San Diego
This good midrange choice near the ferry is a wood-shingled affair decked with palms, little wooden gazebos, barbecue grills and deck chairs around the…
Must-see hotels in Southern California
The Deserts
Bask in the retro glow of this indie hotel where you can choose from cottages with fireplace and kitchen, spacious duplexes perfect for families or no…
Joshua Tree National Park
Nice campground with six group sites for up to 50 people (tents only). Amenities include fire rings, tables and pit toilets, but no water. Sites must be…
The Deserts
A step up from your run-of-the-mill motel, Mariah's has immaculately kept rooms with early-American-style furniture, and there's a pool, small hot tub and…
Joshua Tree National Park
With only 15 spaces, White Tank is tiny but can accommodate small RVs (under 25ft). Bring drinking water. It's close to the north entrance in Twentynine…
San Diego
Leafy convention-class hotel with a Polynesian theme (koi ponds and waterfalls) and rooms with supercomfy mattresses. Parking costs $13.
Los Padres National Forest Campgrounds
Santa Barbara Wine Country
Family-friendly campgrounds with drinking water, flush toilets and both first-come, first-served and reservable sites.
San Diego
Behind the eclectic art-and-crafts-style facade of this inn set back from Camino del Mar, each of the 12 spacious rooms is meticulously furnished in the…
Death Valley National Park
Catering to RVs, this private campground is essentially a large parking lot with no water or hookups, albeit handily located next to Furnace Creek. Fees…
