RV Rental Benicia, CA

Visiting the suburbs of San Francisco with a Benicia RV rental does not mean that you must sacrifice on spending some of your trip connecting with the great outdoors. Take in spectacular vistas along the shoreline of the Carquinez Strait from 1st Street or picnic at one of three parks on the waterfront. There is a total of 20 parks in Benicia, including the Benicia State Recreation Area which offers grassy hillsides and rocky beaches, as well as 2.5 miles of park roads and bike paths for cyclists, runners, walkers, and roller skaters to enjoy.

For a little more space to clear your mind, you can head to Point Reyes National Seashore with the Benicia motorhome rental. About an hour drive from Benicia, the national seashore boasts 71,000 acres of rocky headlands and vast sandy beaches, in addition to tall grasslands and forests of pine and fir. Visitors to the park can explore almost 150 miles of hiking trails while taking in more than 1,500 species of flora and fauna. Bird watching, whale watching, and viewing tule elk are just a few examples of ways to experience wildlife enjoying the coastal region. There are a variety of other activities and ranger-led programs throughout the year.

Another great day-trip destination when renting an RV in Benicia is Mount Diablo State Park. Although it only stands at a peak of 3,849 feet, the summit of Mount Diablo offers amazing views, up to 200 miles when weather conditions are prime. “Rock City” is another featured area of the park where you can see view large natural rock formations and spend time enjoying a picnic. In the spring, enjoy wildflower displays in the Mitchell Canyon hiking trails, or check out the view of the Golden Gate Bridge from the Diablo Valley Overlook at 2,900 feet above sea level. Perhaps the biggest perk is how quickly you can make your way back to your RV rental in Benicia after a day of adventure.

There are a few small RV parks in Benicia, so reservations are highly recommended. The RV parks immediately in Benicia do offer some amenities including full hookups and 50-amp max electricity, while other locations can accommodate your Benicia rental RV or travel trailer but do not offer any hookups. You could also consider setting up your RV camp in nearby Vallejo or on the south shore of the Carquinez Strait in Martinez. Keep in mind that there are also a few RV sites available at some of the state and national parks of the region. While these sites are often rustic, your campsite is sure to be enveloped by nature.

Benicia is essentially divided into four main sections with historic First Street running down the middle. First Street is the primary area for tourists to enjoy historic, small-town charm, where shops and boutiques offer unique experiences, one-of-a-kind items and a variety of antiques. Dining options are numerous, too. Enjoy lunch at an outdoor café or taste local seafood from a booth overlooking the water. Looking for more to do? The City of Benicia hosts a variety of events including the Torchlight Parade, Picnic in the Park events, as well as Arts in the Park.

The East and West Sides, respective to First Street, feature many of the beautiful older homes of the city. The East Side is also where you can find the Benicia Arsenal, home to historical buildings including The Clock Tower and the Jefferson Street Mansion. The Southampton area has been developed primarily since 1970 and is mostly single-family homes and condominiums. If history, art, and antiques are what you are looking for, booking a motorhome rental in Benicia certainly will not disappoint.