Antioch vacation rentals

Up the ante on your next Antioch vacation

Fancy staying in one of the oldest towns in California? Then Antioch could be the place for you. Overlooking the San Joaquin River, a 45-minute drive east of San Francisco, Antioch is the home of the Contra Costa County Fair. Get your Northern Californian getaway off to a great start by booking a well-placed Antioch vacation rental. Nature lovers will enjoy the Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge and the Dow Wetlands Preserve, while kids can cool off in Antioch Water Park. After dark, dine out in downtown or catch a show at the Antioch El Campanil, the city's historic theater.

Activities and attractions in and around Antioch

Are you searching for attractions to visit while you're in the area? Venture out of your cozy vacation rental and check out everything that makes Antioch a fun place to get away. These are some of the major attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:

• Lone Tree Golf Course (2.1 mi / 3.4 km)
• Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Concord (13.5 mi / 21.8 km)
• Crow Canyon Country Club (17.3 mi / 27.9 km)
• Bridges Golf Club (17.5 mi / 28.2 km)
• Dublin Ranch Golf Course (19.5 mi / 31.4 km)
• Antioch WaterPark (3.2 mi / 5.2 km)

From windsurfing to window shopping, Antioch is a winner

Known as the gateway to the California Delta, Antioch has a prime position on the San Joaquin River. From Antioch Marina, book a boat excursion or take a guided kayaking tour of the San Joaquin river down to the Delta. Or book windsurfing or kitesurfing lessons on Sherman Island. If shopping's more your sport, book an Antioch vacation rental near Somerville Town Center mall, where you'll find a variety of high street stores, plus laid-back bars and family restaurants. In the summer months, the city hosts a calendar of free events and concerts in the city parks.

Steamy summers and mild winters means Antioch is more antifreeze

Bright, sunny summers and mild winters with little rainfall, Antioch does pretty well in the weather stakes. The city has a semi-arid climate with hot, dry summers when temperatures sometimes rocket to over 100 degrees. It starts to cool down a little in fall, and there's the odd chance of rain, so it's worth packing a light jacket and an umbrella. For the best choice of Antioch vacation rentals, book ahead of the Contra Costa County Fair in June, which draws thousands to the city.

Hike, hike, Baby - rural adventures in Antioch

Set 45 miles east of San Francisco, Antioch is a rural city on the banks of the San Joaquin River. There are some 30 parks within Antioch city limits, including the Contra Loma Regional Park, a 780-acre parkland with walking trails and a reservoir for fishing. For more hardy hikers, an hour's drive southwest is Mount Diablo State Park. It has dozens of hiking trails, each dotted with waterfalls, creeks and fields of wildflowers, where you can spot bobcat, mountain lions, and coyotes. Guided hikes start from the visitors center.

Transportation to and around Antioch

Fly into Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK), the closest airport, located 30 mi (48.3 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you could also fly into Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field), which is 13.7 mi (22 km) away.

If you'd rather travel by train, the main station is Antioch-Pittsburg Station. You might consider catching a ride on the metro at Antioch Station to easily navigate the city.