Our luxury California campervan rentals keep you mobile and versatile, so you can choose your own West Coast adventure. Cruise along the ocean on the iconic Pacific Coast Highway, or explore the awe-inspiring granite walls of Yosemite National Park. Immerse yourself in the groves of ancient redwoods in Sequoia National Park, or indulge in the tasting rooms of Napa and Sonoma Valleys. Travel over the sea-salted headlands of Big Sur, or take to the desert surrounded by the beautifully bristled trees for which Joshua Tree National Park is named.
Whichever California itinerary suits you best, a Moterra Sprinter van rental is the best way to cover the distance with comfort, ease and style. And where better to kick off a grand Golden State adventure than the storied city of San Francisco: the perfect hub for connecting to everything this amazing state has to offer.
Have particularly epic adventures in mind? Talk to us about our one-way campervan rentals from San Francisco to Las Vegas and Seattle!
San Francisco, CA
Year Round
10 Miles from Our Rental Hub
YOSEMITE, KING AND SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARKS
5 – 7 Days
PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY (SF – LA)
6 – 8 Days
BIG SUR
3 – 5 Days
WINE COUNTY AND NORTH COAST
3 – 5 Days
REDWOODS, CRATER LAKE AND VOLCANO NATIONAL PARKS
10 – 12 Days
The Golden Gate Bridge perched like a crown on the sunset, the bay lies open before you. At the northern end of the bridge, the Marin Peninsula rises sharply from the sea. Only one hour north from San Francisco is the Point Reyes National Seashore, with its many inlets and their hikes, oysters, and hidden beaches. Further inland is wine country and the dreamily rolling hills of Sonoma and Napa counties. Spend your days fishing for Chinook salmon and sipping the local varietals, or take your trip south, past the bustle of San Francisco to the warmth and beauty of Santa Cruz and Half Moon Bay. Whether your aim is to surf, sip, hike, or ride, you won’t have to travel far from our San Francisco campervan rental hub to make it happen.
Buckle up and wind your way north in your Moterra campervan on the most dramatic and beautiful stretches of the famous Pacific Coast Highway along California’s Lost Coast. The sea crashes and thunders through rocky blowholes into rapidly eroding bluffs, blanketing the air with the soft and tingling mists that inhabit this dramatic coastline. Just inland lurk giants, the towering ancient redwoods reaching higher than any other trees on Earth. Perfect for a romantic getaway or a wonder-filled family trip, magic awaits anyone who explores California’s less-traveled North Coast.
From the stunning granite-sided vertigo of Yosemite National Park to the world’s oldest and greatest trees to the tallest mountain in the lower 48 states, California’s Sierra Nevada mountains are impossible to oversell. Chase adrenaline in, around or above glimmering Lake Tahoe, then finish the day with a sunset like no other. Next, pack up your campervan rental and head north for towering snow-capped volcanoes and pristine wilderness in Lassen Volcanic National Park and Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Climb mountains or cliff walls, float calm scenic rivers or turbulent rapids, then bathe in natural hot springs. The opportunities for adventure are endless in the high places of California.
Clear green-blue waves crash onto sunny white sand beaches. Hills, cliffs and mountains rise dramatically from the sea, shedding rocks and trees down into the ceaseless pounding of the surf. Whether you came to tame the waves, climb the bluffs, or stretch out in the sand under the Golden State sun, the Southern California coastline is everything you might think, and more.
On the well-traveled roads between the Las Vegas lights and the Los Angeles sunset, it’s impossible not to look out the windows of your campervan rental and wonder just what’s out there in those scorched desert sands. Camp out under the stars in the Alabama Hills, and explore the resilient lifeforms and otherworldly landscapes of Death Valley National Park and the Mojave Desert. Climb the legendary rock formations of Joshua Tree National Park and marvel at its oldest residents, the ancient twisted trees who give this place its name. You never know what you’ll discover in the deserts of Southern California, but whatever it is, you will never forget the trip.
Explore the wilderness around California with our fully planned campervan tours.
The California Coastline offers over 3,000 miles of explorable roads, inlets, bays, and outlooks, while heading just a bit inland brings you to world-class vineyards and cultural hubs. Yosemite National Park offers 1,200 square miles of terrain full of waterfalls, deep valleys, ancient Sequoia groves and pristine waterways.
In short, California is a vanlife paradise!
With so much to choose from, however, we know it can feel daunting to plan a route that maximizes your vacation time while prioritizing what you want to see and do most. Click the link below to get a free copy of our Moterra California Insider Recommendation List for itinerary ideas and information.
Don’t forget, you can contact us about one-way campervan rentals to take your California adventure to the next level!
We got a high roof for a week and traveled from California to Utah (and back). We are avid campers and love backcountry, so this was the best of both worlds. To be able to comfortably disperse camp/boondock was a true luxury. The van was so thoughtfully designed and even though we brought some of our own gear, we hardly had to use any of it since they truly think of everything. We only had to troubleshoot once on the trip, and the Moterra team was quick and responsive to help us out. Such a special trip, can’t wait for the next!
– Rose Kang
We are so happy we chose to rent a camper van from Moterra! We had an excellent experience from time of booking, through the end of our trip. The staff was extremely responsive to my emails and the overview of the van upon pick up, was very helpful. We would absolutely recommend this company to anyone looking to take a camping vacation without having the pack all the gear. We can’t wait for our next Moterra adventure!
– Kelsey Aarrestad
We rented three vans with two other couples to visit Bryce and Zion and it was so fun! Definitely recommend!
For our itinerary, we worked with Erin. She got us great campground reservations and helped us fill our trip with activities we were interested in, really helping us to make the most of every day. She suggested several things we never would have thought to do on our own. And, anytime we had a question that required some local knowledge, she always had a good answer for us.
Alex showed us how to use our vans. They are incredibly well thought out and we were amazed at all the comfort and convenience that are packed into them. They are almost as easy to drive as a car and we used them to the max. It was a little bit of a learning process but it was also great to feel so self-sufficient – everything you need is right there in your vehicle! Anytime we did have a question we called Alex and he was very responsive.
– Ian Lovejoy