California is home to nine national parks – more than any other state in the U.S. All of these parks have resorts and hotels in or near them, but home rentals give you the extra space you want during a national park trip. So I’ve rounded up the best vacation homes near California’s National Parks.

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Here are the best vacation homes near California’s National Parks!

Aerial Ascent Yosemite

Wawona, California

10 guests · 3 bedrooms · 7 beds · 2 baths

This chalet is located inside Yosemite National Park just seven miles from Badger Pass and 16 miles from Yosemite Valley. You’ll also be close to Glacier Point Road, one of my favorite scenic drives in the park!

Mountain Home Inside Sequoia National Park

Three Rivers, California

10 guests · 2 bedrooms · 4 beds · 3 baths

From this home inside Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, you’ll have spectacular views of the Western Sierra Nevadas. You’ll also be just a short drive from the Foothills Visitor Center and Generals Highway, the main road that runs through the parks.

Chalone Pinnacles House

Soledad, California

14 guests · 5 bedrooms · 7 beds · 5 baths

This estate is surrounded by Chalone Vineyards, and you’ll be just a short drive from several wineries. The views from the deck, patio, pool, jacuzzi, and nearly every room are stunning. You’ll also be just a five-minute drive from the western entrance to Pinnacles National Park.

North Coast Sanctuary

Trinidad, California

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 beds · 3.5 bath

Get ready to fall in love with this home’s architecture, views, and hot tub! Perched on four acres above the Pacific Ocean near the seaside village of Trinidad, this retreat is close to the Redwood National and State Parks. The interior design combines wood, glass, and slate to create a peaceful setting for you to reconnect with nature.

Glamping Tent

Joshua Tree, California

4 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bed · 1 bath

This lux yurt is part of The Castle House Estate, a medieval-themed campground that blends indoor and outdoor living. You’ll be just minutes from Joshua Tree National Park, and your yurt will have a plush bed, private fire pit, and you’ll share the outdoor showers and bathhouse.

Designer’s Cottage

Santa Barbara, California

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 4 beds · 2 baths

Channel Islands National Park is one of the Best Stops Along The Pacific Coast Highway. You’ll need to catch a boat from the Santa Barbara Visitor Center to get to the Channel Islands. So this chic Santa Barbara home – with its hot tub, fire pit, luxurious patio, bikes, and proximity to one of the city’s best beaches – is the perfect home base for exploring the area.

Cozy Mountain Cabin

Shingletown, California

7 guests · 3 bedrooms · 4 beds · 2 baths

Lassen Volcanic National Park is one of the least visited national parks in the U.S. But this park is gorgeous, and it’s never crowded. This two-story log cabin – with its creek, deck, fire pit, BBQ, garage, and WiFi – is the perfect accommodation for exploring Lassen Volcanic and the surrounding area.

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