Off-the-Beaten-Path Destinations for a Summer Motorhome Trip

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Off-the-Beaten-Path Destinations for a Summer Motorhome Trip

August 18, 2023 01:58 PM

Trip Planning

There are countless reasons why an RV road trip in California is one of the best vacations you can take. Quality time with friends, affordability, and the freedom of the road all make reserving a motor home rental in California one of the best ways to spend your summer vacation. Of all the many reasons why a California RV road trip can be so magical, however, the allure of discovering lesser-known destinations on your road trip is truly icing on the cake.

With a full fleet of California RV rental options, Expedition Motorhomes is the leader in Golden State road trip adventures. The most popular California RV road trip destinations are popular for a reason, but visiting lesser-known attractions can provide even greater memories in the long run as you and your companions create a more intimate connection with the destination and each other. What follows are some helpful tips when visiting off-the-beaten-path locales, as well as a few of our California favorites.

Tips for Taking the Road Less Traveled in your California RV Rental

To truly make the most of avoiding crowds and exploring unique destinations, there are a few things to consider that can make your life much easier on the road. First, be sure that the destinations you pick out have RV-friendly options for parking and camping. Many state and national parks and forests offer incredible campgrounds, but not all of them are suitable for all RVs. When doing this research, it is also worth identifying what amenities these campgrounds have and what amenities you and your crew require. If you are okay without electrical or water plug-ins, this is perhaps less critical. Also, make sure of the national park length restrictions before you visit.

Some of the most spectacular places in this country are also located down the dirt or 4WD roads. As you could probably surmise, many California motor home rental options are not equipped to handle rough terrain. If a “can’t-miss” spot happens to be located on a rough road, consider renting a tow-behind trailer instead of a full-fledged motorhome so you can leave the trailer at camp while the adventure continues.

Some Favorite Off-the-Beaten-Path Destinations

Of the nine national parks in California, a handful see far more visitors than others. If you are hoping to escape the crowds while also soaking in the natural wonders of The Golden State, the experts at Expedition Motorhomes recommend targeting Lassen Volcanic, Channel Islands, and Death Valley National Parks. If national parks aren’t a requirement, California is also home to nearly 300 state parks – all of which see far fewer visitors each year than their national park counterparts. McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park, Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park (beautiful waterfalls here), and the handful of parks dedicated to Redwoods up and down the coast are just a few of our favorites. If amusement parks are on your road trip list, consider places like Knott’s Berry Farm or the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk to avoid some of the larger crowds that flock to Disney or Six Flags.

If you are searching for a California motor home rental, look no further than Expedition Motorhomes. With decades of experience in the business and a fleet of RVs that boasts a size and style for everyone, there is nowhere better to start your California RV rental road trip than with us. Whether you have an itinerary in mind, would like some more off-the-beaten-path recommendations, or are ready to make a reservation – give us a call today! We’re always here to help!

What Customers Say

Melissa

California

It was awesome. It was so great. It was so fantastic. We loved the RV. It was so accommodating. It was only three of us: [me] my husband and my son and we had a wonderful time. Thank you for renting to us and we will definitely be renting again.

Chris

California

From Toronto, Canada. We came down to Expedition to pick up an RV for a special surfing vacation for my son here who turned 15 this week. I gotta tell ya, it’s been an awesome experience. We went up the coast to Santa Barabara and down. We had perfect sites of the beach; looking at the ocean. He got a chance to experience surfing the California way – an overall great experience. RV was just the way to go. Made it a beautiful experience for us. The people at Expedition were perfect; helped us out throughout… were very kind and generous and we just had a great vacation because of it. So I recommend anyone whose thinking about it… Definitely call Expedition. You’ll enjoy it and you won’t regret it.

Jean

California

We flew from Europe and rented a motor home from ExpeditionMotorHomes.com. And, it was a fantastic experience from start to end. When we arrived, we had… the staff was very friendly; taught us how to use the motor home. They had videos online you can practice with and look at. And the actual trip, the quality of the motor home was perfect. This was the first time for my family and I and it will not be the last. We will be doing this again and obviously from the same supplier because everything from start to finish was perfect.

Barb D

California

I have rented from this company seven times in the last eight years. They do an amazing job. Most recently, I had errored on my departure date (I should have looked at the contract when they sent it to me!) and when I arrived a day early, they accommodated me. Thank you, Matt, for making a year without Martin easy! I recommend this company to anyone wanting to rent an RV. It’s so much easier than you think.

California

The Expedition Motorhome family took great care of our family. This is our third straight year renting trailers and RV’s from Expedition and we wouldn’t go anywhere else. They are a small shop with big customer service. The RV’s are in great condition on the inside and under the hood. We drive to the Tahoe area from LA every year and they make the long haul with no problems. We camped with other families who rented from other vendors and had nothing but problems. See you next year!

Belen

California

Was the first time we rented and RV and we had a great experience with Expedition Motor Homes. WE travel with the jamboree 23 ft for about 20 days around California and nevada without any problem.Everything worked the way it should. At the office Martin and Ilda where super nice and helpful with us. Definitely we are coming back!

Derek D.

California

We had a great experience with Expedition Motor Homes. My family and I rented an RV for a weekend camping trip, something we had never done before. The staff was extremely helpful and informative, and everything went smoothly. The RV was in great working order, very clean and great looking. We will definitely rent from the again in the future!

California

This was our first rental from Expedition. Everything went smoothly. They had excellent customer service from the beginning to the return. The RV we rented was in great condition, with the exception of a few minor issues. These issues didn’t cause any trouble, and I know they will have them fixed for the next renter. We are already looking forward to our next RV vacation, and we will be sure to use Expedition!

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