The best camper van rentals near the Pacific Coast

As you cruise down the iconic Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), your camper van becomes a mobile observatory of the ever-changing landscape. Begin your adventure in the charming city of Monterey, where you can visit the world-renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium and take a stroll along Cannery Row. The nearby 17-Mile Drive meanders through Pebble Beach, offering striking views of the coast and the legendary Lone Cypress.

Heading south, the quaint, artistic town of Carmel-by-the-Sea beckons with its fairy tale cottages and serene white-sand beach. The drive through Big Sur presents some of the most dramatic scenery on the PCH with landmarks such as the Bixby Creek Bridge and McWay Falls, an 80-foot waterfall that cascades onto the beach.

Further along the route, San Simeon is home to the magnificent Hearst Castle, where you can tour the opulent estate of newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst. Continuing towards the Central Coast, Pismo Beach is a haven for wine enthusiasts, surfers, and anyone who appreciates the allure of sunsets over the water.

Your last stop before reaching the bustling city of Los Angeles could be the quaint Danish village of Solvang or the Spanish-influenced town of Santa Barbara, both offering unique atmospheres and cultural experiences.

In each of these destinations—and many others along the way—vanlifers will find ample opportunities to immerse themselves in the beauty and diversity of California's Pacific Coast, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Exploring each location and its offerings in depth would contribute greatly to the proposed 1,000-word count, covering the intricacies of the journey, but the snippet above provides a taste of the sights and experiences you can expect on this quintessential California road trip.

Lima: Ram ProMaster

Ram ProMaster•High Top in Fairfax

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$130/ night

Clay: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Mercedes Benz Sprinter 144"•High Top in Fairfax

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$130/ night

The great redwood forests of Northern California, the midway point along the Pacific Coast, are where the tallest and most majestic living things on earth line the Avenue of the Giants.

Van Ness: Ram ProMaster

Ram ProMaster•High Top in Fairfax

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$130/ night

Hydeout: Ram ProMaster

Ram ProMaster•High Top in Fairfax

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$130/ night

The internationally known Monterey Jazz Festival and the Monterey Bay Aquarium are located along the central coast of California.

Scout: Nissan NV200

Nissan NV200•Low-Top in Fairfax

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$90/ night

Reyes: Ram ProMaster

Ram ProMaster•Low-Top in Fairfax

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$130/ night

With a combination of a rocky coastline, and the distinctive rainforests of the Pacific Northwest, Olympic National Park in Washington is truly a unique place along the Pacific Coast.

Octavia: Ram ProMaster

Ram ProMaster•High Top in Fairfax

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$130/ night

Franklin: Ram ProMaster

Ram ProMaster•High Top in Fairfax

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$130/ night

Buchanan: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Mercedes Benz Sprinter 144"•High Top in Fairfax

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$130/ night

Montara: Ram ProMaster

Ram ProMaster•High Top in Fairfax

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$130/ night

Bonita: Ram ProMaster

Ram ProMaster•High Top in Fairfax

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$130/ night

Laguna: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Mercedes Benz Sprinter 144"•High Top in Fairfax

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$130/ night

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Big B: 4x4 Winnebago Revel

Winnebago Revel•High Top in Sacramento

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$195/ night

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Rufus: Storyteller Overland Beast MODE 4x4

Storyteller Overland Beast MODE 4x4•High Top in Sausalito

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$325/ night

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Dream Catcher: Ram ProMaster

Ram ProMaster•High Top in Richmond

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$180/ night

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Crescent Moon: Ram ProMaster

Ram ProMaster•High Top in San Francisco

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$149/ night

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Balou: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Mercedes Benz Sprinter 144"•High Top in Berkeley

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$195/ night

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Brandy: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Mercedes Benz Sprinter 144"•High Top in San Francisco

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$195/ night

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Hacienda Hideaway: Ford Transit

Ford Transit•High Top in San Francisco

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$150/ night

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Penthouse: Ford Transit

Ford Transit•High Top in San Francisco

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$150/ night