Valley Star Motel, located at the South end of Penticton near Skaha Lake, is within minutes walk or drive to a wide variety of activities and amenities, ranging from golfing, waterparks, wineries, fine dining, night clubs and of course, beaches, hiking, birdwatching and sailing.

Other events within the Okanagan include the Okanagan Wine Festival, Kelowna Regatta, and the Merrit Mountain Music Festival. A mere 30 to 60 minutes from the Valley Star Motel takes you to the Kettle Valley Rail Trail or the Okanagan Wine Train.

Exclusive to Penticton are popular events including the Ironman Race, Penticton Peach Festival, Penticton Jazz Festival and Meadowlark Festival.