CALIFORNIA VACATION RENTALS, U.S.A.

Situated along America’s Pacific Coast, California is a vivid kaleidoscope of vibrant regions, cities and towns that are ideal as vacation rental destinations. Peppered with miles of gorgeous beaches, soaring redwood forests and cliffs, the magnificent coastline of California is home to some of the most renowned cities and towns of the West Coast. The north coast of California comprises of rugged coastlines and towering redwood forests that stretch across Shasta Cascade, Napa Valley, Sonoma Coast, Clear Lake and Mendocino Coast. Vacation rentals in this part of California usually comprise of beach homes, mountain cabins, oceanfront condos and cottages, lakefront homes and chalets. The Shasta Cascade area has a major concentration of vacation homes near Shasta Lake and most of them are either 2, 3, 4 or 5 BR accommodations.

 The vacation rentals in wine country constitutes around Napa, Russian River, Sonoma and and are commonly found in the form of 1 BR studio apartments, 2 BR riverfront homes, and 3 BR river tree houses, condos and vineyard-facing cottages. In the Clear Lake and Mendocino Coast area, you will generally come across 2 – 4 BR California vacation rentals that can easily accommodate somewhere between 4 to 8 people. These vacation homes are well-equipped with a wide range of facilities such as pool, gym, hot tub, cable TV, VCR, high speed internet access, BBQ grill, garage etc.

Central California is dominated by the San Francisco Bay Area, High Sierra and Gold Country and Central Coast. In the Bay Area, San Francisco has by and large the highest concentration on California vacation rental homes and you can surely find an array of homes including 1 BR studio apartments to 2 BR condominiums that can easily accommodate up to 6 to 8 people. The vacation rentals in California’s High Sierra and Gold Country are concentrated around Mammoth Lakes vacation rentals, Yosemite, Shaver Lake and Sacramento and the homes comprise of 2 BR ski-in ski-out chalets and cottages, 3 BR slopeside town-homes, mountain cabins and 4 BR luxurious and upscale condos. A host of amenities such as pool, high speed internet, CD/DVD player, TV, BBQ grill and garage are sure to make your stay a pleasant one. Most of the California vacation rental homes in Mammoth Lakes also have Jacuzzis as one of their amenities.

Southern California covers the glamorous Los Angeles area, Orange County, deserts and the San Diego County. Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles and Venice Beach are just few of the cities within the Los Angeles area and Orange County that offer vacationers comfortable accommodations in the form of California vacation rentals. Beach homes, oceanfront condominiums, studio apartments, Victorian beach bungalows, waterfront villas, high-rise condos are just some of most common type of Californian vacation homes that you will come across in this area. 1, 2 or 3 BR units are usually preferred as they can easily accommodate up to 5 to 7 people. Those looking for a bigger home can also opt for vacation homes with 6 to 9 bedrooms that can easily sleep up to 20 people.

The vacation rentals in the San Diego County are mainly concentrated in and around San Diego, Mission Beach, Encinitas, La Jolla, Oceanside, Pacific Beach and Coronado. Beach homes, oceanfront cottages and condos and studio apartments are some of the most common type of vacation rentals found in this area. San Diego usually has a large number of 1 and 2 bedroom studio apartments and condos and quite a few of them are situated in the heart of the city. The towns of Mission Beach, Encinitas, Pacific Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla and Coronado generally have a large number of 1, 2 and 3 BR studio apartments, duplexes, beach cottages, waterfront condominiums and bay-front town-homes. Most of these California vacation rentals can accommodate anywhere between 2 to 8 people and are equipped with a range of amenities to make your stay a pleasurable one. The most commonly found facilities include BBQ grill, sundeck or a patio, internet access, CD/DVD player, TV, garage, pool etc.

The desert area spans through a number of vacation hotspots such as Palm Springs, Palm Desert, La Quinta, Rancho Mirage and Indian Wells. Golf view vacation homes are particularly popular in this area as most of them are situated within golf resorts or overlooking the greens. The apartments, cottages and condominiums are primarily 1, 2, 3 or 4 bedroom vacation homes and feature a number of amenities such as BBQ grill, TV, CD/DVD player, Jacuzzi, patio, garage and internet access.

From the magical fantasy of Disneyland® Resort to the absolute glamorous attractions of Los Angeles; from the historic sights of San Francisco and Sacramento to the amalgamation of rich marine life found in San Diego – California is surely a melting pot of innumerable exciting sights and attractions. And all these can be enjoyed at your own pace by booking a California condo for your vacation.

• DisneylandŽ Resort, Anaheim
• Alcatraz Island, San Francisco
• The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
• Wine Country Train
• Hollywood and Hollywood Sign
• Universal Studios Hollywood
• San Diego Zoo
• California State Railroad Museum
• The Monterey Bay Aquarium

From an expansive coastline to magnificent alpine peaks to dense verdant forests, California is definitely a Pandora’s Box when it comes to exploring its diverse natural beauty as one is completely clueless of what one may encounter next. So if you happen to be one of those who go’s out into the wild to feel free and the only way for you to rejuvenate is through enjoying a range of adrenaline rushing outdoor activities, then California is sure to exceed your expectation as an outstanding outdoor recreation destination with a wide range of vacation rentals including condos, California cabins, and chalets for your accommodation.

• Beaches
• Yosemite National Park
• Redwood National Park
• Ski Resorts

Golfers have plenty to look forward to in California, which is home to some of the best golf courses. Play a round of golf with the rich and famous in the upscale courses of L.A. and Pebble Beach or compete with yourself in the challenging courses of Palm Desert and San Diego – whatever may be your reason, golfing in California is definitely an unforgettable experience.

• Pebble Beach
• Los Angeles
• Palm Desert
• San Diego

The Californians follow the popular dictum, ‘Live life to the fullest’ in the truest sense as the state finds some or the other excuse to hold a festival or an event now and then. From the numerous film and music festivals to the unique and cheery strawberry, pumpkin and garlic festivals – California’s merry spirit will definitely pass on to you. Just make sure that your California condo is booked in advance!

• Carmel Beach Festival
• Monterey Jazz Festival
• California Dried Plum Festival
• California Strawberry Festival
• Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival
• Northern California Renaissance Faire
• Santa Cruz Blues Festival
• L.A. Film Festival
• Gilroy Garlic Festival

Home to over 72,000 restaurants and the country’s entertainment industry, California for all the obvious reasons has much to offer both in terms of great food and great nightlife. From elaborate French and Italian cuisines to spicy Spanish and Mexican dishes to exotic Indian, Chinese and Oriental cuisine to typically American grub, California sure knows how to tempt and allure different kind of taste buds. Besides Los Angeles, there are quite a few other cities including San Diego, Palm Springs and San Francisco, that promise you a rollicking and an exuberant evening as well.

• French Laundry, Napa Valley
• Ocean and Vine, Santa Monica
• The Broiler and Gallagher's Irish Pub, Sacramento
• Roy's, Newport Beach
• Shadowbrook Restaurant, Santa Cruz
• Koi Restaurant, Los Angeles
• Croce's Restaurant and Jazz Bar, San Diego
• Roof Bar at the Standard Downtown, Los Angeles
• Atlas Restaurant and Nightclub, Palm Springs
• Martini Ranch and Shaker Room, San Diego
• Bambuddha, San Francisco
• Bliss, San Francisco

For most, shopping happens to be one of their favorite pastimes, while for some others shopping occupies a high ranking in their priority list, in fact these some others are usually known as shopaholics. So if you happen to be one or not, you are surely going to turn into one, once you have visited the labyrinth of irresistible malls, markets, bazaars, departmental stores and unique and authentic antique shops and galleries.

• The Central Coast
• San Francisco Bay Area
• Orange County and Los Angeles
• San Diego Area

California’s climate is so diverse and varied that it makes it absolutely impossible to select which month of the year is the best time to visit the state. San Francisco Bay Area and the Central Coast share a marine temperate climate, which means the weather year round is relatively mild and just perfect for a vacation any time of the year. Summers are the ideal time to visit the northern coast as winters tends to get quite chilly due to the rainfalls at regular intervals. Southern California is usually warm and sunny throughout the year and therefore a much sought after year round destination.

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California has a number of major airports including Los Angeles International Airport, Fresno Yosemite International Airport, Oakland International Airport, Ontario International Airport, Palm Springs International Airport, San Francisco International Airport, San Diego International Airport, Sacramento International Airport, San Jose International Airport and the San Bernardino International Airport. The San Francisco International Airport is served by almost 45 major carriers while San Diego International Airport has 26 major airlines operating from its premises. When traveling by road you can opt for the bus service provided by Greyhound or book a car rental if you like to travel at your own pace. The other interesting way of exploring the various cities and regions of California is by hopping into one of the Caltrain or Amtrak trains that treat you to spectacular views at a more leisurely pace. Once you arrive in California, you can take a cab, the shuttles from the airports, or hire a car to reach your California vacation rental.