Hotel at a Glance: Wine Country RV Resort

Somewhere between the luxury of a California winery and the simple charm of an RV resort is the Wine Country RV Resort, a rustic retreat amongst the vineyards of Southern California. By day, visitors can travel the surrounding hills to sip on wines from the surrounding vineyards, tasting the decadent flavors of local vintages. At night, they can return to the resort, where they can settle down in their own RV or in a homey rented chalet or cottage.

• Wines and tunes: The resort’s onsite wine garden often hosts local bands, outdoor movies, and other live events for visitors to enjoy.
• Play billiards on rainy days at the onsite game room.
• Spread your towel on the California coastline beaches about 30 miles away.
• Splash around: Just a ten-minute walk away, you can wade into wave pools or float down lazy rivers at the Ravine Water Park.
• Visit the famous estate of William Randolph Hearst, nicknamed the “Hearst Castle,” about an hour away in San Simeon.

Morro Bay, California: Coastal City with Rare Birds and Wineries

Located almost exactly midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, Morro Bay is a little coastal town in central California known for its natural beauty. Morro Bay State Park is a popular spot for sailing, hiking, and, especially, bird watching. Rare birds that live or pass through here include pipits, albatrosses, pelicans, falcons, and auks. Catch these and other breathtaking coastal sights with a drive along the nearby Pacific Coast Highway, a designated All-American Road that snakes along the outcroppings and beaches of California’s shoreline.

The area is also home to a number of wineries, nearly all of which offer tastings and tours. For a quick road trip, drive 30 miles north to Hearst Castle, the opulent, 90,000-square-foot estate built for publishing magnate William Randolph Hearst. Guided tours cover the highlights of the home, which has 56 bedrooms, 61 bathrooms, two pools, and extensive gardens.