Arroyo Grande sits between the northern edge of the Los Padres National Forest and the scenic Pacific Coast, making it an easy place to explore the natural beauty of central California. The city is just a short drive from Pismo Beach and the Pismo Preserve, which offers docent-led hikes and tours through this sacred coastal area. From there, you can head north to soak in the Avila Hot Springs, or you can venture south to the Ocean Dunes Natural Preserve. Ocean Dunes Natural Preserve is just minutes from Arroyo Grande in Oceano , and at the preserve, visitors can explore massive, untouched sand dunes along the gorgeous Pacific coastline. If all you need is a relaxing day on the beach, you can head to one of the many city, state, and private beaches around the area; make sure to check out Pismo or Shell. If you feel like heading inland with the Arroyo Grande RV rental, check out the Big Falls Trailhead in the Los Padres National Forest . These rugged trails take hikers on a tour of the Santa Lucia Wilderness through waterfalls and oak forests. Lopez Lake also sits on the northern edge of the national forest, offering trails and water recreation for day trippers and campers alike. If you want to head a bit deeper into the wilderness, check out the Garcia Ridge Trail, or venture South through Santa Maria to the Twin Rocks and Logan Ridge Trailheads. Keep in mind that many of these trails go deep into the wilderness and can be quite steep and rocky, so be sure to prepare accordingly, bring plenty of water, and hike only where you are comfortable. When you rent an RV in Arroyo Grande, you can easily explore the trails through Los Padres National Forest and then head to the beach to watch the sunset.