California Rentals: The Best Lodging for California Vacations

Lodging in a California vacation rental makes perfect sense when exploring this diverse state. Come visit the place where the Redwoods, snowy mountains, beautiful California beaches, acres of desert, and several hundred vineyards thrive. Whether you’re searching for a budget California vacation or intend to splurge, you can find California vacation rentals of all types to complement any itinerary.

California Central Coast rentals are located in some of California's most popular beach destinations between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Take a scenic drive along the Big Sur coastline, and visit the area’s charming towns. Consider a house rental in Carmel or a Santa Cruz vacation rental to lend to your stay an air of luxury. Or plan a California beach vacation. San Diego beach vacation rentals make it easy to surf, deep-sea fish and whale watch, and more.

Each year outdoorsy types flock to California’s gorgeous Tahoe vacation rentals to ski, hike, fish, and even gamble. Rent a Tahoe lake rental with its own dock for a convenient family fishing trip. Or bring the family to Big Bear Lake cabin rentals near the mountain. If the kids stay at home, rent a quaint cottage in Napa or Sonoma and sample the award-winning wines of the region.

San Francisco vacation rentals make exploring Northern California a breeze. Choose a hip San Francisco condo rental where you can ride a cable car, visit the Golden Gate Bridge, stroll through Chinatown and enjoy seafood at Fisherman's Wharf, without traveling too far, thanks to your vacation home’s convenient location. For more alternative lodging options, try California bed and breakfast inns.

Feeling overwhelmed? Narrow down your search of California vacation rentals and include California Desert rentals, San Francisco and Bay Area rentals and Wine Country vacation home rentals in your search.Or stop by our Travel Ideas section and see what California vacations might be right for you!