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California Apartment Rentals Set You Amid Urban and Natural Wonders

California, one the largest US states, boasts a wealth of attractions for travellers the world over. Guests opting for glamorous California vacation rentals flock to Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Anaheim. Iconic attractions such as Hollywood, Disneyland, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Pacific coastline, and Malibu's beaches await.

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House  McKinleyville
Apr 21 - Apr 28
-43%
$891
$509 per night
House ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Vacation Home in Mckinleyville with Yard, Jacuzzi & Patio + Beach Views

4.4
Very good (232 ratings)
McKinleyville, Humboldt County, California
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House  Gualala
Sept 21 - Sept 28
$619 per night
House ∙ 10 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms

Vacation Home in Gualala with Grill + Panoramic Views

4.9
Outstanding (17 ratings)
Gualala, Mendocino County, California
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House  South Lake Tahoe
Apr 20 - Apr 27
-7%
$1,195
$1,108 per night
House ∙ 12 guests ∙ 5 bedrooms

Vacation Home in South Lake Tahoe with Grill, Yard & Patio + Mountain Views

4.9
Outstanding (219 ratings)
South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County, California
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Apartments and vacation rentals with a kitchen

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House  Bass Lake
Mar 30 - Apr 6
$852 per night
House ∙ 12 guests ∙ 5 bedrooms

Beautiful House in Bass Lake with Free Parking

4.7
Excellent (31 ratings)
Bass Lake, Madera County, California
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Cottage  Stinson Beach
Aug 17 - Aug 24
$488 per night
Cottage ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Cottage in Stinson Beach with Grill, Patio & Yard + Ocean Views

4.7
Excellent (100 ratings)
Stinson Beach, Marin County, California
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Cabin  Westwood
Mar 30 - Apr 6
-19%
$465
$378 per night
Cabin ∙ 8 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Cabin in Westwood with Patio & Grill + Fantastic Views

4.4
Very good (51 ratings)
Westwood, Lassen County, California
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Vacation rentals and apartments with air conditioning

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House  Bass Lake
Mar 15 - Mar 22
-63%
$2,366
$873 per night
House ∙ 16 guests ∙ 6 bedrooms

Vacation Home in Bass Lake with Upper Balcony + Lake Views

4.0
Very good (4 ratings)
Bass Lake, Madera County, California
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Condo  Palm Desert
Jun 29 - Jul 6
-42%
$519
$302 per night
Condo ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Condo in Palm Desert with Patio, Pool & Jacuzzi

Palm Desert, Riverside County, California
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House  La Quinta
Jun 29 - Jul 6
$1,751 per night
House ∙ 12 guests ∙ 5 bedrooms

Vacation Home in La Quinta with Pool, Patio & Grill

4.7
Excellent (88 ratings)
La Quinta, Riverside County, California
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House Bodega Bay
Mar 15 - Mar 22
-30%
$997
$693 per night
House ∙ 12 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms

Vacation Home in Bodega Bay with Patio & Grill

4.6
Excellent (179 ratings)
Bodega Bay, Sonoma County, California
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House Carlsbad Village
Oct 5 - Oct 12
-57%
$982
$427 per night
House ∙ 3 guests ∙ 1 bedroom

House in Carlsbad Village with West-Facing Balcony + Ocean Views

4.3
Very good (50 ratings)
Carlsbad Village, Carlsbad, California
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Apartment Bodega Bay
Mar 15 - Mar 22
-53%
$623
$294 per night
Apartment ∙ 2 guests ∙ 1 bedroom

Lovely Rental Apartment in Bodega Bay with Free Parking + Gorgeous Views

4.4
Very good (89 ratings)
Bodega Bay, Sonoma County, California
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House Half Moon Bay
Mar 15 - Mar 22
$1,303 per night
House ∙ 16 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms

Vacation Home in Half Moon Bay with Free Parking + Amazing Views

4.8
Outstanding (45 ratings)
Half Moon Bay, San Mateo County, California
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House Fallbrook
Oct 5 - Oct 12
$270 per night
House ∙ 8 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Vacation Home in Fallbrook with Outdoor Pool

4.4
Very good (12 ratings)
Fallbrook, San Diego County, California
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House Rio del Mar
Mar 15 - Mar 22
$906 per night
House ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Vacation Home in Rio Del Mar with Patio & Grill

4.9
Outstanding (153 ratings)
Rio del Mar, Santa Cruz County, California
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Condo Capitola
Mar 15 - Mar 22
$586 per night
Condo ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Rental Condo in Capitola with Large Parking

4.0
Very good (31 ratings)
Capitola, Santa Cruz County, California
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House Cayucos
Mar 15 - Mar 22
-53%
$1,128
$530 per night
House ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Vacation Home in Cayucos with Patio + Spectacular View

4.3
Very good (78 ratings)
Cayucos, San Luis Obispo County, California
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House Hacienda Heights
Aug 17 - Aug 24
-33%
$1,322
$879 per night
House ∙ 12 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms

Rental House in Hacienda Heights with Outdoor Pool + Spectacular Views

4.5
Excellent (184 ratings)
Hacienda Heights, Los Angeles County, California
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Condo Townsite
May 7 - May 14
$723 per night
Condo ∙ 10 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Rental Condo in Townsite with Grill & Patio + Ocean Views

5.0
Outstanding (11 ratings)
Townsite, Camp Pendleton South, California
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House Aptos
Sept 21 - Sept 28
-28%
$545
$394 per night
House ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

House in Aptos with Grill & Patio

4.6
Excellent (34 ratings)
Aptos, Santa Cruz County, California
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House Palm Springs
Mar 28 - Apr 4
-50%
$806
$402 per night
House ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Vacation Home in Palm Springs with Grill, Pool & Patio

Palm Springs, Riverside County, California
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Budget-friendly Rentals in California

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Condo South Oceanside
Sept 14 - Sept 21
$554 per night
Condo ∙ 6 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Condo in South Oceanside with Patio + Ocean View

4.7
Excellent (115 ratings)
South Oceanside, Oceanside, California
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House Forestville
Dec 21 - Dec 28
-8%
$1,636
$1,504 per night
House ∙ 12 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms

Beautiful Vacation Home in Forestville with Wood-Burning Fireplace

4.8
Outstanding (64 ratings)
Forestville, Sonoma County, California
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House Cayucos
Apr 20 - Apr 27
-32%
$1,732
$1,180 per night
House ∙ 9 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms

Vacation Home in Cayucos with Grill & Patio + Incredible Views

4.9
Outstanding (58 ratings)
Cayucos, San Luis Obispo County, California
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Top-Rated Offers and Accommodations in California

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House Willits
Apr 27 - May 4
-11%
$685
$608 per night
House ∙ 16 guests ∙ 5 bedrooms

House in Willits with Grill, Yard & Patio

5.0
Outstanding (108 ratings)
Willits, Mendocino County, California
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House Townsite
Sept 14 - Sept 21
$536 per night
House ∙ 8 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Vacation Home in Townsite with Patio + Sunset View

4.7
Excellent (76 ratings)
Townsite, Camp Pendleton South, California
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Condo Palm Desert
Jul 13 - Jul 20
-14%
$253
$219 per night
Condo ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Condo in Palm Desert with Outside Patio

4.9
Outstanding (30 ratings)
Palm Desert, Riverside County, California
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Popular Rental Amenities in California

  • Pool (107,009)
  • WiFi (215,118)
  • Air conditioning (168,382)
  • Kitchen (128,000)
  • Parking (24,360)
  • Pet-friendly (43,056)
  • TV (199,796)
  • Washing machine (115,925)
  • Balcony/patio (82,322)
  • Grill (81,518)
  • Dishwasher (84,192)
  • Jacuzzi (40,748)

Finding a vacation rental with a pool shouldn't be too hard in California. Nearly half of the rentals include one. Additionally, more House rental have pools than any other accommodation type. They are an excellent choice if you go in a group of 9, as that is the number of people they can accommodate on average. In California, many of the vacation rentals with a pool are close to the water.

Price and Availability Index in California

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Vacation Rental Price Information in California

In the above graph, you will find information on average prices of the vacation rentals in California. The most expensive dates to travel to California are in December (12/21 – 12/28). Vacation rental prices go down to $513 per night in March (3/30 – 4/6).

Rental availability information in California

The availability graph shows the percentage of available vacation rentals in California. Be careful if you plan to go to California in February, as it comprises the busiest week of the next 12 months (2/22 – 3/1). On the contrary, you will find the highest number of available vacation rentals in a week of June (6/1 – 6/8).

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The above is a climate diagram for California. In July maximum temperatures go higher than 36°. No heat wave is expected in January, where minimum average temperatures usally hit a 1° low. The wettest month is March with 10 rainy days on average. On the contrary, there is an average of only 1 rainy days in July, which is the driest month.

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Accommodations for your vacation in California

Nearly half of the properties (48.4%) in California are house rental. They are the most prevalent vacation homes there. Additionally, the standard size of vacation accommodations in California is 186 m² with an average price of $853 per night. Furthermore, most vacation rentals in California can host 8 guests, which makes it a perfect destination for large groups. If you would prefer something else, you can search many other available options, such as apartment rental, which are the second most popular property type in California. These accommodations cost $410 a night on average and have an average size of 83 m².
Where to find the best food in California?

California’s Cuisine: Where American Classics Meet Mexican Favourites

Food is big in California! Given its Mexican heritage, California’s typical dishes and ingredients include burritos, carne asada, salsa, and pinquito beans. Also, as many of the country's foremost fast-food chains were established here, such as McDonald’s, cheeseburgers, barbeque, and fries are certainly among California's staples. You'll find simple classics with a Californian twist, such as pizza topped with avocado, goats' cheese, Thai chilli, and basil.

Californian is also renowned for wine and beer. Wash down your meals with local beers such as Pliny the Elder and Lagunitas IPA, or sample renowned cocktails such as California milk punch (a mixture of milk and Jamaican rum), widely served at the state’s bars.

What is the weather like in California?

The Weather in California, the Golden State

Due to its size, California has a wide range of climates. Although most areas are known for their warm and sunny days, climates can be subarctic or subtropical depending on where you are.

It tends to be cooler in coastal cities, such as San Francisco and San Diego, while summers are hotter and winters colder further inland.

The North sees more rain, and places like Sacramento are wet during winter but hot and dry in summer. An alpine climate in mountain ranges like the Sierra Nevada see snow in winter but mild summers.

In the East, deserts at higher elevations have hot summers and cold winters, while lower deserts have relatively frostless mild winters. Death Valley, which is located well below sea level, is known to be the hottest place on earth.

What are the top sights in California?

Explore California's Natural Wonders

Did you know that California has more national parks, historical sites, and monuments than any other state in the US?

The Yosemite National Park is known for its awe-inspiring, plunging waterfalls. Named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1984, it has huge granite cliffs, dramatic valleys, and unforgettable nature. All on a gigantic space of 1,100 square miles! It’s no wonder that over 4 million visitors flock here each year. Meanwhile, the Joshua Tree National Park enthralls with its freaky-yet-cool-looking trees that dot the land. Catch glorious sunsets over the grand desert rock formations.

Wine lovers can savour the experience of the Napa and Sonoma wine countries, with their more than 600 wineries. Besides a world-class culinary scene, Napa is known for its meticulously cultivated grapes, which produce wines that rival French produce. Enjoy tasting the wines while feasting your eyes on rolling hills, beautiful plains, and endless vineyards. The agricultural diversity of the fertile land remains one of Sonoma’s greatest prides—and rightfully so. Enjoy it all from the comfort of your California vacation house.

What are the best places to discover the arts and culture of California?

California's Cultural Highlights

LA's Museums and Art Galleries

When you stay in Los Angeles, you'll be close to the city's many cultural venues. Go to the Museum of Contemporary Art, which showcases thousands of 20th-century paintings, and the Getty Villa, a vast museum displaying European paintings, sculptures, and decorative art dating back to the 15th century. For concerts, check out the open-air Greek Theatre and the Hollywood Bowl.

San Francisco's Museums and Art Galleries

San Francisco's cultural attractions are a close match for LA's. US art museums don’t come much bigger than the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA), which displays a vast collection of contemporary paintings, sculpture, photography, and media arts. Meanwhile, the San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center, one of the country's largest, stages opera, theatre, symphony, and classical music productions.

California's Free Spirit

There is wide acceptance of diversity in California and a love of innovative ideas. This is, after all, the birthplace of the 60s hippie movement, home to Hollywood, as well as some of the greatest artists in the world. So if art is what you're looking for, base yourself in Southern California where you'll find all sorts of wonderful outdoor art.

Located in the middle of the desert, Salvation Mountain is an art oasis by local resident Leonard Knight. Made entirely of adobe, straw, clay, and half a million gallons of paint, its combines religious scriptures with colourful flowers, trees, the sun, and birds.

Or check out the Integratron, a dome built in the 50s by George Van Tassel, a self-proclaimed UFO abductee who claims that the planet Venus's inhabitants gave him the instructions to build the structure. Supposedly capable of rejuvenation due to its magnetic fields, it proves that nothing is too eccentric for California.

What are the best activities for families in California?

Keep the Kids Enthralled at California’s Matchless Theme Parks

Anaheim’s Disneyland Park, one of the state's most famous family attractions, is the original Disney park. Packed with a plethora of thrilling rides, the resort also includes Disney California Adventure, which incorporates five Californian themed lands. Visit Hollywood Land's Hyperion Theater, a replica of the Los Angeles Theatre, to see Disney performances. For many, Disneyland Park is still the world's greatest theme park.

Universal Studios in Los Angeles, the perfect way to sample Hollywood at its finest, includes a plethora of thrilling rides based on famous films such as Revenge of the Mummy, Transformers: The Ride 3D, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, and Flight of the Hippogriff. However, the Studio Tour of a Hollywood movie studio is Universal Studios' biggest highlight.

Where are the unique attractions in California?

5 Must-See Attractions in California

1. San Diego Zoo

One of the most popular zoos in the United States, San Diego is home to over 3,700 animals. It's one of the few places in the world to see Giant Pandas, as well as other endangered species.

2. The Getty Center

This exquisite art gallery boasts free entry for visitors to see a range of 20th-century artwork including Vincent Van Gogh's famous Irises painting.

3. USS Midway Museum

This maritime museum has been created on board an aircraft carrier, where you can learn about wide range of aircrafts used by the US military. There are also flight simulators.

4. Alcatraz

This former island prison is one of the most famous attractions in San Francisco, once housing some of the country's most notorious criminals, including infamous crime boss Al Capone.

5. Golden Gate Bridge

One of the most iconic structures in the world, San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge is walkable by foot, and boasts incredible views of the city.

What are the must-see attractions in California?

California's Best State Parks for Hiking

With 280 state parks, and a wealth of nature preserves, the state of California offers a perfect opportunity for visitors interested in enjoying the natural landscape on foot.

Clear Lake State Park

The park is known for water activities and offers hiking, swimming, boating, fishing, and water-skiing. The state park has three designated hiking trails including the Indian Nature Trail, the Kelsey Creek Trail, and the Dorn Trail.

Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park

Situated east of Crescent City, the park is named after Jedediah Smith, the first man to explore northern California. The park features approximately 20 miles of hiking trails, a visitor centre with exhibits, river access, and a nature store. It also has the world's largest coast redwood, which is 340 feet tall. The Boy Scout Tree, Stout Grove, and the Mill Creek Trail allow the visitor to enjoy the scenic redwood grove in the park's interior.

Big Basin Redwoods State Park

Located in the heart of the Santa Cruz County, this state park is the oldest state park in California and encompasses about 18,000 acres. Its most prominent attraction is the ancient coast redwoods, which are 1,000-2,500 years old. The park’s 80 miles of trails pass through the ancient trees, magnificent waterfalls, and diverse wildlife, in landscapes ranging from chaparral-covered slopes to lush canyon bottoms.

Information about vacation rentals in California

🏡 Vacation rentals available 225,544 rentals
💳 Possible discounts up to 12%
🌙 Nightly prices starting at $118
⭐ Popular amenities Pool, Internet and Air conditioning
🐾 Pet friendly homes 43,125 homes
🏊 Vacation rentals with pools 107,026 homes
88 reviews
California vacation rentals have an average rating of 4/5 on 88 reviews left by travelers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the typical availability of vacation rentals in California?

We found 225,544 vacation homes in California available for your next trip.

What are the most popular vacation home amenities in California?

Many travellers are searching for Pool, Internet, and Air conditioning when booking a vacation home in California.

Are there pet-friendly vacation rentals in California?

If you're travelling with a dog, over 19% of vacation rentals in California are pet-friendly.

What's the best month to visit California?

When booking a vacation rental in California, remember that the rainiest months are usually March and December, with July often being the sunniest.

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