cmeade wrote:
MarkTwain wrote:
NCWriter wrote:
I'd second the Oregon coast, which is really beautiful. Beaches, lighthouses, many pull-offs to see great scenery, fun small towns, fresh seafood. We spent a week there in early June and really loved it.
Another relaxing option is just go up to the redwoods. Lots of campgrounds, natural beauty, easy walks. We stayed at Ancient Redwoods RV, right on the Avenue of the Giants. I would not recommend CA's coastal road (1) in an RV, even a small one, and I speak from experience. 101 is much more sane.
I wouldn't go to Yosemite, myself, because it is packed full of people, and even the free park shuttle buses are filled with lines to get on.
X1, totally agree.
From the Bay Area head north on 101 as far as Astoria Oregon or as many days as you have time for. You will enjoy the the much cooler weather.
An alternative RV trip that would better fit your 5 day limitation would be to head south on 101 over to the coast all the way down to Santa Barbara. Places I have visited, San Juan Bautista Mission, bakery, Dona Ester restaurant for mexican food then on to Camberia, then Morrow Bay, then Pismo Beach(stay at the state park for a couple of days right next to the Ocean, Then down to Santa Barbara and stay in Refugio State park right on the ocean. I would not go any further south as you are moving towards congested towns/people. Depending on your time schedule, just repeat the trip going back north to your home.
If in Pismo Beach plan on a meal at McClintocks. Best bar-b-que!!!!
Don't miss the "splash restaurant" for claim chowder down on the pier:)
