Check out this new outdoor hospitality retreat opening along California's Central Coast this summer

Opening summer 2026, Nightsky Camps is a design-forward outdoor retreat that trades traditional hotel rooms for a more immersive, low-impact stay.

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Located about 10 minutes from downtown along the Highway 1 corridor, the 45-key property is tucked between the coastline and the Nine Sisters mountain range. Accommodations come in the form of custom eco-tents, each fully ensuite, timber-paneled and outfitted with private decks that offer sweeping views of the landscape.

The project was developed in-house by founders Anatoly Mezhov, Irene Polo and David Smith, who designed the modular canvas structures. The goal was always minimal excavation and maximum connection to the existing Dairy Creek setting.

Nightsky is located within the broader Dairy Creek Golf Course campus, a county-owned outdoor space that also includes a nine-hole course, a TopTracer-equipped driving range and the nearby San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden. The idea is to create an integrated retreat, one that adds overnight stays to a landscape already used by locals.

The amenities lean into that communal energy. A sprawling Camp Commons anchors the property with fire pits and open-air lounges, while a wellness zone offers yoga, guided meditation, a movement pavilion, and a sauna and cold plunges. Programming is expected to include outdoor dinners, film nights and live music, all designed to reflect the rhythms of the region.

Food is already part of the draw. Marcerro Restaurant, led by chef Tret Toussaint, is currently open on the property, serving seasonal dishes sourced from regional producers, alongside local wines, craft beer and cocktails built around fresh ingredients. A market garden is also in the works.

For Angelenos, it’s an appealing new option for a road trip that moves away from the usual suspects for a slower pace that doesn't sacrifice good food or thoughtful design. Reservations aren’t open just yet, but interested guests can join the property’s “Stargazer” list for early access ahead of its 2026 debut.