Combine wonderful attractions, glorious beaches, an incredibly powerful economy and a business climate to match, you get California - also known as the 'Golden State'.
No trip to California is complete without staying in the perfect accommodation. Standard hotels have been the go-to option of the past, but the emergence of serviced apartments in California means that business travellers can opt to book a place to stay that offers unparalleled levels of comfort, security and cleanliness.
Thanks to guaranteed facilities, such as fully-equipped kitchens, on-site washing machines, an allocated parking space and free Wifi, Situ luxury apartments in California enable guests to live and work independently and self-sufficiently. Our range of California corporate housing is always well-maintained and kept clean, as stays in Situ serviced apartments come with minimum bi-weekly housekeeping service. All in all, our serviced apartments and luxury aparthotels in California offer a 'home away from home' experience that can't be replicated in any other accommodation alternative. Better yet, these properties are based all over California, which gives corporates a variety to choose from depending on where they wish to base themselves.
Home to almost 40 million people and covering a landmass of over 160,000 square miles, California is a state that covers around 900 miles of the US western coastline. It is the third-largest state in the US, and within its borders is the country's second-largest city, Los Angeles. Despite this, the capital of California is Sacramento, which is based centrally and further inland than the cities of San Francisco and San Jose. Its western border looks out onto the North Pacific Ocean, whilst its flat southern border is shared with Mexico.
Locations within the state are often considered to either be in Southern California or Northern California. It is not an even split though with 48 counties being deemed 'northern', and the remaining 10 being 'southern'. What many residents associate with California though is its diverse landscape. Nearly half of the state is covered in forestland, which is impressive considering Alaska is the only US state that has more. However, because of the state's size, the terrain is so diverse; from deserts in the south to mountain ranges in the east. With there being so much to see, it only makes sense that corporates all year round stay in a long term rental in California to accommodate for all their plans.
The enormity of the California economy should never be underestimated. Worth over $3 trillion, the economy would be the fifth-largest on the planet if California was its own country. Incredibly, it would rank ahead of India economically. As a result of its size, we could list countless aspects that the economy performs well. The most notable sectors though are finance, technology and manufacturing. There are some areas where the economy is centralized, such as Los Angeles or San Francisco, with the latter being home to Silicon Valley. Some world-leading tech companies are based there, such as Apple and Facebook.
With that in mind, it is easy to see why serviced apartments in California are full of relocating corporates and business people. After all, in recent years California has been home to around 10% of America's top 1000 companies based on revenue. This inevitably attracts people to work here, but California also has other qualities. For one, because of its size the state plays hosts to many conventions and conferences all year round, to cater for the many diverse industries that flood the area. New and growing startups will enjoy having access to such a huge talent pool to pick from as well. Obviously, the state's popularity as a well-renowned tourist destination is advantageous too - California welcome around 40 million tourists every year.
Ultimately, we could talk for days about the qualities the western state has as a place for business. For more specifics on the local business climate, visit the US Chamber of Commerce website, or once you've decided you are visiting the state, have a browse of our range of aparthotels in California.
Being nicknamed the 'Golden State', California has a lot to live up to. The nickname did only derive from the fact that gold was discovered there back in the 1840s, but regardless, the state still has some truly 'golden' attractions. It is why long stay bookings in luxury apartments in California are so common.
The lifestyle does come at a high cost, but the higher than average wages cancel that out. The prices and cost of living is the only downside too, with the state being ranked one of the best places to live in the US. This is partly because there's so much to do. Rated 4.8 stars on Google, Yosemite National Park is one of America's largest and most popular. Four million people, on average, visit the park every year, although over 95% of it is classified as wilderness. The park really is something to behold and we really recommend it for the outdoorsy types.
Then there's the theme parks. Disneyland Park and Universal Studios are beloved US attractions, welcoming over 25 million visitors every year. The theme parks are based on either side of Los Angeles and are seen as 'must-see' attractions for tourists, especially families. Disneyland is particularly special because of its connection to Walt Disney, as the only park built under the supervision of the man himself. There's plenty of theme parks based across California though, so why not visit them all if you have the time!
However, perhaps the most iconic landmark to see is the Golden Gate Bridge. This beautiful structure is based in San Francisco and is visited by around 30,000 people every day. It spans over 4,000 feet and was the longest and tallest bridge in the world when it was first opened. Long story, short, the bridge is a landmark site for a reason, and it's well worth visiting whilst you're in California. We've only mentioned a couple of hundreds of things to see and do in the Golden State, and to make sure you have the best chance of seeing it all, book long term stays in luxury apartments in California.
Being so large, there are numerous international airports in California. There are over twenty-five commercial airports in the state altogether, but the largest are Los Angeles International (LAX), San Francisco International (SFO) and San Diego International (SAN). Between these three airports, around 75 million people board flights from their terminals each year.
We have a massive range of California corporate housing options dotted all across the state and near each of the airports, which is ideal for corporates, whether they are staying in remote or more popular destinations.
The subway in Los Angeles is easily the biggest underground system in the state. More than 300,000 utilise the network every day, which spreads across over 90 different stations. It also consists of six different lines, A, B, C, D, E, and L, all of which are differentiated by colour.
There are many railway stations spread all over California. The main operator is Amtrak, which has more stations in California than any other US state. You can visit the Amtrak website via the link below, and see all the routes that stretch across the area.
https://www.amtrak.com/california-train-routes
There are other operators that manage trains in California, such as Caltrain (north) and Metrolink (south). A popular service though, rather unsurprisingly, is the Napa Valley Wine Train which runs a 30-mile route to some of the most beautiful spots just outside Sacramento; all whilst serving wine, of course.
There are plentiful bus routes that run all hours throughout California. The main bus operators in the state are Megabus, Flixbus and Greyhound, with the latter offering more long-distance services. CityPass and Go are good websites to browse for various ticket offers.
Bookers have the luxury of browsing from a range of long and short term rentals in California and being picky when it comes to choosing somewhere to stay that’s near a convenient bus or train route.
Serviced apartments are more like ‘home away from homes’. Available for either long- or short-term corporate stays, serviced apartments are a form of fully furnished and facilitated housing that allows guests to live away from home throughout business trips, with easy access to everything they need.
Guests in a typical California serviced apartment can expect to have a range of home-like facilities at their disposal when they book a stay, with the minimum being, a fully equipped kitchen, Wi-Fi and internet access, a TV, laundry facilities, available parking and a housekeeping service.
Prices start from at least $120 per night at the Huntingdon Avenue Apartments, which are just outside Fresno.
Unlike standard hotels, serviced apartments in California are designed, equipped and located with business travellers in mind, including a range of home-like amenities complimented by hotel-like services.
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