Exterior
Western Town
Main street with open range behind it, a martial arts dojo and the Palace Saloon lodge.
- 200+ acresPrivate ranch in Placerita Canyon
- 30-mile zoneInside the Hollywood studio zone
- 13 set groupsInteriors and natural exteriors
- Hwy 14Minutes off the freeway from LA
Movie ranch · Santa Clarita, CA
A whole backlot on one private ranch
Rancho Deluxe sits in the mountains of Placerita Canyon next to Sable Ranch, Melody Ranch and Disney's Golden Oak. Features, series, reality, commercials, music videos and stills crews shoot a western town, a military outpost, a lake and waterfall, cabins, oak forest and open range without moving base camp.
Sets & exteriors
Our locations
Every set is on the same property, so a company move is a walk or a short drive on ranch roads.
InteriorPalace Saloon Barn
Fully dressed saloon interior with bar, balcony and barn doors that open to the hills.
ExteriorMilitary Base / COP
Combat outpost with barriers, towers and hillside terrain for military and action work.
Interior
Shoot Houses
Mediterranean villa, ranch house and hilltop house, each with working rooms ready to film.
Int / ExtCabins
Historical log cabins, a modern cabin and a rustic cabin in the trees.
Interior
Man Cave Game Room
Bar, pool table and lounge for party scenes, reality confessionals and interviews.
WaterLake, Pond & Pool
Lake, upper pond, pool and waterfall, with a bait shop on the shore.
Exterior
Natural Exteriors
Orchard, greenhouse and garden, mountaintop vista, creek beds, meadows, cliffs and a target range.
ExteriorForests
Oak woodland and wooded trails that change with the seasons.
ExteriorDeserts
Dry desert terrain and a Vasquez Rocks replica for westerns and sci-fi.
Exterior
Bridges & Roads
Dirt roads and bridges for driving shots, chases and arrivals.
Int / Ext
Barns
Working barns with lofts and corrals.
Exterior
Additional Sets
Native camp, playhouse and treehouse, plus more on request.
Permits & access
Why shoot in Placerita Canyon
Inside the 30-mile zone
The ranch is within the Hollywood studio zone, so crews work at local rates without distant-location travel costs.
Movie Overlay Zone
Rancho Deluxe is part of the City of Santa Clarita Film Office Movie Overlay Zone, which means easier permits, reduced fees and shorter waits.
A film neighborhood
Next to Sable Ranch, Melody Ranch and Disney's Golden Oak, with local vendors, stages and lodging close by.
From first call to wrap
How booking works
Send an inquiry
Tell us your dates, crew size and the sets you want.
Online formScout the ranch
Pick a scout time and walk the sets with Steve.
Online schedulingQuote & agreement
Receive a location agreement with your dates and fees filled in.
E-signatureInsurance & permit
Upload your certificate of insurance and Santa Clarita film permit.
Upload portalShoot day
Get a call sheet with gate info, parking and ranch rules.
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Contact Steve Arklin
- Office
- 661-252-FILM (3456)
- Cell
- 661-733-5739
- Alt
- 661-904-1904
- stevearklin@gmail.com
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