RV Rental Occidental, CA

Arriving in town and picking up your Occidental motorhome rental is the easy part. What you do from there is where it gets tricky. Northern California is spoiled when it comes to scenery and the great outdoors, with countless parks, forests, beaches, mountains, and camping areas found around every corner. Sonoma Coast State Park can be found by driving your Occidental RV rental west to the iconic California coastline. Arched Rock Beach, Gleason Beach, and Goat Rock Beach are a few of the wonderful features of the park, with gorgeous views of the Pacific Ocean and marvelous natural stone arches eroded over millions of years of punishment from the might of the sea. Bodega Dunes Campground is part of the park but located 15 miles to the south on Bodega Bay. You can stay overnight at the campground in your Occidental motorhome rental and wake up to a symphony of serene sights and sounds.

Salt Point State Park is farther north along the coast and possesses some exquisite beaches of its own. Salt Point is unique considering that it is located both on land and underwater, one of only a few parks like it. Scuba diving is a popular activity for those visiting the park, helping them to discover the mysteries of the caves, grottos, and other strange underwater features teeming with life. You can see some historic buildings, indigenous archaeological digs, and even some prehistoric fossils too when you rent an RV and bring it to the delightful state park on the coast.

If you still haven’t gotten your fill of the beach, Manchester State Park is one of the very best in California, but it’s quite a far drive north. Only a few miles separate the park from Point Arena and the wide-open public lands that blanket the area. The park has epic fishing in its streams that empty into the ocean, with lots of steelhead and salmon in particular. Hiking through fields of wildflowers or combing the beach for interesting seashells or driftwood are pleasant ways to pass the time, and there is even an old lighthouse you can tour.

Clear Lake, located at the southern tip of Mendocino National Forest, is an exceptional place to bring your Occidental camper rental and stay a few nights and is a welcomed break from the coastal parks. Clear Lake State Park sits on the edge of the magnificent ancient reservoir, with lots of boat ramps and campgrounds that can accommodate you when you rent an RV and need a place to stay.

Finding a place to park your Occidental RV rental overnight is one of the easiest parts of planning your trip, with a wealth of options close to town. Sonoma Coast State Park has two different campgrounds located in two different places that are exceptional in every sense of the word. Wright’s Beach Campground is the closer of the two, but Bodega Dunes Campground is another place to stay near the ocean too.

Bodega Bay RV Park has two clubhouses, a restaurant, a bocce court, a putting green, and lots of other features to enjoy while you stay. Mirabel RV Park & Campground is closer to Santa Rosa but enables you to remain close to several different wineries and vineyards.

As mentioned before, wine and beer are two of the biggest reasons why people love to visit Occidental. The sheer number of vineyards, wineries, taprooms, and breweries will have your head spinning, so definitely do some research and start making a list of all the possibilities.

Occidental Center for the Arts is a magnificent cultural hub in the center of town, run completely by volunteers. This small venue has intimate concerts and live performances by touring artists and local musicians too.

Santa Rosa is a short drive away and has lots to do and see if you feel the need to explore more urban areas. The Museum of Sonoma County represents the entire county’s fascinating history. This eclectic museum has two buildings with original artwork, history exhibits, and a sculpture garden outside.

If you are a fan of the classic "Peanuts" comic strip, the Charles M. Schulz Museum is in Santa Rosa, and well worth a visit. The institution pays homage to Schulz with the largest collection of his work in the world in addition to sculptures and displays about his life.