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For a mix between an urban landscape, green forests and mountains, as well as plenty of culture and tech scene vibes, getting an RV rental in Palo Alto, California, is a great place to start. Headquarters to several big companies and a part of the San Francisco Bay Area, Palo Alto is a short commute away from both the global city of San José and San Francisco, the cultural, commercial and financial center of Northern California. Close to your luxury RV rental in Palo Alto you will reach Mountain View as well as Redwood City, with its ports. Add another stop to your drive and you’ll find the big city of San Mateo.
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The Great Palo Alto Outdoors
Despite the urban surroundings, it’s actually possible to park your motorhome rental in Palo Alto and reach several locations for outdoor recreation by foot. Monte Bello Open Space Preserve is one of those, and here you can hike along trails through an area rich in wildlife and ecosystem diversity. Apart from spectacular views of rolling grasslands and dense creekside forests, you might see both the coast Douglas-fir and animals such as coyotes and red-tailed hawks. This spot is ideal for the whole family.
RV Parks in Palo Alto
There are several places to park your RV rental in Palo Alto, California - including a Walmart. There’s plenty of other opportunities for grocery shopping and also many gas stations available when you need them. If you don’t mind driving 45 minutes, there are some beautiful RV parks by the coast. At Half Moon Bay RV Park you’ll get full hookups, private bathrooms, and Wi-Fi, and the beach is just around the corner. Not to mention, there is a little bakery in town that makes the most delicious bread fresh every morning.
Exploring Palo Alto
There is so much culture around that it might be hard to choose what to do, but the Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo is always a fun option. Here you can have a look at the interactive scientific exhibitions that change every couple of years, a learning experience for every age. There are also hundreds of animals to see, such as bobcats, raccoons, and bats, some of which you can have a closer look at. This museum will awaken the inner scientist in both you and your child.
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Popular nearby hiking trails and campgrounds
- Hiking TrailLocation
- Stanford Campus Walk, CAStanford, CA
- Charleston Slough Trails, CAPalo Alto, CA
- Bol Park Bike Path , CAPalo Alto, CA
- Baylands Trail , CAPalo Alto, CA
- Cooley Landing Trail, CAPalo Alto, CA
- Stanford Dish Loop Trail, CAStanford, CA
- North Bayfront Loop Trail, CAPalo Alto, CA
- Adobe Creek Trail, CAPalo Alto, CA
- Cooley Landing Via Bay Trail, CAPalo Alto, CA
- Kings Mountain and Skyline Cycling Loop, CALos Altos, CA
- CampgroundsLocation
- Pelican Point RV Park, CASan Mateo County, CA
- Anthony Chabot Regional Park, CAAlameda County, CA
- Santa Cruz North / Costanoa KOA, CASan Mateo County, CA
- San Francisco RV Resort, CASan Mateo County, CA
- Del Valle Family Campground, CAAlameda County, CA
- Santa Cruz Harbor RV Park, CASanta Cruz County, CA
- Santa Cruz / Monterey Bay KOA, CASanta Cruz County, CA
- Moss Landing KOA Express, CAMonterey County, CA
- Salinas / Monterey KOA, CAMonterey County, CA
- Olema Campground, CAMarin County, CA
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Recent RV rental reviews in Palo Alto
Alex M.
February, 2026
We had such a great time traveling down south in Chariot! Charlotte truly thought of everything we could need in that van, so well equipped with it all. Would highly recommend!
Mahimana B.
February, 2026
The RV is brand new and awesome. Dimitrios is a great host. Flexible and understanding at pickup and drop off.
Loved the RV. Everything was functioning as it should.
Loved the RV. Everything was functioning as it should.
Laura L.
February, 2026
Kelvin’s van was perfect for my trip with 2 adults and 1 dog. The van was in great condition, clean when I picked up and super easy to drive. We did a some off-roading and had absolutely no issues. The 4x4 worked great! Any time I realized I forgot something, I found it in the van already - a car phone charger, salt/pepper! Definitely unexpected but made for an even better experience. The heater was incredible and it was a game changing experience to have a fridge and power when camping (usually we’re just tent on the ground people.) Honorable mention to the fridge/freezer that kept our food and drinks so cold some beers became slushies. Super spacious/best mini fridge I’ve ever experienced.
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