| California gets its "Golden State" nickname from | | | | before, start with some well-know highlights: San |
| the Gold Rush of the mid-1800s - but also | | | | Francisco and nearby Muir Woods, then venture |
| deserves the handle because RVing in California | | | | further north to wine country, or Southern |
| offers a golden opportunity for travelers on the | | | | California known for its Hollywood glamour and |
| go! As the third largest state in the country, | | | | some of the most popular attractions in the |
| California has so many different landscapes it can | | | | U.S.A., including Universal Studios, the Getty |
| seem like all fifty states rolled into one. There's | | | | Center, Venice Beach and of course the happiest |
| the desert, the mountains, big cities, small towns | | | | place on earth, Disneyland. Be sure to research |
| and more than 1000 miles of breathtaking | | | | discounts such as AAA, AARP, groups, etc.! |
| coastline. This makes for excellent RVing and | | | | RVing in California: Visit Fairs & Festivals in Every |
| countless sightseeing destinations - Here are some | | | | Flavor |
| ideas on how to enjoy your RVing in California. | | | | Many people associate California with business, |
| California RV Camping and RV Campgrounds: | | | | Silicon Valley and San Francisco's Golden Gate |
| Something for Everyone | | | | Bridge, but did you know California is the nation's |
| There's such wide geographical variety in California | | | | #1 agricultural state? With most harvesting done |
| that the state is divided into 12 regions. Each has | | | | in the spring and early summer, there's a bumper |
| its own unique natural beauty, man-made splendor | | | | crop of festivals celebrating locally-grown fruits |
| - and weather! With all the California terrain and | | | | and vegetables. Most are cozy, down home |
| weather differences, research California RV | | | | events, which benefit regional community |
| camping and California RV campgrounds specific | | | | organizations. While RVing in California, here's a |
| for your RVing journey and prepare accordingly. | | | | tasty sampling: |
| There is truly something for everyone who | | | | • Apricot Capitol of the World, Patterson |
| enjoys the outdoors - skiing, boating, fishing, hiking | | | | - holds an Apricot Fiesta every year |
| and lots of beach RV campsites. | | | | • Butter & Egg Day in Petaluma |
| California RV Camping and RV Parks: A State for | | | | commemorates the town's egg and dairy history |
| all Seasons | | | | • Gilroy Garlic Festival, in its third decade, |
| It's hard to imagine covering all of California in one | | | | attracts over 100,000 visitors a year and |
| journey (there's more than 150,000 square miles!) | | | | • Asparagus Festival - more than 40,000 |
| So if you're flexible, think about when you most | | | | pounds of asparagus are consumed annually at |
| want to go on your California RV camping trip. If | | | | the Stockton |
| you're a snowbird on the run from cold weather | | | | Most all of the areas where there are Fairs & |
| at home, you probably won't want to go to the | | | | Festivals have plenty of RV Parks, RV |
| High Sierra mountains in the winter, as you'll find | | | | Campgrounds and RV Camping facilities! |
| snow and low temperatures. Looking for a | | | | California RV Campgrounds & RV Camping at the |
| champagne stopover on a beer budget? Prime | | | | Beach! |
| time to visit Palm Springs is in the winter, with | | | | The beaches of California and the Pacific Coast |
| prices to match, but if you go in the | | | | Highway are world famous, and deservedly so. |
| summer-time off-season, RV campsites and RV | | | | Beautiful ocean vistas, sand, surf and seasonal |
| parks are likely to be more reasonably priced and | | | | glimpses of migrating whales are just some of |
| much more readily available. Make sure though | | | | the more obvious highlights. You can plan an entire |
| that your air conditioning is working and make | | | | California RVing excursion just by driving north or |
| room for plenty of sunscreen and a | | | | south along the coast. If you're RVing on the |
| wide-brimmed hat! | | | | California beaches, consider getting a copy of the |
| RVing in California: Visit California's Greatest Places | | | | California Coast Access Guide, which contains |
| Because of the state's generally mild climate, | | | | information on more than 890 public access |
| most RV campsites in California are up and | | | | coastal areas, 100+ maps and clear descriptions |
| running year-round. If you're planning on RVing to | | | | of RV camping, RV parks, RV campgrounds, trails |
| the Golden State, you might want to concentrate | | | | and recreation areas. |
| on one area. If you've never been to California | | | | |