I needed a getaway - an opportunity to ponder some deep questions, and to adventure kayak, and to cuddle up with my laptop at a quiet hostel. I went to Pt. Reyes National Seashore, a personal favorite for such a weekend...
and they were full! For a winter trip, I'd never had a problem with just showing up and getting a bed. Bummer! But they offered to call Marin Headlands, and they too were almost full, but had 1 bed left. I took it.