Getaways with waterfront in California

Mount Shasta, California

A lakeside resort on Lake Siskiyou's southwest shore in Mount Shasta, California, with cabins, houses, tent and RV sites and mountain views.

Lake Tahoe, California

Nineteen 1925-era cottages on two pine-shaded acres in Tahoe Vista, across the street from Lake Tahoe's North Shore.

Big Sur, California

Updated cabins and cottages along Highway 1 in Big Sur, with river access, mountain views and in-room fireplaces, geared toward couples.

Mendocino, California

Platform tents with heated beds and private fire rings sit above the Pacific just outside Mendocino, California, and welcome dogs.

Mount Shasta, California

Riverside cabins and a family lodge near Castella, California, with Sacramento River access and Mount Shasta 20 miles north.

Big Bear Lake, California

A cabin resort a short walk from Big Bear Lake, CA, with trail access and skiing about two miles off.

Big Bear Lake, California

A four-bedroom A-frame cabin on the shore of Big Bear Lake, California, with a private hot tub, dock access and lake-and-mountain views, from $825 a night.

Homewood, California

Owl Cottage 9 is a waterfront cabin at Cedar Crest Cottages in Homewood, California, set up for couples wanting a quiet Lake Tahoe stay.

Homewood, California

A waterfront cabin at Cedar Crest Cottages in Homewood, California, set up for couples visiting the Lake Tahoe shoreline.

Kings Beach, California

A waterfront cabin on Lake Tahoe's North Shore in Kings Beach, California, geared toward couples and booked through Natural Retreats.

Lake Tahoe, California

A four-bedroom A-frame cabin with a deck in Tahoma, about a mile from Lake Tahoe, sleeping up to 10 and booked through Vrbo from $297 a night.

Lake Tahoe, California

A four-bedroom cabin near Lake Tahoe that sleeps eight, with hammocks, paddle boards and bikes included, from $100 a night.

Lake Tahoe, California

A 4-bedroom cabin in Tahoma with private beach access on Lake Tahoe, sleeping 8, from $297 a night on Vrbo.

Lake Tahoe, California

A four-bedroom cabin in Homewood on Lake Tahoe's west shore with private beach access, sleeping up to eight, from $297 a night.

Lake Tahoe, California

A 4-bedroom cabin in Zephyr Cove near Lake Tahoe with a hot tub, mountain views and room for 8, pets welcome, from $103 a night.

Mount Shasta, California

An A-frame cabin near Mount Shasta with a hot tub, waterfront access, and mountain views, sleeping four across two bedrooms.

Seacliff, California

A waterfront treehouse near Seacliff on the Big Sur coast, set up for couples wanting a quiet, upscale stay.

Lake Tahoe, California

A three-bedroom cabin in Tahoe Vista with a hot tub, full kitchen and a five-minute walk to Lake Tahoe's shoreline.

Lake Tahoe, California

A pet-friendly cabin on the Lake Tahoe waterfront with paddle boards, bikes and hammocks included, booked through Booking.com.

Lake Tahoe, California

A waterfront mountain cabin in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe's California side, listed as an upscale stay for couples and families.

Lake Tahoe, California

A treehouse in Incline Village overlooking Lake Tahoe, with mountain views and room for dogs to tag along.

Lake Tahoe, California

A remodeled treehouse in Tahoe Vista with three king bedrooms, two en suites, a hot tub and an EV charger near the lake.

Lake Tahoe, California

A remodeled treehouse in Tahoe Vista with a private hot tub, EV charger, three king beds and two en suites near the Lake Tahoe shoreline.

Lake Tahoe, California

A log cabin on Lake Tahoe's west shore near Tahoe City, California, with a full kitchen, fireplace and waterfront access, built for couples.