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1. The Cottages at Golden Village Palms RV Resort

The Cottages at Golden Village Palms RV Resort
3.0 star property
Hemet
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (108 reviews)
"This place is great!"
United States
Amanda
The price is NZ$314
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
The Cottages at Golden Village Palms RV Resort

2. 7 Springs Inn & Suites

7 Springs Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Uptown Design District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (4,149 reviews)
"Great place to stay generally speaking. Would recommend especially if you want to stay in a lively hotel.."
United States
Lloyd
The price is NZ$156
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
7 Springs Inn & Suites

3. Riviera Oaks Resort by Coolvacay

Riviera Oaks Resort by Coolvacay
3.0 star property
San Diego Country Estates
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,080 reviews)
"best place to relax, nice people"
United States
BO
The price is NZ$235
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Riviera Oaks Resort by Coolvacay

4. Lagonita Lodge

Lagonita Lodge
3.0 star property
Big Bear Central
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4,390 reviews)
"Lots of activity, perfect place for a family vac."
United States
Resurrecion
The price is NZ$217
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Lagonita Lodge

5. Vista Mirage Resort

Vista Mirage Resort
3.5 star property
Baristo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (978 reviews)
"Clean, great location, great communication, friendly staff, easy check-in."
United States
denise de
The price is NZ$234
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Vista Mirage Resort

6. San Clemente Inn

San Clemente Inn
3.0 star property
San Clemente
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,671 reviews)
"Great location, quiet walk to beach, great value, love this place,have stayed here several times, will be back❣"
United States
Lyda
The price is NZ$191
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
San Clemente Inn

7. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills
4.5 star property
Middletown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (212 reviews)
"Receptionist was super nice and super helpful. The location was perfect. Everything was super close. Loved the room."
United States
Victor
The price is NZ$291
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

8. Snow Lake Lodge

Snow Lake Lodge
3.0 star property
Big Bear Lake
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (581 reviews)
"Great overall And great prices for the season"
United States
Josue
The price is NZ$248
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Snow Lake Lodge

9. 1 Bed Room Casita-Suite with Private Entrance

1 Bed Room Casita-Suite with Private Entrance
Winchester
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (89 reviews)
"Adorable stay"
United States
Alexandra
The price is NZ$216
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
1 Bed Room Casita-Suite with Private Entrance

10. Coronado Beach Resort

Coronado Beach Resort
3.0 star property
Historic Downtown Coronado
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (825 reviews)
"The staff was wonderful and they had get togethers in the lobby and activities!"
United States
Phyllis
The price is NZ$401
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Coronado Beach Resort

11. Winners Circle Solana Beach Del Mar Resort

Winners Circle Solana Beach Del Mar Resort
2.5 star property
Solana Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (382 reviews)
"Great location and very nice property!"
United States
Diane
The price is NZ$343
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Winners Circle Solana Beach Del Mar Resort

12. Raintree's Cimarron Golf Resort

Raintree's Cimarron Golf Resort
3.0 star property
Panorama
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,064 reviews)
"Room was very clean and located in a very quiet environment. Also the staff members Baraht and Eileen were the best. Friendly and very welcoming all while being professional. I love this place and the people who work here. Thank you so much for making our stay a pleasant one."
United States
Ernest
The price is NZ$263
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Raintree's Cimarron Golf Resort

13. San Clemente Cove

San Clemente Cove
3.0 star property
San Clemente
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (383 reviews)
"Great location lots of food choices"
United States
Martin
The price is NZ$328
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
San Clemente Cove

14. Getaways at Lagonita Lodge

Getaways at Lagonita Lodge
3.5 star property
Big Bear Central
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (20 reviews)
"Large room w kitchen & 2 bathrooms. Right on the lake. We really enjoyed our stay."
United States
Thomas
The price is NZ$161
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Getaways at Lagonita Lodge

15. San Diego Country Estates

San Diego Country Estates
2.5 star property
San Diego Country Estates
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (302 reviews)
"Clean, comfy bed, kitchen a plus, helpful staff"
United States
MARQIA
The price is NZ$208
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
San Diego Country Estates

16. Marriott's Shadow Ridge I-The Villages

Marriott's Shadow Ridge I-The Villages
3.5 star property
Palm Desert
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,011 reviews)
"Great little getaway. The staff is wonderful and stay was great!"
United States
Delfina
The price is NZ$341
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Marriott's Shadow Ridge I-The Villages

17. Little Italy Inn - Limited Service Apart Hotel

Little Italy Inn - Limited Service Apart Hotel
2.5 star property
Downtown San Diego
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (322 reviews)
"great stay"
United States
alex
The price is NZ$200
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Little Italy Inn - Limited Service Apart Hotel

18. The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert

The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert
4.0 star property
Palm Desert
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,790 reviews)
"Beautiful resort."
United States
Jennifer
The price is NZ$361
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert

19. Venice Suites

Venice Suites
3.0 star property
Venice
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,452 reviews)
"Nice stay"
United States
Jesse
The price is NZ$405
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Venice Suites
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You always said you would go on a dream holiday someday. Now, someday is here. But you don’t just want to dip your toe into the trip of a lifetime, you want to cannonball into the deep end. Go ahead, unplug and unwind in style. When you book one of our Southern California holiday rentals, the ordinary is in the rearview. Instead of sharing your vacation with hundreds of hotel guests, you get to take advantage of all the space at your private apartment. You also get to enjoy all the amenities of a private residence for a truly unique and memorable stay. Why don’t you take off your shoes and settle in for a while? Your holiday just got upgraded.

As much as you love your vacation rental, it’s always good to get out and explore to soak up Southern California. Live like a local: Eat regional food, cheer on the home team, and visit the best cultural attractions in town. No matter the season, there is always something going on in Southern California. Seeing all the best attractions is bound to make you fall in love with Southern California. Who knows, you may even be tempted to extend your stay. There’s a reason home rentals are so popular here—after a long day of exploration, going back to your very own living room to stretch out is a dream come true. 

It’s your escape so why share it? You deserve your own slice of paradise. Booking your holiday rental on Expedia is simple and safe. Just pick your dates to search for the perfect property and book securely. We let you contact the property owner directly to make any special arrangements. All that’s left to do is show up with bells on and have a memorable vacation. With all the amenities available in Southern California short-term rentals, that won’t be hard to do.