Extending 840 miles from Tijuana to Tillamook, Oregon, California’s coast offers more than just great Instagrams, sea lions and too many surfers.
In fact, we’ve taken a look at five of the best cannabis-infused getaways available on or near the protected coastline. So no matter where you are in the Republic, you can give yourself the gift of self-care and relaxation.
Heading north to south, we start off our journey in:
1) Eagle Creek Ranch – rustic & cannabis-friendly cabins
This ranch rests on the titular river in Northern California’s Trinity Alps and takes pride in offering the best in rest and relaxation. The cannabis-friendly, alpine spread comes complete with yoga classes, a colored sheep walk (yes, that’s exactly what it is), and an abundance of outdoor opportunities.
In fact, right next door, Trinity River Rafting offers whitewater rafting tours for large groups, families, and all experience levels.
For the anglers in the bunch, Eagle Creek Ranch is happy to make accommodations in advance if you’re looking to throw a line in Trinity Lake.
And for those trying to get some dirt under their boots, ranch staff will provide trail knowledge, transportation, and guides for the miles of trails in the pristine Trinity Alps wilderness.
2) Make childhood dreams real with wine country glamping
With more National Parks than any other state, California offers iconic opportunities for any and all outdoorsmen – including those on the glamping end of the spectrum. This includes the newest fad, which brings us back to the nostalgia of childhood: Treehouses.
One of the best parts about adulthood is bringing a childhood fantasy to fruition. Glamping Hub is a great source to find otherwise unknown treehouses, which can add a level of fun nostalgia to a trip into wine country.
For example, this Santa Rosa treehouse boasts a hot tub, clear views for stargazing, and a claw-foot bathtub. Just a short drive from Hood Mountain Regional Park, you can make use of a cornucopia of outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and climbing.
Or simply look over the valley from the hot tub’s perch as you sip from a glass of wine and enjoy your preferred form of cannabis.
Also, cannabis-friendly tours of Sonoma County are available through Wine Country Weed Trips. Find out which strain pairs best with a chilled red and those carne asada tacos you’ve been meaning to grill up.
3) Tiny house on a big bay
We’re big proponents of efficiency and great design. That’s why we also happen to love a well-crafted tiny house. Affordable, impressive, and cozy, tiny houses offer a great staycation and a nice reprieve from the mundane.
Up in Oakland, this tiny house squeezes a rooftop deck, king-size bed, living room, and kitchen into a quality abode that even a Toyota Prius could tow away.
Additionally, the city is home to Oakland Cannabis Creative. An events space that regularly hosts cannabis-friendly painting and sculpture classes and offers cannabis-and-wine tastings to help wet the palate before the Sonoma county treehouse, or offer more insight afterward.
4) Resort-level quality, yurt-level intimacy
Like a bigger, glamipier teepee, yurts are having a moment in the green hills of California’s Central Coast. Treebones Resort in Big Sur has an entire village of these squat and spacious structures with ocean views abound.
Wake up to the breeze carrying the smell of salt water and cypress into your private yurt. Hit up the resort’s restaurant and then get ready for a guided hike of Julia Pfeiffer-Burns and Limekiln State Park, offering Redwoods and mountain views of the craggy coastline.
Treebones also offers kayak tours of the surrounding oceanic cliffs and coves. Or, find your zen with yoga classes where waves crash on the shore below and bring you deeper into savasana than ever before.
5) Choose your own adventure with happier camper
Based out of LA, Happier Camper renovates ultralight campers for consumers to rent and take on their own adventures. The only thing you have to do is head to a pickup location and hook up the ultralight to your car.
Hit up Joshua Tree, the San Gabriel mountains, or Ojai – all of which are within two hours of Los Angeles. Or, find a nice RV campsite with utility hookups to bring back the allure of mid-century campers with modern amenities.
For spending the days in town, check out Pattern Bar, which serves CBD cocktails. Additionally, Moon Juice will add CBD to any drink for an additional charge. Pop-ups, including Popcultivate, serve THC- and CBD-infused food and beverages.
While you may not be able to hit up every spot on our list, making your way up or down the coastline to one of these is a great opportunity to get the most out of the Golden State while also hitting the reset button by enjoying cannabis and clear skies.
As you saunter up the PCH, try exploring some of the varieties of ways to enjoy your flower. Whether you’re brewing your own tea or using cannabis creams to rehab your knee into hiking shape, everyone can find a method to enjoy the benefits.
