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AfarAug 10, 2026

Pack the Car—California’s Pacific Coast Is Calling

From redwood-lined cliffs in Mendocino to yacht charters in Newport Beach, California’s 820-mile coastline is a road trip unlike any other. Along the California’s coastline, infinite adventures await.

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  • Nicholson HouseGuest houseVictorian-era house serving local cuisine and microbrews.
  • Elsewhere
  • Post Ranch InnHotelBig Sur, United StatesRomantic retreat overlooking the Pacific in Big Sur.
  • Alila Ventana Big SurHotelBig Sur, United StatesRetreat among the redwoods in Big Sur.
  • Ferry BuildingFerry terminalSan Francisco, United StatesMarketplace featuring the city's best local purveyors.
  • The DutchieRestaurantMorro Bay, United StatesSeafood spot in Morro Bay.
  • Golden Gate BridgeSightSan Francisco, United StatesOne of the Wonders of the Modern World.
  • Timber Cove ResortHotelJenner, United StatesCozy lodge overlooking the Pacific with modern design.
  • Carmel Beach HotelHotelCarmel-by-the-Sea, United StatesNewer sister property to L'Auberge Carmel.
  • Oracle ParkSightSan Francisco, United StatesAttend a Giants game from March to September.
  • WaterbarRestaurantSan Francisco, United StatesOffers Pacific oysters and a massive wine list.
  • Cavallo PointHotelSausalito, United StatesHistoric lodge offering bay views.
  • Nick's CoveHotelTomales Bay, United StatesCozy hotel with kayaks and a restaurant.
  • Point Reyes National SeashoreNature reservePoint Reyes Station, United StatesOffers beachside hikes and seasonal whale watching.
  • Harbor House InnHotelElk, United StatesInn attracting foodies with a celebrated restaurant.
  • Sea Ranch LodgeHotelSea Ranch, United StatesEco-friendly buildings integrated into the coastline.
  • Fort Ross State Historic ParkSightJenner, United StatesHistoric park near Timber Cove Resort.
  • 17-Mile DriveTrailMonterey, United StatesPicturesque drive on the Monterey Peninsula.
  • Casa PalmeroHotelPebble Beach, United StatesHistoric lodging on the Monterey Peninsula.
  • L'Auberge CarmelHotelCarmel-by-the-Sea, United StatesFive-star hotel in Carmel-by-the-Sea.
  • Grassy Bar Oyster CompanyRestaurantMorro Bay, United StatesSeafood spot in Morro Bay serving oysters.
  • ChamisalRestaurantSan Luis Obispo, United StatesLocated in a tranquil setting just 10 minutes from downtown San Luis Obispo in the beautiful Edna Valley.
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OutsideJul 3

'Comfort in the Wild': Lodges and Glamping Escapes, No Roughing it Required

You do not have to sleep on the ground or skip hot showers to enjoy America’s most beautiful wild spaces. These incredible lodges and glamping spots offer the best of nature—without any of the roughing it.

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  • Mendocino GroveHotelTent camping with heated beds in a redwood forest.
  • Elsewhere
  • Lone Mountain RanchHotelBig Sky, United StatesWooden cabins for trail rides, hikes, yoga, archery.
  • Everglades National ParkSightMiami, United StatesUnique ecosystem with sharp-edged grasses, snakes, and muck.
  • Flamingo LodgeHotelMiami, United StatesSuites with sitting room, small kitchen, separate bedroom.
  • Clark Farm SilosHotelKalispell, United StatesCylindrical metal towers converted into cozy guest lodgings.
  • Glacier National ParkMotelKalispell, United StatesPark with icy peaks and grain fields.
  • Moose Meadow Lodge and TreehouseHotelWaterbury, United StatesTwo-story log cottage hanging from mature pine trees.
  • Horn and Cantle RestaurantRestaurantBig Sky, United StatesSophisticated menu featuring tuna tartare, elk ravioli.
  • 320 Guest RanchHotelBig Sky, United StatesSituated between Yellowstone Park and Big Sky Ski Resort on more than 320 acres of pristine Montana nature, 320 Guest…
  • Black SageRestaurantZion National Park, United StatesAward-winning restaurant featuring cornmeal-crusted walleye.
  • ExploraHotelTorres del Paine National Park, ChileAdventure lodge in Torres del Paine National Park, Chile.
  • Open Sky ZionHotelZion National Park, United StatesGlamping tents with heat, AC, private decks, and room service.
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