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Casa Iglesia

Casa Iglesia
4.5 star property
Oak Park
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (36 reviews)
"Great place to stay had a wonderful stay and met a lot of great people"
United States
Derrick
The price is CA $284
CA $428 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Casa Iglesia

RiverPointe Napa Valley Resort

RiverPointe Napa Valley Resort
3.0 star property
Stonehouse
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,413 reviews)
"Stayed here with parents for a weekend getaway. Was really nice, spacious accommodation and had everything we needed for our stay."
United States
Claudia
The price is CA $136
CA $205 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
RiverPointe Napa Valley Resort

7 Springs Inn & Suites

7 Springs Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Uptown Design District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (4,072 reviews)
"Loved staying there"
United States
Erik
The price is CA $92
CA $114 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 21 - Jul 22
7 Springs Inn & Suites

Sierra Meadows

Sierra Meadows
3.0 star property
Ahwahnee
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (927 reviews)
"Very friendly staff, clean room"
United States
Victor
The price is CA $200
CA $223 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Sierra Meadows

Olympic Village Inn

Olympic Village Inn
3.0 star property
Olympic Valley
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (465 reviews)
"Property was nice with big rooms and the grounds were very pretty"
United States
Whitney
The price is CA $139
CA $211 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Olympic Village Inn

Lagonita Lodge

Lagonita Lodge
3.0 star property
Big Bear Central
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4,321 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Tamara
The price is CA $174
CA $197 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Lagonita Lodge

Snow Lake Lodge

Snow Lake Lodge
3.0 star property
Big Bear Lake
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (546 reviews)
"Great value, great location, and very spacious."
United States
Sai Ping Charles
The price is CA $118
CA $196 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Snow Lake Lodge

Winners Circle Solana Beach Del Mar Resort

Winners Circle Solana Beach Del Mar Resort
2.5 star property
Solana Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (304 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel."
United States
Jose Arturo
The price is CA $241
CA $273 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Winners Circle Solana Beach Del Mar Resort

Red Wolf Lodge at Olympic Valley

Red Wolf Lodge at Olympic Valley
3.0 star property
The Village At Palisades Tahoe
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (607 reviews)
"The place was spacious, clean and nicely decorated."
United States
Elsy
The price is CA $179
CA $250 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Red Wolf Lodge at Olympic Valley

Bridgeview

Bridgeview
2.5 star property
North Fresno
7.0 out of 10, Good, (52 reviews)
"It's clean and safe"
United States
Amy
The price is CA $85
CA $96 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Bridgeview

Elysian Escape

Elysian Escape
2.0 star property
Big Bear City
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2 reviews)
"Very comfortable cabin . Cozy beds and beautiful kitchen. We are truly grateful for the experience. My family loved it ."
United States
Ernest J
The price is CA $182
CA $397 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Elysian Escape

Vista Mirage Resort

Vista Mirage Resort
3.5 star property
Baristo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (930 reviews)
"Very good and clean hotel"
United States
Romela
The price is CA $128
CA $186 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Vista Mirage Resort

San Diego Country Estates

San Diego Country Estates
2.5 star property
San Diego Country Estates
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (280 reviews)
"Clean rooms, friendly staff"
United States
James
The price is CA $158
CA $209 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
San Diego Country Estates

San Clemente Inn

San Clemente Inn
3.0 star property
San Clemente
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,579 reviews)
"Amazing stay!"
United States
Ryan
The price is CA $169
CA $186 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
San Clemente Inn

Getaways at Lagonita Lodge

Getaways at Lagonita Lodge
3.5 star property
Big Bear Central
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (9 reviews)
"A great place to stay."
United States
William
The price is CA $141
CA $194 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Getaways at Lagonita Lodge

Pet friendly. 1 mi to beach. Not a house share.

Pet friendly. 1 mi to beach. Not a house share.
Oceano
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (235 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay at the magical folk art casa. She created a beautiful little private patio space to relax and enjoy our short stay in oceana."
United States
Quadrants
The price is CA $118
CA $195 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Pet friendly. 1 mi to beach. Not a house share.

❤Hot Tub❤Pergola+Firepit+Close To DT JT❤

❤Hot Tub❤Pergola+Firepit+Close To DT JT❤
Hidden River
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (60 reviews)
"Cozy and relaxing environment, great base location for daily trips to hike in JT National Park!"
United States
Seth
The price is CA $70
CA $295 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 21 - Jul 22
❤Hot Tub❤Pergola+Firepit+Close To DT JT❤

The Cottages at Golden Village Palms RV Resort

The Cottages at Golden Village Palms RV Resort
3.0 star property
Hemet
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (104 reviews)
"This place is great!"
United States
Amanda
The price is CA $212
CA $249 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 29 - Jul 30
The Cottages at Golden Village Palms RV Resort

Top Floor Grand Sierra Village Lodge 1BR Exquisitely...

Top Floor Grand Sierra Village Lodge 1BR Exquisitely...
Mammoth Village
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (85 reviews)
"Great place, location, amenities and instructions were perfect. "
United States
cyn y.
The price is CA $77
CA $306 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Top Floor Grand Sierra Village Lodge 1BR Exquisitely...

One Block from Ocean CLOSE to everything! Modern and Clean!!

One Block from Ocean CLOSE to everything! Modern and Clean!!
Crescent City
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (93 reviews)
"Our unit was clean, spacious, and well equipped with all the necessary amenities. We had a comfortable stay. Our unit was facing highway 101 so the traffic can be noisy at night if you are a light sleeper."
United States
Muriel
The price is CA $133
CA $282 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
One Block from Ocean CLOSE to everything! Modern and Clean!!
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Everything you need to know about California vacation rentals

Whether you’re excited for the perfect family vacation, a romantic getaway for two, or the ultimate city break, we’ve got the California vacation rental for you. At Expedia, you can take your pick from private vacation homes, apartments, cottages, cabins, villas... The list goes on, and on… and on!

There’s just as wide a choice of amenities, too. Maybe you’re dreaming of your own pool, long evenings in a hot tub, or watching the kids laugh through the day at a waterpark. Maybe you just want a quiet retreat in a pet-friendly apartment. Well, we can help you find it. Hunt out the perfect California vacation rental for you by simply entering your desired dates. Then check your favorite filters to narrow down your search. 

California vacation rentals: An excellent choice for every season

Whenever you want to travel, a warm welcome awaits you in California. If you’re looking for a little peace, consider booking during the quieter months, such as  . For more hustle and bustle, you may prefer to visit in . 

Prices vary throughout the year and depends on the property type. Your chosen location and amenities will impact the cost of your trip, too. A California vacation rental often works out to be a fantastic, cost-effective option for groups and families visiting for a few nights or longer. And if a hotel room is just too small, get a vacation rental with multiple bedrooms and shared living spaces to kick back in.  The selection of California vacation rentals we have selected for you start as low as CA $156 per night. Entering your travel dates in the search wizard you might find even better deals!

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