From beautiful beaches to thriving metropolises, snowy mountains to redwood forests and expansive deserts, California offers something for everyone. Stay in a beach house in Southern California where the ocean is your backyard, or pick a luxurious home in Palm Springs with your very own pool. How about a quirky apartment in the heart of San Francisco or a stunning view of the mountains from your window in Lake Tahoe?

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Compare and find a vacation rental matching your preferences among the 199,830 welcoming properties from different vacation rental websites in California. By comparing these properties, HomeToGo brings you the best deals and the most popular properties in California.
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Vacation rentals and apartments with air conditioning
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Popular Rental Amenities in California
Accommodations can be narrowed down based on different criteria. Above, you will find the number of properties that include a specific amenity in California. HomeToGo's data highlights that "Pool" and "Pets allowed" prove to be the most frequently offered features in California. It is also possible to search for a vacation rental in California if you need a wheelchair accessible vacation rental as 36,060 of the listed accommodations there include "Wheelchair accessible."
Price and Availability Index in California
Vacation Rental Price Information in California
This graph displays average prices of the vacation rentals and holiday apartments located in California. in California, prices can go up to $570 (12/23 - 12/30). Conversely, the cheapest average prices are in a week of September (9/30 - 10/7).
Rental availability information in California
Have a look at the above graph to see the global availability of vacation rentals in California. More people travel to California a week in August (8/31 - 9/7). So far, 83% of the rentals are occupied this week. On the contrary, only 33% of the rentals are booked during a week in November (11/25 - 12/2).
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Accommodations for your vacation in California
Where are the top golf courses in the California? Whether you're a club pro or just a weekend warrior—HomeToGo has searched across the State to find the best and most affordable courses for you to visit with your favorite golf foursome.
Featuring ten top public golf courses from California, the ranking explores the affordability of green fees, golf carts, club rentals and nearby accommodations, so you can stay on the green and out of the debt bunker! Grab your clubs and get ready to drive into the best and most affordable golf courses in California.
Tee-rific Golf Facts ⛳️
Hitting The Links
1-in-9 Americans played some form of golf in 2021, making it one of the leading participation sports, more so than basketball, baseball, tennis, soccer or skiing.*
Most Golf Courses Per Capita
Naples-Marco Island, Florida is a golfers paradise with balmy weather year-round, 69 golf clubs in the metro area, this region has the most golf courses per capita in the country.**
Oldest Country Club In The U.S.
Several clubs claim to be the oldest country club, however, according to the PGA, "The Country Club", founded in 1882 and located in Brookline, Massachusetts stands as the oldest country club in the United States.***
Top Golf Courses In California, Ranked By Price
Note: Accommodation prices are per person per night. More information on how each category was researched can be found in the methodology below.
(*) Discounts for twilight tee times available
Methodology
HomeToGo researched highly renowned and prestigious public golf courses across California, including those that were featured in the 2022-23 PGA Tour season or host to other major golf events. Please note that this list is not exhaustive, and there are many other exceptional golf courses across the State. Each golf course was then assessed based on the total price of playing one round of 18-holes, the cost of renting a golf cart and clubs, and the median nightly price per person for a nearby accommodation on HomeToGo. More information on the specifics for each category can be found below.
Green Fees
These are based on the price per person for a group of 4 to play 18-holes of golf. If dynamic pricing was in effect, a tee time for August 23rd between 7:00 - 10:00 am was selected. These do not include added fees for golf carts or practice balls. Prices were collected directly from the golf course websites and may include discounts for booking online or in advance.
Golf Cart Rental
Similar to the green fees, these are based on the price per person to rent a cart for a group of 4. If dynamic pricing was in effect, a tee time for August 23rd between 7:00 - 10:00 am was selected. Prices were collected directly from the golf course websites and may include discounts for booking online or in advance.
Golf Club Rental
Based on the price of renting a set of standard golf clubs for 18-holes. If dynamic pricing was in effect, a tee time for August 23rd between 7:00 - 10:00 am was selected. Prices were collected directly from the golf course websites and may include discounts for booking online or in advance.
Accommodation Prices
The accommodation price is the median price per person to stay in a vacation rental found on HomeToGo within the city or region as the golf course, for one night between the dates of August 1st, 2023 and August 31st, 2023.
Golf Fact Footnotes
* National Golf Foundation - Physical Activity Council/SFIA Data for 2021. Accessed July 21, 2023
** Curated - U.S. Golf Destinations with the Most Courses per Capita. Accessed July 21, 2023
*** Brendon Elliot, PGA - A Look at America's Oldest Golf Courses. Accessed July 21, 2023
Information about vacation rentals in California
🏡 Vacation rentals available | 199,830 homes |
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💳 Possible discounts | up to 71% |
🌙 Nightly prices starting at | $44 |
⭐ Popular amenities | Pool, Pets allowed and Internet |
🐾 Pet friendly homes | 36,158 homes |
🏊 Vacation rentals with pools | 96,605 homes |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average nightly price for a vacation home in California?
The nightly price of accommodations in California starts at $44. If you are looking for a house rental, the nightly price is $642 on average. A apartment rental California will cost $297 per night on average.
How many vacation homes are available for booking in California?
There are currently 199,830 vacation rentals to choose from for your trip.
What are the most popular amenities for vacation homes in California?
Usually travelers look for Pets allowed, Pool, and Internet when booking a vacation rental in California.
How many vacation homes with pools are in California?
Discover 96,605 vacation rentals available in California for renting.
Are dogs allowed in vacation rentals in California?
Sure, there are 36,158 rentals in California that allow dogs , with an average nightly rate of $486.
What's the best month to travel to California?
California has its warmest time of year around July and August, with average nightly prices around $44.
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