Trying to get away for a weekend? Here are a couple of amazing mountain weekend getaways for you, your friends, or your partner.
Mount Shasta
Located in Northern California, Mount Shasta is the perfect location for a mountain getaway.
While the drive is long, being about seven and a half hours, the money spent on gas is made up for in the area’s cheap hotel rates. Strawberry Valley Inn is located only a couple minutes away from Mount Shasta and has nightly rates of $69-$79 a night. It is a very affordable price for a cute place. Another affordable place to stay is Summit Lofts.
Summit Lofts can be booked as individual rooms or rooms with others. These rooms are newly remodeled and cozy for those looking for something small. Summit Lofts is not only close to Mount Shasta but also the downtown area. The nightly rates are more expensive and start at $100 and go up from there.
Aside from the cheap lodging, Mount Shasta also provides you with many fun and entertaining things to do. You can go on hikes and other trails, such as McCloud River Falls. Mount Shasta also gives you the experience of skiing during the winter time and beautiful waterfalls during the spring and summer.
You can also enjoy the downtown city near Mount Shasta. You can go shopping in local stores that sell clothes, plants, and crystals. There is also a variety of tasty foods you can find in the area. Going to a local restaurant is your best option to be able to get the full experience, but there are also the basic fast food restaurants you can find anywhere else.
If a nice weekend getaway is what you have been looking for, Mount Shasta is the place for you. It is also a place many people have never experienced before and could be a place you visit regularly.
Mammoth Mountain
A better-known location for a weekend getaway in the mountains is Mammoth Mountain. Mammoth Mountain is a 6-and-a-half-hour drive from Arroyo Grande.
Mammoth Mountain can be visited all year round and hosts amazing parties for their guests. Whether you love to ski or want to learn, this is the place for you.
Mammoth Mountain has a variety of locations to lodge in. Most locations start at $100 a night and go up from there. If going with a group of friends, split the price with the friends on the trip. All these locations are within walking distance of the mountain and have amazing views and perks. If you’re looking to take a pet, most locations are pet-friendly.
The area provides a variety of fun activities for the guests. Anywhere from skiing and snowboarding to paddle boarding and kayaking. No doubt there will be something for everyone to enjoy.
Grabbing food is easy in Mammoth Mountain. Around the area, there are a variety of restaurants to stop at and get a bite before heading out to the fun the park has to offer. There are family-friendly restaurants for more relaxed evenings or fancier restaurants if you’re up for a date night.
Mammoth Mountain is an amazing weekend getaway and is also a safe option if you’re looking for a familiar place to visit.
