If you're in the market for an RV rental you can use to explore Laguna Beach and the surrounding area, then you may want to consider renting a Class C motor home or a travel trailer. Plenty of great Class Cs are available; they can sleep anywhere from five to nine people and cost around $115 to $250 per night. Those in search of travel trailers can find campers that sleep from two to ten and cost $80 to $175 a night.
There are so many awesome places to visit on California's coast, but since Huntington Beach is less than 30 minutes away, you'll probably want to explore this interesting coastal city. Whether you want to stroll around downtown Huntington Beach or tour the International Surfing Museum, you'll find plenty to do here.
You will also want to travel 50 minutes to Los Angeles, which is full of top-notch attractions. The Hollywood Sign, Disney World, Griffith Observatory, and much more await you in the City of Angels.
San Diego is an hour and 15 minutes south of Laguna Beach, so you can easily reach this Southern California city that's near the US/Mexico border. You can visit interesting places like the San Diego Zoo and the USS Midway Museum.
When travelers plan their vacations to coastal California, they tend to add cities like Los Angeles and San Diego to their itineraries. If they want to vacation in a smaller, more laid-back city, however, then they might decide to visit Laguna Beach, which is home to about 23,000 people. The area was first settled in the 1870s and a city founded in 1887, but Laguna Beach wasn't officially incorporated until 1927. In the years since Laguna Beach's founding, the city has become known for its lovely terrain, artistic flair, and mild climate.Â
The biggest attraction in Laguna Beach is the coastline, but you can still find plenty of entertaining things to do on dry land. You can visit the Pacific Marine Mammal Center, which rescues seals and sea lions and features a butterfly garden and tours. There's also the Laguna Art Museum, which is home to more than 3,500 works of art. You can also catch a ride to various places around town on the Laguna Beach Trolley.
If you've gone in search of a fabulous meal, you can find great food at places like Nick's Laguna Beach, 230 Forest Avenue Restaurant & Bar, and Carmelita's. If cheaper fare is what you desire, then check out places like Adolfo's Mexican Food, Penguin Cafe, and Adonis Mediterranean Grill.
Huntington Beach – You can experience the laid-back Southern California culture here in this coastal town. Be sure to check out the Bolsa Chica Wetlands and the Huntington Beach Pier.
260+ Restaurants
170+ Gas Stations
3 Rest Areas
20 Campgrounds
4 Nearby National Forests
20 Nearby State Parks
23 Nearby RV Parks
25+ Nearby Dump Stations
Los Angeles – This sprawling metropolis is one of America's great cultural meccas, so you'll have no problem finding plenty of fun and excitement here. Some great LA attractions include Universal Studios Hollywood, the Getty Center, and the Grove.
340+ Restaurants
290+ Gas Stations
4 Rest Areas
35+ Campgrounds
4 Nearby National Forests
28 Nearby State Parks
18 Nearby RV Parks
30 Nearby Dump Stations
San Diego – Whether you're searching for fabulous Mexican food or classy San Diego wine, you can find what you're looking for in this Southern California city. Balboa Park and La Jolla Cove are a couple of interesting places to visit here.
300+ Restaurants
270+ Gas StationsÂ
7 Rest Areas
30 Campgrounds
3 Nearby National Forests
10+ Nearby State Parks
20+ Nearby RV Parks
12 Nearby Dump Stations
If you drive two hours from Laguna Beach to Ventura, you can reach the visitor center of Channel Islands National Park. From Ventura, you'll have to take a boat into the park, but once you're there, you'll get to explore these fascinating channel islands and their surrounding waters.
Joshua Tree National Park is also two hours from Laguna Beach, but its environment couldn't be more different from that of the Channel Islands. This area's distinctive Joshua trees, as well as other desert flora and fauna, dominate the rocky, mountainous landscape here.
You'll have to drive four hours and 15 minutes to reach Sequoia National Park, but getting to see the world's largest trees is worth a bit of extra driving. The Sierra Nevada Mountains are on fine display, and visitors enjoy hiking, rock climbing, horseback riding, and more.
Crystal Cove State Park is just five minutes from downtown Laguna Beach, so it's a must-see on your stay. Beaches, canyons, bluffs, underwater wonders, and more are waiting for you to explore here.
Doheny State Beach is just 20 minutes down scenic Highway 1. This lovely park in Dana Point is the perfect place to soak up the sun and catch some waves.
About half an hour from Laguna Beach and 15 minutes from Doheny State Beach is gorgeous San Clemente State Beach. This is California's most popular beach for a reason, so you'll have to experience San Clemente's wonders for yourself as you scuba dive, snorkel, swim, surf, or just stretch out and relax on the beach.
Several of the top landmarks in California are in or near the places you'll be visiting during your stay in Laguna Beach. When you're exploring Los Angeles, be sure to check out the Hollywood sign, which has been a world-famous landmark for decades. You can also catch a show at Grauman's Chinese Theater, which has a distinctive facade and a place in local lore. In San Diego, you can visit Balboa Park, which is home to great attractions like the San Diego Zoo, the San Diego Air and Space Museum, and the Japanese Friendship Garden. In Laguna Beach itself, you can visit the Pirate Tower and, of course, the beach itself.
Latin Food Fest Los Angeles - This mid-March festival is a fantastic opportunity to eat some high-quality Latin food and to drink some fine wines from Argentina and Chile. Live music is also a part of this fun festival located in Los Angeles State Historic Park.
Festival of Arts – From early July to early September, Laguna Beach hosts the Festival of Arts. Its biggest draw is a production called "Pageant of the Masters," which features actors faithfully recreating well-known works of art in living-picture form.
Sawdust Art Festival – This festival also runs from early July to early September. Nearly 170 local artists sell their wares while live music plays on several stages and food and drink vendors provide refreshments.
Beaches – The beaches are some of the biggest draws to this area, so you'll have many awesome options. In addition to the Main Beach, you can go swimming, surfing, fishing, and more at Aliso Beach, Table Rock Beach, 1,000 Steps Beach, Crescent Bay Beach, and more.
Top of the World – This park is aptly named as you can see most of Orange County from its high point, which is over 1,000 feet above sea level. Multiple trails take you through the rugged terrain here.
Aliso and Woods Canyon Wilderness Park – Top of the World serves as the trailhead for this nearby park. Over 30 miles of trails wind through the 4,500 acres of this wildlife sanctuary.
There are plenty of excellent  RV campgrounds in the area, so you'll easily be able to find a beautiful place to park your camper. One of these is Doheny State Beach, which has campsites just a few feet from the beach. You can also camp at San Clemente State Beach Campground, which has camping spots on the beach that feature full hookups. If you'd prefer to camp closer to Huntington Beach, you can stay at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort, which is a full-service resort with a marina, featured activities, kayak rentals, and more.
Since SoCal beaches are so popular, they are logical places to find dump stations that are ideal for cleaning out the campers of visitors. If you camp at Doheny State Beach, you can use their dump station for free; otherwise, you'll have to pay $15. San Clemente State Beach also offers free use of their dump station for guests, but they only charge $10 per use otherwise. Huntington State Beach offers the same terms, so you can use the dump station for free if you camp there or for $10 if you don't. Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort also has dump station facilities; you don't have to pay for them if you're camping there, but you must pay $20 if you're just visiting.
Some quality RV storage facilities are located in nearby Costa Mesa. One of these is AA New Storage, which is conveniently located close to State Routes 1 and 55. Not too far away is 1st Class Storage, which is an excellent option for those looking for indoor or outdoor RV storage. Outdoor parking spaces go up to 12 by 45 feet, while indoor ones can be as large as 19 by 35 feet. Finally, there's Life Storage Facility #527, which provides outdoor spaces up to 40 feet long and indoor spaces up to 50 feet long.
Motorhomes are divided into Class A, B, and C vehicles. On average expect to pay $185 per night for Class A, $149 per night for Class B and $179 per night for Class C. Towable RVs include 5th Wheel, Travel Trailers, Popups, and Toy Hauler. On average, in Laguna Beach, CA, the 5th Wheel trailer starts at $70 per night. Pricing for the Travel Trailer begins at $60 per night, and the Popup Trailer starts at $65 per night.
Do you need to be a certain age to rent an RV in Laguna Beach?Yes. The minimum age is 25 to be eligible to get an RV Rental in Laguna Beach from RVshare.
Does RVshare have emergency roadside assistance?Yes. Every RV rental booked through RVshare receives 24/7 emergency roadside assistance.
Does RVshare offer one way RV rentals in Laguna Beach?Yes. Prior to renting any RV, check with the owner since not all will offer this particular option.