Southern California. Home to entertainment capital Los Angeles, surf-city San Diego, outdoor and design-mecca Joshua Tree, wine-tasting region Temecula Valley, star-studded Malibu, miles of the stunning California coast, and excellent burritos, among other attractions. This region of California is packed with things to do and places to see, all in the comfort of 70+ degree weather.
From Joshua Tree and Death Valley National Parks in the East, to the coastal Los Padres National Forest and countless state beaches to the West, there's plenty to explore outdoors too. Which means there are plenty of opportunities to go glamping under SoCal's wide-open skies.
The varied terrain of the region has produced glamping spots that are just as unique, with accommodation ranging from mountain huts, to desert Airstreams, to luxury tents overlooking sprawling vineyards. In short, SoCal has some of the best glamping around, most of which is within a short road-trip to a major city, and a major park. Dreaming of a visit? Us too.
Below are our top picks for the best spot for your own weekend getaway in Southern California.