California Resorts and Lodges with Canoeing and Paddling

A Family-Friendly Year-Round Getaway in the Sierras...

Kids and pets are welcome at Pinecrest Chalet, a year-round resort 1/2 mile from Pinecrest Lake. Here are seven acres of wooded peace, a haven for boating, horseback riding and biking. You'll also find golf, a casino, underground cavern tours and an art gallery, plus a theater and shopping. Yet Pinecrest Chalet is surrounded by Forest Service park land, it is only minutes from Pinecrest Lake and a stream runs right through the property. In winter, this is the closest lodging to tremendous skiing and snowboarding at Dodge Ridge Winter Sports Area! Plus enjoy a heated pool, volleyball and more onsite. A selection of lodgings, from an intimate one-bedroom chalet with whirlpool to a log cabin with a loft that sleeps up to 10, give the feeling that this is your own special neck of the woods. Learn More...

Where Relaxation and Coastal Elegance Meet...

On Pillar Point Harbor in Half Moon Bay, Oceano Hotel & Spa offers quintessential seaside luxury. Whether it's exploring historic downtown Half Moon Bay, the unique boutiques next door at the Shops at Harbor Village or just enjoying a sunset over Pillar Point Harbour, relaxation follows you in everything you do. Oceano's Getaway Package for two pampers with in-room massages, breakfast and more. Opening in winter 08-09, the Oceano Day Spa will take relaxation even further. The views will astound you at the Half Moon Bay Golf Links, like The Ocean or The Old - don't miss the stay & play special! Fresh steak and seafood await at Crab Landing, and when it's time to unwind, your suite's flat-screen TV, fireplace & balcony will do the trick. Or bring the family and indulge in a spacious villa! Learn More...

Golden Bear Cottages is an historic Big Bear resort perfect for your next family or group retreat. Set on in San Bernardino National Forest, Golden Bear is a AAA Diamond-rated resort with four seasons of outdoor adventures. Its 29 historic cabins dot a six-acre property offering fully-restored, elegant lodgings with all the amenities of home. Onsite you’ll find a refreshing heated pool and Jacuzzi with giant outdoor TV, perfect for catching a sports event or movie. Hike into the national forest or catch a shuttle to the three, centrally-located ski resorts. Water sports like fishing and skiing are another favorite pastime with a marina just 300 yards away. With its outstanding services, luxury lodgings and ideal setting, you won’t want to vacation anywhere else but Golden Bear Cottages! Learn More...