The average price of a 7-day trip to Beach Cities is $1,695 for a solo traveler, $3,044 for a couple, and $5,707 for a family of 4. Beach Cities hotels range from $84 to $378 per night with an average of $137, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are between $666 and $1,156 per person for economy flights and $2,090 to $3,628 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $52 to $125 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Beach Cities, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to LAX and stay in a Beach Cities hotel:
- January 15th to March 18th
- August 13th to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Beach Cities is usually early to mid September.
Average Beach Cities Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Beach Cities for a week is $1,421-$2,668($203-$381 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $125 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $391 to $971 for economy
Lodging: $118 to $137 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $111 to $135 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Beach Cities for a week is $2,726-$4,884($389-$698 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $250 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $782 to $1,942 for economy
Lodging: $118 to $137 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $111 to $135 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Beach Cities for a week is $3,950-$9,028($564-$1,290 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $208 to $500 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,564 to $3,884 for economy
Lodging: $236 to $274 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $155 to $203 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Beach Cities
How cheap can you make a vacation to Beach Cities? The cheapest trip to Beach Cities is about $103 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $70.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Beach Cities for a week is $721-$1,895($103-$271 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $60 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $391 to $971 for economy
Lodging: $70 to $84 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Beach Cities for a week is $1,322-$3,286($189-$469 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $120 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $782 to $1,942 for economy
Lodging: $70 to $84 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Beach Cities for a week is $2,596-$6,572($371-$939 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $120 to $240 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,564 to $3,884 for economy
Lodging: $140 to $168 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $80 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Beach Cities cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Beach Cities Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Beach Cities.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Beach Cities for a week is $2,877-$9,843($411-$1,406 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $114 to $263 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,071 to $2,194 for first class
Lodging: $168 to $378 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $968 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Beach Cities for a week is $4,746-$13,878($678-$1,983 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $228 to $526 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,142 to $4,388 for first class
Lodging: $168 to $378 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $968 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Beach Cities for a week is $9,492-$24,852($1,356-$3,550 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $456 to $1,052 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,284 to $8,776 for first class
Lodging: $336 to $756 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $616 to $1,452 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Beach Cities Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Beach Cities is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Beach Cities due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Beach Cities Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Beach Cities hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Beach Cities.
Flight Costs to Beach Cities
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,156 average in late July to a low of $666 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $704. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Beach Cities our data includes 1,415 originating airports, and 237 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Beach Cities from an airport like Frankfurt Hahn (HHN) in Hahn (Germany) for an average $8,149 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International (SJC) in San Jose, CA (the United States) at an average of just $115.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Beach Cities, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $490, so you can easily save about 74% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Beach Cities can easily cost $450 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $30 per person. Private tours can cost $901 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.