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Top things to see and do in Mammoth Lakes
You won’t find a better place for a family RVing holiday than this California dream location.
Top things to see and do in Niland
When snowbirding in California, this quirky destination is always worth a visit.
Top things to see and do in San Diego
Whether you want to catch a wave, or see animals at the zoo, San Diego is the place to be.
Top things to see and do in Redding
This sunny California city has everything you're looking for and then some.
Top things to see and do in San Jose
A trendy city with unlimited options for entertainment, San Jose welcomes you.
Top things to see and do in Coachella
With multicultural influences and festivities for all ages, Coachella is ideal for snowbirds and other RV travellers.
Top things to see and do in Hemet
Young or old, snowbird or family vacationer, everyone can appreciate this California city.
Top places to go RVing near Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley
This balmy part of California attracts snowbirds with its lively vibe.
RV resorts, restaurants and attractions in the Palm Springs area
Palm Springs is a California dream come true for RVing visitors.
5 California destinations that RVers are talking about
Include these snowbird-friendly communities in your California travel plans.
Launch pads propel RVers toward understanding our world and the space beyond
If you like the idea of learning more about space and climate exploration, these free tours are once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
Niland is a quirky California gem
It may be a small community, but Niland is bursting with creative energy and passionate people.
The festivals in Bakersfield, California, pack a flavourful, cultural punch
Bakersfield, California, has foodie festivals that make it easy to discover and celebrate cultural flavours and more.
Great ways to taste the flavours of Niland, CA
While Niland isn’t especially well-known for its food there are a few options available for those heading out on their next adventure.
L.A.: The City of Angels and water activities
Los Angeles, California, is known for many things, including the So Cal lifestyle. With these watery locations, you’ll find a slice of that life with ease. Get ready to hang 10, baby
How about a date in Indio, California?
Shields Date Garden in Indio, California, is a date-lovers paradise
Treasure hunting in Niland, California
California local prospector gives tips for travellers planning to treasure hunt around Niland, California.
The best things to see and do in Pala, California
Try your luck at the casino, dig for gems in the mine and get lost in the gardens in Pala, California
The mecca of modernism has a cache of delightful sights to survey
Between Palm Springs’ modern architecture and breathtaking canyons lies an unlimited amount of memories to treasure
Sample your way through San Diego
This California city is spoiled for choice when it comes to winery tours.
Top 5 California RVing destinations
Learn the best places in California to find amazing RV resorts and attractions.
Make Parker Dam the starting point for your holiday
Get in touch with local history at this significant landmark, then explore the outdoor paradise all around it.
Heading south for the winter? Why not stop in Napa and Sonoma?
Make these wine-centric communities part of your ramble-south plan.
Soak up the sun in Palm Springs, or the wine in Temecula Valley
Let San Diego serenade you
The city of San Diego has a jam-packed summer and fall schedule that caters to music lovers.
The San Francisco Dungeon offers frightfully exhilarating journey through 200 years of history
The San Francisco Dungeon is a first-of-its-kind attraction for North America, providing a 60-minute, live-action journey through 200 years’ worth of the Bay Area’s most riveting—and sinister—history.
Where desert landscapes meet celebrated architecture
Take a trip back in time at the McCallum Adobe in Palm Springs, explore other historical neighbourhoods in the area or walk nature's ancient path at the Indian Canyons.
San Diego: The Plymouth Rock of the West
Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo was the first European to set foot on the West Coast of the United States. Today his voyage is remembered at Point Loma and San Diego Bay.
Golden Village Palms provides escape from cold and snow
California’s largest luxury RV resort is located in Hemet, part of Southern California’s beautiful San Jacinto Valley.
A mountain turned masterpiece
There are some great walks in and around Niland, California but one of the most unique adventures you could go on is a walk on Salvation Mountain, a mountain that is a beautiful piece of art.
Top things to see and do in Anaheim
Get your fill of excitement, during your RV trip to beautiful Anaheim, California.
Diner oasis in Niland
The desert air is hot but the AC is cool at the Buckshot Diner in Niland. Learn about the spot to eat in Niland plus a nearby surprise seaside getaway.
Family-friendly dining in Anaheim
Many restaurants in Anaheim cater to families, with menu options that don’t bust the budget.
It’s hard to keep up with these Joneses
There's never a dull moment for Glyn, Jena and their daughter Haley as they embrace edu-tourism and adventure.
Essential items to have on board your RV at all times
Packing your RV can be chaotic. Having a checklist can help you make sure you pull away from your driveway with everything necessary for your trip.
A California culinary adventure
Take a culinary tour through California and discover some of the farm-to-table restaurants.
Learn about the Salton Sea
Visit the Salton Sea State Recreation Area or the Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge.
Arroyo Tapiado mud cave exploration
Explore and photograph the unique geomorphology of the mud caves in the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in California.
Top rated Anaheim RV Park simplifies its name to match Google searches
Top-rated RV park, Anaheim RV Resort Park, located near Disneyland in California, gets a name change and updated look.
Visit San Diego’s charming Old Town
Old Town San Diego is a California State Historic Park where visitors can stroll back to the 1850s.
Visit San Diego’s charming Old Town
Old Town is right in the heart of San Diego and is often called the birthplace of California.
Healthy lifestyles for RVers
Exploring local attractions and using the amenities offered by RV parks can help you make it to the recommended 10,000 steps a day for optimum health.
California Road Trips 2015 Offers Secret Finds and Insider Tips
California Invite Visitors: Golden State Road Trips 2015 offers secret finds and insider tips.
No drought about it: Agritourism yields good time in Indio
The farms of Indio, California, are important contributors to agriculture production and are producers of some of the world's best-tasting dates.
A treasure in California’s desert
At Borrego Springs, California, you can explore the fascinating elements of the desert and the lush luxury of resort living.
Carefree Communities purchases 18 MH Communities in CA
Carefree Communities becomes the nation's fifth largest manufactured home and RV community owner with acquisition of 18 Vedder Communities in California.
Another RV resort reports that snowbirds are arriving ahead of schedule
Winter occupancies at the 998-site Golden Village Palms RV Resort in Hemet are running 12 percent ahead of last winter’s figures.
Boundless activities and community
There are plenty of reasons why the Fountain of Youth Spa RV Resort is so well liked with the RV crowd.
Top day trips in the Palm Springs area
Next time you’re camping in Palm Springs, California, check out these attractions and make a day of it.
Get in touch with nature
This nature centre is a great place to visit if you want to learn more about Anaheim's natural surroundings.
A birder’s paradise in the desert
The Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge is one of the top bird watching spots in North America.
Meet Don and Carol McDowall of North Vancouver
“RV Life is in our hearts,” said Carol McDowalll, who with her husband Don has been RVing for over 22 years.
The heart of So Cal
The all-season attractions of Anaheim, California, are unbeatable for anyone who wants an active, entertaining, educational vacation.
See the streets of Bakersfield
Buck Owens' hometown is worth a visit on your trip south.
Palm Springs offers incredible desertscapes to photograph
Greg Peterson of Luminessence Photo shares his best tips for capturing the beauty that is Palm Springs, California.
Indio, California offers more than just festivals
Indio, California, City of Festivals, offers more activities and reasons to celebrate than anywhere else in the state.
Palm Springs, California is an epicentre for creativity
Palm Springs, California, might be a golfer’s paradise, but for travellers with niche interests and a taste for the unusual, it’s a haven. The city is an epicentre for creativity and offers unique opportunities to experience exciting entertainment and innovative technology.
Borrego Springs, California, offers up a hiker’s haven through stunning desert landscape
The desert beckons with unique landforms and endless hiking, and the small-town ambience of history-rich communities like Borrego Springs is irresistible.
Top 5 things to see and do in Sacramento
The past and present mingle in California's scenic capital.
The Park to go if you are a hiker and lover of desert terrain
Anza Borrego Desert State Park offers a chance to delve into early California history first by reading about it and then reliving it yourself through hiking, horseback riding or four-wheel driving explorations.
El Centro, California, offers amazing fun in the dunes
The Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area is the most prominent feature of Imperial County's off-highway recreational region.
Rejuvenation, community and fun
The Fountain of Youth Spa RV Resort, an hour from Palm Springs, is a snowbird RV destination like no other.
Dining out in Twentynine Palms, California, is an interesting experience
With over three dozen diversified restaurants to choose from at Twentynine Palms, the options for eating out seem endless.
Mmmm honey
The Doughty family in Temecula, California, sell honey and wax straight from the honeybees on their property.
Take a sweet tooth tour through San Diego County to Borrego Springs
Satisfy your cravings at these three delicious dessert destinations featuring fudge, pastries, candy barrels and much more.
Explore the incredible diversity of Palm Springs’ food culture
Palm Springs, California, is home to the world-famous Palm Canyon Drive, where most of the restaurants are locally owned. Food tours, farms, fairs and markets add up to a foodie's dream come true.
El Centro celebrates American history and Mexican culture
The largest city in California's Imperial Valley embraces the culture of its large Mexican population.
Red Bluff is all about cowboys and crawdads
The Red Bluff Roundup and the Crawdad Festival are this California city’s two biggest events of the year.
Anaheim revamps its historic packing district
Orange County offers visitors an escape from the commercial to a destination rooted in local culture.
Amenities and attractions of El Centro
El Centro, California, situated at the heart of a desert playground, is strongly influenced by its proximity to Mexico and hosts festivals all year round.
Canadian travellers get their kicks on historic Route 66
The Canadian Route 66 RV Network and Canadian Route 66 Association make it simpler and safer to explore a highway that's celebrated in novels, songs, television and movies.
Old Town LaQuinta is a charming destination for art lovers
Browse the galleries of this pedestrian-friendly village or check out Art Under the Umbrellas on select Sundays.
The Ranch Restaurant: fine dining in the heart of Anaheim
Combining a world-class food menu and wine list with a country music venue makes The Ranch a standout in Orange County.
Indio’s annual Tamale Festival celebrates a taste of Mexico
The weather is hot in Indio, California, and so are the tamales.
Enjoy a date in Palm Springs
Celebrate the date at the International Date Festival in Indio, California.
Coffee shops in Indio
Indio’s java joints are impressive to say the least.
Niland: A desert getaway off the beaten track
The other-worldly landscapes surrounding the once-active Salton Sea and its adjoining deserts allow couples to really get away from it all when visiting Niland, California.
Best restaurants in San Diego
This vivacious city has no shortage of diverse, and delicious, dining options.
Best restaurants in Palm Springs
Snowbirding takes on a new dimension when you see the menus offered by these Palm Springs restaurants.
Best restaurants in Indio
With so many recreational pursuits available, Indio visitors are sure to work up an appetite.
Best restaurants in Niland
This unusual California community has some awesome places to grab a bite.
Best couples’ getaways in and around San Diego
A state park, wineries, gold-rush towns and even a spa favoured by old-time Hollywood: check here for the best day trips for couples near San Diego, California.
Palm Springs offers relaxation, excitement and romance
RVing couples can indulge their romantic desires in Palm Springs—with a side-by-side massage, a hot air balloon ride or a fun round of golf.
Indio is a premier destination for RVing lovebirds
Couples travelling to Indio have a variety of activities to enjoy together. Don't miss out on the chance for romance in the hot, sunny community of Indio.
Venture off to explore exotic and rare species
The botanical gardens and other exhibits at The Living Desert in Palm Desert, California, represent the great diversity of flora and fauna found throughout the deserts of North America.
The world’s first cactarium is a must-see in Palm Springs
Moorten Botanical Garden offers every visitor a unique experience. Numerous varieties of cacti, succulents, rocks, crystals, reptiles, birds and so much more are displayed at this garden.
Indio gives visitors a reason to celebrate
Indio's hot, dry climate makes it possible to enjoy outdoor events all year round.
Twentynine Palms, California, is an oasis of murals
This desert city of 25,000 is close to Joshua Tree National Park as well as the First Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center.
Make a date with dates in Indio, California
The hot, sunny town of Indio, California, has long billed itself as the date capital of the United States. Since it’s also the hometown of poet John Olivares Espinoza, it’s no coincidence he titled his latest book The Date Fruit Elegies.
El Centro author examines border in Crossings
Many visitors to El Centro in southern California come for the mild winter weather and also the chance to explore another culture in Mexico, just across the border.
Explore the outdoors where the sun spends the winter
Known as the place where the sun spends the winter, El Centro is also the place where you will find plenty of activities to keep you in shape.
You will never get bored
This fabulous Palm Springs resort has everything a snowbirder could want.
Lead an adventurous life
Two Springs RV Resort will keep you entertained and active.
Many ways to get into the action
The golfing around Palm Springs is phenomenal, but there are lots more amazing things to see and do.
Live out your heart’s desires
Going beyond the ordinary, Indio offers up a host of unique activities for RVers.
The freedom to explore
A small town in California’s Imperial County, Niland offers visitors the chance to get to know the desert on their own terms.
What are you doing on Thursday night?
Palm Springs comes alive on Thursday evenings with VillageFest.
Flapjacks and snowbirds
In the middle of January you will find a large gathering of snowbirds in El Centro, California. These human birds flock together to gather and gabble over a free pancake breakfast.
Vegetable roots stretch deep
It's easy to celebrate agriculture in the Imperial County, either by attending a veggie-themed event or simply by indulging in the locally-grown produce.
Top things to see and do in Indio
Indio’s nickname, The City of Festivals, gives a visitor a good idea of what to expect in this happening community.
