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Anybody RV snowbird in So. Cal?

John_Joey
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I read how nice the weather is in So. California, but then it goes on to state how they just finished cutting the lawn an are BBQ'ing in the backyard.

Anybody out there actually take an RV to So. Cal, spend the winter, and drive back north in the spring without owning property?

If yes, what is your monthly park cost, area, and your thoughts on snowbirding in So. Cal.

Thanks in advance.
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rollingslow
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Parts of cali are real high parts are ok. Just look around for what u want

John___Angela
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We snowbird in SOCAL. Primarily Palm Springs but also San Diego and a couple areas. The weather is awesome and mountainous scenery is awesome. Expect anything from 500 to 2000 a month in campground fees. All depends what you want. We haven't found them any more expensive than Arizona if you are comparing apples to apples. But if you are going to get an ocean view with a pool and gym in Malibu or San Diego or maybe be in an RV country club with 27 holes of golf, lots of tennis courts, full Gym, pools, restaurants, store etc etc etc, expect to pay 1500 per month or more.
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Over the past 12 plus years we have spent several winters in the Indio and Palm Springs area and really like it. Hope to be back next winter. We like it a lot better than our present stay in Florida.
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RoyB
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Seems like most folks from up north in the Western Region all like to go to the Phoenix area...

In my working years that took us to the Phoenix area working for the NAVY on their Space Radar system always was a hugh hassle finding places to stay for a couple of weeks at a time.

Everyplace was filled up with folks from Canada and Australia... One trip I had to stay at the John Wayne RV Resort south of the town of Maricopa which was fine with me as the Navy Space Surveillance Station was just North of the town of Maricopa...

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rockhillmanor
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John&Joey wrote:
I read how nice the weather is in So. California, but then it goes on to state how they just finished cutting the lawn an are BBQ'ing in the backyard.

Anybody out there actually take an RV to So. Cal, spend the winter, and drive back north in the spring without owning property?

If yes, what is your monthly park cost, area, and your thoughts on snowbirding in So. Cal.

Thanks in advance.


For me it's a nice place to 'visit'.

But not for a snowbird destination. I saved for my retirement so money is no object but IMHO the CG rates are just way overpriced for what they offer compared to other popular winter destinations.

I just can't see throwing that kind of money on a CG. And for me I choose not to stay where the air quality is poor and earthquakes happen. Just saying. :W

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so as to have the life that is waiting for us.