Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California

Re: Lease states 60 day notice to vacate

Normally a 30 day notice by tenant is sufficient.

I am not aware of any law that makes it illegal for a landlord to require 60 day notice.

Also, usually the provisions of the lease control, because it is a contract, and, unless you were deceived, or there is some reason to believe the contract is unenforceable, the lease prevails.

I would take the landlord's side here, and say you need 60 day notice.

Perhaps you can negotiate a happier result, if you prefer to vacate earlier than 60 days.