Holiday homes & rentals in California

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?

Getting to your California accommodation

Fly in for your California holiday to any of the operating ten international and domestic airports. California is huge, but travel is made easy in these simply fascinating airports—with art, shopping and even spas. The Bay Area is served by San Francisco Airport and Oakland, while Southern California is served by LAX, John Wayne and Ontario Airport. You and your family will enjoy the drive in your letting car to your California holiday homes. This state is known for being a great destination for road trips. Have you heard of the legendary Highway 1 along the Pacific Coast? The sprawling network of roads and highways lead to countless adventures and surprising discoveries along the way.

Weather in California

Due to its size, California has a wide range of climates. Although most areas are known for their warm and sunny days, climates can be subarctic to subtropical depending on where you are.

It tends to be cooler at coastal cities such as San Francisco and San Diego, while summers are hotter and winters colder further inland.

The North sees more rain, and places like Sacramento are wet during winter but hot and dry in summer. An alpine climate in mountain ranges like Sierra Nevada sees snow in winter but mild summers.

In the East, deserts at higher elevations have hot summers and cold winters, while lower deserts have relatively frostless mild winters. Death Valley, which is located well below sea level, is known to be the hottest place on earth.

Natural wonders await on your California holiday

Did you know that California has more national parks, historical sites, and monuments than any other state in America? This makes it a perfect place for a family holiday, and having your own California holiday accommodation is the most practical way to discover the best sights.

The Yosemite National Park is known for its awe-inspiring, plunging waterfalls. Named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1984, it has huge granite cliffs, dramatic valleys and unforgettable nature. All on a gigantic space of 1,100 square miles! It’s no wonder that over 4 million visitors flock here each year. Meanwhile, the Joshua Tree Natural Park enthralls with its freaky-yet-cool-looking trees that dot the land. Catch glorious sunsets over the grand desert rock formations.

Wine lovers can savor the experience of the Napa and Sonoma wine counties, with their more than 600 wineries. Besides a world-class culinary scene, Napa is known for its meticulously cultivated grapes which produce wines that rival French produce. Enjoy tasting the wines while feasting your eyes on rolling hills, beautiful plains and endless vineyards. The agricultural diversity of the fertile land remains one of Sonoma’s greatest prides—and rightfully so. Enjoy it all from the comfort of your California holiday homes.

California’s art and culture

There is a wide acceptance of diversity in California and a love of innovative ideas. This is after all the birthplace of the 60s hippie movement, home to Hollywood as well as some of the greatest artists in the world. So if art is what you're looking for, base yourself in Southern California where you'll find all sorts of weird and wonderful outdoor art.

Located in the middle of the desert, Salvation Mountain is an art oasis by local resident Leonard Knight. Made entirely of adobe, straw, clay and half a million gallons of paint, its combines religious scriptures with colourful flowers, trees, sun and birds.

Or check out the Integratron, a dome built in the 50s by George Van Tassel, a self-proclaimed UFO abductee who claims that the planet Venus's inhabitants gave him the instructions to build the structure. Supposedly capable of rejuvenation due to its magnetic fields, it proves that nothing is too eccentric for California.

Family holidays in California

If you are travelling with children, keeping them entertained will be easy due to the endless amount of family-friendly attractions. Disneyland, Universal Studios and Knott's Berry Farm are some of the popular theme parks in California. There are also many aquariums and zoos, including Monterey Bay Aquarium and San Diego Zoo.

San Francisco's interactive museums are great for inquisitive young learners, whilst If they love the great outdoors, take them to witness the wonders of Yosemite National Park. Lake Tahoe also offers activities all year-round, from hiking and water sports in summer to skiing in winter.

Explore rich history in California

San Diego Zoo

One of the most popular zoos in the United States, San Diego is home to over 3,700 animals. It's one of the few places in the world to see Giant Pandas, as well as other endangered species.

The Getty Centre

This exquisite art gallery boasts free entry for visitors to see a range of 20th century artwork including Vincent Van Gogh's famous Irises painting.

USS Midway Museum

This maritime museum has been created onboard an aircraft carrier, where you can learn about wide range of aircrafts used by the US military. There are also flight simulators.

B001596-1: Alcatraz

This former island prison is one of the most famous attractions in San Francisco, once housing some of the country's most notorious criminals, including infamous crime boss Al Capone.

B001597-1: Golden Gate Bridge

One of the most iconic structures in the world, San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge is walkable by foot, and boasts incredible views of the city.

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