Southern California is rich in places for recreation and relaxation, from beaches, mountains, to arts and culture and a great deal of those destinations can be found right on the outskirts of Los Angeles. But let's face it finding a cheap place to getaway can be difficult. Here are a few weekend getaway ideas for people working within a limited budget.
Just a short drive from Los Angeles, Temecula sits in the southeastern part of Riverside County and offers cheap yet romantic getaways. There are at least two dozen wineries and thousands of acres of active vineyards. Temecula also has a Historic Old Town, a Promenade Mall, hiking, Lake Skinner and Pechanga Resort & Entertainment Center. For accommodations Temecula offers several lodging choices.
Hearts Home Farm -
32643 State Highway 74
Hemet CA 92545
951-926-3343
heartshome.com/bedbreakfast.htm
Inn at Churon Winery
33233 Rancho California Road
Temecula CA 92591
951-694-9070
Loma Vista Bed & Breakfast
33350 La Serena Way
Temecula, CA 92591
951-676-7047
Temecula Creek Inn
44501 Rainbow Canyon Road
Temecula CA 92592
951-694-1000
reservations.jcresorts.com/tci/availability.asp
Rancho California Inn
41873 Moreno Road
Temecula CA 92590
951-676-5700
Quality Inn Wine Country
27338 Jefferson Avenue
Temecula CA 92590
951-296-3788
Pechanga Resort & Casino
45000 Pechanga Parkway
Temecula CA 92592
877-711-2946
Situated in San Bernadino County, the city of Big Bear Lake sits along the shore of it's namesake lake. In the summer time, Big Bear Lake offers several recreational activities on and along the lake, like fishing, hiking and biking. During the winter and part of the spring months, skiing and snowboarding are very popular at places like Snow Summit and and Bear Mountain. Lodging is abundant and affordable at Big Bear Lake.
Knickerbocker Mansion Bed & Breakfast
869 Knickerbocker Road
P.O. Box 1907
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
909-878-9190
knickerbockermansion.com/directions.html
The Inn at Fawnskin
880 Canyon Road
Fawnskin, CA 92333
fawnskininn.com/directions.html
1-888-fawnskin
Gold Mountain Manor
1117 Anita P.O. Box 2027
Big Bear City, CA 92314
909-585-6997
goldmountainmanor.com/directions.html
Santa Barbara lies between Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Coast. The city is known for it's beaches, moderate temperatures, Spanish architecture, missions, art and surfing. If the beach is not for you, go for a hike along Rattlesnake Canyon, which received it's name for the curves of the trails not the reptile. Santa Barbara can be pricey, so here are a few cheaper accommodations for a weekend getaway.
Hotel State Street
121 State Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-966-6586
805-962-8459
hotelstatestreet121.com/contact.php
Days Inn Santa Barbara
116 Castillo Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-963-9772
daysinnsantabarbara.com
Mason Beach Inn
324 W. Mason St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
800-446-0444
masonbeachinn.com
