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Best California vacation rentals

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2330/a - San Diego - Building
2330/a
Bankers Hill
9.0Wonderful(2)
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
812 ﷼+
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Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge & Spa - South Lake Tahoe - Pool
Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge & Spa
South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
8.7Very good(1532)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air Conditioning
1,193 ﷼+
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Stay or Ski @ Heavenly & enjoy your 2 bedrooms @ Marriott Grand Residence Resort - South Lake Tahoe - Lounge
Stay or Ski @ Heavenly & enjoy your 2 bedrooms @ Marriott Grand Residence Resort
South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
8.8Very good(184)
Air Conditioning
2,852 ﷼+
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Black Bear Lodge - South Lake Tahoe - Living room
Black Bear Lodge
South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
9.4Wonderful(578)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
1,178 ﷼+
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Tea Garden Lodge - South Lake Tahoe - Lounge
Tea Garden Lodge
South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
6.1Okay(318)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Air Conditioning
420 ﷼+
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Deluxe Guest Room at Marriott's Timber Lodge - South Lake Tahoe - Pool
Deluxe Guest Room at Marriott's Timber Lodge
South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
8.1Very good(28)
Pool
Air Conditioning
2,568 ﷼+
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Emerald Bay Lodge - South Lake Tahoe - Bedroom
Emerald Bay Lodge
South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
4.9Mediocre(30)
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
670 ﷼+
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Ktown Homestay - Los Angeles - Kitchen
Ktown Homestay
Central Los Angeles
4.1Mediocre(147)
124 ﷼+
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Apex Inn South Lake Tahoe - South Lake Tahoe - Building
Apex Inn South Lake Tahoe
South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
7.2Good(46)
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
545 ﷼+
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Elevation Lodge - South Lake Tahoe - Building
Elevation Lodge
South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
7.1Good(192)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Air Conditioning
317 ﷼+
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Avalon Lodge South Lake Tahoe - South Lake Tahoe - Bedroom
Avalon Lodge South Lake Tahoe
South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
6.3Okay(208)
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Air Conditioning
1,795 ﷼+
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Lakeland Village South Lake Tahoe - South Lake Tahoe - Outdoors view
Lakeland Village South Lake Tahoe
South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
7.7Good(30)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air Conditioning
951 ﷼+
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Tahoe Beach & Ski Club - South Lake Tahoe - Living room
Tahoe Beach & Ski Club
South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air Conditioning
693 ﷼+
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Heaven on Hollywood Furnished Apartments - Los Angeles - Living room
Heaven on Hollywood Furnished Apartments
Central Los Angeles
8.5Very good(416)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
Air Conditioning
1,114 ﷼+
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Ocean Luxury Lofts and Suites - Santa Monica
Ocean Luxury Lofts and Suites
Downtown
6.3Okay(797)
Free Wi-Fi
862 ﷼+
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Hollywood Business Apartments - Los Angeles
Hollywood Business Apartments
Central Los Angeles
8.2Very good(177)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air Conditioning
727 ﷼+
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Low season

January

High season

July

Average price (weeknight)

1,196 ﷼

Average price (weekend night)

1,247 ﷼
Cheapest month to stay with an average 17% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 30% rise in price.
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Top tips for finding the perfect California vacation rental

  • If you’re looking for a cheap vacation rental in California, you should consider visiting during the low season. The cheapest vacation homes in California can be found in November and December.
  • The cheapest night for renting a vacation home in California is Monday. In contrast, the most expensive is Thursday.
  • Vacation rentals are a popular choice for both long and short-term stays. KAYAK users usually book their vacation rental in California for 4 days.
  • Pet friendly, pool, air-conditioned, airport shuttle, hot tub, and kitchen/kitchenette are the most popular vacation rental property amenities in California
  • Vacation rentals in California are around 18% more expensive than hotels on average. Search here to compare prices for all accommodation types in California.
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FAQs when booking a vacation home in California

  • What is the most popular vacation rental destination in California?

    Based on KAYAK vacation rental searches, the most popular destination is Oakland (31% of total searches to California). The next most popular destinations are Los Angeles (31%) and San Francisco (23%). Searches for vacation rentals in San Diego (8%) and Sonoma (8%) are also popular.

  • How much is a vacation rental in California for tonight?

    In the last 72 hours, users have found California vacation rentals for tonight for as low as 122 ﷼. Search here for similar prices

  • What types of vacation rentals are available in California?

    There are loads of different property types that you can make your vacation home in California. You’ll find apartments, caravans, condos, cottages, houses, homestays, villas, boats, bungalows, cabins, campgrounds, chalets, houseboats, lodges, luxury tents, farm stays, holiday parks, barns, caravan parks, recreational vehicles, timeshares, agritourism, ranches and studios.

  • What are some of the most-loved vacation rentals available in California?

    If you’re looking for something special, the vacation rental most loved by KAYAK users is Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge & Spa.

  • Are there any pet-friendly vacation rentals in California?

    There are a number of dog and pet-friendly California vacation rentals, with around 15% allowing you to bring your pet along with you.

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Redwood Hollow Cottages - San Diego - Living room
Redwood Hollow Cottages
La Jolla
8.8Very good(315)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
1,372 ﷼+
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Los Angeles Vacation Rooms - Los Angeles
Los Angeles Vacation Rooms
South Los Angeles
5.8Fair(249)
Free Wi-Fi
169 ﷼+
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Su Casa at Venice Beach - Los Angeles
Su Casa at Venice Beach
Venice
8.6Very good(1132)
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
1,091 ﷼+
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