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Beach-2-Bay 1br - In the Heart of Mission Beach - San Diego - Living room

Beach-2-Bay 1br - In the Heart of Mission Beach

Mission Bay

8.5Very Good(23)

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Entire Second Flr - Santa Monica Luxury Roman Villa - Santa Monica - Patio

Entire Second Flr - Santa Monica Luxury Roman Villa

North of Montana

9.0Wonderful(22)

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Ocean Breeze Suite ~ A Quiet Coastal Retreat - Santa Barbara - Bedroom

Ocean Breeze Suite ~ A Quiet Coastal Retreat

Santa Barbara, CA, United States

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Best Ocean & Bay Views in SD Large Backyard Air Conditioning - San Diego - Patio

Best Ocean & Bay Views in SD Large Backyard Air Conditioning

Clairemont

9.4Wonderful(10)

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Steps to Restaurants Beach Bay Park Bars - San Diego - Bedroom

Steps to Restaurants Beach Bay Park Bars

Pacific Beach

9.5Wonderful(4)

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Pacific Beach Getaway Blocks From The Beach - San Diego - Living room

Pacific Beach Getaway Blocks From The Beach

Pacific Beach

9.0Wonderful(21)

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Seashore VII by Avantstay Modern La Jolla Flat 5mins From the Beach! - San Diego - Beach

Seashore VII by Avantstay Modern La Jolla Flat 5mins From the Beach!

La Jolla

8.8Very Good(6)

Free Wi-Fi

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3903 Mabuhay home - Carmel-by-the-Sea - Balcony

3903 Mabuhay home

Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, United States

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Large deck, open floor plan, walk to shopping. - Carmel-by-the-Sea

Large deck, open floor plan, walk to shopping.

Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, United States

Pet friendly

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Carmel Large estate for car week lx30 - Carmel Valley - Living room

Carmel Large estate for car week lx30

Carmel Valley, CA, United States

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Desert Vacation Villas - Palm Springs - Pool

Desert Vacation Villas

Chino Canyon

8.7Very Good(872)

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Free Wi-Fi

Pool

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Ktown Homestay - Los Angeles - Kitchen

Central Los Angeles

4.1Mediocre(147)

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Bayside Bikini 2 - San Diego

Bayside Bikini 2

Mission Bay

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In the Heart of Mission Beach - A Pineapple Paradise - San Diego

In the Heart of Mission Beach - A Pineapple Paradise

Mission Bay

8.8Very Good(9)

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Viewpoint Suites - Los Angeles

Viewpoint Suites

Central Los Angeles

9.0Wonderful(174)

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Free Wi-Fi

Pool

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Ocean Luxury Lofts and Suites - Santa Monica

Ocean Luxury Lofts and Suites

Downtown

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Low season	April
High season	August
Average price (weeknight)	€248
Average price (weekend night)	€280

Cheapest month to stay with an average 16% drop in price.

Most expensive month to stay with an average 44% rise in price.

Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.

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If you’re looking for a cheap holiday rental in California, you should consider visiting during the low season. The cheapest holiday homes in California can be found in January and September.
The cheapest night for renting a holiday home in California is Thursday. In contrast, the most expensive is Sunday.
Holiday rentals are a popular choice for both long and short-term stays. KAYAK users usually book their holiday rental in California for 3 days.
Pet-friendly, pool, air-conditioned, airport shuttle, hot tub, and kitchen/kitchenette are the most popular holiday rental property amenities in California
Holiday rentals in California are around 11% 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 holiday rental destination in California?
Based on KAYAK holiday rental searches, the most popular destination is San Diego (38% of total searches to California). The next most popular destinations are Los Angeles (21%) and Santa Monica (8%). Searches for holida rentals in Corona (8%), San Francisco (8%) and Culver City (4%) are also popular.
How much is a holiday rental in California for tonight?
In the last 72 hours, users have found California holiday rentals for tonight for as little as €29. Search here for similar prices
What types of holiday rentals are available in California?
There are loads of different property types that you can make your holiday home in California. You’ll find apartments, caravans, condos, cottages, houses, homestays, villas, barns, cabins, castles, lodges, boats, bungalows, campgrounds, chalets, houseboats, luxury tents, farm stays, agritourism, campsites, caravan parks, motorhomes, ranches and studios.
What are some of the most-loved holiday rentals available in California?
There are many types of properties available for California holiday rentals. If you’re looking for something special, holiday rentals most loved by KAYAK users are The Olympia Lodge and Fisherman's Cove Inn.
Are there any pet-friendly holiday rentals in California?
There are a number of dog and pet-friendly California holiday rentals, with around 15% allowing you to bring your pet along with you.

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What California holiday rental guests are talking about

Redwood Hollow Cottages - San Diego - Living room

Redwood Hollow Cottages

La Jolla

8.8Very Good(315)

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Los Angeles Vacation Rooms - Los Angeles

Los Angeles Vacation Rooms

South Los Angeles

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Su Casa at Venice Beach - Los Angeles

Su Casa at Venice Beach

Venice

8.6Very Good(1132)

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