Napa Valley, Redwoods and Highway 1
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Topic: Napa Valley, Redwoods and Highway 1
Posted By: EasyriderSLC
Subject: Napa Valley, Redwoods and Highway 1
Date Posted: 22 Jan 2013 at 12:02pm
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My wife and I just bought a R-POD 172 and are trying to plan our first road trip in May or June. We were thinking of going to Napa (2 days), the Redwoods (1 day) and down the coast on Highway 1 (2 days). Does anyone have any good spots to camp along this route? We are game for either dry camping or staying at a KOA type facility. Thanks in advance for any insight you are willing to provide.
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Posted By: Camper Bob
Date Posted: 22 Jan 2013 at 5:31pm
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Used to spend a lot of time on Hwy 1. It may be too late to make reservations at the state parks, as they open bookings a year in advance. Have never stayed at a KOA. Start calling now for reservations. Jules Pfeifer State Park down from Monterey is fabulous. You camp among the giant redwoods. There is a restaurant in the area called Nepenthe. Fantastic view of the Pacific Ocean at sunset. A must see. Of course the Montery Aquarium in Monterey is also a must see. Further south you should stop in at Hearst's Castle. Hearst's father bought 50 miles of coastline each way from their estate to the mountains, east for about a penny an acre in the 1860's. Read about Hearst's Castle and buy tickets on line prior to setting out. Its a very popular landmark. Highway 1 is very narrow and since you will be travelin southbound it is a bit tricky. Just stay slow and enjoy the vistas. Safe Travels. ------------- Camper Bob and Camper Sue Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund) 2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod) 2016 Lance 1685 2015 Nissan Pathfinder |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 22 Jan 2013 at 9:20pm
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Welcome.
------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: Goose
Date Posted: 24 Jan 2013 at 12:20pm
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Welcome and where ever you go you will enjoy it. Goose ------------- Mother Goose's Caboose..2011 RP171..07 Grand Cherokee 
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Posted By: geelse
Date Posted: 25 Feb 2013 at 12:08am
 Sounds like a great trip. Try the koa-Monterey/Santa Cruz. Close enough to cover all Monterey Bay area in day trips. Hwy 1 from Monterey to south of Big Sur like San Simeon is hills, turns, curves, up and down, so go SLOW and enjoy the sights, WOW. Hearst Castle (San Simeon) is fun visit, There is San Simeon camp ground (state park/beach) but dry camping, they do have water, flush toilets.Outside of Monterey just off hwy 1 a ways is Laguna Seca Campground, its county but nice park with water and electricity. Number for reservations is 888-588-2267. Good Luck------------- See America First 2013 R-POD 177 HRE 2005 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab George and Linda |