Dates, Serious Relationships
- Match System: Browse by location, age, interest, and more
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About the App:
Available via the App Store and Google Play, Match is a fantastic app for dates and relationships. With a user base of 30 million singles, Match is where you’ll have a high chance of success. It’s free to download, create a profile, search for date prospects, and receive compatible matches based on personalized preferences. Free members can also chat with select members and send unlimited likes.
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eharmony
- Relationships: Long-Term Relationships, Marriages
- Match System: Get daily match suggestions
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About the App:
Responsible for 4% of marriages in the U.S., eharmony is among our top picks for relationship-minded heterosexual singles. To become a member, add the app to your phone (iOS or Android) and then take its 29 Dimensions® of Compatibility Matching Quiz. It’s absolutely free to do both these things — as well as receive matches and communicate during other special events.
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OurTime.com
- Relationships: Dating and Relationships
- Match System: Search by age as well as zip, gender, more
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About the App:
Made just for single seniors, OurTime is one of the most well-known niche dating apps. It’s a fun and straightforward app with simple swiping features. Once two people swipe right on each other, they can communicate. For more match options, visit the ConnectMe and I’m Interested pages.
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Santa Clarita Singles Bars
Santa Clarita may not be as bustling as the Sunset Strip or Chinatown, but it has a fair number of bars from Newhall Avenue to Copper Hill Drive. Some even offer picturesque views of the Santa Clara River. Anyone looking to meet singles in town would do well to become a regular at Santa Clarita’s neighborhood bars and breweries. Now sure which ones to try first? Here’s a list of the most popular and well-reviewed bars in town.
Shooters Bar & Billiards
Two words put Shooters Bar & Billiards at the top of our list of Santa Clarita's best bars, and those two words are mechanical bull. This bar can test your courage and give you a thrill during a heart-pounding ride. The bar also hosts billiards tournaments on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Shooters has 19 billiards tables, a jukebox, and a full bar to keep people laughing all night long. The bar can serve up specialty cocktails as well as specialty pizzas made to order, and you'll never tire of watching people try to conquer the mechanical bull all night long.
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
The Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar is located in the Westfield Valencia Town Center in Santa Clarita, but don't let the shopping center fool you because this place can get pretty wild on a Saturday night. The kitchen serves food until midnight on the weekends, and many singles enjoy the relaxed atmosphere at the bar. The outdoor patio is dog-friendly, so you can even bring your dog as your wingman if you want. As the Lazy Dog's official motto goes, "Live like a cat, drink like a dog."
Oggi's Pizza & Brewing Co
Oggi's is a spacious bar and restaurant with mouthwatering thick-crust pizza and flatbreads on its menu. You can order a specialty pizza or build your own by choosing from dozens of fresh toppings. This sports bar is a go-to spot on game day when big crowds show up to cheer on the Lakers, the Clippers, or the Rams. You don't need a reservation to pull up a stool at the bar and start a conversation over a plate of wings or garlic knots.
The Backyard Grub n' Brews
The Backyard Grub n' Brews really goes the extra mile to satisfy patrons. From bottomless mimosas on Sundays to massive beer celebrations, this place has a lot of love (and drinks) to give. The bar keeps 36 craft beers on tap, and it also has a good selection of canned and bottled beers. Happy hour specials start at $2.95 and offer a whole lot of value for those early birds willing to get their drink and grub before 6:30 p.m. Plus, the Backyard is also big enough to accommodate live bands and talent at hot-ticket events.
Drifters Cocktails
Located just outside Santa Clarita on Canyon Road, Drifters Cocktails is well worth the trip east of town. The no-frills bar has outdoor seating by the water, and it also hosts live musical performances and karaoke nights. Established in 1959, Drifters Cocktails is among the oldest bars in town, and it has stayed open so long because of its straightforward service and friendly atmosphere. The bartenders here know how to pour a stiff drink, yet the prices won't bust your budget. Whiskey lovers should stop by Drifters on Wednesdays for $5 shots of Jameson, Jack, or Fireball.
The Shot Exchange
The Shot Exchange has had a rocky history, but it's definitely on the upswing now. The bar has changed its name and owners since it was featured on season three of "Bar Rescue," and many locals agree the new management is doing great things for the local bar scene. "Thom is serious about grilling you something special," said Christopher S. in a five-star review. "Our burger and tacos were awesome, and the quality stood out." Many regulars show up here to shoot pool, throw darts, share a pitcher of beer, and make new friends.
Santa Clarita Speed Dating
Speed dating events are designed for singles who aren’t messing around. They know what they want, and they just need the opportunity to make a connection and seal the deal in person. If you’re the type of person who thrives under pressure, you may enjoy meeting potential dates in five-minute spans and competing against a roomful of singles for a date. Santa Clarita may not have any speed dating events on the calendar, but LA First Dates is always organizing an event for singles in their 20s, 30s, 40s, and up.
Santa Clarita Singles Events
Singles events can open people up to new experiences and new relationships at the same time. While you take part in an activity, you can’t help but become partial to singles who are like you. You can build common ground and establish strong friendships by regularly attending singles meetups around town. Whether you’re painting, hiking, bowling, or beer drinking, you never know what can happen when you surround yourself with fun-loving singles, so go ahead and get out there.
Santa Clarita Singles Clubs
Dancing is part of the lifeblood of California, and you don’t have to look very far to find a dance floor where you can get your groove back. Santa Clarita has quite a few lounges and dance clubs scattered around town, and some of its bars play live music on the weekends to create a club-like atmosphere. Such a flirtatious environment is perfect for singles who love to dance. At a nightclub, you can get into someone’s good graces without even saying a word — just let the sultry music sweep you off your feet.
Santa Clarita Chat Rooms
Chat rooms can help shy singles dip their toes into the dating scene and practice flirting in a safe and controlled environment. You don’t have to use your real name or fill out a lengthy profile to meet people here. All you need is the right pickup line to start a promising online romance. It can be liberating to mingle anonymously in a chat room, and these platforms help locals catch the interest of potential dates.
Santa Clarita Personals
Online dating personals may seem similar to online dating, but there are a few key differences between the two types of platforms. For one thing, dating personals websites do not provide match recommendations. They offer simple search tools and let singles decide for themselves who to like and message. Dating personals sites also keep the profile sections brief, so singles can quickly see who you are and why you’re there.
Visit Public Parks & Recreation Centers
You’re never going to meet people by staying at home and watching “Orange is the New Black” or “Weeds” for the 100th time, so why not spend your weekend afternoons at a park or recreation center instead? You can mingle with a lot of people while walking along hiking trails or swimming in an Olympic-sized pool.
Santa Clarita has 34 well-maintained parks where people gather to play games and get healthy.
Santa Clarita has over 34 parks throughout the city with over 3,000 acres of open space and over 85 miles of off-street trails to choose from.
The Canyon County Community Center offers an array of activities and programs to engage the mind and body. You can take an exercise class, play BINGO, or play games at this social hub. The community center also takes on volunteers who clean up the parks, mentor at-risk youth, and make Santa Clarita a better place to live.
Local singles can also join an adults sport league to get in the action and meet new people. The softball, basketball, volleyball, and flag football teams will take on anyone over the age of 18. Participants tend to be athletic and outgoing individuals who have a strong team spirit.
You Don't Have to be a Saint to Land a Date in Santa Clarita
You can’t control when and where you fall in love, but that doesn’t mean you should just give up trying altogether. Singles have the power to make something happen by looking in the right places and putting themselves in the right social situations.
When you make an effort to talk to people and build interpersonal connections, you automatically up your odds of meeting someone special, and that means you’re that much closer to finding the relationship you seek. It may not happen overnight, but we’re confident these dating resources can advance your search for love — and they’re definitely better than doing nothing at all.
If you’re looking for a date in Santa Clarita, my advice to you is to keep on looking. Search high and low, and try not to second-guess yourself along the way. Good luck!
