April Trip Along the California Coast?
Hello, friends, I hope you will pardon this not-quite-strictly-RV-related request! Although I live towards the east coast, I was fortunate enough to get the opportunity to visit the Big Sur area...
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The weather in April is variable and can be either summer-like or winter-like, so you won't really know until the last minute unfortunately. I can tell you that the storms that do come through that time of year usually only last 1 day, vs. the Dec-Feb multi-day "firehose" events. I think it's worth doing. We usually start camping the first weekend of May. Our first trip will be to Wrights Beach just north of Bodega Bay.
The trees are mostly pine trees, so leaves aren't really an issue. There will be some Poppies and other flowers out, but a little later is better farther north.
The section of highway 1 between Bodega Bay and Mendocino is our favorite. We really like Gualala and Mendocino. Further north, Patrick's Point is spectacular. For redwoods, Humbolt Redwoods state park, Albee Creek CG. If you are starting in Monterey, you might want to take the short trip south to Big Sur. We like Kirk Creek but you need to reserve 6-months in advance (same for Wrights Beach) for the best spots. SF will be fun for a day or two. If you like baseball, try a Giant's game, but wear a jacket.
The things to see in Northern California are endless. I have lived here for over 20 years and feel like I'm just scratching the surface. Have fun!
The trees are mostly pine trees, so leaves aren't really an issue. There will be some Poppies and other flowers out, but a little later is better farther north.
The section of highway 1 between Bodega Bay and Mendocino is our favorite. We really like Gualala and Mendocino. Further north, Patrick's Point is spectacular. For redwoods, Humbolt Redwoods state park, Albee Creek CG. If you are starting in Monterey, you might want to take the short trip south to Big Sur. We like Kirk Creek but you need to reserve 6-months in advance (same for Wrights Beach) for the best spots. SF will be fun for a day or two. If you like baseball, try a Giant's game, but wear a jacket.
The things to see in Northern California are endless. I have lived here for over 20 years and feel like I'm just scratching the surface. Have fun!
