| California is large enough that you will want to visit again and again. Los Angeles is the second largest city in the U.S., and has a never ending variety of activities as a result. With Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive and Universal Studios, Los Angeles is a very glitzy place. Just to the south, along the coastline, you will find Newport Beach and Dana Point. These coastal communities are famous for their lifestyles of the rich and famous. Even further to the south, San Diego offers a more laid back alternative. From Ocean Side and La Jolla to the Mexico Border, the beaches in the San Diego area are broad and beautiful.
If you are looking for some vacation time in the dry, desert sun, head inland to Palm Springs, Palm Desert and La Quinta. For the energetic, there are over 120 golf courses and world class tennis facilities available. For the more relaxed vacationer, spending time in any of the many spas may be more appropriate. Whatever your vacation needs, you will find it in the desert.
If beautiful vistas are what you seek, then follow the coastal highway to the north. Along the way to the central coast, you will be treated to some of the most beautiful coastline in the world. Travel through charming towns like Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, San Simeon and the Hearst Castle, Cambria, Big Sur and finally Carmel and Monterey Bay. If you have time, stop at the Pebble Beach Resort for some of the finest golf and dining in the world.
From the central coast, through Aptos and Santa Cruz, the San Francisco Bay Area is only about a 2 hour drive north. In addition to being the home to some of the most interesting tourist attractions like the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island, the San Francisco Bay Area is also the gateway to the world’s best wine producing region. You could spend many vacations in Napa Valley, Sonoma Valley and Calistoga… from the finest wine to relaxing mud baths and spa facilities, the wine country is an excellent vacation destination.
Next you will want to head into the mountains. Yosemite and Lake Tahoe are the focus of many vacation travelers. Yosemite is a national park, with awe inspiring waterfalls and rock formations. Lake Tahoe is wonderful all year around, but is best known for winter activities like alpine and cross country skiing. You will find most of the casinos and night life in South Lake Tahoe, while the towns on North Lake Tahoe like Tahoe City and Incline Village are more charming. Wherever you stay in Lake Tahoe, you are just a short drive from some of the best skiing anywhere.
Whatever you choose to do in California, there are many advantages of renting a private home during your vacation. Some of the most wonderful places to stay in the world are privately owned homes. We put you in direct contact with the owner/manager because privately owned vacation rentals let you get away from it all while enjoying the privacy and value only available through a private rental.
- Private vacation rentals offer privacy. You don’t have to spend your entire budget on uncomfortable hotels or cramped motel rooms with paper-thin walls. Forget about the overcrowding and the noise of busy resorts.
- Private vacation rentals offer value. By renting directly from the property owner you avoid many of the costs associated with staying at a hotel/motel including: taxes, parking, tipping, telephone surcharges, minibar markups, and dining out.
- Private vacation rentals offer location. High priced hotels are not the only way to stay in the most popular or exclusive vacation destinations. Private vacation homes are often more conveniently located to where you want to be.
- Private vacation rentals offer variety. From pet friendly accommodations to last minute deals, or the budget oriented vacation to the most exclusive fantasy getaway imaginable, and everything in between, we provide a complete range of vacation accommodations for you to choose from.
- Private vacation rentals offer more living space. Whether you are traveling with family or are just looking for a quiet getaway, private homes provide more living space than a typical hotel room. And with your multiple rooms and you own kitchen, you can really enjoy stretching out.
- Private vacation rentals offer amenities. No one cares more about a home than its owner which means that private vacation rentals often offer many personal & convenience items for your use. You will truly feel like you are in a home away from home.
- Private vacation rentals offer choices. With so many private homes to choose from, you will find exactly what you need. And since most hotels do not provide kitchen facilities, renting a private home provides you with the additional option to dine in or out.
- Private vacation rentals offer personal attention. All of our listings are represented either by the home owner directly or a professional property manager/agent. What this means to you is a local resource who can help personalize your trip, offer travel and attraction recommendations and give your vacation the attention it deserves.
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