Valley Center travel guide
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With a population of 9,277, Valley Center is a must-see destination in California, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Valley Center to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Valley Center
If you’re looking for affordable options, Hell's Kitchen - Harrah's Resort Southern California (777 Harrahs Rincon Way) and Black and Blue Steakhouse and Lounge - Valley View Casino (16300 Nyemii Pass Rd) are great picks.
When to visit Valley Center
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Valley Center in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 95 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 39.2 °F, with an average temperature of 46.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 5.5″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Valley Center, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Valley Center
Plane
Although Valley Center doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to San Diego Airport (SAN), which is located 35 miles from Valley Center. San Diego Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Valley Center departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 15m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Valley Center. The train journey from Valley Center to Fullerton takes 0h 39m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Anaheim, expect to pay about $16 for a 0h 47m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Valley Center is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 94 miles from Valley Center. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Valley Center, including LuxXpress, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Valley Center takes 120 miles and will cost you around $33. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 125 miles.
Airlines serving Valley Center
Where to stay in popular areas of Valley Center
Most booked hotels in Valley Center
Renting a car in Valley Center
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Valley Center (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Valley Center, while also 24% cheaper than other types, on average.