Sunset Travel Awards 2021 Directory: What to Do

Gather your gear, or maybe just your bestie for a quiet day trip. It’s time for a hike, row, or stroll—here’s where to wander.

CIVANA Wellness Resort & Spa, Carefree, Arizona (Courtesy of CIVANA Resort & Spa)
CIVANA Wellness Resort & Spa, Carefree, Arizona (Courtesy of CIVANA Resort & Spa)
Written by Sunset Staff October 27, 2021

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Adventure Guides

Everyday California, La Jolla, California (Courtesy of Everyday California)
Everyday California, La Jolla, California (Courtesy of Everyday California)
NameAddressWebsiteAward
REI Arizona Backpacking, Aravaipa Canyonhttps://www.rei.com/adventures/trips/weekend/arizona-aravaipa-backpacking.htmlAdventure Guide
Kayak Scottsdale Salt River with REI Adventure Center guideshttps://destinations.rei.com/arizona/day-tours/lower-salt-river-kayaking
John Hall's Alaskahttps://www.kissalaska.com
Navigate Oregon62980 Boyd Acres Road, Building B, Bend, OR 97701https://navigateoregon.com/
Wanderlust Tours61535 Hwy 97, Suite 13, Bend, OR 97702http://www.wanderlusttours.com
Everyday California2261 Avenida De La Playa, La Jolla, CA 92037https://www.everydaycalifornia.com/
PacWhale Eco-AdventuresSlip #4, Lahaina, HI 96761https://www.pacificwhale.org/cruises/
Historic Trails WestPO Box 428 Mills, Wyoming 82644https://www.historictrailswest.com/
InquisiTours: Northwest Wine, Rail & Tours933 University St., Walla Walla, WA 99362https://inquisitours.com/

Attractions

Sensorio, Paso Robles, California (Copyright © 2021 Bruce Munro. All rights reserved. Photography by Serena Munro)
Sensorio, Paso Robles, California (Copyright © 2021 Bruce Munro. All rights reserved. Photography by Serena Munro)
NameAddressWebsiteAward
Sensorio4380 Highway 46 East, Paso Robles, CA 93446https://sensoriopaso.com/
Knott's Berry Farm8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA 90620http://www.knotts.com
The Last Blockbuster on Earth211 NE Revere Ave., Bend, OR 97701http://www.bendblockbuster.comDesirable Destination
Ford Wyoming Center1 Events Drive, Casper, WY 82601https://www.fordwyomingcenter.com/
University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley200 Centennial Dr., Berkeley, CA 94720https://www.visitberkeley.com/directory/uc-botanical-garden-at-berkeley/
Les Schwab Amphitheater344 SW Shevlin Hixon Dr., Bend, OR 97702https://bendconcerts.com/
The High Desert Museum59800 US-97, Bend, OR 97702https://highdesertmuseum.org/
Harbor History Museum4121 Harborview Dr., Gig Harbor, WA, 98332https://harborhistorymuseum.org/
National Historic Trails Interpretive Center1501 N. Poplar St. Casper, WY 82601https://nhtcf.org/
Nicolaysen Art Museum400 East Collins Drive, Casper, WY 82601https://thenic.org/
Negranti Creamery1211 Pine Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446http://www.negranticreamery.comSweet Treat

Glamping & Camping

Camp Sarika by Amangiri, Canyon Point, Utah (Courtesy of Amangiri)
Camp Sarika by Amangiri, Canyon Point, Utah (Courtesy of Amangiri)
NameAddressWebsiteAward
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
Flying Flags RV Resort180 Avenue Of The Flags, Buellton, CA 93427https://discoverbuellton.com/
REI Adventure Travel Signature Campinghttps://www.rei.com/adventures/t/signature-camping
Sun Outdoors San Diego Bay825 E Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910https://www.sunoutdoorssandiegobay.com
Under Canvas Lake Powell–Grand Staircase555 South Jacob Tank Rd, Big Water, UT 84741 https://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 84726 https://www.stayyonder.com/Ultimate Outdoor Retreats
AutoCamp Russian River14120 Old Cazadero Road, Guerneville, CA 95446 https://autocamp.com/russian-river/Ultimate Outdoor Retreats

Golf Resorts

Tetherow Resort, Bend, Oregon (Tetherow)
Tetherow Resort, Bend, Oregon (Tetherow)
NameAddressWebsiteAward
Huntington Lodge at Pronghorn Resort65600 Pronghorn Club Dr., Bend, OR 97701https://pronghornresort.com/stay-at-pronghorn/huntington-lodge/
Black Butte Ranch13899 Bishops Cap, Sisters, OR 97759https://www.blackbutteranch.com/
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay 1 Miramontes Point Road, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/california/half-moon-bay
Tetherow Resort61240 Skyline Ranch Road Bend, OR 97702 https://tetherow.com/
The Lodge at Torrey Pines11480 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA 92037https://www.lodgetorreypines.com
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club1 Monarch Beach Resort N, Dana Point, CA 92629https://www.waldorfastoriamonarchbeach.com/
Boulders Resort & Spa34631 N. Tom Darlington Drive, Carefree,
AZ 85377		https://www.theboulders.com/
Sunriver Resort17600 Center Drive, Sunriver, OR 97707https://www.sunriverresort.com
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
Rancho Bernardo Inn17550 Bernardo Oaks Drive, San Diego, CA 92128https://www.ranchobernardoinn.com/

Outdoor Adventure

California Salmon River Safari, Ashland, Oregon (Momentum River Expeditions)
California Salmon River Safari, Ashland, Oregon (Momentum River Expeditions)
NameAddressWebsiteAward
California Salmon River Safari3195 East Main St. #2, Ashland OR, 97520Featured Listing
Redwood Sky Walk3414 W Street, Eureka, CA 95503https://redwoodskywalk.com/
Fly fishing in Central Oregon's River Canyon CountryPO Box 731, Warm Springs, OR 97761https://www.spinthehandle.com/
Stargazing at Utah’s Dark Sky Parks300 N. State St., Salt Lake City, UT 84114https://www.visitutah.com/
Whitewater rafting on the Deschutes River304 Bakeoven Rd., Maupin, OR 97037https://deschutesriver.com/
Bend Whitewater Park166 SW Shevlin Hixon Dr., Bend, OR 97702https://www.bendparksandrec.org/facility/bend-whitewater-park/
Orange Torpedo Trips210 Merlin Road, Merlin, OR 97532https://www.orangetorpedo.com/
B Bryan Preserve130 Riverside Drive, Point Arena, CA, 95468https://www.bbryanpreserve.com/
Lake Powell/Glen Canyon National Recreation Area2850 E. Camelback Rd. Suite 240, Phoenix, AZ 85016https://www.lakepowell.com/
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

Shopping

5th Street Public Market, Eugene, Oregon (Courtesy of 5th Street Public Market)
5th Street Public Market, Eugene, Oregon (Courtesy of 5th Street Public Market)
NameAddressWebsite
The Old Mill District450 SW Powerhouse Dr., Bend, OR 97702https://www.oldmilldistrict.com/
Liberty Station3555 Rosecrans St., #114-210, San Diego, CA 92110https://libertystation.com/
5th Street Public Market296 E. 5th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401https://www.5stmarket.com/
The Original Farmers Market6333 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90036https://farmersmarketla.com
Lou Taubert Ranch Outfitters125 East Second Street, Casper, WY 82601https://www.loutaubert.com/

Spa & Wellness Retreats

Golden Door, San Marcos, California (Rhiannon Taylor)
Golden Door, San Marcos, California (Rhiannon Taylor)
NameAddressWebsiteAward
Dr. Wilkinson’s Backyard Resort & Mineral Springs1507 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga, CA 94515https://drwilkinson.com/Cool Retro Redos
Enchantment Resort525 Boynton Canyon Road, Sedona, AZ 86336https://www.enchantmentresort.com/
L'Auberge de Sedona301 L'Auberge Lane, Sedona, AZ 86336https://www.lauberge.com/
The Ranch Malibu12220 Cotharin Road, Malibu, CA 90265 https://theranchmalibu.com/
CIVANA Wellness Resort & Spa37220 Mule Train Road, Carefree, AZ 85377https://civanacarefree.com/
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 92069 https://goldendoor.com/Superlative Spas
Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa5921 Valencia Circle, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 https://ranchovalencia.com/
Rancho La PuertaCarretera Mexicali-Tijuana K.M, 136.5 Rancho la Puerta 21520 Tecate, B.C., Mexico https://rancholapuerta.com/

Wine Tasting

Itä Wines, Walla Walla, Washington (Courtesy of Itä Wines)
Itä Wines, Walla Walla, Washington (Courtesy of Itä Wines)
NameAddressWebsiteAward
Oasis by Hoopes Vineyard6204 Washington Street, Napa, CA 94558 https://www.hoopesvineyard.com/oasis-by-hoopesWinery Worth a Visit
Cliff Lede Vineyards1473 Yountville Cross Rd, Yountville, CA 94599https://cliffledevineyards.com/
Faith, Hope & Charity Vineyards70450 NW Lower Valley Dr., Terrebonne, OR 97760https://www.faithhopeandcharityevents.com/
Castoro Cellars Tasting Room and Disc Golf Course1315 N. Bethel Rd., Templeton, CA 93465https://castorocellars.com/
itä wines600 Piper Ave., Walla Walla, WA 99362https://itawinery.com
Amavi Cellars3796 Peppers Bridge Rd., Walla Walla, WA 99362https://www.amavicellars.com/
Eternal Wines & Drink Washington State602 Piper Ave., Walla Walla, WA 99362http://www.eternalwine.com
Jordan Vineyard & Winery1474 Alexander Valley Road, Healdsburg, CA 95448https://www.jordanwinery.com/
Alta Colina & The Trailer Pond2825 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446https://altacolina.com/
Frank Family Vineyards1091 Larkmead Lane, Calistoga, CA 94515https://www.frankfamilyvineyards.com/
Durant Vineyards5430 NE Breyman Orchards Road, Dayton, OR 97114http://www.durantoregon.com

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