For more than 100 years, people have been making the pilgrimage to West Point Inn, and for good reason. Sitting 1,785 feet high on the southern slope of Mount Tam, the view from the inn is nothing short of spectacular: icons of the San Francisco skyline are fixtures on the horizon, while in the foreground the Marin Headlands roll toward the Pacific. Unreachable by car, the West Point Inn is a popular pit stop for hikers and mountain bikers; its sprawling wooden patio and outdoor picnic area are destination-worthy in their own right. But stay the night in one of the five rustic cabins and you'll have the place to yourself. At night, read books by candlelight in the lounge, wander outside to gaze at the stars, and plan your hikes for the next day. In the morning, watch the sun rise over Mount Diablo from your private patio as you fill up on breakfast. Then choose your adventure. The inn is situated at a crossroads of multiple trails, making it an ideal launching point for exploring. Embark on a short hike to O'Rourke's Bench via the Rock Spring Trail (return via Coastal and Matt Davis Trails), or head out for a classic day-hike to Stinson Beach on the Matt Davis, Dipsea, and Steep Ravine Trails. Tam-fastic!

BONUS: Check out Mother's Day pancake breakfast (part of West Point Inn's Sunday pancake breakfast series).

West Point Inn, 415-646-0702. It's $50 per person to stay at the inn. Bring your own food. Cabins have outdoor showers. There's no electricity. No dogs.