What is the most popular vacation rental destination in California?

Based on KAYAK vacation rental searches, the most popular destination is Los Angeles (30% of total searches to California). The next most popular destinations are Oakland (17%) and San Diego (13%). Searches for vacation rentals in San Francisco (13%), Beverly Hills (4%) and Irvine (4%) 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 124 ﷼.

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, boats, bungalows, cabins, campgrounds, chalets, houseboats, lodges, luxury tents, farm stays, holiday parks, barns, caravan parks, recreational vehicles, agritourism, ranches and studios.

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

If you’re looking for something special, the vacation rental most loved by KAYAK users is 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 15% allowing you to bring your pet along with you.

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Upscale Palo Alto 2BR w/ W/D & Pool, walk to Pinterest, by Blueground

768 ﷼+

Pool

Air Conditioning

Secluded stand alone cottage 1/2 block from Stanford Campus

971 ﷼+

Downtown Palo Alto/Stanford Duplex - Palo Alto - Bedroom

Downtown Palo Alto/Stanford Duplex

9.1 Wonderful

1,769 ﷼+

Pet friendly

Modern Tropical Vacation Home, Palo Alto/Stanford #655 - Palo Alto - Room amenity

Modern Tropical Vacation Home, Palo Alto/Stanford #655

1,569 ﷼+

Free Wi-Fi

Pet friendly

Air Conditioning

Lovely Palo Alto 2BR w/ W/D & Pool, walk to Pinterest, by Blueground - Palo Alto - Living room

Lovely Palo Alto 2BR w/ W/D & Pool, walk to Pinterest, by Blueground

836 ﷼+

Pool

Butterfly Haus Walk to Downtown Danville - Danville - Living room

Butterfly Haus Walk to Downtown Danville

855 ﷼+

Remodeled Cottage in Berkeley/Oakland Rockridge - Oakland - Bedroom

Remodeled Cottage in Berkeley/Oakland Rockridge

9 Wonderful

North Oakland758 ﷼+

758 ﷼+

Free Wi-Fi

Pet friendly

Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge & Spa - South Lake Tahoe - Pool

Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge & Spa

8.6 Very good

743 ﷼+

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

Air Conditioning

Stay or Ski @ Heavenly & enjoy your 2 bedrooms @ Marriott Grand Residence Resort - South Lake Tahoe - Lounge

Stay or Ski @ Heavenly & enjoy your 2 bedrooms @ Marriott Grand Residence Resort

8.8 Very good

2,853 ﷼+

Air Conditioning

Black Bear Lodge - South Lake Tahoe - Living room

Black Bear Lodge

9.3 Wonderful

929 ﷼+

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Air Conditioning

Tea Garden Lodge - South Lake Tahoe - Lounge

Tea Garden Lodge

6.2 Okay

391 ﷼+

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Pet friendly

Air Conditioning

Ktown Homestay - Los Angeles - Kitchen

Ktown Homestay

4.1 Mediocre

Central Los Angeles124 ﷼+

124 ﷼+

Emerald Bay Lodge - South Lake Tahoe - Bedroom

Emerald Bay Lodge

4.9 Mediocre

649 ﷼+

Free Wi-Fi

Pet friendly

Large studio with AC washer dryer Private entrance - San Ramon

Large studio with AC washer dryer Private entrance

397 ﷼+

Free Wi-Fi

Air Conditioning

Airy Palo Alto 1BR w/ Gym & Sun Deck, 3 mins to Stanford, by Blueground - Palo Alto

Airy Palo Alto 1BR w/ Gym & Sun Deck, 3 mins to Stanford, by Blueground

967 ﷼+

Pool

Air Conditioning

# Marbella Lane -Cozy 1br Studio In Palo Alto Dwtn - Palo Alto

# Marbella Lane -Cozy 1br Studio In Palo Alto Dwtn

1,292 ﷼+

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

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Low season	January
High season	May
Average price (weeknight)	1,323 ﷼
Average price (weekend night)	1,381 ﷼

Cheapest month to stay with an average 19% drop in price.

Most expensive month to stay with an average 14% rise in price.

Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.

Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

If you’re looking for a cheap vacation rental in California, you should consider visiting during the low season. The cheapest vacation homes in California can be found in December and October.
The cheapest night for renting a vacation home in California is Monday. In contrast, the most expensive is Wednesday.
Vacation rentals are a popular choice for both long and short-term stays. KAYAK users usually book their vacation rental in California for 4 days.
Pet friendly, pool, air-conditioned, airport shuttle, hot tub, and kitchen/kitchenette are the most popular vacation rental property amenities in California
Vacation rentals in California are around 26% more expensive than hotels on average. Search here to compare prices for all accommodation types in California.

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What is the most popular vacation rental destination in California?
Based on KAYAK vacation rental searches, the most popular destination is Los Angeles (30% of total searches to California). The next most popular destinations are Oakland (17%) and San Diego (13%). Searches for vacation rentals in San Francisco (13%), Beverly Hills (4%) and Irvine (4%) 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 124 ﷼. 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, boats, bungalows, cabins, campgrounds, chalets, houseboats, lodges, luxury tents, farm stays, holiday parks, barns, caravan parks, recreational vehicles, agritourism, ranches and studios.
What are some of the most-loved vacation rentals available in California?
If you’re looking for something special, the vacation rental most loved by KAYAK users is 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 15% allowing you to bring your pet along with you.