Visiting California
California. Home of Mickey Mouse, surfing, and local vintages. Guests staying in California vacation rentals enjoy the incredible weather, fantastic scenery, and colorful communities that make California what it is.
Nature lovers flock to Big Bear rentals, Lake Tahoe vacation rentals, and Lake Arrowhead vacation rentals. Guests staying in Big Bear rentals can stay in cabins, houses, and Big Bear vacation rentals large enough for family reunions. Big Bear rentals offer skiers a chance to get west coast snow under their belts.
Urbanites prefer getting rental homes in Davis CA and other rental property such as Palm Springs vacation rentals, Sacramento rental homes, and San Jose, California rentals. Rental homes in Sacramento CA include both modest condos and large family vacation homes.
Regions in California
California has the following regions:
- Shasta Cascade
- North Coast
- Wine Country
- Gold Country
- San Francisco Bay Area
- Central Coast
- Central Valley
- Sierra Nevada
- Los Angeles
- Deserts
- Orange Country
- Inland Empire
- San Diego County
Sightseeing in California
Consider the following sightseeing opportunities while in California:
- In San Francisco visit the extraordinary Asian Art Museum. Walk down Lombard Street (the “World’s Crookedest Street”). Alcatraz is also a big tourist attraction. A San Ramon California rental is only 35 miles east of San Francisco.
- Vacationers staying in Los Angeles have much to do between Disneyland, studio tours, the beaches and downtown. Malibu rentals and Venice vacation homes are popular with beach goers.
- San Diego rentals and luxurious San Diego vacation rentals offer warm weather year round. Guests enjoy the fun Mexican flavor due to the southwest location.
Outdoor Fun in California
Here are some great ideas for enjoying the outdoors when visiting California:
- Beach rentals are super when planning trips to Huntington, Newport or Laguna Beaches. Visitors can choose from Cambria vacation rentals, Sunset Beach rentals, and Malibu rentals. Even if you are looking for that perfect Newport Beach vacation rental property, you can find it through Vacation Home Rentals.
- Visit the San Diego Zoo or the San Diego Wild Animal Park (30 miles north east of San Diego). San Diego rentals include budget minded apartments and large San Diego vacation rentals. San Diego rentals offer quick access to the beaches, Mexico, and historic San Diego.
Disneyland Vacations
For families with young children, California often means Disneyland! Spread over 80 acres in Anaheim, Disneyland offers enough to keep a family entertained for days. Anaheim vacation rentals provide easy access to Disneyland and a way to get away from it all when downtime is needed.
Other Activities in California
In case you are wondering what else to do when visiting California, here are a few more fun ideas:
- Avenue of the Giants offers a unique driving tour of giant Redwood trees along California’s north coast. Picnic opportunities abound within the Humboldt Redwoods and Rockefeller Forest.
- Lava Beds National Monument in the north east end of California will make you think you are on another planet.
- Visit Yosemite National Park.
Shopping in California
Many visitors enjoy shopping while in California. Besides buying enough Disney paraphernalia to fill a suitcase, visitors often take home locally grown vintage.
Food and Dining for Visitors
Visitors enjoy the popular fusion style dishes inspired by the diverse California population. Asian influences remain a big component as do fresh seafood. Guests can enjoy freshly prepared dishes with fantastical presentations. Try a Cobb Salad, a local invention.
Over half the nation’s nuts, fruits, and vegetables are grown in California. Over 95% of the nation’s walnuts, lima beans, kiwi fruit and avocados are grown in California. Visit a local farmer’s market to get fresh produce to cook in the comfort of your rental kitchen.
California Weather
Guests staying in southern California (such as in Cambria vacation rentals) enjoy temperate weather year round. For example, visitors staying in San Clemente enjoy a range of 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer and 45-65 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter. Guests staying in northern California coastal rental homes like Crescent City vacation rentals experience cooler temperatures (50-60 degrees Fahrenheit in winter and 40-50 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer).
California Vacation Rentals
While many vacationers love staying in rentals while on their annual Disneyland vacation, many guests stay in luxury San Diego vacation rentals and San Francisco vacation rentals to sight-see.
With so many wonderful cabin rentals such as Big Bear rentals, Lake Tahoe rentals, Lake Arrowhead vacation rentals, and Shaver Lake rentals, visitors can choose where to stay and when to visit.
Big Bear rentals remains a perpetual favorite with guests staying in Big Bear vacation rentals including lodges, ski condos, and cabins. Big Bear rentals are available year round. Big Bear rentals are often “pet-friendly” and just about the only thing you won’t see in Big Bear rentals are bears! Guests staying in Big Bear rentals enjoy water sports in the summer and skiing in the winter. Hiking and Fishing are other favorites for guests staying in Big Bear rentals.
Lake Tahoe rentals are often divided up into Lake Tahoe vacation rentals found on north Lake Tahoe and South Lake Tahoe vacation rentals. South Lake Tahoe vacation rentals include condos and cabins. South Lake Tahoe vacation rentals and Lake Tahoe rentals on North Tahoe are also across the four seasons.
When to Visit California
Visitors often plan their vacations around one of these fun annual events:
- Asparagus Festival in Stockton in late April. Rental homes in nearby Rio Vista offer a short drive to the festival.
- Shakespeare Festivals. Rent one of the Santa Cruz vacation rentals in August to enjoy their festivities. Lake Tahoe holds one from July thru August. Guests staying in Lake Tahoe vacation rentals enjoy the ongoing shows and festivities. Rentals in Lake Tahoe span budget Lake Tahoe vacation rentals and large luxurious Lake Tahoe vacation rentals and Lake Tahoe rentals. Cabins and lodges are available as Lake Tahoe vacation rentals. Many Lake Tahoe rentals offer lakefront access. Some Lake Tahoe vacation rentals come equipped with hot tubs and Jacuzzis.
Vacation Home Rentals has so many California rentals, vacationers are sure to find the perfect rental for their next California vacation.
