These Are The Best And Worst CA Cities For Staycations: Report

CALIFORNIA — With the rise of inflation, some Americans may opt for staycations instead of vacations this summer. That's why WalletHub made a list of fun-filled yet wallet-friendly cities for staycations.

If you're looking to stay home or close to home this summer, the personal finance website ranked the best and worst cities for staycations in the U.S. Four California cities made the top 50 and one of them landed in the top 10.

"It's fun to visit an exotic location on vacation, but during rougher economic times, a staycation can save you a lot of money while being just as memorable," WalletHub analyst Cassandra Happe said. "Not only do you avoid the cost of overnight accommodations and minimize travel costs, but you can also discover all kinds of fun activities close to home that you might not have tried out otherwise. Plus, you'll feel more rested if you spend less time in transit and more time sleeping in your own bed."

San Diego, which ranked seventh overall, claimed the title for the best staycation spot in California, according to WalletHub. San Francisco ranked No. 24, Los Angeles ranked No. 45 and Sacramento ranked No. 46.

Orlando, Florida, took the top spot, followed by Honolulu, Hawaii, and Cincinnati, Ohio.

Despite a recent report from WalletHub that ranked Fremont as the happiest city in the country, the Bay Area city ranked as the worst city for staycations.

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WalletHub compared 182 of the largest cities in America across 42 key metrics, ranging from parks and museums per capita to restaurant costs.

San Diego ranked sixth overall in recreation, while Fremont scored low in food and entertainment as well as rest and relaxation.

These are the cities in California that made the rankings. National rankings are in parenthesis:

1. San Diego (No. 7)
2. San Francisco (No. 24)
3. Los Angeles (No. 45)
4. Sacramento (No. 46)
5. Stockton (No. 87)
6. Modesto (No. 94)
7. Bakersfield (No. 98)
8. Fresno (No. 107)
9. Oceanside (No. 138)
10. Irvine (No. 139)
11. Huntington Beach (No. 140)
12. San Jose (No. 145)
13. Long Beach (No. 147)
14. Garden Grove (No. 151)
15. Riverside (No. 152)
16. Glendale (No. 153)
17. Santa Rosa (No. 159)
18. Ontario (No. 160)
19. Anaheim (No. 161)
20. Rancho Cucamonga (No. 165)
21. Oxnard (No. 169)
22. Oakland (No. 170)
23. San Bernardino (No. 171)
24. Fontana (No. 172)
25. Moreno Valley (No. 173)
26. Santa Ana (No. 174)
27. Santa Clarita (No. 177)
28. Chula Vista (No. 179)
29. Fremont (No. 182)

Read the full list of the best and worst cities for staycations on WalletHub.