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California offers many options for RV camping on the California coast. We found so many options that are big rig-friendly that we are breaking this up into 3 different articles- RV Parks on the California Coast, RV Parks in Northern California, and RV Parks in Southern California. Click the links above to see more about RV Parks in California. These are the best RV parks that are Big Rig friendly and get the best reviews in the Central California area. Some are California beach RV parks and others are a short drive to California's beautiful beaches and coastline. Not all RV parks can be considered RV Resorts. Not sure what an RV Resort is? You might be surprised at the differences we found in Motorcoach Resorts. 13 Things to Do While Visiting RV Parks On The California Coast Catch a boat and do some whale watching from Old Fisherman’s Wharf Tour the Hearst Castle Laugh at the Sea Lions' antics at Point Lobos State Natural Reserve Stroll through the Forestiere Underground Gardens John Steinbeck fans must visit Cannery Row- actually everyone will enjoy seeing this legendary area Visit the Capitola Village in Santa Cruz Visit Harmony Glassworks in the tiny town of Harmony Paddle a kayak and check out the sea life in San Simeon Cove Take a walk on the boardwalk at Moonstone Beach Drive the Big Sur Coastal Highway See the Sunset at Pismo Beach Visit the wine tasting rooms on the Santa Clara Valley Wine Trail Visit the Danish Capital of America Solvang With all the things to do and see in Central California, you need to plan a trip to one (or all!) of these RV Parks On The California Coast! Camping on the California Coast is a great adventure. Want to know the difference between RVs and what is a Class A RV? Check out our article All About RVs RV Campground rates change frequently based on season and availability. Also, some resorts offer special discounted rates, so I’ve listed their websites. Clicking on those links will take you directly to their websites for the most current rate and availability information. Carmel by the River RV Park- RV Parks On The California Coast This clean and well-maintained small boutique park only has 35 sites. The property is in a garden-like setting with lots of flowers and foliage so it’s quiet and peaceful. Even though the name implies it is on the river, it is not. The closest water access is Carmel Beach which is about a 10-minute drive. Plan a visit to the scenic small downtown area of Carmel-by-the-Sea, but you will need to take a car as the roads are narrow and there’s no RV parking there. Campers say that the staff is friendly and helpful and the large sites are big-rig friendly. Amenities Easy Access In & Out- Yes Kid-Friendly- Yes Age Restricted to 55+- No Pool- No Tennis/Pickleball- No Dog Park- Yes Boating- No Luxury Resort- No Class A Only- No Paved Roads- Yes Paved Sites- Yes Lots for Sale- No Rental Cottages- Yes Port Homes- No Vacation Homes- No Carmel by the River RV Park27680 Schulte RoadCarmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923831-624-9329https://www.carmelrv.com/ Cava Robles RV Resort- RV Parks On The California Coast Cava Robles RV Resort is a Sun Outdoors RV Park and is a large park with full amenities. Sites are large with plenty of room for big rigs. Guests report that the amenities offered at this park are fantastic. The park offers easy access to wine tastings in the area. In addition to the two pools and lodge, they also have live entertainment at the park. There are also guest cottages that can be rented. Amenities Easy Access In & Out- Yes Kid-Friendly- Yes Age Restricted to 55+- No Pool- Yes Tennis/Pickleball- Yes Dog Park- Yes Boating- No Luxury Resort- Yes Class A Only- No Paved Roads- Yes Paved Sites- Yes Lots for Sale- No Rental Cottages- Yes Port Homes- No Vacation Homes- No Cava Robles RV Resort3800 Golden Hill RoadPaso Robles, CA 93446805-242-4700https://www.sunoutdoors.com/california/cava-robles-rv-resort Coyote Valley RV Resort- RV Parks On The California Coast Coyote Valley RV Resort is another true luxury RV resort that made our list. The sites are large and paved and the park location is great for exploring Central California. The park has all the amenities to classify it as a luxury RV Resort including a saltwater pool and spa, concierge services, a clubhouse & entertainment center, a fitness center, and even a large dog park! Campers who have stayed at this luxury RV park report that not only is the park beautiful with all the amenities you might want, the staff is friendly and accommodating. Amenities Easy Access In & Out- Yes Kid-Friendly- Yes Age Restricted to 55+- No Pool- Yes Tennis/Pickleball- No Dog Park- Yes Boating- No Luxury Resort- Yes Class A Only- No Paved Roads- Yes Paved Sites- Yes Lots for Sale- Yes Rental Cottages- No Port Homes- No Vacation Homes- No Coyote Valley RV Resort9750 Monterey RoadSan Jose, CA 95037408-463-8400https://coyotevalleyresort.com/ Flying Flags RV Resort- RV Parks On The California Coast Flying Flags RV Resort is another luxury RV resort that has all the amenities you could want. They have multiple pools, bocce ball courts, a spa, and even a general store. There are no restrictions on the type of RV and sites are as long as 65 feet so no problem getting a big rig in here. They do have a nice dog park and kids' playground, so there’s plenty to do in the park. Guests have rated this as one of the top RV parks in the country. They also have cabins, cottages, and airstreams you can rent if you have guests. They also rent something called a Jupes Tent, which is something like a giant open-fronted tent complete with queen beds and solar panels. Amenities Easy Access In & Out- Yes Kid-Friendly- Yes Age Restricted to 55+- No Pool- Yes Tennis/Pickleball- No Bocce courts Dog Park- Yes Boating- No Luxury Resort- Yes Class A Only- No Paved Roads- Yes Paved Sites- Yes Lots for Sale- No Rental Cottages- Yes Port Homes- No Vacation Homes- No Flying Flags,180 Ave Of The Flags,Buellton, CA 93427877-783-5247https://flyingflags.com/ Marina Dunes RV Park- RV Parks On The California Coast Marina Dunes RV Park is near the ocean and is an Encore RV Resort Property. They offer beachfront access to Monterey Bay and are within driving distance of downtown Monterey. Not a Class A only park, being an Encore RV Resort means you can expect all of the standard amenities that an RV park should have but not a luxury resort. The location close to the beach is the reason why guests choose this park. Amenities Easy Access In & Out- Yes Kid-Friendly- Yes Age Restricted to 55+- No Pool- No Tennis/Pickleball- No Dog Park- No Boating- Yes Luxury Resort- No Class A Only- No Paved Roads- Yes Paved Sites- Yes Lots for Sale- No Rental Cottages- Yes Port Homes- No Vacation Homes- No Marina Dunes RV Resort330 Dunes DriveMarina, CA 93933831-384-6914 https://www.rvonthego.com/california/marina-dunes-rv-park/ Vines RV Resort- RV Parks On The California Coast Vines RV Resort is a Sun Communities-owned RV park. Not a true luxury RV park, it still has many amenities which make it highly rated among camping guests. It is reported to be very clean and well-maintained. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, laundry, and barbeque areas that are spacious enough for your big rig RV. They do have cabin rentals here so if you are looking for a place for friends or family to stay this may be a good option for you. Amenities Easy Access In & Out- Yes Kid-Friendly- Yes Age Restricted to 55+- No Pool- Yes Tennis/Pickleball- No Dog Park- Yes 2 of them Boating- No Luxury Resort- No Class A Only- No Paved Roads- Yes Paved Sites- Yes Lots for Sale- Yes Rental Cottages- Yes Port Homes- No Vacation Homes- No Vines RV Resort88 Wellsona RoadPaso Robles, CA 93446850-467-2100https://www.suncommunities.com/community/vines-rv-resort/ Wine Country RV Resort- RV Parks On The California Coast If you are interested in exploring Paso Robles and wine country, this Sun Communities RV Park might be a good choice for you. It is not a luxury Class A only resort but does have nice sized paved sites plenty big enough for a big rig. They are pet friendly, and have an onsite store a pool and hot tub, and a fitness center. Amenities Easy Access In & Out- Yes Kid-Friendly- Yes Age Restricted to 55+- No Pool- Yes Tennis/Pickleball- No Dog Park- Yes Boating- No Luxury Resort- No Class A Only- No Paved Roads- Yes Paved Sites- Yes Lots for Sale- No Rental Cottages- Yes Port Homes- No Vacation Homes- No Wine Country RV Resort2500 Airport RoadPaso Robles, CA 93446805-238-4560https://www.sunrvresorts.com/resorts/the-west/california/wine-country/ Yanks RV Resort- RV Parks On The California Coast One of the nicer RV Resorts, Yanks RV Resort features the longest Pull-Thru RV sites (100 feet!) in the Monterey area. They have wide paved roads, concrete pads, and patios and each site has picnic tables and BBQs. Amenities include a heated pool, spa, fitness center, and a fenced dog park with a pet wash! Guests have rated this one of the best RV parks in the area. Amenities Easy Access In & Out- Yes Kid-Friendly- Yes Age Restricted to 55+- No Pool- Yes Tennis/Pickleball- No Dog Park- Yes Boating- No Luxury Resort- No Class A Only- No Paved Roads- Yes Paved Sites- Yes Lots for Sale- No Rental Cottages- No Port Homes- No Vacation Homes- No Yanks RV Resort1005 Yanks WayGreenfield, CA 93927855-926-5778https://www.yanksrvresort.com/ That’s our list of 8 RV Parks On The California Coast. A couple of them are true luxury RV parks but all of those on our list come highly rated by guests. Central California has a lot to see and do, everything from the Yanks Air Museum to Wine Country and lots of cool towns to explore. Don’t forget about the 17-mile coastal drive on Highway 1 to Pebble Beach which is widely recognized as one of the most scenic drives in the world! Get out there and make some RV memories! Want more Big Rig Friendly RV Parks in California? Check out 6 Big Rig Friendly RV Parks in North California!