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When you think about Santa Cruz, the thing that probably comes to your mind is a remarkable beach. This is definitely one of the best attractions this lovely RV rental city offers, but Santa Cruz has many other outdoor activities that you should try, such as hiking, surfing, mountain biking, paddleboarding, canopy tours and much more. It is the perfect beach town to visit if you enjoy outdoors, as there is always something to do. Santa Cruz is a lovely city surrounded by forests and agricultural sights that RV renters must see. This makes renting an RV in Santa Cruz, California the perfect way to start your vacation. About 78 miles from San Francisco and 35 miles from San Jose, you’ll be in a great spot to visit other California cities.
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The Great Outdoors
The best thing about renting an RV in Santa Cruz is that many fun things to do are completely free of charge. One of the many things you can visit is the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. At this wonderful place, you will be sure to enjoy the free movies and summer concerts on the beach. It is also the perfect place to learn about the incredible history of Neptune's Kingdom. This is simply the place where the past meets the future. There are a lot of activities you can enjoy and there is no fee to visit.
RV Parks
In the heart of Santa Cruz, just a few minutes away from shopping areas and delicious restaurants you can find the Santa Vida RV Park. Although it is in the downtown area, this RV park has the most interesting hiking trails and it is a dog-friendly park with picnic tables on each site. If you would like to enjoy the amazing view of the harbor and have easy access to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and a number of restaurants and beaches, then your number one choice would probably be the Santa Cruz Harbor RV Park.
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Popular nearby hiking trails and campgrounds
- Hiking TrailLocation
- Santa Cruz Wharf Walk, CASanta Cruz, CA
- Lookout Loop Trail, CASanta Cruz, CA
- Pogonip Creek Nature Trail, CASanta Cruz, CA
- West Cliff Drive Santa Cru, CALighthouse Field State Beach, CA
- Natural Bridges State Beach Exploration, CANatural Bridges State Beach, CA
- DeLaveaga Park Trail, CASanta Cruz, CA
- UCSC to the Sea, CASanta Cruz, CA
- Powder Mill Fire Road Trail, CAHenry Cowell Redwoods State Park, CA
- Wilder Ranch State Park Loop Trail, CAWilder Ranch State Park, CA
- La Corona Trail, CASanta Cruz, CA
- CampgroundsLocation
- 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
- Santa Cruz North / Costanoa KOA, CASan Mateo County, CA
- Salinas / Monterey KOA, CAMonterey County, CA
- Saddle Mountain RV Park & Campground, CAMonterey County, CA
- Pelican Point RV Park, CASan Mateo County, CA
- Del Valle Family Campground, CAAlameda County, CA
- Riverside Campground, CAMonterey County, CA
- Fernwood Resort Campground, CAMonterey County, CA
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Recent RV rental reviews in Santa Cruz
Leo M.
November, 2025
We had an amazing trip with this RV! It was super clean, easy to drive, and everything worked perfectly — from the heater and fridge to the hot shower and stove. The layout is very smart and comfortable, with plenty of storage and a cozy bed that made us feel right at home.
Zelin H.
November, 2025
An amazing RV trip! The vehicle was spotless, new, and very comfortable. Every detail was prepared, making the whole experience smooth and hassle-free. The host provided clear instructions around the RV, which made it easy to handle even for a first-time RV user like me. Communication was prompt and friendly throughout. I would highly recommend it!
Grace D.
November, 2025
My mom an I took a trip for a few days driving up the coast and exploring the Redwoods. Ronnie's RV was the perfect size and was more than accommodating to our needs. Having no previous experience with driving a camper, it was very easy to learn how to handle and operate this one.
Ronnie was very good at explaining the hook ups and maintenance of everything— allowing for a smooth and stress free trip. Even at the end of the trip, refilling gas and propane was convenient because there is a U-Haul propane refill center next to a gas station only a couple miles from the drop off location.
Renting this camper is a great choice, especially if you want to do a lot of exploring! It required very little energy to take care of the RV or attach it to hook ups. The shower in it is also amazing! Plus, if I needed any help, Ronnie was always very responsive.
I recommend this to anybody looking for a stress free adventure! Happy trails!
Ronnie was very good at explaining the hook ups and maintenance of everything— allowing for a smooth and stress free trip. Even at the end of the trip, refilling gas and propane was convenient because there is a U-Haul propane refill center next to a gas station only a couple miles from the drop off location.
Renting this camper is a great choice, especially if you want to do a lot of exploring! It required very little energy to take care of the RV or attach it to hook ups. The shower in it is also amazing! Plus, if I needed any help, Ronnie was always very responsive.
I recommend this to anybody looking for a stress free adventure! Happy trails!
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