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YoBee! Park Reservation Included! Heart of Yosemite - Homey Studios and Breakfast - Yosemite West - Balcony
YoBee! Park Reservation Included! Heart of Yosemite - Homey Studios and Breakfast
Yosemite West, CA, United States
9.5Wonderful(200)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
₪2,016+
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Yosemite View Lodge - El Portal - Patio
Yosemite View Lodge
El Portal, CA, United States
7.9Good(6923)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
₪1,460+
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Sierra Haven - Yosemite West - Living room
Sierra Haven
Yosemite West, CA, United States
7.3Good(6)
Parking
₪3,123+
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Cozy Bear South-Inside Yosemite-Sleeps 5 - Yosemite West - Living room
Cozy Bear South-Inside Yosemite-Sleeps 5
Yosemite West, CA, United States
8.5Very good(47)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
₪1,639+
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70 Simmons Den - North Wawona - Bedroom
70 Simmons Den
North Wawona, CA, United States
8.7Very good(19)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
₪2,424+
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26 Deer Den - North Wawona - Living room
26 Deer Den
North Wawona, CA, United States
9.1Wonderful(17)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
₪2,518+
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Summer Leaf - Los Angeles - Bedroom
Summer Leaf
Reseda
8.5Very good(38)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
₪666+
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Alpenhof Lodge - Mammoth Lakes - Bedroom
Alpenhof Lodge
Mammoth Lakes, CA, United States
8.3Very good(1405)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air Conditioning
₪696+
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Desert Vacation Villas - Palm Springs - Pool
Desert Vacation Villas
Chino Canyon
8.7Very good(872)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air Conditioning
₪748+
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Channel Island Shores - Oxnard - Bedroom
Channel Island Shores
Oxnard, CA, United States
8.8Very good(420)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
₪644+
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Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II - Palm Desert - Lobby
Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II
Palm Desert, CA, United States
8.6Very good(192)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air Conditioning
₪1,104+
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Ktown Homestay - Los Angeles - Kitchen
Ktown Homestay
Central Los Angeles
4.1Mediocre(147)
₪119+
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Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II Resort - Palm Desert - Pool
Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II Resort
Palm Desert, CA, United States
8.8Very good(549)
Pool
Air Conditioning
₪723+
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Arrow Lodge - Yosemite Valley
Arrow Lodge
Yosemite Valley, CA, United States
9.2Wonderful(36)
Free Wi-Fi
₪3,398+
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Suite Sunshine A - Yosemite West
Suite Sunshine A
Yosemite West, CA, United States
7.6Good(8)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
₪1,614+
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Ocean Luxury Lofts and Suites - Santa Monica
Ocean Luxury Lofts and Suites
Downtown
6.3Okay(797)
Free Wi-Fi
₪832+
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Average price (weeknight)

₪1,309

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₪1,291
Cheapest month to stay with an average 8% drop in price.
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FAQs when booking a vacation home in California

  • What is the most popular vacation rental destination in California?

    Based on KAYAK vacation rental searches, the most popular destination is Los Angeles (47% of total searches to California). The next most popular destinations are Yosemite Valley (26%) and San Fernando (5%). Searches for vacation rentals in Santa Monica (5%), Beverly Hills (5%) and Anaheim (5%) are also popular.

  • How much is a vacation rental in California for tonight?

    In the last 72 hours, users have found California vacation rentals for tonight for as low as ₪118. Search here for similar prices

  • How much is a vacation rental in California for this weekend?

    In the last 72 hours, users have found California vacation rentals for this weekend for as low as ₪305 per night. Search here for similar prices

  • What types of vacation rentals are available in California?

    There are loads of different property types that you can make your vacation home in California. You’ll find apartments, caravans, condos, cottages, houses, homestays, villas, barns, cabins, castles, lodges, boats, bungalows, campgrounds, chalets, houseboats, luxury tents, recreational vehicles, farm stays, agritourism, holiday parks, timeshares, ranches and studios.

  • What are some of the most-loved vacation rentals available in California?

    There are many types of properties available for California vacation rentals. If you’re looking for something special, vacation rentals most loved by KAYAK users are The Olympia Lodge and Black Forest Lodge.

  • Are there any pet-friendly vacation rentals in California?

    There are a number of dog and pet-friendly California vacation rentals, with around 15% allowing you to bring your pet along with you.

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Redwood Hollow Cottages - San Diego - Living room
Redwood Hollow Cottages
La Jolla
8.8Very good(314)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
₪1,324+
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Desert Vacation Villas - Palm Springs - Pool
Desert Vacation Villas
Chino Canyon
8.7Very good(872)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air Conditioning
₪748+
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Los Angeles Vacation Rooms - Los Angeles
Los Angeles Vacation Rooms
South Los Angeles
5.8Fair(249)
Free Wi-Fi
₪163+
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Su Casa at Venice Beach - Los Angeles
Su Casa at Venice Beach
Venice
8.6Very good(1132)
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
₪1,042+
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