Getaways in California

Lake Tahoe, California

A mid-century, 3-bedroom log cabin in Kings Beach, a few blocks from Lake Tahoe's shore and 15-20 minutes from major ski resorts.

Big Bear Lake, California

A 10-acre Christian camp near Big Bear Lake with tent sites, A-frame cabins, dorm beds and lodge rooms, a mile from the Village.

Joshua Tree, California

A two-bedroom 1958 casita in Joshua Tree with a private hot tub, about 20 minutes from the park's west entrance.

Lake Tahoe, California

Cedar Pines Resort offers standalone, pet-friendly cabins with full kitchens among the pines of South Lake Tahoe, sleeping up to eight.

Joshua Tree, California

A climate-controlled dome for two sits on open desert ground in Wonder Valley, about 15 minutes from the Joshua Tree National Park entrance.

Lake Tahoe, California

A 4-bedroom cabin sleeping 12 in South Lake Tahoe, California, with a hot tub, game room and full kitchen for groups and families.

Lake Tahoe, California

A two-story, four-bedroom Tahoe City cabin with a separate studio apartment, hot tub, and yard, less than a mile from downtown and the bike trail.

Lake Tahoe, California

A two-level Homewood cabin on Lake Tahoe's shore with three bedrooms, sleeping eight, plus paddle boards and bikes for guest use.

Palomar Mountain, California

A 67-acre off-grid ranch on Palomar Mountain with yurts, glamping tents, tiny houses and a cabin from $68 a night, plus HipCamp camping sites.

Lake Tahoe, California

A 10-guest lakefront cabin in Al Tahoe with a private dock, hot tub, and fireplace, about 3.2 miles from Heavenly Ski Resort.

Lake Tahoe, California

A one-bedroom cabin in Tahoe Vista that sleeps eight, a short drive from Kings Beach on Lake Tahoe's north shore.

Joshua Tree, California

A 6-bedroom mountain lodge in Joshua Tree on a 5-acre lot with a pool, hot tub, fire pit, and room for 12 guests.

Joshua Tree, California

A two-bedroom cabin near Yucca Valley with a hot tub, fire pit and mountain views, 15 minutes from town and 20 from Joshua Tree National Park.

Joshua Tree, California

A three-bedroom hilltop lodge three miles from Joshua Tree National Park, with a pool, hot tub, sauna and mountain views for up to six guests.

Joshua Tree, California

A three-bedroom modern home on a hilltop acre in Yucca Valley, three miles from Joshua Tree National Park, with a private pool and hot tub.

Santa Rosa, California

A four-bedroom mountain lodge in Santa Rosa sleeps eight, with a fireplace and gym, about 45 minutes from San Francisco.

Lake Tahoe, California

A four-bedroom lakefront cabin near Lake Tahoe with a hot tub and mountain views, sleeping up to 10 for groups or family trips.

Lake Tahoe, California

A three-bedroom mountain lodge near Lake Tahoe that sleeps six, with a three-night minimum and rates from $1,523 a night.

Lake Tahoe, California

A 3-bedroom cabin in Tahoma sleeps up to 11, sits near the water, and puts Lake Tahoe's beaches and ski areas within a few miles.

Big Sur, California

A riverside resort and campground in Big Sur's redwoods offering cabins, motel rooms, glamping tents, tent cabins and camping along Highway 1.

Joshua Tree, California

Private desert cabins near Joshua Tree, each with its own hand-carved mineral hot tub fed by a geothermal spring 340 feet underground.

Fallbrook, California

A working former avocado farm on 101 acres above Fallbrook offering ranch-style cabin stays with fire pits and trail access, booked through Hipcamp.

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.

Big Sur, California

A three-bedroom treehouse-style house near Carmel-by-the-Sea, sleeping six with pet-friendly rooms and views, booked through Vrbo.