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Latest California vacation rental deals

MOST POPULARSan Francisco
Vacation homes from C$ 40
Santa Monica
Vacation homes from C$ 286
Anaheim
Vacation homes from C$ 134
San Diego
Vacation homes from C$ 105
Los Angeles
Vacation homes from C$ 17
Palm Springs
Vacation homes from C$ 88

Best California vacation rentals

Big Sur Lodge - Big Sur - Restaurant
Big Sur Lodge
Big Sur, CA, United States
7.9Good(933)
Lodge
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
C$ 544+
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Yosemite View Lodge - El Portal - Patio
Yosemite View Lodge
El Portal, CA, United States
8.1Very good(7640)
Lodge
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
C$ 426+
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Lagonita Lodge - Big Bear Lake - Bedroom
Lagonita Lodge
Big Bear Lake, CA, United States
9.0Wonderful(940)
Lodge
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
C$ 206+
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Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge & Spa - South Lake Tahoe - Pool
Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge & Spa
South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
8.7Very good(1624)
Lodge
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
C$ 260+
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Black Forest Lodge - Big Bear Lake - Patio
Black Forest Lodge
Big Bear Lake, CA, United States
8.1Very good(1248)
Lodge
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
C$ 159+
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Alpenhof Lodge - Mammoth Lakes - Building
Alpenhof Lodge
Mammoth Lakes, CA, United States
8.2Very good(1494)
Lodge
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
C$ 383+
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Black Bear Lodge - South Lake Tahoe - Living room
Black Bear Lodge
South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
9.3Wonderful(679)
Lodge
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 381+
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Inn At Truckee - Truckee - Lobby
Inn At Truckee
Truckee, CA, United States
7.5Good(669)
Lodge
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
C$ 348+
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Cambria Pines Lodge - Cambria - Bedroom
Cambria Pines Lodge
Cambria, CA, United States
8.6Very good(2048)
Lodge
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
C$ 275+
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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(60)
Apartment
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
C$ 204+
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Goldmine Lodge - Big Bear Lake - Patio
Goldmine Lodge
Big Bear Lake, CA, United States
7.5Good(504)
Lodge
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
C$ 181+
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Lakeland Village South Lake Tahoe - South Lake Tahoe - Bedroom
Lakeland Village South Lake Tahoe
South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
8.0Very good(87)
House
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
C$ 377+
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Sleepy Forest Cottages - Big Bear Lake - Bedroom
Sleepy Forest Cottages
Big Bear Lake, CA, United States
8.0Very good(919)
Lodge
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 217+
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Oceanfront Lodge - Crescent City - Restaurant
Oceanfront Lodge
Crescent City, CA, United States
6.0Okay(2329)
Lodge
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
C$ 133+
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Evergreen Lodge Yosemite - Mather - Building
Evergreen Lodge Yosemite
Mather, CA, United States
9.1Wonderful(1387)
Lodge
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
C$ 346+
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Big Sur Campground and Cabins - Big Sur
Big Sur Campground and Cabins
Big Sur, CA, United States
9.0Wonderful(152)
Campground
C$ 392+
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Good to know

Low season

High season

Average price (weeknight)

Average price (weekend night)

January
July
C$ 386
C$ 410
Cheapest month to stay with an average 12% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 67% 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

  • 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 July and August.
  • The cheapest night for renting a vacation home in California is Wednesday. In contrast, the most expensive is Friday.
  • Vacation rentals are a popular choice for both long and short-term stays. KAYAK users usually book their vacation rental in California for 6 days.
  • Pet friendly, pool, air-conditioned, hot tub, kitchen/kitchenette, parking, and beachfront are the most popular vacation rental property amenities in California
  • Vacation rentals in California are around 21% more expensive than hotels on average. Search here to compare prices for all accommodation types in California.
  • The city in California with the most affordable vacation homes is San Francisco, with around 651 properties and an average price of C$ 78. The most popular vacation rentals in California among KAYAK users are Stunning SanFran Casa close to Center and steps from Ocean, San Francisco Retreat Just Steps from Golden Gate Park and Ocean Beach! home, and Modern, Chic, 3bedroom/2bath, Patio, GGB and City views and free breakfast.brbr.

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 (12% of total searches to California). The next most popular destinations are Palm Desert (11%) and Palm Springs (8%). Searches for vacation rentals in Indian Wells (6%), San Diego (6%) and San Francisco (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 C$ 20. 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 C$ 49 per night. Search here for similar prices

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

    The average price for a weekly California vacation rental found by KAYAK users in the last 2 weeks is C$ 3,285.

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

    The average price for a monthly California vacation rental found by KAYAK users in the last 2 weeks is C$ 14,080.

  • 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, cottages, houses, homestays, villas, cabins, condos, lodges, boats, bungalows, campgrounds, caravans, chalets, hostels, hotels, houseboats, luxury tents, farm stays, agritourism, vacation villages, studios, resorts, timeshares, recreational vehicles, castles and motels.

  • 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 Desert Vacation Villas and Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II, A Marriott Vacation Club Resort.

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

    There are a number of dog and pet-friendly California vacation rentals, with around 9% allowing you to bring your pet along with you.

Where to stay in California?

Our map will help you find the perfect place to stay in California by showing you the exact location of each vacation home.

Everything you need to know for your stay in California