If you take your wife, you should look into a room in a shared condo.
She will appreciate the amenities (nice kitchen, shower, etc.) and it really makes a nice place to come back to after a long day on the trail.
I think there will be a strong contingent of SoCal people going next year so this shouldn't be an issue. A condo for the week runs anywhere between $400-$600 depending on which room your reserve (queen bed/king bed master suite) which is a steal when you look at the other options versus the comfort factor. It saves money too, because we all shopped for food and cooked "at home" each morning/evening instead of going out.
Just a few ideas. Touch base with Terry Lindgren, as he rented a condo this year and will probably do the same next year. He was looking for cool people to room with, and you would fit that descriptor well.
I may have some room as well, depending on which condo we book out for next year. I will keep you posted as well.
