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Best California vacation rentals

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The Lodge at Lake Tahoe - South Lake Tahoe - Pool
The Lodge at Lake Tahoe
South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
8.7Very good(57)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
750 sq ft, carpeted, futon. - San Ramon
750 sq ft, carpeted, futon.
San Ramon, CA, United States
Air Conditioning
Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge & Spa - South Lake Tahoe - Pool
Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge & Spa
South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
8.6Very good(1607)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air Conditioning
Angies Oasis - San Ramon - Bedroom
Angies Oasis
San Ramon, CA, United States
10Wonderful(13)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
Cozy and comfortable Studio - Hal2-UC - Los Angeles
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Air Conditioning
Yosemite View Lodge - El Portal - Patio
Yosemite View Lodge
El Portal, CA, United States
8.0Very good(7438)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
2BR Suite in the Heart of Hollywood -BR5 - Los Angeles
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Air Conditioning
Charming 3br House - Hal-Uc - Los Angeles
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Air Conditioning
Skyline Retreat - Yosemite West - Balcony
Skyline Retreat
Yosemite West, CA, United States
8.2Very good(22)
Parking
Bassett's Cabin - Yosemite Valley - Living room
Bassett's Cabin
Yosemite Valley, CA, United States
8.7Very good(8)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Quail Meadow - Yosemite Valley
Quail Meadow
Yosemite Valley, CA, United States
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
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High season

Average price (weeknight)

Average price (weekend night)

November
June
₪847
₪939
Cheapest month to stay with an average 5% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 40% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

Top tips for finding the perfect California vacation rental

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 Yosemite Valley (31% of total searches to California). The next most popular destinations are Palm Desert (12%) and San Francisco (12%). Searches for vacation rentals in Beverly Hills (8%), El Portal (8%) and Los Angeles (8%) 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 ₪219. 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 ₪158 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, cabins, luxury tents, villas, lodges, boats, bungalows, campgrounds, chalets, hostels, hotels, houseboats, farm stays, recreational vehicles, agritourism, holiday parks, barns, timeshares, ranches, resorts 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 Black Forest Lodge and Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge & Spa.

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

    There are a number of dog and pet-friendly California vacation rentals, with around 8% allowing you to bring your pet along with you.

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Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge & Spa - South Lake Tahoe - Pool
Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge & Spa
South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
8.6Very good(1607)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air Conditioning
Holly's Place - South Lake Tahoe - Bedroom
Holly's Place
South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
8.5Very good(87)
Free Wi-Fi
Playpark Lodge - South Lake Tahoe - Living room
Playpark Lodge
South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
7.2Good(181)
Tea Garden Lodge - South Lake Tahoe - Patio
Tea Garden Lodge
South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
6.9Okay(341)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Air Conditioning

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