Kings Canyon National Park
Over 40 primitive campsites here are spacious, shady and often peaceful. Though there’s no potable water, a creek is nearby. The campground is less than 5…
Must-see hotels in Northern California
Napa
Request a remodeled room at this good-value hotel, north of downtown, decorated with generic Colonial-style furniture. It has a hot tub and good service…
Kings Canyon National Park
At the smallest campground in the Grant Grove area, off Generals Hwy, 14 mid-sized group sites and 36 standard camp sites are available. It also has…
Kings Canyon National Park
Just a short walk west of the visitor center and village, Cedar Grove’s second-biggest campground, with 111 sites, has shady waterfront loops that are…
North Coast & Redwoods
On a hill above the ocean on the inland side, these well-maintained, modern and good-value cottages have partial ocean views and added extras like…
North Coast & Redwoods
Just south of town, this basic, old-fashioned motel is right on the beach, offering views that distract you from the somewhat plain indoor environs. All…
Lake Tahoe
Conveniently located along Hwy 89 (though with street noise) are three minimally developed riverside camping areas within a few minutes' drive of each…
California State Park Campgrounds
Santa Cruz
Book well ahead to camp at state beaches off Hwy 1 south of Santa Cruz or up in the foggy Santa Cruz Mountains off Hwy 9. Family-friendly campgrounds…
Yosemite National Park
Quiet and primitive (pit toilets only) at 6315ft; the 52 tent sites are a rough 3-mile drive off Tioga Rd. Despite its relatively secluded location, you…
Mt Shasta Region
An excellent deal, the standard rooms are…standard – clean and simple. The suites get a little chalet flair with vaulted pine ceilings and mountain views…
South Lake Tahoe & Stateline
Choose from over 70 comfortable rooms in various sizes – some with blissful mountain views – and in summertime, stroll to the private beach nearby or take…
Yosemite National Park
Within walking distance of some of the valley's most popular trailheads, North Pines (4000ft) has 81 campsites near Mirror Lake, with some spots along the…
North Coast & Redwoods
Serviceable rooms in a standard-issue motel, with some noise from Hwy 101. It's more expensive than the chain motels but has the advantage of being in…
Mammoth Lakes
Located in the heart of Mammoth, with the Village Gondola only a steep set of steps away, the Westin Monache delivers on convenience and understated…
Redding & Around
In a quiet cul-de-sac, a mile north of the river, this Victorian cottage has an expansive garden with sweeping views. Cozy rooms are packed with antiques,…
North Coast & Redwoods
Nice, Victorian-style B&B built in 1896. It’s not as frilly inside as the lavender exterior would predict. The Honeymoon Suite has an inviting clawfoot…
North Coast & Redwoods
County-run Florence Keller Park has 50 sites in a beautiful grove of young redwoods (take Hwy 101 north to Elk Valley Cross Rd and follow the signs)…
Lake Tahoe
About 2 miles south of Tahoe City, this roadside campground offers over 85 nicely shaded but cramped sites that often fill up. Amenities include flush…
North Coast & Redwoods
If you don’t camp, try the renovated Hiouchi Motel offering clean, straightforward motel rooms. The new owners go out of their way to accommodate; they…
North Coast & Redwoods
These cute little cabins tucked into the woods are the best budget option around, particularly for self-caterers as all come with small kitchens. The only…
North Coast & Redwoods
The spotlessly clean rooms are individually decorated with furnishings and flair you’d expect in a city hotel, not a small-town motel. Add in the…
Kings Canyon National Park
The only indoor sleeping option in the canyon, this riverside lodge offers 21 motel-style rooms. Three ground-floor rooms with shady furnished patios have…
Kings Canyon National Park
A handful of primitive first-come, first-serve campsites (no water) are hidden near a fire lookout at an elevation of 7600ft, deep in the forest in the…
Yosemite National Park
This management company rents out dozens of houses, cabins and studios spread around Yosemite West, Wawona and the Oakhurst area. There's some wi-fi…
DL Bliss State Park Campground
Lake Tahoe
Gorgeous campground on the western shore of Lake Tahoe. It has 165 sites, including some coveted spots near the beach, along with flush toilets, hot pay…
Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada
These sites are on the northern side of the Merced River, near Cedar Lodge. To reach the campground, cross the river at Foresta Rd just before El Portal…
South Lake Tahoe & Stateline
With over 90 sites perched on the tip of Eagle Point, this state-park campground provides flush toilets, hot pay showers, beach access and bay views…
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park Campground
Big Sur
These 169 campsites without hookups nestle in a redwood-shaded valley and are good for novice campers and families with young kids. Facilities include…
Mt Shasta Region
This 1923 alpine lodge run by the Sierra Club is a 2-mile hike uphill from Bunny Flat, at 8000ft. The stone construction and natural setting are lovely…
Kings Canyon National Park
Five secluded, primitive sites near Yucca Point in the Sequoia National Forest with tree-sheltered views of cliffs deep inside Kings Canyon. Offers vault…
South Lake Tahoe & Stateline
Bed down on a carpet of pine needles at this tidy lakeside campground, about 3 miles north of Stateline, where 48 sites are nestled amid pines. Leashed…
Sequoia National Park
About halfway between Grant Grove Village and Giant Forest, this wood-and-stone lodge has a big river-rock fireplace in its lobby and 11 aging motel rooms…
Santa Cruz
Good value and welcoming accommodations just a short walk uphill from the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf. Try and stay on a weekday as prices surge on…
Napa
Beside the river in the 1884 Hatt Building, the inn has top-end rooms, Victoriana to modern, in three satellite buildings. Walkable distance to…
Kings Canyon National Park
Primitive forest campground (no water) used exclusively for horse camping. It's situated at around 7000ft elevation and has half a dozen horse corrals for…
Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada
Sites on the northern side of the Merced River. To reach the campground, cross the river at Foresta Rd just before El Portal. Online booking is available…
Yosemite National Park
The most secluded and quiet campground (7700ft) in the park is reached via a rough 4.5-mile road. There are 75 first-come, first-served primitive…
Mammoth Lakes
High-altitude lakefront camping with gorgeous mountain views. Has 94 sites, plus showers, flush restrooms, general store and drinking water. Reservations…
Yosemite National Park
The concessionaire in charge of all accommodations and other services in the park. It has renovated many of the park's hotels and restaurants over the…
North Coast & Redwoods
The County's Ruby Van Deventer Park has 18 sites along the Smith River, off Hwy 197. There are limited facilities at this campground: toilets, but no…
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