Valencia, California travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Valencia is a district area of the city of Santa Clarita in the Santa Clarita Valley. It's famed locally for its oranges, but better known as the home of the Magic Mountain amusement park. Although this city is also known for the death of Paul Walker on November 30th 2013.

2 things to do · 1 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 6 places to stay

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Best things about Valencia

Six Flags Magic Mountain

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Oct–Jun. Summer highs reach about 97°F; winter lows dip to about 38°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug, Sep) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Feb and Jan. (climate data from nearby Simi Valley)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
BUR Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport, Burbank — 17 mi away (major hub). Directions
LAX Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles — 32 mi away (major hub). Directions

The city is along Interstate 5, which runs north-south through Valencia. If you are trying to reach Magic Mountain, take the Magic Mountain/McBean Parkway exit in either direction and follow the signs to the park.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Six Flags Magic Mountain
Lunch Papalino's
Afternoon Six Flags Hurricane Harbor
Evening Doc's Inn

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

Map

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Get in

By car

By taxi

United Taxi of Los Angeles +1 661 267-9850
Yellow Cab of Santa Clarita +1 661 260-2227

Do

Do Six Flags Magic Mountain

The flagship park of the Six Flags franchise of theme parks, Magic Mountain is the second largest roller-coaster park in the world, although this record tends to see-saw between them and Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio. If you are planning on going to Magic Mountain, plan to spend the entire day. The park is open weekends & holidays throughout the year, and open daily from Memorial Day though Labor Day.

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