The western United States is often just referred to as "The West." States in this western region include California, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Oregon and Washington. American folklore is full of tales of "the Old West" with legends swirling around famous outlaws and cowboys and all their escapades. The landscape ranges from mountainous ranges to sandy beaches, and provides visitors to the area with a large selection of resort options, including many all-inclusive family resorts.
Cambria Pines Lodge in California is nestled on 25 wooded acres and offers a variety of all-inclusive packages with activities for the whole family. Guests can choose from a large selection of options, including the escape packages, the family getaway package, the romance package and the spa package. The Cambria Pines Lodge features private rustic cabins or large suites in the main lodge with fireplaces, kitchenettes, high-speed Internet, cable television, private baths, coffee makers and hair dyers. The on-site restaurant features indoor and outdoor dining with views of the gardens and offers a large buffet-style breakfast each morning from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Other resort amenities include a lounge, a gift shop, hiking, garden tours and a full service day spa. Guests at The Cambria can enjoy attractions such as tours of Hearst Castle, looming 1600 feet above sea level, or a visit to the nearby beach to watch elephant seals bathing. Pets are also welcome.
Cambria Pines Lodge
2905 Burton Dr.
Cambria, CA 93428
800-445-6868
moonstonehotels.com
The Smoke Tree Ranch is located in Palm Springs next to the San Jacinto Mountains and offers a wide variety of all-inclusive family packages. Guests can choose from 49 one- and two-bedroom cottages all featuring fireplaces, fully equipped kitchens, coffee makers, private patios and televisions. Three meals a day are served in the large ranch house dining room, and other resort amenities include basketball courts, bicycle rentals, bird watching, croquet, tennis courts, a fitness center, a children's playground, golf, hiking trails, horseshoes, a large outdoor swimming pool and a hot tub. The Smoke Tree Ranch also provides organized activities for children, such as scavenger hunts, outdoor games, water sports, pony rides, rock climbing, bonfires, movies, magic shows, family bingo and nature hikes. Other activities include special theme dinners and midnight pool parties.
Smoke Tree Ranch
1850 Smoke Tree Ln.
Palm Springs, CA 92264
800-787-3922
smoketreeranch.com/
The White Stallion Ranch can be found in the heart of Tucson on 3,000 acres at the foothills of the Tucson Mountains and next to the Saguaro National Park. It is a working cattle ranch and has been family owned and operated since 1965. Guests can choose from a variety of all-inclusive packages geared toward the whole family. All rooms and suites are decorated in southwestern style with private patios, air-conditioning, coffee makers, large beds, televisions and alarm clocks. In addition, suites also have fireplaces and jacuzzi tubs. Resort amenities include basketball, tennis, badminton and volleyball courts, a large outdoor swimming pool, spa services, a large children's playground, pony rides and a gift shop. Riding lessons are also available. All meals are served in the main ranch house.
White Stallion Ranch
9251 W Twin Peaks Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85743
520-297-0252
whitestallion.com
