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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)](https://www.sunset.com/wp-content/uploads/CIVANA-wellness-Resort-and-Spa-carefree-arizona-RS-1200x600.jpg)
CIVANA Wellness Resort & Spa, Carefree, Arizona (Courtesy of CIVANA Resort & Spa)
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- Adventure Guides
- Attractions
- Glamping & Camping
- Golf Resorts
- Outdoor Adventure
- Shopping
- Spa and Wellness Retreats
- Wine Tasting
Adventure Guides
![Everyday California, La Jolla, California (Courtesy of Everyday California)](https://www.sunset.com/wp-content/uploads/everyday-california-la-jolla-RS-1024x682.jpg)
Name | Address | Website | Award |
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REI Arizona Backpacking, Aravaipa Canyon | https://www.rei.com/adventures/trips/weekend/arizona-aravaipa-backpacking.html | Adventure Guide | |
Kayak Scottsdale Salt River with REI Adventure Center guides | https://destinations.rei.com/arizona/day-tours/lower-salt-river-kayaking | ||
John Hall's Alaska | https://www.kissalaska.com | ||
Navigate Oregon | 62980 Boyd Acres Road, Building B, Bend, OR 97701 | https://navigateoregon.com/ | |
Wanderlust Tours | 61535 Hwy 97, Suite 13, Bend, OR 97702 | http://www.wanderlusttours.com | |
Everyday California | 2261 Avenida De La Playa, La Jolla, CA 92037 | https://www.everydaycalifornia.com/ | |
PacWhale Eco-Adventures | Slip #4, Lahaina, HI 96761 | https://www.pacificwhale.org/cruises/ | |
Historic Trails West | PO Box 428 Mills, Wyoming 82644 | https://www.historictrailswest.com/ | |
InquisiTours: Northwest Wine, Rail & Tours | 933 University St., Walla Walla, WA 99362 | https://inquisitours.com/ |
Attractions
![Sensorio, Paso Robles, California (Copyright © 2021 Bruce Munro. All rights reserved. Photography by Serena Munro)](https://www.sunset.com/wp-content/uploads/sensorio-paso-robles-california-1024x683.jpg)
Name | Address | Website | Award |
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Sensorio | 4380 Highway 46 East, Paso Robles, CA 93446 | https://sensoriopaso.com/ | |
Knott's Berry Farm | 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA 90620 | http://www.knotts.com | |
The Last Blockbuster on Earth | 211 NE Revere Ave., Bend, OR 97701 | http://www.bendblockbuster.com | Desirable Destination |
Ford Wyoming Center | 1 Events Drive, Casper, WY 82601 | https://www.fordwyomingcenter.com/ | |
University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley | 200 Centennial Dr., Berkeley, CA 94720 | https://www.visitberkeley.com/directory/uc-botanical-garden-at-berkeley/ | |
Les Schwab Amphitheater | 344 SW Shevlin Hixon Dr., Bend, OR 97702 | https://bendconcerts.com/ | |
The High Desert Museum | 59800 US-97, Bend, OR 97702 | https://highdesertmuseum.org/ | |
Harbor History Museum | 4121 Harborview Dr., Gig Harbor, WA, 98332 | https://harborhistorymuseum.org/ | |
National Historic Trails Interpretive Center | 1501 N. Poplar St. Casper, WY 82601 | https://nhtcf.org/ | |
Nicolaysen Art Museum | 400 East Collins Drive, Casper, WY 82601 | https://thenic.org/ | |
Negranti Creamery | 1211 Pine Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446 | http://www.negranticreamery.com | Sweet Treat |
Glamping & Camping
![Camp Sarika by Amangiri, Canyon Point, Utah (Courtesy of Amangiri)](https://www.sunset.com/wp-content/uploads/Camp-Sarika-Amangiri-canyon-point-utah-1024x579.jpg)
Name | Address | Website | Award |
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Amangani | 1535 NE Butte Road, Jackson, WY 83001 | https://www.aman.com/resorts/amangani | Park Lodging |
Camp Sarika by Amangiri | 1 Kayenta Road, Canyon Point, UT 84741 | https://www.aman.com/resorts/amangiri/camp-sarika | Ultimate Outdoor Retreats |
Flying Flags RV Resort | 180 Avenue Of The Flags, Buellton, CA 93427 | https://discoverbuellton.com/ | |
REI Adventure Travel Signature Camping | https://www.rei.com/adventures/t/signature-camping | ||
Sun Outdoors San Diego Bay | 825 E Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910 | https://www.sunoutdoorssandiegobay.com | |
Under Canvas Lake Powell–Grand Staircase | 555 South Jacob Tank Rd, Big Water, UT 84741 | https://www.undercanvas.com/ | Ultimate Outdoor Retreats |
AutoCamp Yosemite | 6323 CA-140, Midpines, CA 95345 | https://autocamp.com/yosemite/ | Ultimate Outdoor Retreats |
Yonder Escalante | 2020 West UT-12, Escalante, UT 84726 | https://www.stayyonder.com/ | Ultimate Outdoor Retreats |
AutoCamp Russian River | 14120 Old Cazadero Road, Guerneville, CA 95446 | https://autocamp.com/russian-river/ | Ultimate Outdoor Retreats |
Golf Resorts
![Tetherow Resort, Bend, Oregon (Tetherow)](https://www.sunset.com/wp-content/uploads/Tetherow-resort-bend-oregon-1024x645.jpg)
Name | Address | Website | Award |
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Huntington Lodge at Pronghorn Resort | 65600 Pronghorn Club Dr., Bend, OR 97701 | https://pronghornresort.com/stay-at-pronghorn/huntington-lodge/ | |
Black Butte Ranch | 13899 Bishops Cap, Sisters, OR 97759 | https://www.blackbutteranch.com/ | |
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay | 1 Miramontes Point Road, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 | https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/california/half-moon-bay | |
Tetherow Resort | 61240 Skyline Ranch Road Bend, OR 97702 | https://tetherow.com/ | |
The Lodge at Torrey Pines | 11480 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA 92037 | https://www.lodgetorreypines.com | |
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club | 1 Monarch Beach Resort N, Dana Point, CA 92629 | https://www.waldorfastoriamonarchbeach.com/ | |
Boulders Resort & Spa | 34631 N. Tom Darlington Drive, Carefree, AZ 85377 | https://www.theboulders.com/ | |
Sunriver Resort | 17600 Center Drive, Sunriver, OR 97707 | https://www.sunriverresort.com | |
The Park Hyatt Aviara Resort | 7100 Aviara Resort Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92011 | https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/california/park-hyatt-aviara-resort/sanpa | Rad Hotel Redesigns |
Rancho Bernardo Inn | 17550 Bernardo Oaks Drive, San Diego, CA 92128 | https://www.ranchobernardoinn.com/ |
Outdoor Adventure
![California Salmon River Safari, Ashland, Oregon (Momentum River Expeditions)](https://www.sunset.com/wp-content/uploads/california-salmon-river-safari-ashland-oregon-1024x576.jpg)
Name | Address | Website | Award |
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California Salmon River Safari | 3195 East Main St. #2, Ashland OR, 97520 | ![]() | Featured Listing |
Redwood Sky Walk | 3414 W Street, Eureka, CA 95503 | https://redwoodskywalk.com/ | |
Fly fishing in Central Oregon's River Canyon Country | PO Box 731, Warm Springs, OR 97761 | https://www.spinthehandle.com/ | |
Stargazing at Utah’s Dark Sky Parks | 300 N. State St., Salt Lake City, UT 84114 | https://www.visitutah.com/ | |
Whitewater rafting on the Deschutes River | 304 Bakeoven Rd., Maupin, OR 97037 | https://deschutesriver.com/ | |
Bend Whitewater Park | 166 SW Shevlin Hixon Dr., Bend, OR 97702 | https://www.bendparksandrec.org/facility/bend-whitewater-park/ | |
Orange Torpedo Trips | 210 Merlin Road, Merlin, OR 97532 | https://www.orangetorpedo.com/ | |
B Bryan Preserve | 130 Riverside Drive, Point Arena, CA, 95468 | https://www.bbryanpreserve.com/ | |
Lake Powell/Glen Canyon National Recreation Area | 2850 E. Camelback Rd. Suite 240, Phoenix, AZ 85016 | https://www.lakepowell.com/ | |
Glacier National Park & Preserve | 2850 E. Camelback Rd. Suite 240, Phoenix, AZ 85016 | https://www.visitglacierbay.com/ | True Escapes |
Olympic National Park & Preserve | 2850 E. Camelback Rd. Suite 240, Phoenix, AZ 85016 | https://www.olympicnationalparks.com/ | True Escapes |
Denali National Park & Preserve | 2850 E. Camelback Rd. Suite 240, Phoenix, AZ 85016 | https://www.denaliparkvillage.com/ | True Escapes |
Shopping
![5th Street Public Market, Eugene, Oregon (Courtesy of 5th Street Public Market)](https://www.sunset.com/wp-content/uploads/5th-Street-Market-eugene-oregon-RS-1024x684.jpg)
Name | Address | Website |
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The Old Mill District | 450 SW Powerhouse Dr., Bend, OR 97702 | https://www.oldmilldistrict.com/ |
Liberty Station | 3555 Rosecrans St., #114-210, San Diego, CA 92110 | https://libertystation.com/ |
5th Street Public Market | 296 E. 5th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 | https://www.5stmarket.com/ |
The Original Farmers Market | 6333 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90036 | https://farmersmarketla.com |
Lou Taubert Ranch Outfitters | 125 East Second Street, Casper, WY 82601 | https://www.loutaubert.com/ |
Spa & Wellness Retreats
![Golden Door, San Marcos, California (Rhiannon Taylor)](https://www.sunset.com/wp-content/uploads/Golden-Door-labyrinth-san-marcos-california-RS-1024x682.jpg)
Name | Address | Website | Award |
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Dr. Wilkinson’s Backyard Resort & Mineral Springs | 1507 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga, CA 94515 | https://drwilkinson.com/ | Cool Retro Redos |
Enchantment Resort | 525 Boynton Canyon Road, Sedona, AZ 86336 | https://www.enchantmentresort.com/ | |
L'Auberge de Sedona | 301 L'Auberge Lane, Sedona, AZ 86336 | https://www.lauberge.com/ | |
The Ranch Malibu | 12220 Cotharin Road, Malibu, CA 90265 | https://theranchmalibu.com/ | |
CIVANA Wellness Resort & Spa | 37220 Mule Train Road, Carefree, AZ 85377 | https://civanacarefree.com/ | |
Roman Spa Hot Springs Resort | 1300 Washington St., Calistoga, CA 94515 | https://www.romanspahotsprings.com/ | Superlative Spas |
Nobu Ryokan Malibu | 22752 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265 | https://malibu.nobuhotels.com/ | Superlative Spas |
Golden Door | 777 Deer Springs Rd., San Marcos, CA 92069 | https://goldendoor.com/ | Superlative Spas |
Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa | 5921 Valencia Circle, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 | https://ranchovalencia.com/ | |
Rancho La Puerta | Carretera 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)](https://www.sunset.com/wp-content/uploads/ita-wines-walla-walla-courtesy-photo-1024x768.jpg)
Name | Address | Website | Award |
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Oasis by Hoopes Vineyard | 6204 Washington Street, Napa, CA 94558 | https://www.hoopesvineyard.com/oasis-by-hoopes | Winery Worth a Visit |
Cliff Lede Vineyards | 1473 Yountville Cross Rd, Yountville, CA 94599 | https://cliffledevineyards.com/ | |
Faith, Hope & Charity Vineyards | 70450 NW Lower Valley Dr., Terrebonne, OR 97760 | https://www.faithhopeandcharityevents.com/ | |
Castoro Cellars Tasting Room and Disc Golf Course | 1315 N. Bethel Rd., Templeton, CA 93465 | https://castorocellars.com/ | |
itä wines | 600 Piper Ave., Walla Walla, WA 99362 | https://itawinery.com | |
Amavi Cellars | 3796 Peppers Bridge Rd., Walla Walla, WA 99362 | https://www.amavicellars.com/ | |
Eternal Wines & Drink Washington State | 602 Piper Ave., Walla Walla, WA 99362 | http://www.eternalwine.com | |
Jordan Vineyard & Winery | 1474 Alexander Valley Road, Healdsburg, CA 95448 | https://www.jordanwinery.com/ | |
Alta Colina & The Trailer Pond | 2825 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446 | https://altacolina.com/ | |
Frank Family Vineyards | 1091 Larkmead Lane, Calistoga, CA 94515 | https://www.frankfamilyvineyards.com/ | |
Durant Vineyards | 5430 NE Breyman Orchards Road, Dayton, OR 97114 | http://www.durantoregon.com |
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