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.

Joshua Tree, California

A solar-powered mid-century cabin near Joshua Tree National Park with a heated pool, hot tub, and mountain views, sleeping up to six.

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.

Joshua Tree, California

An off-grid Mongolian-style yurt four miles from Joshua Tree's Indian Cove entrance, with a fire pit and pet-friendly stay near Twentynine Palms.

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.

Bodega Bay, California

A treehouse on a 400-acre working ranch near Bodega Bay, reached by spiral stair and suspension bridge, with a shower, heat and Wi-Fi.

Lake Tahoe, California

A three-bedroom cabin in the pines near South Lake Tahoe, with a fireplace, full kitchen and mountain views, booked direct.

Big Sur, California

A one-bedroom cabin on 36 private acres in Big Sur's Palo Colorado Canyon, with a hot tub, hiking trails and mountain views, 15-20 minutes from town.

Joshua Tree, California

Hidden Passage Guest Ranch is a secluded 130-acre canyon property in Morongo Valley with two-bedroom cottages that sleep up to 14, 25 minutes from Joshua Tree.

Mount Shasta, California

A 20-foot fire lookout tower above Shasta Lake's McCloud Arm, reached by a rough dirt road and a final quarter-mile on foot.

Lake Tahoe, California

An 8-room, dog-friendly cabin cluster on a fenced acre near South Lake Tahoe's Historic Bijou area, two blocks from the lake.

Joshua Tree, California

A one-bedroom desert cabin on 2.5 acres near Joshua Tree National Park's east entrance, sleeping four with a fire pit and mountain views.

Joshua Tree, California

A 1949 hacienda-style cabin in Joshua Tree with two bedrooms, a hot tub, and a 10-minute drive to the park's west entrance.

Joshua Tree, California

A three-bedroom cabin in Joshua Tree sits one minute from the national park visitor center, with a hot tub, fireplace and desert mountain views.

Joshua Tree, California

An off-grid cabin near Joshua Tree, California, with two bedrooms, room for six, mountain views, and direct trail access.

Joshua Tree, California

An off-grid treehouse stay near Joshua Tree National Park with Wi-Fi, a hot tub, and desert stargazing, booked through Airbnb.

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 waterfront log cabin near Tahoma on Lake Tahoe's west shore, with a private pier, wood-burning fireplace and room for four.

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.

Joshua Tree, California

An off-grid cabin with a pool near Yucca Valley, 10 minutes from Joshua Tree National Park, booked through Glamping Hub.

Joshua Tree, California

A handcrafted Mongolian yurt on a glamping site four miles from Joshua Tree's Indian Cove entrance, with a fire pit and open desert sky.

Aptos, California

A three-bedroom treehouse-style cabin in Aptos, California, with ocean-view decks near Santa Cruz, sleeping up to six and booked through Expedia.

Lake Tahoe, California

Pet-friendly chalet cabins on a forested mountainside in Zephyr Cove, on Lake Tahoe's southeast shore, with full kitchens and fireplaces.

Sequoia, California

A one-bedroom treehouse near Three Rivers, California, with a hot tub and outdoor shower, 15 minutes from Sequoia National Park.