Getaways in California

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.

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.

Mount Shasta, California

Private forest chalets with full kitchens and gas fireplaces at a golf resort at the base of Mount Shasta, California.

Mount Shasta, California

Private forest chalets with full kitchens and gas fireplaces at a golf resort near skiing and trails at the base of Mount Shasta.

Mount Shasta, California

Pet-friendly cabins along Ripple Creek near the Trinity Alps Wilderness, with mountain views and trail access at the base of Mount Shasta country.

Wofford Heights, California

An A-frame cabin in Wofford Heights, California, built for mountain views and stargazing, booked through Hipcamp.

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.

Mount Shasta, California

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

Joshua Tree, California

A secluded cabin near Joshua Tree with mountain views, built for stargazing and quiet couple or solo trips.

Big Bear Lake, California

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

Joshua Tree, California

A cabin stay near Joshua Tree with mountain views and dark skies for stargazing, built for couples.

Big Sur, California

Treebones Resort offers glamping tents on the Big Sur coast with mountain views, stargazing and a secluded setting for couples or groups.

Joshua Tree, California

A cabin near Los Hoyes in Joshua Tree, California, set up for couples who want dark skies and quiet nights.

Colfax Springs, California

Finnish-designed A-frame cabins off-grid near Groveland, about 20 minutes from Yosemite's entrance, sleeping up to four, booked via 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.

Joshua Tree, California

An off-grid geodesic dome near Joshua Tree, California, with wifi, pet-friendly stays, and desert mountain views, booked through Glamping Hub.

Mendocino, California

A cabin stay near Mendocino, surrounded by 50,000 acres of state forest with trail access, mountain views and an outdoor shower.

Big Sur, California

3879 Lucy's Treehouse is a secluded, upscale treehouse near Carmel-By-The-Sea in Big Sur, built for quiet nights and clear-sky stargazing.

Joshua Tree, California

A four-bedroom geodesic dome near Joshua Tree National Park with a hot tub and open sky for stargazing.

Joshua Tree, California

A secluded bubble dome near Joshua Tree, California, set up for stargazing and couples seeking a quiet night under the desert sky.

Yosemite, California

A secluded dome near Three Rivers, California, built for couples who want dark skies and quiet.

Lake Tahoe, California

A secluded treehouse stay near Lake Tahoe, California, built for mountain views, stargazing and quiet remote work.

Joshua Tree, California

A treehouse stay in Joshua Tree, California, built for stargazing and quiet time, suited to solo travelers or couples.