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California stays by Sonder

California's cities move fast, then linger over dinner.

Where to stay in California

California runs from San Francisco blocks and Los Angeles neighborhoods to San Diego, Sacramento, and the Central Coast, supporting work trips, museum days, and weekend visits. Start with the city or region that fits your plans, then find Sonder apartment-style stays and boutique hotels nearby.

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A scene in California
Regions of California

Corners of California worth settling into.

Every region keeps its own pace. Browse the areas of California where Sonder has stays, then narrow down to the city you want to wake up in.

California

California

2,826 stays · 5 cities
City
Los AngelesSanta BarbaraMarina del ReySanta MonicaPalm Springs
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Business TravelGroup TravelLong StaysRomantic GetawaysPet-Friendly RentalsWeekend Getaways
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Boutique hotelsAparthotelsApartment-style stays
Los AngelesSanta BarbaraMarina del ReySanta MonicaPalm Springs
Business TravelGroup TravelLong StaysRomantic GetawaysPet-Friendly RentalsWeekend Getaways
Boutique hotelsAparthotelsApartment-style stays
California city stays

Downtown mornings, neon nights, neighborhood streets.

From San Francisco's hill streets to Los Angeles' sprawling neighborhoods and San Diego's downtown blocks, choose the city that fits your California itinerary.

Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles
Santa Barbara, California

Santa Barbara
Marina del Rey, California

Marina del Rey
Santa Monica, California

Santa Monica
Palm Springs, California

Palm Springs
California by stay type

Find the right kind of stay.

From boutique hotels in the middle of everything to apartment-style stays built for settling in, browse California by the kind of place that fits your trip.

Boutique hotels, California

Boutique hotels
Aparthotels, California

Aparthotels
Apartment-style stays, California

Apartment-style stays

California stays

Rooms for California city stays you came for.

A curated edit of apartment-style stays and boutique hotels across California, so you can see the range before you narrow down.

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Aparthotels in California

Over 555+ Apartment-Style Stays with Hotel Comfort in California
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Good to know

California travel questions, answered.

Quick answers to the questions travelers ask most.

01 / 07
What are the top Boutique Hotels and Aparthotels in California?

Discover top family-friendly travel options in or near California. If you're planning a trip or vacation to California, consider spending a week or two at any of our welcoming family-allowed hotels, resorts, or other recommended properties. These are renowned as the Top Vacation Rentals and Places to Stay in California:

02 / 07
How many Boutique Hotels, Aparthotels, and Urban Apartments are available in California?

Sonder™ regularly updates its listings to offer a diverse selection of accommodations, each with clear details on family amenities. Currently, there are over 2826 active properties listed by Sonder in 2026 in the California area, with new additions daily. By aggregating listings from various websites and travel providers, Sonder delivers a vast array of top places to stay that are perfect for families visiting California.

03 / 07
Which California city should I book for a weekend trip?
Choose San Francisco, San Diego, or Santa Barbara for a weekend, depending on the pace you want. San Francisco works well if you want a compact, walkable stay with easy dining and transit access. San Diego suits a more relaxed urban break, while Santa Barbara feels lower-key and easy to plan around.
04 / 07
Which California city is better for a longer stay?
Los Angeles, San Diego, or San Francisco can work well for a longer stay because you have room to settle into daily routines. Look for apartment-style stays if you want a kitchen, laundry, or space to work. For exact amenities, check the listing, since they vary by property.
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Where should I stay in California if I want to get around without a car?
San Francisco is usually the easiest choice if you want to rely on walking and transit more than driving. Parts of downtown San Diego and central Los Angeles can also work well when you stay near the activities you plan to use most. Exact access depends on the listing location.
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Which California city is best for remote work?
San Francisco and Los Angeles are strong picks for remote work if you want café access, coworking options, and a city pace that supports a flexible schedule. For the smoothest setup, choose a stay with workspace and reliable Wi-Fi where available, then confirm those details on the listing.
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What California city should I choose for a quieter, more local-feeling stay?
Santa Barbara, Pasadena, or parts of San Diego can feel calmer than a dense downtown core while still keeping you close to restaurants and daily essentials. If you want evenings that feel more low-key, look for neighborhoods just outside the busiest corridors and review the listing for the exact setting.

Discover top family-friendly travel options in or near California. If you're planning a trip or vacation to California, consider spending a week or two at any of our welcoming family-allowed hotels, resorts, or other recommended properties. These are renowned as the Top Vacation Rentals and Places to Stay in California:

Sonder™ regularly updates its listings to offer a diverse selection of accommodations, each with clear details on family amenities. Currently, there are over 2826 active properties listed by Sonder in 2026 in the California area, with new additions daily. By aggregating listings from various websites and travel providers, Sonder delivers a vast array of top places to stay that are perfect for families visiting California.

Choose San Francisco, San Diego, or Santa Barbara for a weekend, depending on the pace you want. San Francisco works well if you want a compact, walkable stay with easy dining and transit access. San Diego suits a more relaxed urban break, while Santa Barbara feels lower-key and easy to plan around.
Los Angeles, San Diego, or San Francisco can work well for a longer stay because you have room to settle into daily routines. Look for apartment-style stays if you want a kitchen, laundry, or space to work. For exact amenities, check the listing, since they vary by property.
San Francisco is usually the easiest choice if you want to rely on walking and transit more than driving. Parts of downtown San Diego and central Los Angeles can also work well when you stay near the activities you plan to use most. Exact access depends on the listing location.
San Francisco and Los Angeles are strong picks for remote work if you want café access, coworking options, and a city pace that supports a flexible schedule. For the smoothest setup, choose a stay with workspace and reliable Wi-Fi where available, then confirm those details on the listing.
Santa Barbara, Pasadena, or parts of San Diego can feel calmer than a dense downtown core while still keeping you close to restaurants and daily essentials. If you want evenings that feel more low-key, look for neighborhoods just outside the busiest corridors and review the listing for the exact setting.