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