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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
Erik U.
January, 2025
Van was really nicely setup; Owners were very friendly and quick to respond to any questions. Van drove well, had great insulation, and was easy to drive. Highly recommend!
Jason H.
January, 2025
Great RV with spacious floor plan. Easy to drive and park
Ted K.
January, 2025
Our trip was more of a reset for my wife and I. We rented a van who's owner allowed dogs, so we also brought our 85lb black lab as well. A Ram 2500 fully loaded conversion van, with a 2 burner stove, working sink, small fridge, shower, porto-pot, and wi-fi was our vehicle for eight days.
We started in San Jose CA and drove north on the 5 to Seattle. It being in the middle of winter we encountered rain and fog. Fortunately for us, we did not have any snow on the road. Although the van owner provided me with chains, I purchased a set of much higher quality, just in case. Once we were driving in the Siskiyou mountains, it was immediately evident that the vehicle needed new wipers. I have no idea how I got us to Yreka, but we stopped and traded the old crusty wipper blades out for new Rain-X. Immediate difference. We made Eugene OR, the next day after staying the night in some po-dunk truck stop town to quell the nerves my wife was enduring. From Eugene, we headed to Vashon Island WA where we stayed a couple of days with some old friends. We took the 9'+ tall van on the ferry and low and behold, were able to enjoy a short trip across the beautiful Sound. My pics depict one of 125 Trolls built by Thomas Dambo. This is Oscar the Bird King btw. https://www.nwtrolls.org/#trolls
He has built these sculptures in more that 5 different countries, 6 being in the great Pacific NW.
From Vashon we traveled south to Centralia WA, and from there Astoria, Grants Pass, and then home. I gave the trip a 4 star, only because of the safety hazard of the wipers. In all we had a wonderfully cold experience camping in an Outdoorsy rental van. Thank you Outdoorsy, and we are already thinking about the planning of our next adventure.
We started in San Jose CA and drove north on the 5 to Seattle. It being in the middle of winter we encountered rain and fog. Fortunately for us, we did not have any snow on the road. Although the van owner provided me with chains, I purchased a set of much higher quality, just in case. Once we were driving in the Siskiyou mountains, it was immediately evident that the vehicle needed new wipers. I have no idea how I got us to Yreka, but we stopped and traded the old crusty wipper blades out for new Rain-X. Immediate difference. We made Eugene OR, the next day after staying the night in some po-dunk truck stop town to quell the nerves my wife was enduring. From Eugene, we headed to Vashon Island WA where we stayed a couple of days with some old friends. We took the 9'+ tall van on the ferry and low and behold, were able to enjoy a short trip across the beautiful Sound. My pics depict one of 125 Trolls built by Thomas Dambo. This is Oscar the Bird King btw. https://www.nwtrolls.org/#trolls
He has built these sculptures in more that 5 different countries, 6 being in the great Pacific NW.
From Vashon we traveled south to Centralia WA, and from there Astoria, Grants Pass, and then home. I gave the trip a 4 star, only because of the safety hazard of the wipers. In all we had a wonderfully cold experience camping in an Outdoorsy rental van. Thank you Outdoorsy, and we are already thinking about the planning of our next adventure.
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