National parks in the United States have great lodgings, but it's hard to beat the newest entry. Cavallo Point in San Francisco's Golden Gate National Recreation Area has views of the city, the bay, Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz.

The resort has 142 rooms, all with flat-screen televisions, iPod docking stations and WiFi access.

Rates range from $250 to $750 per night.

Details: 1-888-651-2003, www.cavallopoint.com.

For information about the park: www.nps.gov/goga.