Glamping, a blend of the words “glamour” and “camping,” is a rapidly growing trend for those who love snoozing in the great outdoors. It’s the intersection of modern luxury and a rustic experience; upscale form and function, and nirvana. The concept of a yurt—a combination tent/house/hut—is nothing new. If you really think about the history of some of the world’s nomadic cultures, it’s how people lived long before there were established communities and modern cities. Although at their core yurts consist of canvas “walls” held up with metal or wooden framing materials and typically set upon a wooden platform, sans “manmade” heat or plumbing, today’s upscale yurts are often anything but. The following are three amazing yurts in Northern California that just may speak to your particular glamping penchant!
- El Capitan Canyon – Santa Barbara, California
El Capitan Canyon Located 20 minutes north of Santa Barbara, El Capitan Canyon is an upscale, all-season comfort camping destination with a contemporary rustic ambiance.
El Capitan Canyon The Adventure Yurts feature a domed skylight, ceiling fan, queen bed, twin-size bed with an additional twin trundle, microwave, mini-fridge, electricity, and for those chilly nights, a space heater.
- Smith River Retreat – Gasquet, California
Smith River Retreat Located 18 miles northeast of Crescent City, Smith River Retreat offers a Yurt Guest Cabin that feels more like a cozy home.
Smith River Retreat You wouldn’t expect to find an upscale name-brand queen-sized bed here, yet the Tempur-Pedic mattress is the central feature in the master bedroom. The living room also has its own queen-sized hide-a-bed. If you want to create a delicious gastronomic meal, you’ll find a fully stocked kitchen, convection oven, microwave, and gas barbeque grill.
- Treebones Resort - Big Sur, California
Facebook Treebones Resort For a completely off-grid glamping experience there’s Treebones Resort. Here you can choose from partial or full ocean views from your king-sized bed overlooking some of the most spectacular coastlines in the state.
Treebones Resort Chic furniture, designer lighting, and comfortable flooring make a stay here truly unique. The Adirondack chairs on the expansive redwood decks are among the other inviting touches.
Whether a stand-alone on the precipice of a cliff, at a luxurious eco-lodge, or within a traditional campground setting, yurts—and some truly fabulous ones at that—are a very popular way to enjoy the great outdoors.
El Capitan Canyon
Located 20 minutes north of Santa Barbara, El Capitan Canyon is an upscale, all-season comfort camping destination with a contemporary rustic ambiance.
The Adventure Yurts feature a domed skylight, ceiling fan, queen bed, twin-size bed with an additional twin trundle, microwave, mini-fridge, electricity, and for those chilly nights, a space heater.
Smith River Retreat
Located 18 miles northeast of Crescent City, Smith River Retreat offers a Yurt Guest Cabin that feels more like a cozy home.
You wouldn’t expect to find an upscale name-brand queen-sized bed here, yet the Tempur-Pedic mattress is the central feature in the master bedroom. The living room also has its own queen-sized hide-a-bed. If you want to create a delicious gastronomic meal, you’ll find a fully stocked kitchen, convection oven, microwave, and gas barbeque grill.
Facebook Treebones Resort
For a completely off-grid glamping experience there’s Treebones Resort. Here you can choose from partial or full ocean views from your king-sized bed overlooking some of the most spectacular coastlines in the state.
Treebones Resort
Chic furniture, designer lighting, and comfortable flooring make a stay here truly unique. The Adirondack chairs on the expansive redwood decks are among the other inviting touches.
Have you glamped in a yurt? If so, what did you enjoy the most? We’d love to see your photos and hear about your experiences.
If you also love “traditional camping,” here’s where you can Rent An Entire Campground In Northern California For Just $62 A Night.
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Address: El Capitan Canyon, 11560 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93117, USAAddress: Smithriver Retreat, 1510 Old Gasquet Toll Rd, Gasquet, CA 95543, USAAddress: Treebones Resort, 71895 CA-1, Big Sur, CA 93920, USA
