Santa Clarita California Accommodations

When to Visit Santa Clarita, CA

Thanks to its location near the Pacific Coast, Santa Clarita has a Mediterranean climate with hot summers and moderate winters. From July through September, high temperatures generally reach the mid-90s, and the area is subject to sudden, monsoon-like storms. The spring and fall seasons tend to be warm and dry, with highs in the mid-70s or low 80s and little rain.

Winter weather is generally mild in Santa Clarita, with daily highs in the mid-60s. This is the rainy season, but snow rarely falls, even during the winter.

While it's almost always the ideal time to visit Santa Clarita, many travelers plan their trips around the area's annual community events. The Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival is one of the most popular events each year, providing country music, live performances, and cowboy activities. If you've ever dreamed of experiencing the Wild West, this is the event for you.

All summer long, concerts in Santa Clarita's Central Park entertain locals and visitors with a variety of live performances. The Summer Bash celebrates the end of summer with a family-friendly block party that includes food trucks, live music, and a beer garden.

Celebrate Halloween a little differently with Santa Clarita's Underwater Pumpkin Carving event. This unique festival invites scuba teams to create underwater masterpieces, while families can make seasonal crafts and trick or treat. To kick off the holiday season each year, Santa Clarita hosts Light Up Main Street, which includes a holiday lighting ceremony, music performances, and festive dancing.

Below is a chart of the current pricing seasonality of hotels and motels in Santa Clarita, CA:

Santa Clarita by Star Rating

Below are 3 charts demonstrating mean nightly cost trends by star rating class in Santa Clarita, CA. You can use these charts to determine the cheapest dates to stay in Santa Clarita during the year.

Luxury Hotels in Santa Clarita, CA

4 Star Average Prices: $179.12

For true luxury, stay at one of these high-end hotels in nearby Los Angeles or Beverly Hills.

When you really want to treat yourself, book a room at the Montage Beverly Hills, which is near Rodeo Drive, the Paley Center for Media, and the Museum of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Rooms come complete with your own personal tablet, a comfortable pillow-top bed, an LCD TV, and designer toiletries. Scope out the high-end boutiques throughout the neighborhood, and relax with a facial or massage at the on-site spa. Take in the view from the rooftop lounge, have a drink at the poolside bar, or enjoy an al fresco meal.

At the Beverly Wilshire - Beverly Hills, a Four Seasons Hotel, you'll enjoy classic LA luxury in the heart of Beverly Hills. Rooms feature iPod docking stations, plasma TVs, DVD players, and pillow-top beds with down comforters. Plan an event in the Beverly Wilshire's 14,000 square feet of event space, and rest up with a body treatment at the on-site spa.

Though it's only a short drive from Santa Clarita, Hotel Bel-Air feels as though it's worlds away. Rooms feature iPod docking stations, 42-inch plasma TVs, rainfall showerheads, and designer toiletries. Book your choice of treatments at the on-site spa, and get a great night's sleep on a pillow-top bed with Egyptian linens and a down comforter. Rely on the hotel's complimentary shuttle to explore the Bel Air area.

Best Budget-Friendly Hotels in Santa Clarita, CA

3 Star Average Prices: $147.90

There's no need to overspend your vacation budget with affordable options like these in the Santa Clarita area.

For some of the most affordable accommodations in the area, book your stay at the Travelodge Santa Clarita/Valencia. This wallet-friendly motel is on the north side of town and convenient to Six Flags, Melody Ranch, and the Mountasia Family Fun Center. All 53 guest rooms have mini fridges so you can keep drinks and snacks cool, as well as free Wi-Fi for planning the next day's agenda. Make a splash in the outdoor pool, or warm up in the whirlpool. In the morning, spin by the Bear Bites continental breakfast buffet to start your day right.

Looking for an inexpensive place to stay in the heart of Canyon Country? The Super 8 Santa Clarita Valencia is ideally located for outdoor recreation, and it's also convenient to Magic Mountain. All 50 rooms have cable programming so you can stay on top of your favorite shows, as well as coffee makers so you can brew a fresh cup at any time of day or night. Relax your sore muscles in the spa tub, and don't miss the free continental breakfast, which is served each morning.

In nearby Sylmar, the Good Nite Inn Sylmar offers standard queen rooms for rates that are tough to beat in this area. Granada Hills is just a mile from the motel, and downtown San Fernando is a short drive away. Rooms here are basic, but they include flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and blackout curtains. The Good Nite Inn's outdoor pool is the ideal place to cool off on a hot summer afternoon, and the motel's free on-site parking make this spot an even better deal.

For additional space on a budget, look no further than the Comfort Suites Stevenson Ranch. Stretch out in a queen or king suite, and make the most of amenities like mini fridges, LCD TVs, and free Wi-Fi. Outside, the Comfort Suites offers a swimming pool, barbecue grills, and free parking.