![[24] Class C Compact Majestic 23A](/images/units/animated/unit24-animated-800.webp)
Mileage BonusPickup OnlyClass C
[24] Class C Compact Majestic 23A
24ft · Sleeps 6
CompactOnboard GeneratorMileage BonusSlideless
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-DrivePriced to your dates
You pick up or we deliver. You drive the itinerary. remote trip support throughout. Itemized add-ons, transparent billing.
Build my booking →Full ConciergeBespoke quote
We plan, deliver, set up, stock, coordinate activities, and tear down. Private driver optional. One-way repositioning available.
Plan it with our AI + concierge team →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
Remote trip 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
LUDIFY Convenience$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
Choose your RV for this trip
Our recommended RVs for this trip come first. Select one to check your dates and build your booking.
Mileage BonusPickup Only![[25] 2019 Class C Compact Outlook 22E](/images/units/animated/unit25-animated-800.webp)
Long TripsPickup OnlyClass C
[25] 2019 Class C Compact Outlook 22E
27ft · Sleeps 6
CompactOnboard Generator
![[27] 2022 Class C – Cross Trail – Easy to Drive](https://orbirental-images.s3.amazonaws.com/c8b22260-65ee-4822-95ee-eef58507a8b2)
Class C
PremiumPickup Only2022 Coachmen Forest River
Class C
[27] 2022 Class C – Cross Trail – Easy to Drive
25ft · Sleeps 6
CompactOnboard GeneratorPremiumSlideless
![[46] 2021 Jayco Redhawk – Slideout](/images/units/animated/unit46-animated-800.webp)
PremiumPickup OnlyClass C
[46] 2021 Jayco Redhawk – Slideout
29ft · Sleeps 6
CompactPremiumOnboard GeneratorFull Width Slide
![[50] 2022 Thor Motorcoach Sequence 20J](/images/units/animated/unit50-animated-800.webp)
SolarPickup OnlyClass B
[50] 2022 Thor Motorcoach Sequence 20J
21ft · Sleeps 2
LuxurySolar
![[02] 2022 XL Alta – King Bunkhouse](/images/units/animated/unit02-animated-800.webp)
King BedDelivery Avail.Travel Trailer
[02] 2022 XL Alta – King Bunkhouse
34ft · Sleeps 8
XLBunkhousePopularKing Bed
![[08] XL Whitehawk Bunkhouse](/images/units/animated/unit08-animated-800.webp)
PopularDelivery Avail.Travel Trailer
[08] XL Whitehawk Bunkhouse
35ft · Sleeps 8
XLBunkhousePopular
PopularDelivery Avail.Travel Trailer
[09] XL Whitehawk Bunkhouse
35ft · Sleeps 8
XLBunkhousePopular
![[16] 2022 Heartland Mallard M32 – 2BR XXL](/images/units/animated/unit16-animated-800.webp)
2 BedroomDelivery Avail.Travel Trailer
[16] 2022 Heartland Mallard M32 – 2BR XXL
35ft · Sleeps 8
XXL2 BedroomBunkhouseSleeps 8
![[13] 2026 Forest River Salem Veranda32 XXL](/images/units/animated/unit13-animated-800.webp)
Rear PatioDelivery Avail.Travel Trailer
[13] 2026 Forest River Salem Veranda32 XXL
38ft · Sleeps 4
XXLNew 2026Rear PatioOutdoor Kitchen
![[17] 2021 Momentum 29G Toy Hauler](/images/units/animated/unit17-animated-800.webp)
2 BathDelivery Avail.Toy Hauler
[17] 2021 Momentum 29G Toy Hauler
34ft · Sleeps 6
Toy Hauler2 BathOnboard GeneratorFits SxS
![[23] 2018 Jayco Redhawk L – Class C](/images/units/animated/unit23-animated-800.webp)
Dual SlidesPickup OnlyClass C
[23] 2018 Jayco Redhawk L – Class C
27ft · Sleeps 10
CompactOnboard GeneratorDual Slides
![[28] 2019 Class C – Freelander – Sleeps 10](/images/units/animated/unit28-animated-800.webp)
Sleeps 10Pickup OnlyClass C
[28] 2019 Class C – Freelander – Sleeps 10
33ft · Sleeps 10
BunkhouseOnboard Generator
![[30] 2018 Class C – Chateau – Sleeps 10](/images/units/animated/unit30-animated-800.webp)
Great ValuePickup OnlyClass C
[30] 2018 Class C – Chateau – Sleeps 10
33ft · Sleeps 10
BunkhouseOnboard Generator
![[31] 2018 XL – Class A – Hurricane](/images/units/animated/unit31-animated-800.webp)
Power LoftPickup OnlyClass A
[31] 2018 XL – Class A – Hurricane
31ft · Sleeps 6
Mid SizedOnboard GeneratorPower Loft
![[33] 2018 XL – Class C – Four Winds – Sleeps 10](/images/units/animated/unit33-animated-800.webp)
Full SlidePickup OnlyClass C
[33] 2018 XL – Class C – Four Winds – Sleeps 10
33ft · Sleeps 10
BunkhouseOnboard GeneratorFull Width Slide
![[35] 2018 Class C – Chateau – Premium](/images/units/animated/unit35-animated-800.webp)
Premium SlidePickup OnlyClass C
[35] 2018 Class C – Chateau – Premium
33ft · Sleeps 10
BunkhouseOnboard GeneratorPremiumFull Width Slide
![[36] 2018 XL – Class A – Luxury Discovery](/images/units/animated/unit36-animated-800.webp)
LuxuryPickup OnlyClass A
[36] 2018 XL – Class A – Luxury Discovery
42ft · Sleeps 6
DIESELLuxuryPremium
![[66] 2021 Cougar RB](/images/units/animated/unit66-animated-800.webp)
SUV TowableDelivery Avail.Travel Trailer
[66] 2021 Cougar RB
26ft · Sleeps 4
SUV TowableShortCouplesSlideless
![[67] 2021 Forest River Ibex 20BHS](/images/units/animated/unit67-animated-800.webp)
Mini BunkhouseDelivery Avail.Travel Trailer
[67] 2021 Forest River Ibex 20BHS
25ft · Sleeps 6
SUV TowableShortBunkhouse
![[70] 2024 Grand Design Solitude 391DL](/images/units/animated/unit70-animated-800.webp)
2 BathroomsDelivery Avail.Fifth Wheel
[70] 2024 Grand Design Solitude 391DL
43ft · Sleeps 8
LuxuryPremium2BR2 BathOversized
![[71] 2023 Solitude 390RK – Rear Kitchen 5th Wheel](/images/units/animated/unit71-animated-800.webp)
LuxuryDelivery Avail.Fifth Wheel
[71] 2023 Solitude 390RK – Rear Kitchen 5th Wheel
42ft · Sleeps 6
LuxuryPremiumOversized
Photo: King of Hearts · CC BY-SA 3.0
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.
4.3 / 5 on Google · 103 reviews
Real reviews · Google, Yelp & Hostfully
“It was my first time renting an RV and they could not have made it any easier. They were polite, professional, and very accommodating. The RV was perfect for the event I attended. It was a 4 day festival in the desert and everything was perfect. Thank you Mike and our staff for making this experience flawless and amazing. I will definitely be recommending you to everyone.”
“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.