Orange County serves as a major magnet for RV campers across the country. From luxury campgrounds to boondocking on the curb of US 1, you’re sure to find a site, with an outstanding view to boot. Within Dana Point lies Doheny State Beach. This state-maintained park offers campsites for your Dana Point RV rental by owner, up to 35 feet long, and attracts almost one million visitors a year. As California’s first state beach, Doheny Beach Park offers beach access, green space for free play, an aquarium in the visitor center, tide pools for wildlife viewing and an opportunity for surfing and surf fishing. The campground can host plenty of RVs and with some of the warmest water in the whole state and over a mile of beach, it’s no wonder this is one of the most popular outdoor destinations in Dana Point. Six miles south in the town of San Clemente , you’ll find San Clemente State Beach. This campground also boasts a mile-long beach perched below high bluffs, and extreme wind-making for a great surfing beach. Much like Doheny Beach, this campground is open year-round and offers visitors the opportunity to snorkel, scuba drive, attend educational and interpretive programs, and most importantly, enjoy the beach. If you’d like to be a little closer to the major metropolis of San Diego while enjoying your RV rental in Dana Point, CA, check out the San Diego Metro KOA. This campground is located in Chula VIsta , and offers lots of amenities. Just 20 minutes from the hustle and bustle of San Diego, there are family programs and activities scheduled, and access to a year-round pool and hot tub. Whether you’re seeking a scenic, beachfront campground, or a luxury campground with every amenity possible, the greater Orange County area is sure to offer a range of options to fit your needs.

Don’t forget to pack your swimsuit when enjoying a camper rental in Dana Point, as the majority of tourism opportunities revolve around water activities. If you’ve had your fill of sun, sand and those beautiful Pacific Coast views, check out the Pilgrim- a full sized replica of a sailing brig from the 1800s. The original Pilgrim engaged in the California hide trade and was immortalized in the account Two Years Before the Mast about its voyage between Boston and California in 1834 by Richard Henry Dana, Jr., whom Dana Point was named after. The brig sank in a fire at sea in 1856, but the replica is currently available for tours and is often used in films. If you’re looking to venture outside the city, San Diego offers plenty of options for the young, and the young-at-heart. The San Diego Zoo is a 100-acre park, home to more than 3,500 rare and endangered species. If you packed your craziest hat and have a hankering for a mint julep, be sure you don’t miss the races at the Del Mar Racetrack. San Diego is also home to SeaWorld, the USS Midway and hundreds of restaurants and shops, sure to please everyone.