An ideal vacation destination for outdoor enthusiasts, the Californian Deserts is a haven for hikers and lovers of spectacular arid scenery. With a plethora of national parks, most notably the Anza-Borrego, Death Valley National Park and Joshua Tree National Park, there is plenty for visitors to see and do.
Many tourists fail to realise the beauty of this area as they so often drive through on their way to more glamorous, exclusive climes. Nevertheless, resorts such as
Palm Springs, offer a stunning sanctuary from the playground of
Los Angeles. Areas of particular natural beauty can be found here and the perfect combination of outdoor and indoor activities allows families and couples the chance to enjoy the weather whenever they please, staying in fabulous vacation rental properties and holiday homes.
Despite preconceptions of the area being an arid, soulless area of the
United States, many visitors eventually appreciate its wilderness and striking landscape.
La-Quinta, Deserts Beds 2,
Bath 2, Sleeps 4 - 4
$1,200-$1,500 P/W
La-Quinta, Deserts Beds 3,
Bath 3, Sleeps 6 - 7
$3,800-$4,800 P/M
West-Shore, Lake-Tahoe-California Beds 3,
Bath 4, Sleeps 6 - 8
$2,800-$3,100 P/W
Grass-Valley, Gold-Country-and-High-Sierra Beds 3,
Bath 2, Sleeps 6 - 8
$150-$175 P/D
Mount-Shasta, Shasta-Cascade Beds 3,
Bath 3, Sleeps 10 - 13
$215-$295 P/D
