RV Rental Portola Redwoods State Park, CA

While culture seekers will prefer spending their time shopping and meeting new people in the cities, the park has a lot in store for outdoor enthusiasts. For starters, the 18 miles of trails meander through the rugged basin where you’ll get to see giant redwoods along with live oak and Douglas fir. One of the most scenic trails in the park is the Sequoia Nature Trail which makes its way along the Pescadero Creek. Keep a keen eye out for wildlife, and if lucky, you’ll spot some deer, raccoons, and coyotes.

If you’re feeling more adventurous, try the arduous trek towards the remarkable Peters Creek. Your kids will be amazed at the sheer size of some of the trees at Portola Redwoods State Park so take them for a mile-long hike to the giant redwood grove that dates back more than 1200 years. Dress them in quality hiking boots and keep them hydrated. Since the weather can change rapidly, you don’t want to be in the middle of the woods with only a t-shirt and shorts.

If you’re into biking, be sure to strap your bike on your RV rental in La Honda as not hitting the trails here would suck. If a morning ride along old railroad beds is your idea of fun, you’re not alone. Be sure to say hi to fellow bikers as you ride along the beginner-friendly Old Haul Loop. To be on the safe side, remember to carry a map as getting lost isn’t fun.

While the park itself sounds exciting, wait till you experience the camping. Nothing beats the pure magic of sleeping under a redwood canopy. While the campground offers no hookups, showers and restrooms are available for campers on the ample-sized back-in sites.

Campers can also look forward to fire rings, food lockers, and picnic tables. You’ll not have to leave your furry friends behind as they’re allowed. Visitors should note that poison oak grows throughout the park. Also, there are no gas stations in and around the park so you’ll have to fill up your rental RV in La Honda.

When your time camping at Portola Redwoods State Park nears an end, use your free time wisely and visit as many attractions as you can. Start your tour at Northern California’s cultural and financial heart, San Francisco. As usual, a drive along the Golden Gate Bridge is a must-do. Afterward, make your way to Fisherman’s Wharf and enjoy a memorable gastronomical experience.

History geeks will be interested in a tiny island that sits about a mile off the shore of San Francisco. You guessed it right, the infamous Alcatraz Island that was once the home of well-known names such as Robert Franklin Stroud and Al Capone. Maybe try thinking of an escape plan as the tour guide takes you around the federal prison.

Follow this up with a trip to neighboring San Jose, California’s third-largest city. Take the family out to the Tech Museum of Innovation for a glimpse of Silicon Valley, afterward, let the kids have some fun by taking them to the Children’s Discovery Museum which is full of interactive activities to keep the children busy and spark up their imagination and creativity. If you still have a couple more hours, consider checking out Santa Cruz and Pescadero.