Wenatchee makes the ultimate winter retreat for your active weekend getaway — but it flies under the radar of many travelers.

Last year, there were more than 490 million stays at rental properties around the world booked through Airbnb alone, according to a 2025 Statista report.

Living just on the other side of the Santa Cruz Mountains from the beach means I regularly head there for a day in the sand. The best of all worlds is when I can play tourist for a night or two and ...