The final stretch of the 400 steps leading to the top of Sequoia National Park's Moro Rock.

The granite dome rock formation is located in the center of the park, at the head of Moro Creek, between Giant Forest and Crescent Meadow.

We were greeted at the top by beautiful vistas of San Joaquin Valley. If I had it to do again, I'd time the 30-minute hike up to catch the sunrise or sunset with the spectacular views available. The road to Moro Rock is closed during winter months, necessitating a 2-mile hike to reach this dome-shaped granite monolith.

See the full story of our hike up Moro Rock via my blog at http://www.aplacecalledroam.com/home/moro-rock-a-chance-to-touch-the-sky.

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Blackjack Inn South Lake Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe

Clayton

$53 nightly

Dec 10 - Dec 11

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Spark by Hilton Santa Nella on I-5

Gustine

Svetlana

$75 nightly

Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Days Inn by Wyndham Red Bluff

Red Bluff

Heather

$80 nightly

Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Red Roof Inn Redding

Downtown Redding

TAJINDER

$70 nightly

Dec 10 - Dec 11

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Thunderbird Lodge

Downtown Redding

Melissa

$129 nightly

Dec 10 - Dec 11

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Hillstone Inn Tulare, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Tulare

Joahn

$92 nightly

Dec 14 - Dec 15

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Hotel Piccadilly

Northwest Fresno

Dejah

$68 nightly

Dec 11 - Dec 12

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Oxford Suites Redding

Hilltop

Troy

$139 nightly

Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026

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If you're looking to travel to Central Valley on a budget, you'll be happy to know that you can find hotels for as low as $64. Of course, that price is affected by amenities, star rating, and even the time of year you visit. At most, hotel prices can be as high as $156. Staying a short amount of time in Central Valley is an effective way to reduce hotel costs.
When you cut your vacation down to just a few days, you don't have to worry as much about hotel prices since you don't have that many nights to stay. For budget hotels in Central Valley, 3 to 4 days should be all the nights you need. That's generally enough to enjoy the city's top attractions, though there's certainly enough to do to warrant a week-long trip.
When booking cheap hotel rooms in Central Valley, it's typically best to book about 3 weeks in advance. Book further in advance than that and you could be paying too much for your room, as hotels will often overestimate future demand. However, if you wait too long, you might find that the hotel has been completely booked.
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