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1. Marriott's Shadow Ridge I-The Villages

Marriott's Shadow Ridge I-The Villages
3.5 star property
Palm Desert
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,035 reviews)
"Incredible stay!"
United States
Chase
The price is CA $178
CA $203 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Marriott's Shadow Ridge I-The Villages

2. Riviera Oaks Resort by Coolvacay

Riviera Oaks Resort by Coolvacay
3.0 star property
San Diego Country Estates
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,107 reviews)
"Beautiful and cozy property!"
United States
Kristin
The price is CA $129
CA $169 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Riviera Oaks Resort by Coolvacay

3. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego
3.5 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,257 reviews)
"Great for traveling families."
United States
Veronica Dangerfield
The price is CA $201
CA $234 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

4. San Clemente Inn

San Clemente Inn
3.0 star property
San Clemente
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,712 reviews)
"Great location and affordable"
United States
Adrian
The price is CA $122
CA $134 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
San Clemente Inn

5. Coronado Beach Resort

Coronado Beach Resort
3.0 star property
Historic Downtown Coronado
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (840 reviews)
"Amazing location, amenities, staff"
United States
Javier
The price is CA $241
CA $265 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Coronado Beach Resort

6. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills
4.5 star property
Middletown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (236 reviews)
"Friendly staff!"
United States
Donavin
The price is CA $168
CA $237 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

7. 7 Springs Inn & Suites

7 Springs Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Uptown Design District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (4,192 reviews)
"The room was exactly what I needed for Head Trip weekend and I will definitely stay again. Thanks so much!"
United States
Andrew
The price is CA $98
CA $122 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
7 Springs Inn & Suites

8. Lagonita Lodge

Lagonita Lodge
3.0 star property
Big Bear Central
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4,425 reviews)
"Was a great stay with great location right next to the lake."
United States
Randy
The price is CA $133
CA $151 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Lagonita Lodge

9. Forest Escape

Forest Escape
2.0 star property
North Shore
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (5 reviews)
"Loved our stay! The only thing we wished was there was a fan in the downstairs area. It became very stuffy and hot."
United States
Jennifer
The price is CA $130
CA $440 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Forest Escape

10. The Marbella

The Marbella
3.5 star property
Townsite
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (161 reviews)
"Absolutely loved our stay! So cozy and great location! The shared deck is beautiful as well! Will definitely stay again."
United States
jodi
The price is CA $233
CA $440 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
The Marbella

11. Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II

Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II
3.5 star property
Palm Desert
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,582 reviews)
"Nice quiet, clean had an overall great stay"
United States
Deana
The price is CA $166
CA $189 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II

12. 1 Bed Room Casita-Suite with Private Entrance

1 Bed Room Casita-Suite with Private Entrance
Winchester
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (96 reviews)
"Adorable stay"
United States
Alexandra
The price is CA $63
CA $175 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
1 Bed Room Casita-Suite with Private Entrance

13. Snow Lake Lodge

Snow Lake Lodge
3.0 star property
Big Bear Lake
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (593 reviews)
"Great Stay"
United States
James
The price is CA $109
CA $186 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Snow Lake Lodge

14. Little Italy Inn - Limited Service Apart Hotel

Little Italy Inn - Limited Service Apart Hotel
2.5 star property
Downtown San Diego
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (388 reviews)
"Great stay nice staff"
United States
Olivia
The price is CA $137
CA $159 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Little Italy Inn - Limited Service Apart Hotel

15. Southern California Beach Club

Southern California Beach Club
3.0 star property
Townsite
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (573 reviews)
"I had a amazing time here. I love there is a private kitchen that is convenient"
United States
Jenny
The price is CA $165
CA $239 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Southern California Beach Club

16. San Diego Country Estates

San Diego Country Estates
2.5 star property
San Diego Country Estates
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (313 reviews)
"This was the perfect location for me during my visit with my daughters. I will for sure be looking to stay here again in my next visits."
United States
Charles
The price is CA $112
CA $166 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
San Diego Country Estates

17. Winners Circle Solana Beach Del Mar Resort

Winners Circle Solana Beach Del Mar Resort
2.5 star property
Solana Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (419 reviews)
"Would stay again. Great room, pool, and location close to the beach."
United States
Shelly
The price is CA $216
CA $245 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Winners Circle Solana Beach Del Mar Resort

18. Vista Mirage Resort

Vista Mirage Resort
3.5 star property
Baristo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (993 reviews)
"Great location and wonderful staff. Breakfast was satisfactory."
United States
Suzanne Brookes
The price is CA $182
CA $249 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Vista Mirage Resort

19. The Ridge at Joshua Tree

The Ridge at Joshua Tree
Hidden River
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (80 reviews)
"Perfect location with a beautiful view for stargazing. Hospitality was great and communication was even better . Easy to access and close to everything with privacy"
United States
Ahmed
The price is CA $137
CA $310 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
The Ridge at Joshua Tree

20. Wave Crest Resort

Wave Crest Resort
3.0 star property
Del Mar
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (163 reviews)
"wow, this is the best place ever. I had an amazing vacation. The staff was most hospitable. easy parking. I could hear the ocean at night while I slept. makes for a heavenly sleep only a 5-minute walk to the beach, but you could see the ocean from the room."
United States
Erik
The price is CA $231
CA $309 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Wave Crest Resort
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You always said you would go on a dream vacation someday. Now, someday is here. But you don’t just want to dip your toe into the trip of a lifetime, you want to cannon ball into the deep end. Go ahead, unplug and unwind in style. When you book one of our vacation rentals, the ordinary is in the rearview. Instead of sharing your vacation with hundreds of hotel guests, you get to take advantage of all the space at your private apartment or room. You also get to enjoy all the amenities of a private residence for a truly unique and memorable stay. Why don’t you take off your shoes and settle in for a while? Your vacation just got upgraded.

As much as you love your short-term rental, it’s always good to get out and explore to soak up . Live like a local: Eat regional food, cheer on the home team, and visit the best cultural attractions in town. No matter the season, there is always something going on in . Seeing all the best attractions is bound to make you fall in love with Southern California. Who knows, you may even be tempted to extend your vacation rental stay. There’s a reason home rentals are so popular here—after a long day of exploration, going back to your very own living room to stretch out is a dream come true.

It’s your escape so why share it? You deserve your own slice of paradise. Booking your vacation rental on Expedia is simple and safe. Just pick your dates to search for the perfect property and book securely. We let you contact the property owner directly to make any special arrangements. All that’s left to do is show up with bells on and have a memorable vacation. With all the amenities available in short-term rentals, that won’t be hard to do.

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