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If you’re looking for just the right combination of a suburban city life and a quiet, scenic mountain landscape, getting an RV rental in Santee, California, might be exactly what you need. This charming city is just a 30-minute drive from vibrant San Diego and even closer to Chula Vista, a city at the center of one of the richest economic and culturally diverse zones in the country. La Mesa, the Jewel of the Hill, is a mere 10-minute drive away from your camper trailer rental in Santee. A little closer you will find adventurous Lakeside, the valley city of El Cajon and cozy Eucalyptus Hills.

Most things that you would want can be found not too far from your luxury RV rental in Santee. After a short drive you’ll be able to visit Otay County Open Space Preserve, and if you double the travel time, you’ll get to Cleveland National Forest. Even the magnificent Pacific Ocean is fairly close to your RV trailer rental in Santee; hit the road and you’ll soon be ready to enjoy the waves and the sandy beaches. Getting around isn’t difficult since Highways 52, 67 and 125 conveniently run through the city.

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The Great Outdoors of Santee

The beautiful Mission Trails Regional Park is just a hop, skip, and a jump away from your RV rental in Santee and consists mostly of canyons and rugged hills with miles of trails that are great for hiking and biking. Here you can visit the Visitor and Interpretive Center, which has exhibits, a library, and an art gallery. For the anglers, there’s a lake to stop by, and if you want to know more about the surrounding nature, or even how to do wildlife tracking, there are nature walks available.

Another destination great for recreation is Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve. You can have a look at their exhibitions and programs, walk around the museum, and go on a guided tour or hike and bike along trails that will take you to see the rare Torrey pines, beautiful cliffs, and sandy beaches. Since the nature here is preserved, you might see animals and plants that can be hard to find elsewhere. If you’re lucky you might even get a glimpse of a whale so make sure to bring your camera.

If you’d prefer to leave your motorhome rental in Santee but still want some adventure, the Santee Boulders are just a short walk away. At this rock climbing area, you can choose between many different climbing routes, so both newcomers and experienced climbers are welcome. All you need is to bring some shoes (and a crash pad should you need one), and you’re ready to go.

RV Parks in Santee

Finding a place to park your RV rental in Santee, CA, shouldn’t be a problem at all since there are plenty of nice, cozy RV parks and campgrounds in or close to the city. At the Santee Lakes Campground, you will not only have a lake view, but also full hookups, showers, and restrooms. This is a great place if you’ve brought family or friends because you’ll have access to a clubhouse for parties, swimming pools, and lots of playgrounds - perfect for the kids.

At the Rancho Los Coches RV Park, you’ll get the usual things like full hookups, showers, and restrooms but also such rarities as a beautiful windmill house and a lovely rose garden. When you have some time to spare - you can enjoy some frisbee golf, the pool tables, and a fitness room. Should you want a snack or a packed lunch, there are several grocery stores in the city, and for when the gas in your Santee RV rental is running low, there are lots of gas stations around so that you can fill it right up.

Exploring the City of Santee

After some relaxing at the RV park, you can take a walk around to see what Santee has to offer. Its Historical Society Museum is a great place to start, located in a white barn and filled with items of a local historical interest. The barn is the only building left of what was once the Edgemoor Dairy Farm, which was later turned into a home for the elderly. It has also been home to a hospital and is now a historically registered site, and well worth a visit.

If you’re after a more kid-friendly place, look no further than the Santee Aquatic Center. Here you can do laps in the training pool, join a water aerobics class or just have fun with the play structure and the water slides. There’s something for everyone. And if you can’t swim, don’t worry because the center offers swimming lessons all year round.

If you’re feeling hungry after all the physical activities and cultural visits, you can find both fast food and fine dining in the city. Whether you want a pizza or would rather try cuisines like Thai or Persian, you will have no problem finding it in Santee. And, of course, there are steakhouses too. Should you feel the need to quench your thirst after those delicious meals, Santee is part of San Diego Beer Week. During this week local breweries fill the city streets with beer, and you can try lots of different kinds in the various bars and restaurants. You can also take part in the corn-hole tournament and win prizes. If all this seems like something you don’t want to miss, you’d better start having a look at RV rentals in Santee right now.

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