Fodor's Expert Review Costanoa

Camping-in-style for those who don't like to camp—think massage services—this eco-adventure resort is a popular getaway for Silicon Valley techies and other urbanites and suburbanites. Trails from the 40-acre property connect with Año Nuevo State Reserve (just across Highway 1) and Big Basin. Many rooms in the lodge have fireplaces and all open to patios and decks where you can relax and watch deer and other wildlife bound across the hillsides. Cabins and tent bungalows don't have private baths, but they have electric lights, comfy beds with real mattresses, and access to nearby "comfort stations": restroom facilities with a courtyard fireplace, sauna, heated concrete floors, and private indoor and outdoor showers. There is also on-site RV and tent camping area. The Cascade Bar & Grill serves coastal California-style meals all day.