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California RV Rentals

Friday, January 18th, 2019

If you are looking for an RV rental in California, USA RV Rentals has a great selection of RVs to choose from. From San Diego to San Francisco, Los Angeles to Santa Cruz and everywhere in between we have locations across California to start your perfect California RV rental vacation.

Rent a great RV

The California RV rental locations have everything from small class B vans, perfect for those on a budget just looking for a cheap couples getaway, to large class C motorhomes which are great for families looking to take the kids on this years family vacation. Class Cs are great for families because they offer an extra queen size bed over top of the driver’s cabin allowing for extra sleeping. The California RV rental locations even have large class A motorhomes. Class A motorhomes have large windows perfect for seeing the Pacific Ocean as you cruise up the Californian coastline.

Beach Front Camping

There are many different experiences available depending on where you camp in California. For beachfront RV rental vacations check out Manchester Beach KOA. An access trail from the campground leads you to hours of beach walking, tidal pools, two local lighthouses, and the quaint village of Mendocino.

Manchester Beach KOA Beach Camping
Photo Credit: Trip 101

Located just outside of Santa Barbara California is Ocean Mesa RV Campground. These large private lots and spa on-site are the perfect backdrop for any California RV rental vacation.

Half Moon Bay State Beach is located about an hour south of SanFrancisco, making it a great spot for a weekend getaway with an RV rental.

For Wine Lovers

For wine lovers why not rent an RV and take a tour through California’s Napa Valley. Bothe Napa Valley State Park is located at the north end of Napa Valley and Skyline Wilderness Park is located at the south end of the valley. Both offer great sites to park your RV rental.

Mountain Getaway

How about a mountain getaway? French Creek lies in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Hiking trails abound and the creek provides the perfect little fishing hole for quiet afternoons. Lake Tahoe has lots of great camping spots, from small private sites to big sites that have lots of things for the kids to do.

Places to see in California

If you are visiting California there are a few places that you need to stop and visit. The following are things that are unique to California. Alcatraz Island is one of those things. The island was first purchased by the US government in 1850 to be set up as a military reservation. It was later used as a military defense station then a military prison before it was set up as a federal penitentiary which it is famous for today. Tours of the island are available that let you tour the facility and hear stories of the infamous prisoners who used to inhabit the cells.

Santa Monica Pier

Santa Monica Pier was built in the early 1900s. It houses the original carousel that was placed on the pier in 1922 and the iconic roller coaster and Ferris wheel. The Ferris Wheel gives you amazing views out over the Pacific Ocean. Learn about the history of the pier with a free walking tour. This tour will show you nooks and crannies of the pier that so many people do not even know exist. The tour also has some great celebrity stories and stories of the original Muscle Beach.

Santa Monica Pier Ferris wheel lights
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Avenue of Giants

If you want to see something that you can only see in California you have to drive through the Avenue of the Giants. This 31-mile portion of old Highway 101 brings you right through these majestic and gigantic Redwood trees.

California Gigantic Redwood Trees.
Photo Credit: AvenueoftheGiants.net
Yosemite Falls

Yosemite Falls is located in Yosemite National Park in California.  It is the fifth tallest falls in the world weighing in at 2425 ft. Most of the water comes from snowmelt higher up the mountain. The falls are at their greatest in May and June when snowmelt is the highest. There is a one-mile trail loop that will take you to the bottom of the falls. If you are looking for a more challenging hike, try the all-day hike to the top of the falls. Beware this hike is not for the faint of heart.

Yosemite Falls in Yosemite National Park
Photo Credit: TheCrazyTourist.com

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Road Trip: New York to LA

Monday, April 24th, 2017

Traveling from New York to LA or vice versa, it’s one of the trips that can lead to an epic adventure no matter which route you take. It’s 100% American. 100% Fun. But choosing which route to take really just depends on what type of adventure you want to take. Here are our favorite routes with our favorite adventures.

The Northern Route – If Mountains and Parks are your thing.

New York City Skyline
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New York
New York boasts everything you would want in a city. From the Empire State Building to every kind of food you can possibly imagine. Stay a few days and explore.

Niagara Falls/Cedar Point
With 3 staggering waterfalls, the views are epic. If you want to get a little closer, try the ‘Maid of the Mist’ cruise taking you under the falls. If jaw-dropping thrills are more you style, stop in at the Cedar Point adventure park.

Chicago
If cities aren’t your thing, check out the Shipshewana Amish Community.

Minnesota
visit the famous Jolly Green Giant Statue in the ‘City of Blue Earth’

Badlands National Park
The rugged beauty of the badlands will make you feel like you’re walking on the moon.

Mount Rushmore
The sculpture on Mount Rushmore features presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln at a staggering 18 meters (60 ft).

Wild Wyoming
If you’re passing through in from June to August be sure to check out an authentic Cody Rodeo.

Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone is America’s first national park complete with spouting geysers, waterfalls, and mud pools.

Grand Teton National Park – Jackson
White water raft Snake River, or go for a hike and take in the beauty of jagged peaks and picture-perfect lakes in Grand Teton.

Grand Basin Nevada – Lake Tahoe
Stop for a swim in the crystal clear Lake Tahoe.

Yosemite National Park
Follow the Sierra Mountains into Yosemite. Opt for some world-class rock climbing, float down the Merced River or explore this extraordinary park on foot.

San Francisco
San Francisco is home to hippy vibes, cafe culture, the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and Pier 39. You’re sure to have an experience.

California Coast to Santa Barbara and LA
Travel down the beautiful highway 1 to Santa Barbara and into LA.

The Southern Route – If cities and soul are your thing.

New York
New York boasts everything you would want in a city. From the Empire State Building to every kind of food you can possibly imagine. Stay a few days and explore.

Washington, DC
Check out the White House and the Smithsonian Museums. Finish the day off with a drink in Georgetown.

Asheville
A road trip just isn’t the same unless you see mountains. Take in the mountain vibes and epic views of the Great Smoky Mountains.

Nashville
Visit the world-famous Grand Ole Opry and The Country Music Hall of Fame as the home of country music takes you in.

Memphis
Memphis is the birthplace of rock ‘n’ roll. Need we say more? Head down Beale Street, visit Graceland, and take in a tasty Memphis BBQ.

New Orleans
If you’re after some soul, New Orleans is the place for you. Check out a ‘Voodoo and Graveyard’ tour, ride a steamboat on the Mississippi River or fill your face with Cajun and Creole grub or some authentic gumbo.

Austin
If you haven’t had enough music on this trip, Austin is a must stop as they are the ‘live music capital of the world’ after all.

Amarillo
Everything just seems bigger in Texas. Stop at Cadillac Ranch to see all the classic cars you can handle and if you’re hungry along the ol’ route 66, try your hand at the Big Texan Steak Ranch and see if you can finish your dinner.

Santa Fe
The best Mexican food in the USA plus all the sunshine you can handle at 325 days a year. Who can say no to Santa Fe?

Monument Valley
The red rock vistas await on your trip to Monument Valley.

Grand Canyon and Las Vegas
The Grand Canyon and Las Vegas are a must stop. Both enormous in their own beauty

San Diego to LA
Leave the desert behind and head to the coast. Stop in San Diego for some sun and swim. Travel from to LA.

LA street at Sunset

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California Wine Road Trips

Thursday, October 15th, 2015

We’re incredibly lucky to have one of the top locations in the world for wine tasting right in our own backyard. When people think of the best vineyards, they think of California. And why not? California boasts cozy caverns, scenic vineyards, and more than 50 types of grapes. What better way to tour the top California wine regions then in an RV. Your home away from home is ready and waiting.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.
When most people think of So-Cal they think of Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Malibu. For the wine lover, winemaking has been taking place in these wine regions since the late 1700s. Grab some lunch and road trip up to the high elevation wineries in Malibu. Elevations range from sea level to 3,111 feet at Sandstone Peak. The newly granted Malibu Coast AVA is mainly in the Santa Monica Mountains and is about 46 miles long and 8 miles wide and includes 198 acres of vines for 52 grape growers. The high elevation in this region’s climate, soils, and unique aspects affect the taste of the wine produced. Why does this matter? It matters because the combination produces the delicious wine we know and love in Malibu.

Malibu Wine Road Trip

While driving along the coast, don’t forget to stop by Mission San Diego de Alcala, as they are home to the oldest grapes in California. About an hour northeast of San Diego, off the beaten path, you can stumble upon Temecula. Best known for their Italian and Rhône varietals and the annual Balloon and Wine Festival. The Cucamonga Valley should also be on your hit list. Famous for preserving the past with historic vineyards and ranches and their old-vine Zinfandel and Port-style wines.

Hot air balloon being filled with flames to create heat. Man on the left operating the hot air dispenser. Image is in full colour.
HIGHWAY 1 – THE CENTRAL COAST.
If you’re doing a California road trip, how can you not drive highway 1? The coastal ocean views, the winding road, the wine along the way. Starting in LA, a quick two-hour drive north make sure to stop downtown Santa Barbara for lunch and visit beautiful State Street and sample some of the regional wines at one of the street’s many tasting rooms. From there head inland. The Paso Robles wine region is unique as the day/night temperature swings create bold red wines that are a must. Paso Robles is about halfway between LA and San Fran.

Paso Robles VIneyards

Continue heading north towards Monterey and stop by A Taste of Monterey, the region’s official wine visitors center. You can learn all about Monterey Bay’s unique landscape and how it affects the vineyards, sample the region’s wine, and maybe spot the whales migrating.

SAN FRANCISCO.
Next stop, San Fran. Home of amazing restaurants, fresh local foods, and the urban wine movement. During the day, wine and dine on Fisherman’s Wharf, then head to Jackson Square and sample wines at the various wine bars downtown. Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco

NAPA VALLEY.
Any road trip that’s centered around wine tasting isn’t complete without stopping in Napa Valley. Just an hour northeast of San Francisco, start the day wandering downtown Napa and enjoy some local wines at the Oxbow Public Market. Head up Highway 29 to fill your sights with what Napa Valley has to offer, stopping at renowned wineries for tastings. Keep an eye out for the landmark sign “Wine is bottled poetry” as quoted by Robert Louis Stevenson after a visit to Napa Valley in the 1880s. Known for its life-change Cabernet, Napa Valley boasts tiered hillsides, wine caverns, and illustrious estates, making for stellar scenery every wine lover will swoon over.

Napa Valley Wine Country Road Trip
SONOMA COUNTRY. 
Sonoma Valley, also known as Valley of the Moon offers a bit more laid back atmosphere in comparison to Napa Valley. However, there are still more than 400 wineries with some of the best being: Chateau St. Jean, Simi, Sebastiani, Rodney Strong, Marcassin, Paul Hobbs, La Crema, and Kistler. The Sonoma Valley is known for its cool-climate Pinot Noirs. Be sure to taste a variety. While in the valley, Sonoma Plaza lies in the heart and offers a historic view of the country.

Sonoma Valley Wine Country Road Trip

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