The Best Way To Explore Northern California
Welcome To Wandervans
The promise Wandervans provides a reliable, comfortable, and straightforward way to get outdoors. We focus on essential comforts, smart design, and regional access so your trip is about the places you visit and the time you spend there—not the gear you’re worrying about. Pack what you need, leave the conversion to us, and go make the road the plan.
Get ready to enjoy practical, comfortable campervans: efficient layouts with comfortable sleeping, a small kitchen, storage, and power for lights and devices.
The Wandervan Advantage
Freedom To Explore At Your Pace
People new to van life who want a turnkey experience without long-term commitment. change plans on the fly, stay extra nights or head in a new direction - it’s your call!
Comfort On The Road
Our campers for hire offer real beds comparable to the one in your home. We provide you with a sink and refrigerator as well as optional add-ons to suit your wandering needs.
Eco-Friendly Travel
Feel good about your adventure, as our vans are the eco-friendly alternative to larger RV rentals. A great way to see all that California has to offer without leaving a massive footprint.
FREE Yosemite Trip Planning Guide + $100 Adventure Credit
Simply enter your travel details and we’'ll send you our exclusive Yosemite guide and a $100 credit valid on select rentals!
Trusted by real wanderers since 2016
Who This Is Perfect For:
Yosemite vacations
National Park road trips
Driving the California coast
Families
International travelers flying into SFO or OAK
Festival and event travelers
Did you know?
Highway 1, also known as the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), 656 miles, making it the longest state route in California. This scenic highway, stretching along the Pacific coastline from Dana Point to Leggett, passes through Big Sur, Hearst Castle, Bixby Bridge and across the Golden Gate Bridge (just to name a few amazing stops!).
The Wandervan Fleet
You can add a Luno airmattress that can add one more bed to all models. That mattress is best for someone under 5’4”.
Medium
The ultimate 2 person campervan for your next adventure
Sleeps 2 / Seats 2
Queen Bed
Sink + fridge
Air conditioner (runs when plugged into shore power or a generator)
Privacy Curtains
Propane camp stove
Folding Table
2 camp chairs
Portable toilet available on request — Thetford Porta Potti
Medium: Interior Height 5’ 9”, Outside Height 8’ 4”
Medium Tall: Interior Height 6’ 6”, Outside Height 10’
16 to 20 MPG
Large
The ultimate 4-5 person campervan for your next adventure
Sleeps 4 / Seats 5
2 Queen beds
Sink + fridge
Air conditioner (runs when plugged into shore power or a generator)
Heater (runs on the gas in the gas tank)
Privacy curtains
Propane camp stove
Folding Table
2 camp chairs
Portable toilet available on request — Thetford Porta Potti
Additional single mattress available on request — Luno Mattress
Interior Height 6’ 6” / Outside Height 10’ / Length 22ft
16 to 21 MPG
More Than Just Vans
We also have Class C and Luxury Class B Vans available! Check out the booking calendar to see availability.
Explore To Your
Hearts Content
Explore Northern California Beauty
From the Sierra Nevada mountains to the Pacific ocean coastline, Northern California has checklist of spots to visit for all adventure types.
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Lassen Volcanic National Park
Redwood National and State Parks
Point Reyes National Seashore
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (includes Alcatraz Island, Muir Woods National Monument)
Pinnacles National Park
Yosemite National Park
Lake Tahoe
Sonoma Coast National Recreation Area
Fort Point National Historic Site
Benicia State Recreation Area (historic military and maritime sites nearby)
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve (often grouped with national landmarks for its protected status)
Chimney Rock (Pinnacles area; notable volcanic spire and landmark)
Old Faithful Geyser of California (Calistoga; private historic geyser attraction often listed among Northern California geothermal landmarks)
Castle Crags State Park (dramatic granite spires visible from I-5; often referenced as a regional landmark)
Mount Shasta (prominent volcanic peak and federal wilderness area)
Trinity Alps Wilderness (federal wilderness area with notable peaks and alpine lakes)
Klamath Mountains / Siskiyou Wilderness (federal wilderness region with distinct botanical and geological features)
Humboldt Redwoods State Park (Home to Rockefeller Forest and Avenue of the Giants, often cited alongside national redwood protections)
Note: Northern California’s federally managed areas include both National Parks and a variety of National Recreation Areas, National Historic Sites, National Monuments (managed by the National Park Service), national forests, and designated wilderness areas. This list focuses on well-known parks and landmark areas commonly visited or referenced in the northern half of the state.National Parks and Landmarks Info
Rock On Just Right
The best way to “festival” is in the comfort of your own accommodations! Easier than an RV, way better than a tent.
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Outside Lands — San Francisco (Golden Gate Park): One of the West Coast's premier festivals featuring indie rock, hip-hop, electronic, and local food and wine.
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass — San Francisco (Golden Gate Park): Free, long-running festival focused on bluegrass, Americana, folk, and roots music.
BottleRock Napa Valley — Napa: Multi-genre festival with major headliners, culinary experiences, and wine-centric activities.
Cruel World Festival — Various Bay Area/Los Angeles dates: Gothic/post-punk/alternative lineup that has held Bay Area events in some years.
Noise Pop Festival — San Francisco: Long-running indie music festival and conference showcasing emerging Bay Area and national indie acts across small venues.
Treasure Island Music Festival — San Francisco (Treasure Island): Boutique two-stage festival with indie rock and electronic acts (note: has been on hiatus in some years).
Ensenada / Outside regional festivals (Northern California-adjacent): Various smaller regional festivals in Mendocino, Sonoma, and Humboldt counties featuring folk, roots, bluegrass, and coastal indie lineups (examples include smaller local events like Mendocino Music Festival and Duncans Mills festivals).
Monterey Jazz Festival — Monterey: One of the oldest jazz festivals in the world, focusing on jazz legends and emerging artists (often categorized as Central/Northern California).
A little south but still accessible via your Wandervan…
Coachella — a premier annual music and arts festival held in Indio, California, showcasing diverse genres—rock, pop, hip-hop, and electronic—alongside massive art installations and fashion trends
Easily Active
For the active at heart, Northern California is the ultimate playground. Biking, hiking, skiing/snowboarding, surfing - if it’s outdoor activity, it’s here!
Pricing
| Medium | Large | |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeps | 2 | 4 |
| Length | 19ft | 22ft |
| AC/Heat | Yes | Yes |
| MPG | 16 to 20 | 16 to 21 |
| Rate per day | $125-$160 | $140-$175 |
We also have Class C and more luxury Class B vans available! ($175-$300). Check the booking calendar for availability!
Booking Options
Booking Option 1: Complete the booking on your own!
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Select your Departure and Return Dates, then follow the booking procedure steps.
You can optionally reject insurance if your personal policy already provides coverage, but if you're not sure, the insurance can be adjusted prior to departure.
If you don't see the dates you're looking for, please submit a waitlist request, or alter your dates.
Please note: Minimum Booking Days and Pricing vary by season (you must book at least 3 days for most time periods).
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Booking Option 2: Use our Booking Assistant
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Give us all your booking information and we will email you a custom quote to review and finalize your reservation and make the required deposit payment.