As we look forward to 2020, it’s time to start planning next year’s family vacation. There’s no better way to see the expansive beauty of California than with a road trip. A trip to California isn’t complete without a drive down the California coast, past ocean waves, through redwood forests and under breathtaking mountains and radiant sunshine. Read on, we’ve got the best vacation ideas for 2020 from Southern California, up the Central Coast, to Santa Cruz and the Napa wine country. Here are some California road trip ideas to start your year off right. 

Browse vacation homes and book a stay in Santa Cruz in early Autumn to take advantage of Indian Summer. In Northern California during early October and November, the weather is still warm, skies are clear and conditions are perfect for a beach day! Plus, you'll experience some of the best Santa Cruz sunsets ever during the months of October and November. 

Autumn brings some of the most beautiful weather and the most fun fall events to California. Plan your fall getaway to the West Coast today. Browse and book vacation rentals for the best rate at CaliStays.com. Here are our top picks for best fall events in California!

Ever wish you could travel with your dog? Well, now you can! We have several dog friendly beach houses to choose from. Here are our Top 10 Dog Friendly Beach Houses. Take a look and book one for your next Capitola Vacation!