Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Scotts Valley travel guide

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You're Going to Love Scotts Valley

With a population of 11,580, Scotts Valley is a must-see destination in California, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Scotts Valley to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Scotts Valley

Scotts Valley in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 182
1 night at 3-star hotel
Scotts Valley in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 182
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Scotts Valley

Plane

Although Scotts Valley doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 22 miles from Scotts Valley. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, Air Canada, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Scotts Valley from Canada departs from Calgary and takes around 1h 58m.

Car

Another option to get to Scotts Valley is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 55 miles from Scotts Valley. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

Although Scotts Valley doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 22 miles from Scotts Valley. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, Air Canada, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Scotts Valley from Canada departs from Calgary and takes around 1h 58m.

Car

Another option to get to Scotts Valley is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 55 miles from Scotts Valley. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Scotts Valley

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Scotts Valley

Lufthansa
Good (8,225 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,571 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,202 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,062 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,480 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,559 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,645 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,655 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,166 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,978 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,206 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,579 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,532 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,467 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,593 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Scotts Valley

Most booked hotels in Scotts Valley

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 428+
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Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 182+
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Casablanca Inn on The Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 200+
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Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 233+
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Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 181+
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Renting a car in Scotts Valley

Expect to pay C$ 1.62 per litre in Scotts Valley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 19.39 and C$ 25.85.

Expect to pay C$ 1.62 per litre in Scotts Valley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 19.39 and C$ 25.85.