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1 2020 Grand Design Imagine XLSTravel trailerSleeps 527 ft
Nipomo, CA

5 (5)

New 2021 Keystone SpringdaleTravel trailerSleeps 830 ft
pismo beach, CA

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2023 Winnebago Solis - Sleeps 4, Off-Grid Capabilities, Pet friendly!Class BSeats 4, Sleeps 421 ft
Santa Maria, CA

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Search for an RV in Santa Maria and you’ll wind up in California’s Central Coast region, approximately halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles. San Luis Obispo, Anaheim (and its theme parks), and Bakersfield are also all within easy driving distance with an RV rental in Santa Maria, CA if you desire to hit the open road for even more action and adventure.

Santa Maria itself has been recognized as being a lovely place to visit with the All-America City Award and the California Parks & Recreation Society Award. You and your family, friends, or significant other will have no shortage of fun things to go and see here in Santa Maria. You can navigate your Santa Maria travel trailer rental in and around the city but it’s also quite easy to get around with public transportation options such as Santa Maria Area Transit, The Breeze Bus, Clean Air Express, RTA Route 10, and the Guadalupe Flyer.

During your time here, you can play indoors or outdoors, wine and dine, shop, enjoy public art and performances, and so much more. Make sure to consult the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitor & Convention Bureau for a wealth of personalized information. You can also order a free printed visitor guide there. Book an RV rental in Santa Maria and come entertain yourself, wine and dine, shop and play, and relax.

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The Great Outdoors

The best RV rental in Santa Maria, CA brings you to an area that boasts 22 parks including playgrounds, a municipal swimming pool, a nine-hole golf course, a modern 18-hole golf course, one softball complex, and a miniature golf park. The park system contains the Santa Maria Skatepark, and the Paul Nelson Aquatic Center/Abel Maldonado Community Youth Center.

Rotary Centennial Park has a basketball court, a baseball field, a large open grass area, and two playgrounds. If that isn’t enough, La Purisima Golf Course is considered one of America’s 50 toughest golf courses by Golf Digest. Visitors will also be able to observe endangered flora and fauna as well as wildlife in the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center refuge and habitat. Your camper rental in Santa Maria allows you to enjoy a cool Mediterranean climate with the last snow flurry falling in 1949 (the one before that was in 1882!). There are plenty of cattle ranches and farms with crops including strawberries, wine grapes, celery, lettuce, peas, squash, cauliflower, spinach, broccoli, and beans as well as the Nipomo Native Garden.

RV Parks

The Santa Maria Fairpark can be a good spot to park the Santa Maria RV rental by owner. Site hookups include water and electric, and both grass and concrete sites are available. Blackout dates apply. Pets are permitted.

The Santa Maria Elks Lodge has sites available for the Santa Monica travel trailer rental. These are intended for Elks members in good standing. Full, partial, and dry hookups can be arranged. Lodge amenities include a banquet hall, weekly meals, a bar, and recreational facilities.

The Rancho Oso RV & Camping Resort could be a decent choice for Santa Monica luxury RV rental. Amenities include WiFI and satellite television, and the resort also features a clubhouse and restaurant, swimming pool and hot tub, restrooms and showers, laundry facilities, a game room, recreational and sports areas, horseback trails, miniature golf, a picnic and barbecue area, church services, planned activities, and a children’s program. Pets are welcome.

Exploring the City

There are a number of museums that you can explore with traveling companions of all ages and inclinations, including the Santa Maria Museum of Flight, the Santa Maria Discovery Museum, the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes, the Santa Maria Historical Society Museum, La Purisima Mission State Historic Park, and the Natural History Museum. The state-of-the-art library provides monthly makerspace gatherings. Also visit the Pacific Conservatory Theatre and enjoy shopping at an enormous antique mall.

You can plan your Santa Maria motorhome rental vacation accordingly to take advantage of some of this area’s most special events. Some of them include the Annual Free Family Kite Festival, the West Coast Kustoms Car Show, the Santa Barbara County Fair, the Santa Maria Valley Strawberry Festival, the Elks Rodeo and Parade, the Special Olympics, and a yearly air show.

There’s plenty of good eating in the Santa Maria area. Enjoy some Santa Maria-style barbecue, a celebrated regional tradition. Adults will be thrilled by the numerous wineries in the area as well as the Wine Trail and Wine Trolley tours.

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Popular nearby hiking trails and campgrounds

Hiking TrailLocation
Santa Maria Valley Multipurpose Trail , CASanta Maria, CA
Nipomo Park Trail, CANipomo, CA
Nipomo Native Garden Loop, CANipomo, CA
Rice Ranch Trail, CASanta Maria, CA
Orcutt Hill Trails, CASanta Maria, CA
Point Sal Overlook, CAPoint Sal Beach State Park, CA
Sand Highway, CAOceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area, CA
Paradise via Point Sal, CAPoint Sal Beach State Park, CA
Oso Flaco Lake Trail, CAOceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area, CA
Tepusquet Road, CASanta Maria, CA

CampgroundsLocation
Coastal Dunes RV Park & Campground, CASan Luis Obispo County, CA
Pismo Coast Village RV Resort, CASan Luis Obispo County, CA
Holiday RV Park, CASan Luis Obispo County, CA
Horseshoe Springs Campground, CASanta Barbara County, CA
River Park Campground, CASanta Barbara County, CA
Avila / Pismo Beach KOA, CASan Luis Obispo County, CA
Santa Margarita KOA, CASan Luis Obispo County, CA
Flying Flags RV Resort & Campground, CASanta Barbara County, CA
Turkey Flat Ohv Staging Area, CASan Luis Obispo County, CA
La Panza Campground, CASan Luis Obispo County, CA
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Frequently Asked Questions

: Renting an RV lets you enjoy the flexibility of RV travel without all the costs and maintenance of ownership. With a rental, you can book the perfect rig for any trip just like you would a car or hotel. With Outdoorsy, you rent directly from the host but get the backing of programs like roadside assistance, insurance, and stellar support from real, live people 24/7.
: On average, you can expect to pay between $75 and $150 per night to rent most small trailers and campervans. Larger trailers and motorhomes could cost $100 to $250 per night. Renting an RV for a longer time can be even more affordable–a week or month-long rental could average out to less than $60 per day.
: Yes! Each RV host can choose whether to offer unlimited miles on their vehicles. You’ll be able to see if unlimited mileage is an option on any listing you check out. If unlimited miles are not available, you’ll be able to see what is included with the base rate and what extra miles will cost.
: Many RV hosts allow pets in their rentals. Be sure to check the listing to see if it’s an option for the rig you have your eye on. You’ll be able to see if there is an extra deposit or fee for pets before you request a booking.
: Having an RV delivered to your home or destination is a great way to simplify your trip. Many RV hosts offer delivery and setup services, usually for an extra fee or within a certain distance of their location. Each listing shows whether or not delivery is an option.
: RV rentals are available all over the country! Whether you want to pick up an RV near home to set out an epic road trip or if you want to have one ready at your destination, you can search by location for any type of rig.
: Renting an RV is an affordable way to get all the benefits of RV travel without the maintenance and overhead of ownership. It’s also a great way to try out the lifestyle and different types of rigs before you take the plunge and buy your own. Already own an RV? Consider renting yours out to bring in some extra income.
: Small travel trailers and campervans can usually sleep 2-4 people comfortably. Mid-size trailers and motorhomes usually sleep 4-8. Bigger rigs often sleep 6-10, some even 12!
: Security, for one. Outdoorsy helps protect RV hosts and renters with excellent support and insurance options, and a secure platform for listings, communication, and payments. There are plenty of other reasons though, like roadside assistance, detailed listings, and a wide variety of RVs to choose from.