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1329 house sits in California, US

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Heart of Hollywood w/Home Office: Sweet cat + beautiful fish seeking attention

06 Jul 2026 - 22 Jul 2026reviewing

West Hollywood, CA, US

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Beautiful Condo Home Close to San Diego Bay and Ocean Beach. Host Daisy Mae Duke

05 Sep 2026 - 14 Sep 2026

San Diego, CA, US

Why you'll love pet and house sitting in California

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Forget hotel rooms

From home comforts to the calming company of pets, house sitting offers so much more.

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It feels good to give

Explore new places while making a difference to the lives of pets and people along the way.

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A new perspective

You don’t have to travel far. With pet and house sitting, you can find a world of adventures just around the corner.

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A win-win without money

On house and pet sits, you’ll provide home and pet care in return for a place to stay on your travels. An annual plan unlocks unlimited access to sits, making it an affordable and fulfilling way to travel.

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I am so blessed to have this experience and to be able to have a companion by my side the entire time. I’m forever grateful for the opportunity TrustedHousesitters provides! This is truly life changing.

Adelia, sitter member from Bath, UK

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All that’s exchanged between our sitters and pet parents is trust - sitters get to stay in cool locations near and far, caring for pets with a place to stay in return. And with no money passing hands, we’re certain everybody’s here for the same reasons: their never-ending love for pets and travel.

With an annual sitter membership, animal lovers like you can explore the world and enjoy unique stays in exchange for pet care. Live like a local, care for adorable pets, and provide pet parents with peace of mind while they’re away. Apply for as many sits as you like and get ready for meaningful connections and unforgettable adventures.

Choose your membership plan and create a profile that stands out from the pack - include clear photos, relevant experience, and references (these don’t have to be from previous house sits). Next, set up a saved search to be the first to find out when house sitting opportunities in California become available for your chosen dates. Once you’ve found the ideal sit, write a personalized message to the pet parents explaining why you're the perfect person for their furry friend! Find out more with 10 tips on how to become a house sitter.

Your number one priority when house sitting in California will be taking care of the pets. Daily walks, mealtimes, and lots of cuddles will be top of the agenda as most house sits include a pet. Aside from this, house sitters in California need to keep the home clean and tidy and send regular updates to the pet parents about their precious pet pals.

At TrustedHousesitters, our members are driven by a genuine love of pets, not money. They exchange loving pet care for a place to stay on their travels, gaining a wealth of experiences and memories to last a lifetime.

House sitting in California

Do you love spending time with cute animals? Fancy exploring California for free? It’s time to go house sitting in the Golden State.

The adorable animals of California need you! Keep them company while their owners are away and stay in amazing places without spending a cent. Enjoy free accommodation in California with cute pets to spend time with! House sitting jobs are the perfect way for pet lovers to experience California’s sun-kissed sites, whether it’s staring down the coastal bluffs, taking a walking Hollywood tour, or visiting the Silicon Valley – the seat of the technological world.

A California adventure that’ll have your tail wagging

Hollywood is perfect for house sitter jobs because celebrity watching is far more fun with a pooch at your side. You can’t take your pet friend along on a Warner Brothers studio tour, but you can do walkies at Runyon Canyon. The location is a regular haunt for stars like Anne Hathaway and Natalie Portman. The views are spectacular even if you don’t spot any A-listers.

You shouldn’t miss the Hollywood Walk of Fame while you’re house sitting in California. Hit 6901 Hollywood Boulevard and take pictures of your doggy companion next to the stars.

Silicon Valley

Silicon Valley is famous for the Intel Museum and Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve. No California house sitting tour is complete without a trip to the Googleplex. The quirkiest offices in the world are a short walk from The Lazy Dog Restaurant. They offer a dog-friendly menu, so you can give your new pooch pal the meal of a lifetime.

Beachside bliss

California house sitting is the best way to enjoy the Golden State. Take your four-legged friend to the hidden beach park at Santa Cruz or while away an afternoon at Coronado’s Dog Run Beach. This off-leash area is perfect for practicing your doggie paddle and meeting the many two- and four-legged locals! Taking care of a dog in California can be great fun.

Wilderness with woofs

Westridge-Canyonback Wilderness Park is the perfect California dog destination. Fetch some mutt mitts at the entrance before taking on the 20,000-acre reserve. The park has spectacular views and paved trails. If it’s too hot for walkies, Country Kennels’ Dawg Water Park is a wonderland for pooches. It even has an agility course and a flyball area.

California foodie tour

If you’re looking after a cat in California, a culinary walking tour in Chinatown offers easy terrain and excellent meals. If pizza is more to your taste, head to Little Italy before taking a North Beach walking tour. Or you could also do a Tijuana day trip that’ll introduce you to the wonders of Mexican street food.

Ready for the California trip of a lifetime? Then join TrustedHousesitters pet-loving community today!

Discover house sitting in California

1329 house sits in California, US

Heart of Hollywood w/Home Office: Sweet cat + beautiful fish seeking attention

Beautiful Condo Home Close to San Diego Bay and Ocean Beach. Host Daisy Mae Duke

Two love bugs tucked away in the hills of Echo Park.

2 friendly Abyssinians in a gorgeous Mission Dolores San Francisco 1-br!

Airy Glen Park Apartment w/Cat

Looking for a reliable pet sitter for 2.5 weeks

Spacious and Walkable San Diego Condo with Sweet Puppy, Luna

House and Cat Sitting

Long Beach getaway with 3 cuddly doggos near the beach

North Hollywood couple looking for 1.5-week sit for 2 cats

Cozy Spanish style home in walkable highland park, LA

10 minute walk to beach with the cutest dog!