RV rental in San Francisco

Useful Tips for Camping in San Francisco

The best time to visit San Francisco is at the end of the summer and at the beginning of autumn. The weather is also generally quite pleasant.

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  Outdoor Activities

  There is a wide range of outdoor activities to enjoy in San Francisco. There are lots of places to go walking and cycling as well as hiking in the nearby Golden Gate Park.

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  Beach Holidays

  The beaches in San Francisco have amazing views as well as plenty of places to go walking, surfing or simply sit back and relax and enjoy the sunshine. Some of the best beaches to visit are Rodeo Beach and China Beach.

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  Winter Holidays

  Winter in San Francisco is generally quite wet and mild. Average temperatures range from 18°C - 11°C. Not far from San Francisco you can also enjoy winter sports such as skiing and snowboarding. Visit Norden and Pinecrest as they have fantastic ski resorts.

Best Campervan Routes

Here at CamperDays we aren’t only campervan experts, as we also like to share our knowledge with our customers to ensure that they have a fantastic holiday. Below you will find a small list of campervan routes in and around San Francisco:

• California Coast and the Big Sur

Enjoy a scenic drive and be blown away by the stunning views, giant mountains and glorious beaches. This route will take you from San Francisco along the spectacular Pacific Coast and all the way down to Los Angeles.

• Highway 1

Highway 1 has some of the best coastal views in California. The highway stretches from just north of San Francisco all the way down to Orange County in southern California. The route will take several days. Make sure to stop off and enjoy the good weather and explore Santa Barbara, Big Sur and Carmel-by-the-sea, which are known for their picturesque scenery and fabulous beaches.

• San Francisco to Santa Cruz

Start your road trip by heading south on Highway 1 towards Santa Cruz. En route, you can stop off in Half Moon Bay, which is a picturesque coastal town with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. Continue your journey on Highway 1 until you reach Santa Cruz, which is a town famous for surfing.

Things To Do and See

• Big Basin Redwoods State Par: this state park is the oldest state park in California. It is located in the heart of the Santa Cruz Mountains. The park is famous for its redwood trees, which are some of the oldest and tallest on Earth.

• Stinson Beach: this beach is well-known for its picturesque red cliffs. The beach has soft white sands and it stretches for nearly 3 miles. It is not as busy as some of the other beaches in the region.

• Lake Tahoe: this is the third deepest lake in North America and the 10th deepest in the world. It is a popular holiday destination and it is famous for its clear blue waters, beautiful scenery and amazing outdoor activities such as skiing, rambling, fishing or boat rides.

• Yosemite National Park: the park is located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains and it has a wide range of attractions, including five cascading 1,000 ft waterfalls and giant sequoia trees.
  Visitors can also enjoy fantastic views from Glacier Point, which overlooks Half Dome, Tenaya Canyon and Nevada Falls.

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