North Coast & Redwoods
California's first licensed 'bud and breakfast' is so quaint it will dispel any lingering myths about reefer madness. Riverbar Pharms is run by a husband…
Must-see hotels in California
San Francisco
Like an old-fashioned pension, the Golden Gate has kindly owners and simple rooms with eclectic furniture, in a 1913 Edwardian hotel perched above the…
San Francisco
Location, comfort and character at half the cost of places down the block. Built in 1926, Hotel Mayflower has a Spanish Mission–style cloister lobby and…
The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers
Completely revamped in 2015, this vintage 1960s hotel surrounds a vast courtyard with fire pits and lounge chairs, modern art from nautical junk, and…
San Francisco
Gracing the slope of Nob Hill is this unexpected French country inn – all sunshine yellow and floral prints, with vintage books flanking cozy gas…
Joshua Tree National Park
Bed down where yesteryear's silver-screen stars slept while filming at the 1946 Pioneertown Hollywood-Western movie set. New owners have upgraded the…
Venice, Marina Del Rey & Playa del Rey
This 31-room beachfront property feels like home away from home. A cool wooden elevator takes you up to stylish studios and suites boasting wood floors,…
Mt Shasta Region
Regal, butter-yellow and a whole block long, this grand hotel opened in 1916 and has been a destination for Shasta’s visitors ever since. The elegant…
Greater Palm Springs
Swing back to the '50s – pinkie raised and all – with free ‘Orbitinis’ during cocktail hour at this fabulously retro property, with high-end mid-Century…
Napa Valley
With a sister property in Mexico City, this boutique has secured its place among Napa Valley's finest stays. The plush, modern rooms offer both vineyard…
North Coast & Redwoods
The best indoor stay along the avenue. The cozy, dark, slightly rustic cottages have redwood paneling, some with fireplaces and kitchens, and are…
Napa Valley
There’s no better valley view than from this contemporary five-room inn, high on the hills east of Yountville. Decorated with posh restraint, rooms have…
Berkeley
Located a block from campus, this classic 1928 hotel has been cheekily renovated to highlight the connection to the university. The lobby is adorned with…
The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers
The kid-friendly Marina District Hotel del Sol is a riot of color, with tropical-themed decor. This quiet, revamped 1950s motor lodge with a palm-lined…
Greater Palm Springs
With Indonesian teak furnishings, this 10-suite gay male resort raises the bar for luxury with its pillow menu, flawless landscaping, two pools and a…
Yosemite National Park
The 14-mile hike from the valley floor to Merced Lake, part of the John Muir Trail, is challenging and steep. This is the most remote and the oldest of…
North Coast & Redwoods
This light-filled Cape Cod–style home overlooks the harbor and Trinidad Head. Breakfast may be delivered to your uniquely styled room and in the afternoon…
Yosemite National Park
Because it's the easiest of the High Sierra camps to access, May Lake is also the best for children – at least those who'll be untroubled by the mile-plus…
Yosemite National Park
The hike to Glen Aulin along the Tuolumne River is a priceless experience. At the camp itself, you can swim in the pool at the bottom of a cascading…
San Diego
If you like your oceanfront stay with contemporary cool style, this modernist place has an awesome location, minimalist decor, lots of teals and mint…
Yosemite National Park
In a gorgeous lakeside spot beneath Horse Ridge, this handcrafted stone hut can accommodate up to 15 skiers. Cooking facilities are provided, but you must…
North Coast & Redwoods
Located right on Mill Creek, this is an excellent campsite with 145 sites for tents and RVs, and facilities that include firepits and restrooms. Note that…
North Coast & Redwoods
Up on a hill a short walk from town, the four luxurious suites here all have sea-view Jacuzzi tubs, full kitchens, private decks and windows lit up by the…
North Coast & Redwoods
The best reason to visit Pelican State Beach is to stay at secluded, charming Casa Rubio, where three of the four spacious ocean-view rooms have kitchens…
North Coast & Redwoods
Enjoy truly stunning sea vistas from every room at this plush, modern place on three peaceful, windswept acres. Rooms are spacious with terraces; number 3…
Yosemite National Park
Situated in a serene spot next to a beautiful meadow with several lakes nearby. This is the final camp on the traditional loop route. Breakfast and dinner…
Yosemite National Park
Dramatically located at 10,000ft, with granite mountain peaks in the background. Small lakes and excellent hiking trails nearby. Breakfast and dinner…
San Elijo State Beach Campground
San Diego
Great location overlooking the surf at the end of Birmingham Dr. Services include fire rings, laundry, showers, restrooms and a convenience store.
Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada
A sprawling complex just 2 miles from Yosemite’s south entrance, this large resort, conference center and upscale spa is ideal for families looking for a…
Lake Tahoe
Decorated like an arts-and-crafts-style mountain lodge, every room and lakeside cottage here looks lavish, and the spa is even bigger than the casino. In…
Orange County
Say 'good night,' not 'good grief,' in a Snoopy-themed room at this nine-story, 320-room hotel bordering Knott's Berry Farm and its beloved Camp Snoopy…
Sequoia National Park
Built in 1999, Wuksachi Lodge is the park's most upscale option. But don’t get too excited: the wood-paneled atrium lobby has an inviting stone fireplace…
North Coast & Redwoods
Constructed in period style, this aesthetically remodeled hotel is a Victorian lookalike. Rooms have all modern amenities and top-quality linens; suites…
Big Sur
Don’t let the word ‘resort’ throw you. Yes, it has an ocean-view hot tub, heated pool and massage treatments. But a unique woven 'human nest' and canvas…
Malibu & Pacific Palisades
This recently modernized, 18-room motel offers a minimalist cool vibe with comfy beds draped in crisp linen, slate floors in the bathrooms, plus coffee…
Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada
Never in a billion years would you expect to find a place like this in Oakhurst. This luxe Relais & Chateaux property has discreet service and lavish…
Mt Shasta Region
About 2 miles south of town, off I-5, visitors can spend the night inside refitted vintage railroad cars and cabooses. The grounds are fun for kids, who…
Sequoia National Park
This well-maintained, well-shaded, tent-only campground is off Generals Hwy about 6 miles northeast of the Ash Mountain Entrance, down a winding road that…
North Coast & Redwoods
This inn is a monument to 1920s rustic elegance; the Redwood Empire’s first luxury resort is a national historic landmark. Hollywood’s elite once…
Santa Barbara
On a busy block downtown, this grand multistory hotel has a rooftop pool and sunset-watching perch for cocktails. Stylish accommodations show off four…
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