Southwest® flights from Oakland to Steamboat Springs from $170

Trade the salty spray of the Pacific coast for natural hot springs and fresh mountainside powder. Steamboat Springs may be a small-town enclave tucked along the Yampa River, but it has much to offer visitors all year round. Opt for an off-the-beaten-path approach to a Rocky Mountain vacation and try out the Yampa Valley for your next getaway.

Those on the hunt for fresh powder who visit during ski season will enjoy the Steamboat Springs range. The six peaks that make up this range have trails and slopes for every level of skier, with a divide of around 14% beginner, 42% intermediate, and 44% advanced. Bunny slopes as well as daredevil drops abound. Choose from one of 18 lifts and start your trip back down the mountain. Explore snowshoe trails or sign up for snowmobile tours. Winter horseback riding is the perfect adventure for equestrians, while the town itself has historic buildings, local museums, and delicious restaurants for those who aren't as outdoorsy. Visiting during warmer months? Steamboat Springs’ natural landscape is just as jaw-dropping in the summer as in the winter. Hike up to Fish Creek Falls, take a tube ride on the Yampa River, or try your hand at fly fishing in one of the area’s freshwater bodies of water. At the end of a long day of sightseeing, refuel at one of the charming restaurants downtown and soak in the local atmosphere.