Luxury Camping In Northern California
One of the things that my family always did while I was growing up was camping. Now, I don’t know about you, but I never was crazy about it. I like the whole “communing with nature” aspect, but I hate having to walk to the facilities in the middle of the night. Now to mention sleeping on the hard ground in a tent.
Enter Costanoa. Now this is my kind of camping. I read about this place in USA Today several years ago. Although I haven’t had a chance to go yet, it looks like the comforts of the hotel world crossed with the best aspects of outdoor life. There is a spa, a full service restaurant and a general store. (and wireless internet, to boot!) There is a lodge and cabins for those who do not want to “be as adventurous”.
However, the most inexpensive rooms are small tent bungalows with beds inside. No two bungalows are exactly alike as they are placed around the property with different views in mind. You still have to share bathrooms with this option, but the floors in the “comfort station” are heated and the showers are hot.
Here is Costanoa’s Mission Statement:
Costanoa is an eco adventure resort where our guests can simply retreat from the chaos of everyday life and discover the pace of nature. We are committed to providing genuine service, unique accommodations, California coastal cuisine, as well as a variety of spa and adventure activities using sustainable methods to create a quality experience for our guests in a natural environment. Through sustainable wealth, we foster joy and wellness while sharing our unique resort.
There is so much to do in this area with the children! (Or this can be a romantic adventure away from home) Costanoa is situated on great coastline property with trails to hike and areas to explore. It is also close to Santa Cruz, San Francisco and San Jose. If the kids are getting restless take them to the boardwalk in Santa Cruz, the children’s museum in San Jose or Golden Gate Park in San Francisco.
If you are alone with your partner, go to San Francisco for a great romantic dinner. I highly recommend Aqua. We ate here recently and it was divine! Then, after a great dinner, go back to “roughing it”.
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November 2nd, 2006 at 8:19 am
[...] I’ve stated previously that when I was growing up, my family often took camping vacations (the link is a post to a family campground suggestion). It is a very inexpensive way to get away with your family, and see the world. I will admit, some of my closest family bonding moments were on those very camping trips. [...]