Scotts Valley travel guide

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With a population of 11,580, Scotts Valley is a must-see destination in California, United States.

When to visit Scotts Valley

Scotts Valley in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 486
1 night at 3-star hotel
Scotts Valley in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 486
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. The shortest flight to Scotts Valley from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 15h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Scotts Valley. The train journey from Scotts Valley to Los Angeles takes 0h 38m and costs around AED 59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Sacramento, expect to pay about AED 62 for a 1h 41m trip. The train station in Scotts Valley is called Scotts Valley, and is located 0.7 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Scotts Valley is to pick up a car hire from San Francisco, which is about 56 miles from Scotts Valley. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Scotts Valley, including FlixBus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Fresno, the bus ride to Scotts Valley takes 295 miles and will cost you around AED 250. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about AED 316 for a journey of 425 miles.

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. The shortest flight to Scotts Valley from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 15h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Scotts Valley. The train journey from Scotts Valley to Los Angeles takes 0h 38m and costs around AED 59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Sacramento, expect to pay about AED 62 for a 1h 41m trip. The train station in Scotts Valley is called Scotts Valley, and is located 0.7 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Scotts Valley is to pick up a car hire from San Francisco, which is about 56 miles from Scotts Valley. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Scotts Valley, including FlixBus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Fresno, the bus ride to Scotts Valley takes 295 miles and will cost you around AED 250. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about AED 316 for a journey of 425 miles.

Airports near Scotts Valley

Airlines serving Scotts Valley

Lufthansa
Good (4,614 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,451 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,282 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 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)
AED 1,138+
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 630+
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
AED 619+
Casablanca Inn on The Beach
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
AED 920+
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
AED 537+
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
2 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
AED 394+

Hiring a car in Scotts Valley

Expect to pay AED 3.79 per litre in Scotts Valley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 45.40 and AED 60.53. The most frequently booked car type in Scotts Valley is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 3.79 per litre in Scotts Valley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 45.40 and AED 60.53. The most frequently booked car type in Scotts Valley is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.