Whether you come for a meal at the farm-to-table restaurant, or to check-in and unplug in one of the twelve tree houses on the property, this place is a bucket-list must. While there, be sure to make a visit to the This 1949 hacienda, just 10 minutes from the park, fully encapsulates the slow living vibe that Joshua Tree is known for. (We’re also partial to Surfrider Suite, which sleeps two and feels like a serious home away from home thanks to a generously sized balcony, separate sitting area, and en-suite kitchenette.) The hotel has several dining options on site, ranging from more casual canopy dining on the beach to fine dining at La Mesa, where Nicaraguan-inflected dishes include a yellow fin tuna confit with chili oil and blue crab ceviche.Harbour Island is one of those quick getaways for East Coasters that’s ideal for many reasons, the primary one being that there’s nowhere to go (unless it’s into the water). There’s a guests-only roof deck bar and restaurant, which has uninterrupted views of Surfrider Beach across the street and a stellar fire pit. If the meals alone don’t fully justify the membership fee, the art collection (you’ll see a John Baldessari and a Tomas Saraceno sculpture in the stairwell) and exquisitely decorated common spaces for gathering over coffee and afternoon tea will. The two bed, two bath Yellowstone obviously has some beautiful campgrounds, but they book up months in advance, and you’ll need to arrive around 7 a.m. (and probably wait out the previous occupants’ breakfast) for a first-come-first-serve option. Whether you’re looking to veg out on the beach, explore the great outdoors, or post up in a great hotel in a big city, these spots deliver in terms of making the most out of quality time.A good dose of fresh air is even more therapeutic when shared with your girl gang. Here, six spots to get outdoors, from a retro wine country motel to a glamping gem in the Hudson Valley.Located in Santa Rosa’s up-and-coming arts district, The Astro, a recently renovated 1960s motel, offers the essentials for an outdoorsy wine country stay–proximity to the region’s vineyards, closeness to the city’s For such a popular destination, Ojai has surprisingly few accommodation options; Caravan Outpost and its fleet of eleven tricked-out, freshly-refurbished Airstreams aims to remedy the situation. Enter this lovingly restored 1920’s bungalow that happens to belong to a friend of a goop staffer, conveniently located in Travis Heights, and an easy walk from the action on South Congress Avenue. Owner Arjun Waney (he’s behind London favorites like Zuma, Roka, and Oblix) seems to have nailed that special formula for modern dining, which obviously involves great food.
Fittingly, the 159-room property is a nod to the city’s strong architectural history, having partnered with LA-based Commune design studio to thoughtfully marry both utility and craftsmanship. Big Sky Yoga Retreats. One of the magical aspects of Marfa is that even with all the hype, there still isn’t much there besides art and a smattering of great shops and restaurants, which makes it a perfect spot to really get away with a group of girlfriends (it’s about 200 miles from the closest airport).