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Step 7: Save Time and Money: Reservations and Tickets

By Betsy Malloy, About.com

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Trying to get the best deals for your California vacation by shopping online can be a time-consuming experience. Standing in line at your destination to buy tickets and passes takes up even more precious minutes. We've gathered all the best and easiest resources to help you save money and get everything you need fast.

Essential Reservations

Airfare:
If you're flying in, you can use Kayak.com to compare the prices of all the airlines at once. To be sure you've checked all the options, you'll have to check rates at Southwest Airlines separately or see what kind of deals Southwest offers on air and hotel packages.

Car Rental:
If you want to rent a car, Kayak can also check the prices of many options for you.

Lodging:
Follow this link to find recommended places to stay by location. You may also get a better deal by using our tips for how to get a better hotel rate on the phone

How to Make Reservations at California State Parks:
California's best state parks are so popular that you'll need to reserve your camping spot far in advance. We'll tell you how. Yosemite, Death Valley and Sequoia are national parks and operate on a different system.

Save Time and Money

Disneyland Tickets, Essentials and Reservations:
You can save a lot of time by ordering your tickets and other needs in advance, staying out of lines and having more time for fun. This one-stop page will take you to all the websites you need to get it done fast.

Los Angeles Savings:
You can order your tickets, passes, audio tours and more from this one-stop shop.

Save Money in San Diego:
Our tips can help you save hundreds of dollars.

Save Money in San Francisco:
7 ways to keep the bills down and the enjoyment up.

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