California Institute of the Arts was established by Walt and Roy O. Disney in 1961 with the vision of combining visual and performing arts under one roof to encourage innovation and experimentation among the students. Embassy Suites Valencia California Hotel is approximately 5 miles north of this prestigious educational institution.

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Serving over 1,300 students working toward BFA and MFA degrees, California Institute of the Arts has six schools of study -- Art, Critical Studies, Dance, Film/Video, Music and Theatre and is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and National Association of Schools of Art & Design. The campus is situated on 60 acres of hills overlooking Santa Clarita Valley. Classes are held under one roof in a unique 5-story building allowing for students from all disciplines to collaborate on new and experimental work.

Other buildings on the CalArts campus include the Chouinard dormitory, the Ahmanson apartment complex, the Eli and Edythe Broad graduate art studios, and several annexes filled with additional classrooms, studios, a writing lab and other facilities. Tennis courts and an outdoor swimming pool are available throughout the year, while spacious lawns dotted with shade trees, open fields and sloping hillsides allow for quiet reading or casual sports.

Visit the official website of California Institute of the Arts linked at the bottom of this page for more information.

The Embassy Suites Valencia Hotel is the perfect base for you to explore all that the Los Angeles, California area has to offer whether you're traveling for leisure or business. Our convenient location, just 35 miles NW of Los Angeles and with quick access to all of the area attractions, will make your activity planning easy!

The Embassy Suites Valencia Hotel's upscale all-suite guest rooms offer separate living and comfortable sleeping areas, a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast to start the day and a complimentary Manager's Reception awaiting you at the end of a busy day. Relax in our outdoor pool and spa, fitness room or elegant atrium lobby area and enjoy dinner in our Grove Restaurant and Bar.