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Hospitality Net
15-07-2025
- Business
- Hospitality Net
Big Bear Lake Named America's Sunniest Lakeside Destination
TORONTO, ON – July 15, 2025 — Vacation rental marketplace has unveiled a new national study revealing Big Bear Lake in California as the sunniest lakeside destination in the U.S., based on the latest solar radiation data. The insights offer property managers and vacation rental hosts valuable cues for marketing lakeside stays—particularly for travelers prioritizing sun-soaked escapes. The ranking is based on average Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI), a metric used to measure the amount of direct sunlight a surface receives, with data sourced from the 2023 National Solar Radiation Database. analyzed over 100 popular lakeside destinations and identified the top 10 sunniest cities across the country—many of which present promising opportunities for hosts looking to maximize occupancy and guest satisfaction. Top 3 Sunniest Lakeside Destinations Big Bear Lake, California – 335.02 W/m² – 335.02 W/m² Lake Havasu City, Arizona – 314.13 W/m² – 314.13 W/m² Santa Rosa, New Mexico – 296.73 W/m² 'Sunshine isn't just a perk—it's a driver of vacation decisions,' said David Ciccarelli, CEO of 'For property managers, these insights can inform everything from pricing strategy to amenity offerings. Travelers tend to stay longer and book earlier when they anticipate great weather.' Why This Matters for Property Managers Longer Guest Stays: Guests are more likely to book extended trips to sunny destinations, especially when they plan outdoor activities. Guests are more likely to book extended trips to sunny destinations, especially when they plan outdoor activities. Marketing Potential: 'Sunniest destination' can serve as a strong property differentiation and an ad hook across platforms like Airbnb, VRBO and 'Sunniest destination' can serve as a strong property differentiation and an ad hook across platforms like Airbnb, VRBO and Improved Guest Experience: More sun equals more outdoor fun, which enhances reviews and repeat bookings. Top 10 Sunniest Lakeside Destinations in America Big Bear Lake, California – Big Bear Lake – 335.02 W/m² Lake Havasu City, Arizona – Havasu Lake – 314.13 W/m² Santa Rosa, New Mexico – Santa Rosa Lake – 296.73 W/m² Clearlake, California – Clear Lake – 287.86 W/m² Carson City, Nevada – Lake Tahoe – 278.27 W/m² Hanford-Corcoran, California – Tulare Lake – 271.16 W/m² Klamath Falls, Oregon – Klamath Lake – 253.46 W/m² Marble Falls, Texas – Lake Marble Falls – 242.54 W/m² Lakeland, Florida – Lake Parker – 240.48 W/m² Ogallala, Nebraska – Lake Ogallala – 240.34 W/m² If you use these insights, please credit and link to: About specializes in lakehouses and vacation rentals within a 15-minute drive of lakes, bays, rivers, canals, and coasts. Focusing on family, friendship, and caring for the natural world, blends tradition with technology, offering a return to the simple pleasures of life for families vacationing in the great outdoors. For more information, visit Stephanie Ciccarelli Chief Marketing Officer 226-794-5744 View source
Daily Mail
12-05-2025
- Climate
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE UK weather map reveals Britain's sunniest spots - has your town made the top 10?
The Isle of Wight is the sunniest place in the UK, according to Met Office data. The cosy town of Shanklin that looks over the English Channel nabs just over 248 hours of sunshine, nearly seven hours more than Southend-on-Sea that comes in at second place. Swanage came in at number 10, with Bournemouth not far behind with around 222 hours of sunlight a year. All the top 10 sunniest spots sit along the south coast - in areas like Sussex, Dorset and Cornwall - thanks to its low-lying coastal fronts facing the balmier continent. This area also sits in the rain shadow of the north and west's higher ground that helps limit rainfall and cloud cover. The warm waters of the Gulf Stream also contribute to the sunnier disposition in the region, as well as elevation differences and winds sweeping through the country. Ian Lisk, chief meteorologist at the Met Office, told No Deposit Rewards that this sun pattern is 'all to do with our old friend, the jet stream'. He said: 'Weather typically moves across the UK from west to east, but the north-south amplification of the jet stream has enabled areas of high pressure to hang around in the vicinity of the UK. 'This means that our share of the more typical unsettled weather has been deflected away from us.' Travelling further north is a sure-fire way to start dropping those hours of sunlight - Manchester had previously held the title of the most grey place in the UK. Glasgow was hot on the northern city's heels, with Blackburn not far behind. It was also revealed in March that there are only four countries in the world that receive less sun than the UK. Combined England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland produce about 1,530 'annual sunshine hours' - which comes to about 4.19 hours per day. Ireland, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Iceland and the Faroe Islands all catch fewer rays than the British Isles, with the Danish archipelago only getting 840 hours of sunshine a year.
