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1. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel
4.5 star property
Laguna
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (327 reviews)
"Casa Riviera is nice, our stay was quiet and enjoyable. The location is located in a nice area not to far from the beach and many restaurants"
United States
Patrice
The price is CA $257
CA $399 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

2. Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel

Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel
4.5 star property
Oak Park
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (71 reviews)
"Great location and comfortable rooms."
United States
Rich
The price is CA $203
CA $337 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel

3. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel
3.0 star property
Laguna
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (312 reviews)
"Great location, within walking distance of most things. Parking was easy."
United States
Maria
The price is CA $178
CA $309 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

4. Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (219 reviews)
"Great location next to Downtown and waterfront. Spacious and clean room. Quiet and safe neighborhood. Would stay here again next time!"
United States
Jhoana
The price is CA $246
CA $386 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

5. Flying Flags Avila Beach

Flying Flags Avila Beach
3.0 star property
Avila Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (131 reviews)
"Awesome view and great layout!"
United States
Steve
The price is CA $359
CA $403 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Flying Flags Avila Beach

6. The Big Yellow House Lofts by the beach

The Big Yellow House Lofts by the beach
4.0 star property
Summerland
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
The price is CA $203
CA $434 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
The Big Yellow House Lofts by the beach

7. Casa Yano by The Beach

Casa Yano by The Beach
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (18 reviews)
"Great stay. Comfortable bed, well-equipped kitchen, and a walkable location. Dedicated parking made it easy. Clean and well done. Would book again."
United States
Jacob
The price is CA $390
CA $591 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Casa Yano by The Beach

8. Avila Pismo RV Resort and Campground

Avila Pismo RV Resort and Campground
3.0 star property
San Luis Obispo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (54 reviews)
"Family, friendly, clean, restrooms, pet friendly will definitely go back Again"
United States
Gissela
The price is CA $188
CA $212 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Avila Pismo RV Resort and Campground

9. Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
Felton
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (523 reviews)
"Unbelievably beautiful property among the redwoods, adorable red cottage next to a creek! I can't wait to go back. I've told all my friends about this place, and if I was not such an oldie (over 50), I would definitely do an Instagram about it! Charming, quiet and lovely place to stay."
United States
CarriLin
The price is CA $136
CA $174 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Fern River Resort

10. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
4.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (14 reviews)
"Great location and the room was very cute. Would stay again."
United States
Andrea
The price is CA $153
CA $264 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

11. Caravan Outpost

Caravan Outpost
2.0 star property
Downtown Ojai
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (342 reviews)
"Excellent"
United States
Laurie
The price is CA $298
CA $342 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Caravan Outpost

12. 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, (246 reviews)
"Had a great stay, bed was comfortable, loved the front patio to enjoy the morning coffee."
United States
SERENA
The price is CA $120
CA $198 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Pet friendly. 1 mi to beach. Not a house share.

13. Channel Island Shores

Channel Island Shores
3.0 star property
Oxnard Shores
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (672 reviews)
"Loved it and we will be back!"
United States
Lamarcus
The price is CA $169
CA $226 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Channel Island Shores

14. Park Place by Avantstay King Bed + Private Balcony + Apartment Kitchen Downtown Paso Robles, Steps to Wine, Dining & City Park

Park Place by Avantstay King Bed + Private Balcony + Apartment Kitchen Downtown Paso Robles, Steps to Wine, Dining & City Park
3.0 star property
Downtown Paso Robles
The price is CA $188
CA $418 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Park Place by Avantstay King Bed + Private Balcony + Apartment Kitchen Downtown Paso Robles, Steps to Wine, Dining & City Park

15. Rancho Oso RV & Camping Resort

Rancho Oso RV & Camping Resort
2.0 star property
Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (75 reviews)
"Can’t wait to come back"
United States
Nate
The price is CA $290
CA $331 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Rancho Oso RV & Camping Resort

16. Ocean, Sunset, Mountain Views, Private Deck: Villa Floresco: Tuscan-like Getaway

Ocean, Sunset, Mountain Views, Private Deck: Villa Floresco: Tuscan-like Getaway
Mission Canyon
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (168 reviews)
"Such a special place to stay that we ended up setting aside our original plans just to spend more time enjoying the spectacular views and surrounding nature. If you’re a hiker, there are plenty of beautiful local trails within walking distance of the rental."
United States
Enrique F.
The price is CA $352
CA $652 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Ocean, Sunset, Mountain Views, Private Deck: Villa Floresco: Tuscan-like Getaway

17. private, Kitchenette, AC

private, Kitchenette, AC
Westside
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (21 reviews)
"Lovely place while exploring Santa Barbara for a few nights!"
United States
J H.
The price is CA $157
CA $290 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
private, Kitchenette, AC

18. Mandalay Shores Resort

Mandalay Shores Resort
3.5 star property
Oxnard Shores
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (119 reviews)
"Walking distance from beach"
United States
Rosa
The price is CA $250
CA $520 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Mandalay Shores Resort

19. Charming Wine Country Cottage, Pet Friendly!

Charming Wine Country Cottage, Pet Friendly!
Buellton
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (62 reviews)
"Great property. Donkeys were a treat and watching the cattle across the canyon was a nice surprise. Well-stocked kitchen."
United States
allan r.
The price is CA $219
CA $472 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Charming Wine Country Cottage, Pet Friendly!

20. Baywood Cottage #1 | Walk to Bay | Dog Friendly

Baywood Cottage #1 | Walk to Bay | Dog Friendly
Baywood Park
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (53 reviews)
" A great, well located property supplied with everything we needed."
United States
Karen P.
The price is CA $205
CA $438 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Baywood Cottage #1 | Walk to Bay | Dog Friendly
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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 Central Coast 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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