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Escape to sweeping vineyard views at THE TRAILER POND located on the 130-acre organically farmed Alta Colina Vineyard in Paso Robles. Nestled around a pond with a swim dock, the five colorful vintage trailers (all from the 1950s and ’60s and lovingly restored by Tinker Tin Co.) are each equipped with a kitchen and include optional add-on experiences such as wineblending classes, catered meals, yoga, massages, and sunset movies. Rates: From $250/night. C H A R L O T T E B R Y A N T THET RAILERP OND.COM
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A TINKER TIN CO. -restored trailer;
pond-side fun in PASO ROBLES .
Staying at WAYPOINT VENTURA is a bit like stepping back in time—aesthetically, that is. The 16 “rooms” at this hotel are all trailers from the mid-1940s to the ’70s that have been thoroughly renovated or refurbished and appointed with modern amenities—including air conditioning; new flooring, electrical, and plumbing systems; and Frette sheets and fluffy towels—while retaining a midcentury vibe. Waypoint opened in late June, after nearly four years of finding, moving, and rebuilding the trailers, which range from vintage aluminum-sided Spartans to later Airstreams, says Carey Jonker, who owns and runs it with his twin sister, Kelsey, and other family members. All the accommodations have names and themes, like the nautically designed 1956 Navigator or the lime-accented 1968 Green Eggs and Ham. Located a few minutes’ walk from the beach, Waypoint has added communal barbecues and firepits to the grounds. “Some people are looking for privacy, but others look for that social element—s’mores around the campfire.” Rates: From $175/night. 398 S. Ash St., Ste E., Ventura, 805-888-5750. J . T .
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The roughly 1,500-pound original HC1 TRAILER (available in five
standard or custom colors) can
be pulled by almost any vehicle.
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Hit the road with Derek Michaels’s retro-style HAPPIER CAMPER —a startup of new vintage-inspired trailers (from $24,950) that offer efficient design, utility, and flexibility. His proprietary HC1 trailer has an Adaptiv modular interior that boasts a large rear hatch (great for towing bikes and other gear), entry door, panoramic windows, and more—perfect for taking in views of Jalama, Figueroa Mountain, and Big Sur. Or stay put at home and simply add a stylish guest space to your property. G I N A Z . T E R L I N D E N HA PPIERCAMP ER.COM
INNOVATION SPACES is putting the functionality and beauty back into your vintage trailer, cargo van, or mobile home through stripping, renovating, and reinterpreting. The oldfashioned charm of the past doesn’t have to be so old—owner Nathan Stover is making the most out of your small space to make it practical (and fun) for years to come. “I want to help others create their own adventures” says Stover, who founded the company three years ago. “Every project represents not just our ingenuity and craftsmanship, but a piece of me goes out with each project as well.” Some of Stover’s favorites include Luna—a sleek, midnight blue 1969 Airstream with amenities such as teak flooring and full-sized appliances—and Marcia, a soft green promotional marketing trailer with a gull-wing billboard and LED spot lighting throughout. 622 E. Cota St., Santa Barbara, 805-377-6747. G I A N A L E Ó N I N N O V S B.C O M
PHOTOGRAPH: TRAILER POND, TINKER TIN CO.
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