Lancaster is California’s most desirable Fourth of July destination, Airbnb says

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When thinking about vacations in Southern California, destinations such as Los Angeles, San Diego and Palm Springs may come to mind. 

However, according to Airbnb, none of the three – or maybe any SoCal city you are thinking of – ranked among their top ten trending destinations for this year’s Fourth of July weekend. 

That would be Lancaster. 

The short and long-term rental service’s list of trending July 4 weekend destinations includes locations renowned for scenic landscapes (such as Cle Elum, Washington and Saratoga Springs, New York) and others known for significant Fourth of July celebrations (Marshfield, Massachusetts and Sanibel Island, Florida) in addition to desirable locations as picked by potential renters themselves. 

Airbnb’s top ten trending destinations for Fourth of July 2024 are: 

• Pocono Township, Pennsylvania
• Saratoga Springs, New York
• Marshfield, Massachusetts
• Leadville, Colorado
• Bangor, Maine
• Lancaster, California
• Cle Elum, Washington
• Wenatchee, Washington
• Sanibel-Sanibel Island, Florida
• Fort Myers Beach, Florida

Breaking it down further, Airbnb found the “most wishlisted” home in each state; California’s was the Invisible House, located within Joshua Tree National Park.

A one-night stay at the Invisible House from July 7 to July 8 will cost $2,934 before taxes.

To view Airbnb’s list of trending towns and “most wishlisted” homes, click here.