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Pacific Coast Highway
Highway 1 from San Diego to the Oregon coast — the most iconic road trip in America.
Duration10–12 days
Start CitySan Diego, CA
Best SeasonMay–October (fog/rain dominate winter PCH)
Self-DrivePricing on request — call 619-935-3733
You pick up or we deliver. You drive the itinerary. 24/7 phone support throughout. Itemized add-ons, transparent billing.
Call to book →Full ConciergeBespoke quote
We plan, deliver, set up, stock, coordinate activities, and tear down. Private driver optional. One-way repositioning available.
Request a quote →Pricing note: State park reservations fill 6 months out for PCH campsites. We recommend booking anchor stops (Big Sur, Monterey) as soon as your dates are locked.
About This Trip
Your journey begins here
PCH earns its reputation. Big Sur is still the most dramatic stretch of coastal driving in the lower 48. Our advantage over the luxury-motorcoach operators: we put you in a rig small enough to actually enjoy the winding sections. Class B vans and compact Class Cs thread Big Sur comfortably. A 45-foot Class A does not.
The Route
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
San Diego → Los Angeles
Easy opening day. Malibu Beach RV Park puts you on the sand with a Pacific-facing lot.
Day 2
Santa Barbara → Pismo Beach
Wine country pit stops. Pismo's Monarch Butterfly Grove if you're traveling Nov–Feb.
Day 3–4
Big Sur
Bixby Bridge, McWay Falls, Pfeiffer Beach purple sand. Book Big Sur campgrounds months ahead.
Day 5
Monterey & Carmel-by-the-Sea
Monterey Bay Aquarium, 17-Mile Drive, Carmel's fairytale cottages. Marina Dunes RV Resort is the best base.
Day 6–7
San Francisco
Cross the Golden Gate with an RV — bucket-list moment. Park at San Francisco RV Resort in Pacifica.
Day 8
Mendocino & Sonoma Coast
Dramatic cliffs, redwoods, wine-adjacent. Russian Gulch and MacKerricher State Parks for camping.
Day 9–10
Oregon Coast
Crossing into Oregon, Brookings south first. Cannon Beach (Haystack Rock), Ecola State Park.
Day 11–12
Return drive or fly-home
Two options: drive back on I-5 (faster) or reverse PCH (scenic). Concierge tier includes one-way positioning.
What's Included
Full trip prep + orientation walkthrough
Fresh water, propane, charged batteries
24/7 phone support throughout your trip
Digital guidebook + systems tutorial
Stress Free Shield protection
Bedding and basic kitchen supplies
State park reservation guidance
Big Sur routing + elevation briefing
Itemized Add-Ons
Recommended for this trip
No bundled markups — everything is itemized. Add what you need, skip what you don't.
Stress Free Premium Package$449
Full linen + towel set for extended trips
Stress Free Convenience Ludify Service Package$350
Groceries, beach gear, beverage stock for pickup day
Electric Bikes (pair)$75/day ea
SF, Monterey, and Oregon beach towns reward bikes
Starlink WiFiAvailable
Big Sur has genuine dead zones
One-way repositioningConcierge
Skip the return drive — we retrieve the rig
From Our Fleet
Recommended units for this trip
Real units from our active 26-rig fleet. Every card links to the full spec sheet, photos, and live availability.
[25]
Class C Compact Outlook
Class C · Sleeps 6 · 27 ft
Ideal for: Weekend trips, first-time RVers
See unit →[27]
Cross Trail – Easy to Drive
Class C · Sleeps 6 · 25 ft
Ideal for: Couples, first-time driving
See unit →[46]
Jayco Redhawk Slideout
Class C · Sleeps 6 · 29 ft
Ideal for: Couples, small families
See unit →[50]
Class B – Sequence Van
Class B · Sleeps 2 · 21 ft
Ideal for: Couples, solo adventurers
See unit →[24]
Class C Compact Majestic
Class C · Sleeps 6 · 24 ft
Ideal for: Couples, easy driving, first-time RVers
See unit →Frequently Asked
Questions about this trip
Is PCH safe to drive in an RV?
Yes, but choose the right unit. We steer guests away from 35+ foot Class A motorhomes for the Big Sur section — the road is narrow, winding, and has weight restrictions in several places. A Class B van or Class C under 28 feet handles it comfortably.
What about the Big Sur landslide?
Caltrans has reopened the full PCH corridor, but closures happen seasonally. We check current CalTrans status before every departure and reroute if needed — sometimes that means I-5 down and PCH back up, or vice versa.
Can I do just part of this trip?
Absolutely. The most popular short version is a 5-day San Diego → Big Sur loop. We also do 4-day Monterey/Carmel-only trips with delivery to Marina Dunes.
One-way rentals possible?
Yes via the concierge tier. We reposition the rig from Oregon/SF back to San Diego; you fly home. This costs more but saves 2–3 days and preserves your vacation.
4.8 / 5 from verified guests
Real reviews · Google, Yelp & Hostfully
“I got a chance to finally book a trailer and loved the experience start to finish. We received top tier service and they always made it a point to treat people the right way, the unit worked out great and everything went as smooth as can be! I would highly recommend giving Stress Free RVs a chance to host your next trip.”
“Rented a trailer for a camping weekend and everything went really well. Was able to pickup trailer and everything worked out well for the weekend. Generator worked good to power the AC and keep everything cool even though we were camping in the desert heat with no shade. Definitely will rent from again.”
Ready to plan your Pacific Coast Highway trip?
Call or text 619-935-3733. We'll match the trip to your dates, group size, experience level, and budget. No pressure, no high-end "luxury" gatekeeping.