"Below are 13 places I recommend for an affordable California vacation. Most of these I’ve visited myself, while a few are part of my mental travel vision board. ... For great local eats, I always stop at Great Basin Bakery and Erick Schat’s Bakery. And to stay in town, consider the new Wayfinder Bishop, which has 87 rooms and sits right on Bishop Creek. The property offers two on-site food and beverage options (ideal after a long day on the trail), fire pits, a pool, a hot tub, a sauna, and more. For an even grander trip, connect this one with Mammoth Lakes, which is just 45 minutes north."
I've Lived in California My Whole Life — and These Are the Most Affordable Destinations in the Golden State
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