Prior to the 1987 consolidation of Canyon Country, Saugus, Newhall, and Valencia into the city of Santa Clarita, it was an unincorporated area.

The Tataviam village of Tochonanga was located at the area where Newhall stands today.

[citation needed] Named after businessman Henry Mayo Newhall, Newhall is home to the William S. Hart Regional Park, featuring tours of the famous silent movie maker's mansion.

Over the years, Newhall has been the location for many movies, including Suddenly (1954) and Disney's The World's Greatest Athlete (1973).

[6] On April 6, 1970, four California Highway Patrol officers were shot dead during a traffic stop of two heavily armed career criminals.

The official Old Town Newhall website describes it as "Santa Clarita's premier arts and entertainment district.