Cheap California Vacations

California

Your California vacation

The land of perpetual sun and bronzed bodies isn't just for glam socialites and cashed-up celebs; California is also the place for fun on the cheap. Hit the sands of Manhattan Beach or pick up some knick-knacks at Maclin Markets. If you want a taste of the high-life, take a cruise along Mulholland Drive for a peek at some of the most opulent homes in the country. Bring the family to Disneyland or explore Yosemite National Park. If you just feel like chilling out and watching a good (and often free) play, head to the Greek Theatre in Griffith Park.

From San Francisco to Los Angeles and Palm Springs to San Diego, with CheapTickets, your California vacation can be a bargain bonanza.

Cheap Vacation Packages

Cheap California Vacation Packages

BEST WESTERN PLUS Monterey Inn

3 stars
3.8 / 5 48 reviews
Nice rates near the conference center and Fisherman's WharfIn a popular and sometimes pricey tourist destination, the smoke-free Best Western Plus Monterey Inn welcomes guests with affordable rates in a central location. Walking distance or a short drive from Fisherman's Wharf, downtown Monterey and the Monterey Conference Center, the hotel adds value with a complimentary deluxe continental breakfast and free Wi-Fi in guest rooms and the lobby. In the summer, take a break at the outdoor pool and hot tub. Nearby, find family fun at historic Cannery Row and the famous Monterey Bay Aquarium.  HighlightsFree deluxe continental breakfastOutdoor swimming pool and JacuzziFree wireless Internet access throughout Best Western Plus Monterey InnComplimentary secure underground parkingWalking distance to downtown Monterey attractions and the conference center RoomsSpacious rooms include a balcony at Best Western Plus Monterey Inn, some with views of the Pacific Ocean. Each of the 78 nonsmoking guest rooms and two suites feature a separate dressing area, a hair-dryer, cable TV, a coffee-maker and a refrigerator for convenience on a budget. Business travelers appreciate the in-room voice mail system, lighted work desk and free Wi-Fi. Thoughtful traditional decor adds simple warmth at the Best Western Plus Monterey Inn. Guests arriving in cooler weather may want to request a room with a fireplace. FeaturesThe AAA 3-diamond rated Best Western Plus Monterey Inn provides secure underground parking free of charge to all guests. Walking distance to family restaurants, the hotel is also just down the street from the Monterey Conference Center. Pick up a free daily newspaper in the lobby. TransportationMonterey Peninsula Airport (3.2 mi/5.2 km)San Jose International Airport (73.3 mi/118 km)San Francisco International Airport (101 mi/163 km) Attractions Monterey Conference Center (0.6 mi/1 km)Dennis the Menace Playground at El Estero Park (0.7 mi/1 km)Fisherman's Wharf (0.8 mi/1.2 km)Cannery Row (1.5 mi/2.4 km)Monterey Bay Aquarium (1.9 mi/3 km)Carmel Mission Basilica (4.4 mi/7.1 km)Pebble Beach Golf Course (4.9 mi/7.9 km)Big Sur, Calif. (30.5 mi/49.1 km)Santa Cruz (42.9 mi/69 km)Hearst Castle (93.2 mi/150 km) BusinessFree wireless Internet access throughout the hotelFax and copy services available (fees apply)
Flight + Hotel
Book a package for more savings!
Select
Hotel only
Nightly rates from $119

Palm Canyon Resort

3 stars
3.6 / 5 53 reviews
Discover the ultimate oasis in Palm Springs. Our resort and spa is a luxurious retreat in the heart of Southern California. Palm Canyon promises an escape like no other, with spacious, fully furnished villas offering private bedrooms, well-equipped kitchens, living/dining areas and everything you need for relaxing. Surrounded by tropical landscaping and a serene atmosphere, Palm Canyon Resort of Palm Springs features a dramatic rock formation with cascading waterfalls around a 1.5-acre swimming pool and sun deck. Explore lush grottos, an in-cave whirlpool spa, and spectacular water slides for adults and children. Enjoy the outdoor activities for all ages, including a game room, fitness center, and indoor basketball and volleyball courts. Explore beautiful tourist attractions as well as delicious dining and nightlife. For outdoor enthusiasts, there's also plenty of recreational activities, you will want to make Palm Canyon Resort & Spa your Palm Springs home where a dessert oasis awaits you. Please note that guests must be at least 21 years of age to check-in. Please have credit card and id for the front to desk to hold a $100.00 incidental deposit. Check-in is after 4:00 p.m. Please bring your confirmation to the front desk. The front desk is available 24 hours for your convenience.
Value Save 30% Off Your Stay!
Flight + Hotel
Book a package for more savings!
Select
Hotel only
Nightly rates from $74

Days Hotel - Hotel Circle

3 stars
3.6 / 5 786 reviews
Convenience and value with gourmet restaurant near SeaWorldJust minutes from SeaWorld and Mission Bay, the Days Hotel - Hotel Circle offers convenience and value in comfortable accommodations. The hotel features an outdoor heated pool and a hot tub. An on-site restaurant, Bunz Burger Joint, serves gourmet farm-to-table burgers and hot dogs and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Highlights Dine in gourmet burgers, hot dogs, and milkshakes at the on-site Bunz Burger Joint Luxuriate in the outdoor pool or hot tub Located minutes from SeaWorld and Mission Bay Free wireless Internet access RoomsAll of the 280 rooms at the Days Hotel - Hotel Circle were renovated in 2010. Today, most rooms come standard with mini-refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker and ironing board. Business place guest rooms feature a work desk and include a daily snack pack with bottled water. Deluxe kitchenette guest rooms feature an efficiency kitchen, complete with utensils and dishes. Complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access is available throughout the property. FeaturesThe Days Hotel - Hotel Circle is the highest-rated Days Hotel in the San Diego area and the property is a member of the California Green Lodging Program. All guests receive free parking. Guests also have complimentary access to a heated outdoor pool and a hot tub in the on-site laundry facility. Bunz Burger Joint serves breakfast, gourmet burgers, hot dogs, shakes and more for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. TransportationMTS Bus (Across the street)San Diego Trolley (1 mi/1.5 km)San Diego International Airport (7 mi/13 km) AttractionsOld Town (1.9 mi/3.1 km)San Diego Zoo (3.1 mi/5 km)Point Loma (3.5 mi/5.6 km)Qualcomm Stadium (4.1 mi/6.6 km)Sea World (4.4 mi/7.1 km)PETCO Park (4.8 mi/7.7 km) Business1,150-square-foot meeting room Policies and fees A valid credit card will be required upon check-in and will be authorized as a deposit for daily incidental charges.
Value Save 35% on your stay
Flight + Hotel
Book a package for more savings!
Select
Hotel only
Nightly rates from $60

Omni San Francisco Hotel

4 stars
4.5 / 5 170 reviews
Historic Nob Hill hotel blends old and new with top-notch steakhouse The past is new again at this circa-1926 hotel atop Nob Hill. Originally built as a bank, the property features classic stonework, stained glass and decorative touches. The lobby is adorned with Italian marble, rich fabrics and Austrian crystal chandeliers. Guestrooms mirror this classic elegance. The hotel is within walking distance of the city's storied cable cars. Bob's Steak & Chop House, the on-site restaurant, has established itself as one of the best steakhouses in the entire city. The property also offers complimentary guided walking tours once a week. Highlights Florentine Renaissance architectureWalking distance to the Financial District, Union Square and North BeachSucculent steak at Bob's Steak & Chop HouseComplimentary guided walking tours Rooms Accommodations (362 rooms, including 20 suites) feature high ceilings and crown molding -- common design elements from the 1920s. Rooms also come standard with flat-screen televisions, plush down comforters, marble bathrooms and robes. Special GetFit guest rooms also feature treadmills and other exercise equipment. One of the suites, the Kid Fantasy Suite, includes a room of bunk beds, bean-bag chairs and games. Wi-Fi and high-speed Internet access are available in all rooms (fees apply). Pets welcome (fees apply). Features The hotel has received numerous awards, including the AAA Four Diamond Award. Technically, the property has existed since 1926, though it served as a bank until the 1980s. To put this history into context for guests, third-party guides lead complimentary walking tours around the property and surrounding neighborhoods. The hotel also provides family-specific walking tours, geared toward visitors with young kids. All guests receive complimentary access to a huge fitness center with state-of-the-art exercise equipment. The hotel also provides shuttle service to Harding Park and Presidio Golf Course, the two closest greens (fees apply). Enjoy a meal at Bob's Steak & Chop House, which specializes in corn-fed Midwestern prime beef but offers a variety of fish and vegetarian selections as well. Valet and self parking are available (fees apply). Transportation San Francisco International Airport (18 mi/29 km)Oakland International Airport (16 mi/25.8 km)BART (2 blocks)Cable cars (2 blocks)MUNI bus (1 block) Attractions Union SquareTheater DistrictSan Francisco Museum of Modern ArtAT&T ParkChinatownEmbarcaderoNorth Beach Business 24-hour business center11,000 square feet of meeting space2,800-square-foot ballroom
Value Save 15% on your stay
Flight + Hotel
Book a package for more savings!
Select
Hotel only
Nightly rates from $157

Millennium Biltmore Hotel

4 stars
3.9 / 5 265 reviews
Enjoy Old-World elegance at this famed downtown L.A. landmark Built in 1923 and designed along Continental motifs, Millennium Biltmore Hotel's gilded, ornate architecture is an immersion into a classic, bygone era. From the stately guest rooms and the elegant Rendezvous Court to the landmark Gallery Bar and Cognac Room, the hotel speaks to Los Angeles heritage by way of Old European charm. A Roman-style pool and health club adds to the allure of the hotel. Highlights Historic venue that's hosted kings, presidents and celebritiesExceptional nightlife and dining options include Gallery Bar and La Bisteca Italian steakhouseRoman-style pool and health club Location The Millennium Biltmore Hotel's downtown location means L.A.'s vibrant cultural and financial districts are just blocks away. Nearby freeway access puts major business and tourist destinations within easy reach. Rooms Tones of warm gold, ivory and cream, accented by rich woods and plush drapery highlight each room. The stately furnishings, plantation shutters and marbled bathrooms complete the rooms' impeccable European decor. Each of the hotel's 683 guest rooms come either with a king bed or two double beds, Wi-Fi access (fees apply) and satellite TV with on-demand movies. Upgraded business-class rooms include 42-inch flat screen TVs, radios with MP3 docking stations and wider work desks and credenzas. Features All Millennium Biltmore Hotel guests have complimentary access to the Roman-style indoor pool and health club. For lively Continental dining, try the acclaimed Smeraldi's, and for succulent Italian-style steaks and fresh seafood, La Bisteca is hard to resist. Sai Sai offers exceptional Asian cuisine.   Take a seat at the legendary Gallery Bar or retire to the Cognac Room, with its lovingly preserved early-20th century memorabilia, for world-class cocktails. Groove to terrific jazz and blues standards on Friday and Saturday nights. Transportation Closest Metro Station: Pershing Square (2 blocks)Union Station (9 minutes)Bob Hope Airport (23 minutes)Los Angeles International Airport (23 minutes) Attractions Museum of Contemporary Art (less than 1 mi/1 km)Griffith Park & Observatory (10 mi/17 km)Grauman's Chinese Theater and Hollywood Walk of Fame (8 mi/13 km)Rodeo Drive/Beverly Hills (11 mi/18 km)Santa Monica Pier and Third Street Promenade (15 mi/25 km)Universal Studios Hollywood Theme Park (10 mi/17 km) Business 24-hour full-service business center70,000 square feet of flexible meeting spaceFive ballrooms, nine breakout rooms, exhibit hall and executive boardroomOn-site audio-visual specialists
Flight + Hotel
Book a package for more savings!
Select
Hotel only
Nightly rates from $135
See more Hotels in California
Back to menu Return to top
Cheap Flights
Departure Arrival Travel dates Round-trip
San Francisco Los Angeles Tue, Jun 11 - Wed, Jun 12 $136
San Diego San Francisco Sat, Sep 14 - Tue, Sep 17 $118
Portland San Diego Tue, Sep 24 - Tue, Oct 1 $88
Portland Sacramento Tue, Nov 19 - Tue, Dec 3 $159
San Francisco Orange County Sat, Oct 26 - Wed, Oct 30 $118
San Francisco Ontario Sat, Jun 1 - Sat, Jun 8 $196
Los Angeles San Jose Wed, Jul 3 - Tue, Jul 9 $118
Las Vegas Oakland Tue, Sep 24 - Tue, Oct 1 $72
Las Vegas Long Beach Fri, May 24 - Tue, May 28 $138
Phoenix Burbank Tue, Sep 17 - Wed, Oct 2 $118
Las Vegas Fresno Tue, Sep 17 - Sun, Sep 22 $126
San Francisco Palm Springs Wed, Jul 24 - Wed, Jul 31 $138
Portland Santa Barbara Sat, Jun 1 - Wed, Jun 5 $220
San Diego Monterey Wed, Jun 5 - Wed, Jun 12 $158
Los Angeles Arcata Wed, Jun 12 - Mon, Jun 17 $458
Los Angeles Santa Rosa Wed, Jun 5 - Wed, Jun 12 $154
See more Flights to California
Back to menu Return to top

Best time to take a vacation to California

  • Best Time to Go

    California vacations are popular throughout the year because much of the state has a very mild climate. At the same time, however, it does cool off during the winter, making it more difficult to enjoy the beach. You can save money during the winter because many of the beaches slow down during these months, which brings about fewer tourists. You can also avoid lineups at many tourist destinations during the winter. Do not miss the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, held at the end of April in Indio and features some of the most famous bands in the world.

Insider tips for California travel

  • Hearst Castle Estate

    Tour the Hearst Castle estate and its large collection of antiques and art.

  • Summer Concerts

    Summer concerts are held all over the state, with the Hollywood Bowl and the Ford Amphitheatre being popular locations.

  • Hollywood Comedy

    California travel is not complete without a trip to a Hollywood comedy club, such as the Laugh Factory, where you are sure to see a surprise special guest.

  • Santa Cruz Boardwalk

    The Santa Cruz Boardwalk is less popular than Santa Monica, but is preferred by most who visit this location.

  • Sea World

    While SeaWorld gets most of the attention, the Monterey Bay Aquarium features a number of great exhibits in a more personal environment.

California highlights

  • California highlights

  • San Francisco

    A solid hippie history and picturesque city center make this trendy hub a must for California travels. Ride a cable car, indulge your taste buds in Chinatown, hit Fisherman's Wharf, and marvel at the iconic Golden Gate Bridge -- a 1.7-mile span between San Francisco and Marin County that draws nine million visitors each year.

  • Los Angeles

    The City of Angels may be filled with its share of sinners, but there's no escaping the "anything is possible" vibe that comes over you when you arrive. Hollywood is a California vacation must-see, and while it's not the movie-making hub today that it once was, it still leaves visitors star-struck. The Santa Monica Boulevard is also worth a look, so get your bronze on.

  • Anaheim

    It's hard to think of a California vacation without your inner child getting a word in. Home of Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm and California Adventure, Anaheim is the hub of childhood joy. When you're not whizzing through the air on rides or taking in the magic of Disney, check out the Crystal Cove State Park for some magic of the natural variety.

  • Wine Country

    For a taste of the high life and some top-shelf wine while you're at it, make your way to California's Wine Country. Strewn with vines, artisan boutiques, laidback people and some of the prettiest scenery you're likely to see anywhere, Wine Country includes idyllic towns like the Napa Valley, Sonoma County and Santa Barbara. It's the perfect place to sit back, relax and let yourself indulge a little on your California travels.

  • Pacific Coast Highway

    For awesome views and some great pics to show the folks back home, you can't beat a drive along this iconic stretch. During the day, you'll get sun-drenched ocean scenes to snap in places like Big Sur and Orange County, and by night you'll see a sea of glimmering lights and the glowing moon. Take your significant other for an extra-special moment, if you know what we mean…

See California travel-guide Site Map
Flight only Hotel only Car only Activities Cruises
Flight + Hotel Flight + Car Hotel + Car Flight + Hotel + Car
Search by city, point of interest, region, or airport Search by address
Room 1
Ages of children at time of trip (for pricing, discounts)
Additional options