Coastal Dunes RV Park & Campground

The Great Outdoors

If nature viewing is a priority, your RV rental adventure's itinerary will be brimming with options. A visit to Los Padres National Forest is sure to provide you with pleasant memories and stunning sights. If you are looking to see the views from the top, you can find mountain climbing opportunities with peaks reaching over 8,000 feet. With over 1,200 miles of trails to cover, you can land yourself a spot at one of the campgrounds and explore the area at your leisure. Visit one of the botanical gardens like Lotusland to admire elaborate arrangements while learning more about the numerous plants that are native to the area.If you seek more water views and recreation in your nature expeditions, you can take a trip to Cachuma Lake Recreation Area near Santa Ynez. When you need a break from hiking or would rather hike around a lake, this place is ideal. You will find plenty of great opportunities for fishing, boating, hiking, or even a cruise. The kids can go wild on the playground while everyone can learn a bit more about the area at the nature center. Grab yourself a nice spot at one of the campgrounds, and you can make an event out of a stay here.Leave the comforts of camping at Coastal Dunes RV Park & Campground for a while and take a trip up the coast to Big Sur and Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park for another pleasant way to enjoy a beautiful day. In this thousand-acre land of redwoods, willows, and maples, you can immerse yourself in towering trees. You can find a site at the campground so you can explore the area at your own leisure. Beyond the trees, hikers and mountain bikers can hit the trails here and have a chance to spot squirrels, black-tailed deer, and bobcats.

Explore the City

There’s even more to see while motorhome camping at Coastal Dunes RV Park & Campground; whether you are looking for wineries, golf, or seafood restaurants, you’re guaranteed to find them. If you're renting an RV here between February and October, a visit to the Monarch Butterfly Grove is sure to be a special treat. This spot is quite the spectacle, offering the opportunity to see thousands of butterflies among the eucalyptus trees. Dive beneath the surface with the creatures of the deep at Central Coast Aquarium in Avila Beach. Timing your visit properly can net you the sight of a live feeding of creatures like the swell shark, two-spot octopus, and moon jellies. You can see over 75 different species here, along with many hands-on exhibits and seasonal programs and events.Cruising up the scenic Highway 1 to Hearst Castle in San Simeon is also worth considering. At this site, you can explore the castle and a museum while appreciating the early 20th-century elegance. Mountains of history and art are highlighted here, and you can learn about the origins of the Hearst Castle on a five-story screen. Tours feature the gardens, grand rooms, cottages, kitchens, and more.The kids will enjoy a trip to the Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum in Santa Maria. It's a terrific place that's sure to inspire young minds. The museum is full of interactive exhibits like the Vandenberg Launch Experience, where visitors can travel to simulated space. Other opportunities for the imagination like Catching Air, Fire Station, and Sunken Ship offer hours of fun while working off some energy.