Where to Stay20 guides
Where to StayCentral Coast
Where to Stay in Big Sur: Lodges, Cabins and Yurts
Where to stay in Big Sur, from Post Ranch Inn and Alila Ventana to Glen Oaks cabins, Deetjen’s, Treebones yurts and campgrounds, plus when to book.
3 min read
Where to StayCentral Coast
10 Best Oceanfront Hotels on the Central Coast
The 10 best oceanfront hotels on the Central Coast, north to south from Cannery Row in Monterey to Cambria, Shell Beach and Pismo, with who each suits.
3 min read
Where to StaySierra Nevada
Where to Stay Near Yosemite: El Portal, Mariposa or Oakhurst
El Portal, Mariposa or Oakhurst? Compare drive times to Yosemite Valley, the best hotels in each gateway town, and in-park options to pick your base.
3 min read
Where to StayDesert
Best Boutique and Luxury Hotels in Palm Springs
The best boutique and luxury hotels in Palm Springs, from the Parker and L’Horizon to adults-only Sparrows Lodge and Two Bunch Palms, plus when to book.
2 min read
Where to StayNorthern California
Where to Stay in Napa Valley: Best Towns and Hotels
Where to stay in Napa Valley by town and budget: Yountville inns, downtown Napa hotels, Calistoga hot springs resorts and cheaper bases just outside.
2 min read
Where to StayStatewide
Best Treehouses and Glamping Stays in California
The best treehouses and glamping in California: Sonoma redwood treehouses, Big Sur yurts, safari tents and Airstreams near Yosemite and Joshua Tree.
3 min read
Where to StaySierra Nevada
10 Best Cabins in Mammoth Lakes and June Lake
The 10 best cabins in Mammoth Lakes and June Lake, from Tamarack Lodge and Lake Mary classics to Convict Lake and the June Lake Loop, with winter tips.
3 min read
Where to StaySierra Nevada
Where to Stay in Lake Tahoe: North Shore vs. South Shore
North or South Lake Tahoe? Compare each shore’s vibe, the best hotels and resorts on both sides, plus Truckee and the West Shore, and when to book.
3 min read
Where to StayDesert
Best Hotels Near Joshua Tree for Stargazing and Design
The best places to stay near Joshua Tree National Park, from the 29 Palms Inn and Pioneertown Motel to AutoCamp, design rentals and park campgrounds.
3 min read
Where to StayCentral Coast
Where to Stay in San Luis Obispo and Pismo Beach
Where to stay in San Luis Obispo and Pismo Beach: downtown SLO boutique hotels, the Madonna Inn, oceanfront Pismo and Shell Beach, and Avila hot springs.
3 min read
Where to StayCentral Coast
Walkable Boutique Hotels Near the Beach in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara boutique hotels you can walk to the sand from, grouped by Funk Zone, East Beach, West Beach and Montecito, with parking and booking advice.
3 min read
Where to StayStatewide
Pet-Friendly Hotels and Cabins on the California Coast
Dog-friendly hotels and cabins on the California coast in Mendocino, Carmel, Santa Barbara and San Diego, plus off-leash beaches and pet fee tips.
3 min read
Where to StayNorthern California
10 Best Historic Hotels and Inns in Northern California
The 10 best historic hotels and inns in Northern California: San Francisco grand hotels, Mendocino Victorians, redwood lodges and a Mount Shasta mill town.
3 min read
Where to StaySierra Nevada
Where to Stay Near Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
Where to stay near Sequoia and Kings Canyon: in-park lodges, Three Rivers cabins, Generals Highway stays and Visalia hotels, with real drive times.
3 min read
Where to StayDesert
Best Desert Resorts in Borrego Springs and Palm Desert
The best desert resorts in Borrego Springs and Palm Desert, with dark-sky inns near Anza-Borrego and golf and spa resorts across the Coachella Valley.
3 min read
Where to StayStatewide
Luxury Wellness Resorts and All-Inclusive Spas in California
California’s best all-inclusive wellness programs and luxury spa resorts, including Golden Door, Cal-a-Vie, Big Sur retreats, desert springs and Calistoga.
3 min read
Where to StayCentral Coast
Where to Stay in Monterey and Carmel: Inns, B&Bs and Resorts
Where to stay in Monterey and Carmel-by-the-Sea: Cannery Row hotels, Pacific Grove B&Bs, Carmel village inns and Carmel Valley resorts compared.
3 min read
Where to StaySouthern California
Best Beachfront Airbnbs and Rentals in Southern California
The best beachfront rental neighborhoods in Laguna Beach, San Clemente, Oceanside, Carlsbad and Encinitas, plus beach hotel backups and booking tips.
3 min read
Where to StayDesert
Where to Stay Near Death Valley: Best Bases Compared
Where to stay near Death Valley: Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, Panamint Springs, Beatty and Tecopa compared, with drive times and heat safety tips.
3 min read
Where to StaySierra Nevada
Ski-In/Ski-Out Condos and Lodges in Mammoth and Tahoe
The best ski-in/ski-out and slopeside stays at Mammoth, Palisades Tahoe, Northstar, Heavenly, Kirkwood and Sugar Bowl, with booking and driving tips.
3 min read