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Bonus Sherpa: Sweet Sleeps

Overnight escapes come in all shapes, sizes and locations, from cozy camping and riverside cabins to B&Bs just inches from the wild. Good night!


Lure Resort Downieville

Overnight escapes come in all shapes, sizes and locations, from cozy camping and riverside cabins to B&Bs just inches from the wild. Good night!

Yuba Dabba Doo: Mountain biking, inner tubing, and riverside grilling merge in a mountain hideaway on the North Fork of the Yuba River. The Lure Resort's log cabins in Downieville range from bare bones yet comfy to upscale with all the amenities.

Damme Good: Mendocino's got one of the best hike-or-bike-in campgrounds on the California Coast. Van Damme State Park has a hidden stash of nine campsites tucked among redwoods along the banks of the Little River.

Big Deal: Camp in tent cabins in Big Basin Redwoods State Park. The 12-by-15-foot wood-and-canvas retreats have private grills and miles of hiking trails outside their doors.

Hostel Behavior: Set in the heart of a national park just 10 minutes from the Golden Gate Bridge, Marin Headlands Hostel has private rooms, dorm rooms, and plenty of room to roam. Stroll among the eucalyptus trees and hike to nearby beaches.

Good Point: Nestled in a bishop pine forest and with just two guest rooms, the Japanese-inspired Osprey Peak Bed & Breakfast in Point Reyes is ahhh-inspiring. Husband and wife owners, David Herbst and Nancy Beck can tell you where to hike, bike, kayak, and picnic.


Vintage Ride

If rolling through wine country conjures images of limos and long lines then it's time to ride SLO style: San Luis Obispo's Edna Valley is one of the most friendly places to cycle among the vines. Within minutes of downtown you'll be winding through country roads en route to 15 mom-and-pop wineries. Pedal the sun-kissed Central Coast on an easygoing loop fit for all abilities. Wheel up to tasting rooms like Chamisal Domaine and sip Grenache from the lavender-festooned patio. Talley Vineyards has a great estate-grown Chardonnay; Wolff Vineyards is worth it just for the view; and Baileyana's restored old school house and bocce courts make a great place to wind down the day. Grab a map of Edna Valley wineries and plan your weekend in San Luis Obispo. It's time to roll!

BONUS: Enter for a complimentary two-night stay in San Luis Obispo, and get ready to toast the Central Coast!

Visit sanluisobispovacations.com to find hotels, information on wineries, and plan your trip.

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