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1. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego
3.5 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,256 reviews)
"Great for traveling families."
United States
Veronica Dangerfield
The price is CA $202
CA $234 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

2. 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 19 - Nov 20
Marriott's Shadow Ridge I-The Villages

3. San Clemente Inn

San Clemente Inn
3.0 star property
San Clemente
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,707 reviews)
"Great location and affordable"
United States
Adrian
The price is CA $125
CA $137 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
San Clemente Inn

4. Riviera Oaks Resort by Coolvacay

Riviera Oaks Resort by Coolvacay
3.0 star property
San Diego Country Estates
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,105 reviews)
"Beautiful and cozy property!"
United States
Kristin
The price is CA $129
CA $169 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Riviera Oaks Resort by Coolvacay

5. Coronado Beach Resort

Coronado Beach Resort
3.0 star property
Historic Downtown Coronado
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (839 reviews)
"Amazing location, amenities, staff"
United States
Javier
The price is CA $272
CA $299 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, (235 reviews)
"Friendly staff!"
United States
Donavin
The price is CA $162
CA $231 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

7. 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, (380 reviews)
"Great stay nice staff"
United States
Olivia
The price is CA $137
CA $158 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Little Italy Inn - Limited Service Apart Hotel

8. 7 Springs Inn & Suites

7 Springs Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Uptown Design District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (4,190 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 $100
CA $124 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
7 Springs Inn & Suites

9. Lagonita Lodge

Lagonita Lodge
3.0 star property
Big Bear Central
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4,422 reviews)
"Was a great stay with great location right next to the lake."
United States
Randy
The price is CA $134
CA $151 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Lagonita Lodge

10. 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, (418 reviews)
"Would stay again. Great room, pool, and location close to the beach."
United States
Shelly
The price is CA $217
CA $245 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Winners Circle Solana Beach Del Mar Resort

11. Snow Lake Lodge

Snow Lake Lodge
3.0 star property
Big Bear Lake
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (591 reviews)
"This was a very nice place to stay. The staff was amazing. The room was clean even though the building is a little bit older. It’s very well maintained and I would totally recommend anybody stay there again and the price was spot on."
United States
Eric
The price is CA $113
CA $190 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Snow Lake Lodge

12. Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II

Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II
3.5 star property
Palm Desert
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,581 reviews)
"Nice quiet, clean had an overall great stay"
United States
Deana
The price is CA $195
CA $222 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II

13. 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 $238
CA $444 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
The Marbella

14. 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 $137
CA $446 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Forest Escape

15. Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel

Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel
2.5 star property
Hillcrest
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (499 reviews)
"We had a great stay! The room had a charming Parisian feel—compact and studio-style, but completely modern and spotlessly clean."
United States
Josh
The price is CA $131
CA $148 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel

16. Southern California Beach Club

Southern California Beach Club
3.0 star property
Townsite
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (571 reviews)
"I had a amazing time here. I love there is a private kitchen that is convenient"
United States
Jenny
The price is CA $170
CA $245 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Southern California Beach Club

17. Capistrano Surfside Inn

Capistrano Surfside Inn
3.0 star property
Capistrano Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (205 reviews)
"We loved our stay at Capistrano, the staff were wonderful, check in was easy."
United States
Lynne
The price is CA $202
CA $271 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Capistrano Surfside Inn

18. The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert

The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert
4.0 star property
Palm Desert
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,830 reviews)
"Beautiful resort."
United States
Jennifer
The price is CA $356
CA $406 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert

19. 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 $174 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
1 Bed Room Casita-Suite with Private Entrance

20. Vista Mirage Resort

Vista Mirage Resort
3.5 star property
Baristo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (992 reviews)
"The property is very clean and well maintained. The location was ideal for us, in town but not on the main streets, walking distance to grocery store. All of the staff members we had contact with were helpful and knowledgeable. I reserved a 2 bedroom and when I called a couple of days ahead as requested they asked if we wanted a queen or 2 twins in the second bedroom, and if we wanted the first or second floor (no elevator). These are subject to availability but it was great to be asked and they...
United States
Jane
The price is CA $176
CA $242 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Vista Mirage 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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