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You are probably better off getting a California license:
Tourists may drive rental cars in California for one year as long as they have a valid driverβs license from their home country. See theDepartment of Motor Vehicles (link is external) for complete details.
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This California DMV page says:
Adults Visiting California
Visitors over 18 years old with a valid DL from their home state or country may drive in California without getting a California DL as long as their home state or country DL is valid.