Many popular activities and attractions in Thousand Oaks revolve around the outdoors. From the Gardens of the World to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area to the Wildwood Regional Park, Thousand Oaks visitors and residents have many great options for enjoying California's sunny weather and lovely scenery. Thousand Oaks also features several theaters for some intriguing and exciting nightlife.
When to Visit Thousand Oaks, CA
Because Thousand Oaks is part of the Los Angeles metropolitan area, you can expect Thousand Oaks to be busy during the same parts of the year that Los Angeles sees the most crowds. Spring offers pretty weather, not much rain, and lower hotel rates. Summer is peak season, so unless you want to pay extra for a hotel room, you should plan your trip for another time. However, summer is also the driest season, so it's your best bet for avoiding the rain. Winter in Thousand Oaks is wet, though average high temperatures remain in the 60s, so at least the weather isn't too cold.
Below is a chart of the current pricing seasonality of hotels and motels in Thousand Oaks, CA:
Thousand Oaks by Star Rating
Below are 3 charts demonstrating mean price trends by star rating class in Thousand Oaks, CA. You can use these charts to determine the most cost effective seasons to stay in Thousand Oaks for any future trips.
Luxury Hotel Options in Thousand Oaks, CA
4 Star Average Prices: $196.26
Just a few miles away from Thousand Oaks, you'll find the five-star Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Westlake Village. This upscale property offers spacious suites and gorgeous rooms, all of which are individually decorated. Your bed is pillowtop and comes with a down comforter, and your bathroom is fully stocked with fluffy robes and designer toiletries. The full-service spa offers all your favorite relaxation treatments, and the property offers both an indoor and outdoor pool, a poolside bar, cabanas, sun loungers, and umbrellas. While you're relaxing with a cocktail, send the kids over to the children's pool and the free children's club.
The Calamigos Guest Ranch is a four-star property located just a few miles away from Thousand Oaks in Malibu, California. The property offers gorgeous interior styling, marble bathrooms, and guest rooms that are a clever combination of rustic and chic. Each room comes with a private balcony and a pillowtop bed. At the Calamigos Guest Ranch you'll find a lovely garden, perfect for taking a walk while you sip coffee, and two outdoor swimming pools and a poolside bar. The property also offers spa treatments like massages and facials.
Inside Thousand Oaks is the three-star Palm Garden Hotel. At this property you'll find comfortable guest rooms and designer toiletries. Outdoor recreation and amenities are great for families and couples. The outdoor pool and spa tub are perfect for relaxing, while the children's pool will keep the kids busy. Outside you'll also find a lovely garden, the perfect place to eat your complimentary breakfast each morning. In the hotel is a pool table, a fitness center, and a bar. Plus, the hotel offers free Wi-Fi and a free area shuttle.
All three of these properties care about guests with limited mobility, which is why they offer accessible rooms, bathrooms, and roll-in showers.
Affordable Options in Thousand Oaks, CA
3 Star Average Prices: $134.79
For a budget hotel in Thousand Oaks, look no further than Americas Best Value Inn Thousand Oaks. Affordable room rates starting at $65 a night (which drop if you qualify for discounts) go along with great amenities, like faxing and copying services, a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and an outdoor pool. Americas Best Value Inn Thousand Oaks offers great complimentary amenities as well, including breakfast and Wi-Fi.
At the Motel 6 Thousand Oaks South you'll find a room that offers affordable prices and in-room accessibility. Amenities at this Motel 6 location include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, free parking, and an outdoor pool. You're allowed to bring pets, and the fee for unlimited Wi-Fi is just $4.95.
In nearby Camarillo, California you'll find another Motel 6 property: the Motel 6 Camarillo. This affordable hotel offers rates comparable with its Thousand Oaks location and is a great budget hotel option if you don't mind being just a few miles away from Thousand Oaks. Each room has a full kitchen. The property offers accessible bathrooms and in-room accessibility.
