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A coastal area with buildings on a hillside overlooking the ocean.

Our top choices for California guest houses

A modern interior with large windows, a round woven rug, and potted plants.

1. White Water

Cambria

kevin

฿14,403 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A modern kitchen with a dining area, large windows, and a view of the ocean.

2. Crescent Beach Motel

Crescent City

Corrine

฿5,999 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A house with a brick pathway leading to a door with a flower arrangement, surrounded by lush greenery and a small garden.

3. Briarwood Inn

Northwest Carmel

Chris

฿6,473 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A building with a sign reading "Carmel Fireplace Inn".

4. Carmel Fireplace Inn

Northwest Carmel

Beate

฿7,867 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A blue two-story house with a spiral staircase leading to a balcony.

5. The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek

Little River

Oleg

฿7,789 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A pool area with two pools, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

6. Formosa Inn

Northwest Fresno

Hector

฿2,055 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A courtyard with a curved seating area, a fire pit, and a bicycle.

7. Casa Del Mar Inn

Santa Barbara Beach

Cole

฿7,386 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

8. The Gables Inn - Sausalito

Sausalito

Ryan

฿9,181 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A traditional building with a balcony, a staircase, and a fence with lights.

9. New Haven Inn

Downtown Solvang

Karen

฿4,571 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A cozy room with a wooden floor, a white table, and a green door.

10. Carmel Green Lantern Inn

Downtown Carmel

Bobbyray

฿8,454 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A serene outdoor area with a pond, wooden deck, and a building with a door and windows.

11. Eastside Guesthouse

Bishop

Patrick

฿3,927 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A large 'LAX' sign with a modern design, surrounded by palm trees and street lights.

12. LAX guest house

Arbor Village

Drew

฿1,937 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

A lodge with a covered entrance, multiple rooms, and a stone pathway.

13. Mi Wuk Village Inn

Mi-Wuk Village

Cindy

฿3,805 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A garden pathway leading to a building with a white picket fence and hanging purple flowers.

14. Glen Ellen Inn

Glen Ellen

Joseph

฿5,807 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A building with a large entrance, a bench, and a person walking.

15. Bposhtels Anaheim

Anaheim Resort

"Bposhtel is a great value for a solo traveler like myself. I stayed in a shared room (women only). Comfortable bedding, nice locker with free lock provided. Plenty of hookup for your electronics. Sam was an awesome host and I appreciated him sharing a little bit about this destination. I had juice, fruit, yogurt & a muffin for breakfast which was provided free. Check them out if you love hostels (they have private single rooms too) and watching growth in the community. I came into town for a...

Athena M.

฿1,631 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept