Sunset proudly presents our 2021 Travel Awards to honor the folks in hospitality who have continued to provide unparalleled service during such a challenging period in travel.

Hiking couple and dogs at Zion National Park, courtesy of Greater Zion Convention & Tourism Office
Greater Zion Convention & Tourism Office

We picked this year’s awards from submitted entries, ranging from accommodations and transportation options to places to eat and drink. Think of it as a guide for whenever you’re ready to travel—whether now or later. Above all, it’s a thank you to those working tirelessly to adapt and keep us safe, and even finding time to innovate along the way.

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The List of Winners

NameAddressWebsiteAward
REI Arizona Backpacking–Aravaipa Canyonhttps://www.rei.com/adventures/trips/weekend/arizona-aravaipa-backpacking.htmlAdventure Guide
The Last Blockbuster on Earth211 NE Revere Ave., Bend, OR 97701http://www.bendblockbuster.comDesirable Destination
Negranti Creamery1211 Pine Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446http://www.negranticreamery.comSweet Treat
Adelaide L’Auberge Del Mar1540 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014https://www.laubergedelmar.com/dining/adelaide/Rad Hotel Redesigns
Three Creeks Brewing721 S Desperado Court, Sisters, OR 97759https://www.threecreeksbrewing.com/Desirable Destination
Deschutes Brewery Public House1044 NW Bond St., Bend, OR 97703https://www.deschutesbrewery.com/Desirable Destination
Cascade Lakes Brewing Co.1441 SW Chandler Ave. #100, Bend, OR 97702https://www.cascadelakes.com/Desirable Destination
Boss Rambler Beer Club1009 NW Galveston Ave., Bend, OR 97701https://bossrambler.com/Desirable Destination
Backwards Distillling Company139 West 2nd Street, Suite 1B, Casper, WY 82601https://www.backwardsdistilling.com/Forward Distiller
JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa5402 E Lincoln Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85253https://www.camelbackinn.comDinner with a View
ADERO Scottsdale13225 N Eagle Ridge Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85268https://www.aderoscottsdale.com/Dinner with a View
Visit Central Oregon57100 Beaver Drive, Bldg 6, Suite 130 Sunriver, OR 97707https://visitcentraloregon.com/Desirable Destination
Visit Hood RiverPO Box 1842, Hood River, OR 97031https://visithoodriver.com/Nature Lover’s Destination
The Dining Room at Salish Lodge & Spa6501 Railroad Ave SE, Snoqualmie, WA 98065https://www.salishlodge.com/Dinner with a View
Lincoln Steakhouse & Bar5402 E Lincoln Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85253http://www.lincolnsteakhouse.comDinner with a View
SkyTop Lounge at ADERO Scottsdale13225 N Eagle Ridge Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85268http://www.aderoscottsdale.comDinner with a View
VAGA Restaurant & Bar2100 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024http://www.vagarestaurant.comDinner with a View
Amangani1535 NE Butte Road, Jackson, WY 83001https://www.aman.com/resorts/amanganiPark Lodging
Camp Sarika by Amangiri1 Kayenta Road, Canyon Point, UT 84741https://www.aman.com/resorts/amangiri/camp-sarikaUltimate Outdoor Retreats
Under Canvas Lake Powell–Grand Staircase555 South Jacob Tank Rd, Big Water, UT 84741https://www.undercanvas.com/Ultimate Outdoor Retreats
AutoCamp Yosemite6323 CA-140, Midpines, CA 95345https://autocamp.com/yosemite/Ultimate Outdoor Retreats
Yonder Escalante2020 West UT-12, Escalante, UT 84726https://www.stayyonder.com/Ultimate Outdoor Retreats
AutoCamp Russian River14120 Old Cazadero Road, Guerneville, CA 95446https://autocamp.com/russian-river/Ultimate Outdoor Retreats
The Park Hyatt Aviara Resort7100 Aviara Resort Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92011https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/california/park-hyatt-aviara-resort/sanpaRad Hotel Redesigns
Kaimana Beach Hotel2863 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI 96815https://www.kaimana.comIsland Refresh
Kona Kai Resort & Spa1551 Shelter Island Dr., San Diego, CA 92106https://www.resortkonakai.comRad Hotel Redesigns
Ka'anapali Beach Hotel2525 Ka'anapali Parkway, Lahaina, Maui, HI 96761https://www.kbhmaui.comIsland Refresh
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai72-100 Ka'upulehu Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740https://www.fourseasons.com/hualalai/Island Refresh
Sage Lodge55 Sage Lodge Dr., Pray, MT 59065https://www.sagelodge.com/Park Lodging
Rush Creek Lodge & Spa at Yosemite34001 Highway 120, Groveland, CA 95321https://www.rushcreeklodge.com/Park Lodging
Schweitzer10000 Schweitzer Mountain Rd, Sandpoint, ID 83864https://www.schweitzer.comSlopeside Retreats
The Eddy Taproom & Hotel1640 8th St., Golden, CO 80401https://www.theeddygolden.com/Base Camp
The Blake at Taos Ski Valley116 Sutton Place, Taos Ski Valley, NM 87525https://www.skitaos.com/plan-your-visit/blakeSlopeside Retreats
Salish Lodge & Spa6501 Railroad Ave SE, Snoqualmie, WA 98065https://www.salishlodge.com/Dinner with a View
Gravity Haus Breckenridge605 South Park Avenue, Breckenridge, CO 80424https://gravityhaus.com/locations/breck-haus/Slopeside Retreats
The Cloudveil112 Center Street Jackson, WY 83001https://thecloudveil.com/Base Camp
Viceroy Snowmass130 Wood Road, Snowmass Village, CO 81615https://www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/snowmassSlopeside Retreats
Wild Rose Thai150 NW Oregon Ave., Bend, OR 97701https://www.wildrosethai.com/Desirable Destination
5 Fusion & Sushi Bar821 NW Wall Street #100, Bend, OR 97701https://www.5fusion.com/Desirable Destination
Sisters Coffee Co.273 W Hood Ave., Sisters, OR 97759https://www.sisterscoffee.com/Desirable Destination
Glacier National Park & Preserve2850 E. Camelback Rd. Suite 240, Phoenix, AZ 85016https://www.visitglacierbay.com/True Escapes
Olympic National Park & Preserve2850 E. Camelback Rd. Suite 240, Phoenix, AZ 85016https://www.olympicnationalparks.com/True Escapes
Denali National Park & Preserve2850 E. Camelback Rd. Suite 240, Phoenix, AZ 85016https://www.denaliparkvillage.com/True Escapes
The Resort at Paws Up40060 Paws Up Road, Greenough, MT, 59823https://www.pawsup.com/Base Camp
Holbrooke Hotel212 W Main St, Grass Valley, CA 95945https://holbrooke.comCool Retro Redos
Campfire Hotel721 NE 3rd St., Bend, OR 97701https://www.campfirehotel.comMighty Motels
The Arizona Biltmore2400 E Missouri Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85016https://www.arizonabiltmore.com/Rad Hotel Redesigns
Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows101 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90401https://www.fairmont-miramar.comCentennial Seaside Getaway
Inn at the Pier601 Cypress St, Pismo Beach, CA 93449https://www.theinnatthepier.comWine Country Escapes
L'Auberge Del Mar1540 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014https://www.laubergedelmar.com/Rad Hotel Redesigns
Mar Monte Hotel1111 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA 93103https://www.marmontehotel.comRad Hotel Redesigns
Dr. Wilkinson’s Backyard Resort & Mineral Springs1507 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga, CA 94515https://drwilkinson.com/Cool Retro Redos
Roman Spa Hot Springs Resort1300 Washington St., Calistoga, CA 94515https://www.romanspahotsprings.com/Superlative Spas
Nobu Ryokan Malibu22752 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265https://malibu.nobuhotels.com/Superlative Spas
Golden Door777 Deer Springs Rd., San Marcos, CA 92069https://goldendoor.com/Superlative Spas
Noble Riot1336 27th St., Denver, CO 80205https://nobleriot.com/Standout Wine Bar
Carneros Resort and Spa4048 Sonoma Highway, Napa, CA 94559https://www.carnerosresort.comWine Country Escapes
Milliken Creek Inn1815 Silverado Trail, Napa, CA 94558https://www.millikencreekinn.com/Wine Country Escapes
Flamingo Resort2777 4th St., Santa Rosa, CA 95405https://www.flamingoresort.comRad Hotel Redesigns
Poetry Inn6380 Silverado Trail, Napa, CA 94558https://www.poetryinn.com/Rad Hotel Redesigns
The Lodge at Sonoma1325 Broadway at Leveroni & Napa Roads, Sonoma, CA 95476https://www.thelodgeatsonoma.com/Rad Hotel Redesigns
MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa29 E MacArthur St., Sonoma, CA 95476https://www.macarthurplace.com/Rad Hotel Redesigns
Glendeven Inn & Lodge8205 N. Hwy 1, Little River, CA 95456https://glendeven.comPark Lodging
Granada Hotel & Bistro1130 Morro St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401https://www.granadahotelandbistro.com/Wine Country Escapes
Stables Inn730 Spring Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446https://www.stablesinnpaso.com/Mighty Motels
Cuyama Buckhorn4923 Primero Street, New Cuyama, CA 93254https://www.cuyamabuckhorn.comMighty Motels
Skyview Los Alamos9150 US-101, Los Alamos, CA 93440https://www.skyviewlosalamos.com/Mighty Motels
Oasis by Hoopes Vineyard6204 Washington Street, Napa, CA 94558https://www.hoopesvineyard.com/oasis-by-hoopesWinery Worth a Visit

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