Created by the founder of Escape L.A. and Escape Brooklyn, Las Palmas is a midcentury desert oasis designed to connect guests with nature both inside and out – with a private greenhouse, west-facing hot tub and cowboy pool, and an outdoor shower enclosed with an Ocotillo plant wall.
As one of the most historic properties in Palm Springs, boutique hotel Casa Cody gives a glimpse into the past while offering modern amenities, unique rooms, and a quiet relaxing setting tucked under the San Jacinto Mountains. We love this hotel for a peaceful and/or romantic stay where you can really unwind and soak up the desert sun at your own pace.
This Lake Arrowhead cabin, the Casa Cabina, is a charming Bavarian style home sleeping up to seven guests. The cozy space was created by the minds behind Piva Casa, with tons of amenities for those traveling with their littles.
Kern River House's four Kernville cabins are exactly the type of rental we love: where guests can check-in and “check out,” never having to leave. Part of our Escape LA Guide to Kernville.
This freshly opened boutique hotel in New Cuyama offers a heated pool, hot tub and sauna — plus an incredible on-site restaurant & bar. Part of our forthcoming guide to the New Cuyama valley.
Fans of mid-century architecture will absolutely love the vibe of the Palms Hotel at Indian Head in Borrego Springs. Part of our guide to the Anza Borrego Desert State Park.
This beautiful Airbnb, named the Flying Pig Treehouse Oasis, is so perfect for a quick outdoor escape from LA.
Idyllcove is one of multiple rental homes available through family-owned boutique rental company, Experience Idyllwild. With two bedrooms, the cozy A-frame is perfectly sized for a couple or traveling friends.
Although Idyllwild has so many great rental homes, sometimes it's just not practical to rent an entire house for two people. For traveling couples, we loved the laid back, vintage vibes at the Fireside Inn.
From Bunkhouse Hotels (of El Cosmico, San Jose Hotel, etc.), Hotel San Cristobal perfectly embraces the laid-back vibe of Todos Santos.