Originally Posted By dzy76 I do not know my areas down there very well. I know that Magic Mountain is in Valencia, right? So what "towns" should I search or hotels other than Valencia? What is close? I'd like to be no more than 15 minutes from hotel if possible. My problem is I don't want to spend more than $100/night, need a non-pet, no-smoking hotel, want a decent pool and free breakfast would be nice. I want the place not to be a dive, clean, friendly would be nice.
Originally Posted By mousegrl We lived in Stevenson Ranch which is not more than 10-15 minutes away (If I remember right-it's really close). They have some newer hotels and a HUGE shopping center for all of your needs. It's on the same side of the 5 as Magic Mountain. Good Luck
Originally Posted By dzy76 Thanks mousegirl. I did see a couple for Stevenson Ranch. I also so Sylmar, Chatsworth, Santa Clarita, Mission Hills, Castaic, Newhall, Palmdale, Lancaster. All places that come up when I put Valencia in as a search. But not to many tell me how far they actually are from MM.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 We stayed in a Hampton Inn in Santa Clarita, it was 5-10 minutes from MM.
Originally Posted By Kylesmom Skip Sylmar, Chatsworth, Mission Hills Palmdale and especially Lancaster. Mission Hills is the closest of this bunch, but not as close as I think you'd like.
Originally Posted By dzy76 Kylesmom, what does that leave me? Should I stick to Santa Clarita or Valencia?
Originally Posted By Kylesmom Stevenson Ranch or possibly Filmore (similar distance as Mission Hill but the opposite direction so the traffic will be better)
Originally Posted By oc_dean If you download Google Earth .. punch in "Valencia CA" .. you can find Magic Mountain in there. Punch in "lodging" on the side bar to the left .. and you can get a geographic view of different hotels. There is a pretty new big mall further down "Magic Mountain Parkway" heading east. Barely a mile down. Just turn right at McBean Parkway. Within this area is a Hyatt .. Next to Magic Mountain along the 5 Freeway is a Best Western. Just past the mall to the north is a Shaver Lake Lodge. Do download Google Earth. I love it! Better than mapquest.
Originally Posted By mousegrl Try putting Stevenson Ranch and Magic Mountain on Mapquest to see the distance. Stevenson Ranch is super nice (newer) and the shopping center has everything! There is a Walmart, Toys R Us, grocery stores, an In N Out, I Hop, + a ton more all within a block of the hotels. Super close to the 5, then you just zip down to Magic Mountain and are there within minutes. I'v stayed at the hotels there, and they are really nice. Have Fun!
Originally Posted By mousegrl Newhall in farther inland and Palmdale and Lancaster are really far! For sure scratch those! I really think Stevenson Ranch is your best bet. (Bet you couldn't tell!) LOL
Originally Posted By mousegrl I just did Mapquest for you. The distance from Stevenson Ranch is less than 5 miles.
Originally Posted By Kylesmom I would stay w/ my SIL near Hollywood before I'd stay in Lancaster for a trip to MM. Then again I can't think of a reason to EVER stay the night in Lancaster (other than car trouble driving to/from Vegas).
Originally Posted By dzy76 Oh my gosh- thanks so much everyone. I will go search again. And I have google earth and never even thought of using it! You guys are great. I love LP!
Originally Posted By tinkerbell77 How long of a drive is it from DL to MM? We will be at DL Dec 6 - 14, and the kids wanted to visit MM for the day. Is it wort it? Thanks
Originally Posted By dzy76 tinkerbell77 most people say around 1hour. Haven't done it myself. On mapquest it's a little over 60 miles so I imagine it all depends on traffic, time of day of travel. As far as worth it, it depends on the kids. I was there 22 years ago for my honeymoon and we had a lot of fun. Of course it's changed MUCH since then. A lot of big thrill rides. So if you kids are older (like mine) they might really get into that.
Originally Posted By CoasterKrayzie I would recommend any of the hotel sin Stevenson Ranch, thats where i live. there are 5 nice hotels right there at the 5 and plenty of restaurants as well. My last trip to DL took me a little over an hour without traffic.
Originally Posted By DJ7K A couple of years ago, I found this one site very useful for learning more about different regions of L.A. and Orange County, but just now I learned a lot more that I wish I learned long ago. Anyways, I know these probably won't help much, at least no more than you've found out already But if you'd like to take a look, here they are. Santa Clarita Valley and North O.C. (where Anaheim is): Santa Clarita Valley: <a href="http://www.apartments.com/Community.aspx?state=ca&rgn3=20&page=subarea&prvpg=3&type_listing=1&helicon=0&Area7=Y" target="_blank">http://www.apartments.com/Comm unity.aspx?state=ca&rgn3=20&page=subarea&prvpg=3&type_listing=1&helicon=0&Area7=Y</a> North Orange County: <a href="http://www.apartments.com/Community.aspx?state=ca&rgn6=132&page=subarea&prvpg=3&type_listing=1&helicon=0&Area2=Y" target="_blank">http://www.apartments.com/Comm unity.aspx?state=ca&rgn6=132&page=subarea&prvpg=3&type_listing=1&helicon=0&Area2=Y</a> Have fun, Dzy76!!! =)
Originally Posted By indysoarin19 You can find all the hotels in the Santa Clarita Valley by clicking this link: <a href="http://www.scvchamber.com/memberSearch.php?search=category2&cat=570" target="_blank">http://www.scvchamber.com/memb erSearch.php?search=category2&cat=570</a> Enjoy your stay in my hometown!
