{"id":20777,"date":"2026-11-06T18:05:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T18:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/?p=20777"},"modified":"2026-11-06T18:05:00","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T18:05:00","slug":"san-diego-rv-rental-joshua-tree-anza-borrego-big-bear-winter-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/san-diego-rv-rental-joshua-tree-anza-borrego-big-bear-winter-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"San Diego RV Rental: Joshua Tree, Anza-Borrego and Big Bear in Winter Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><style>\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Hide Astra default post title + meta for this post \u2500\u2500 *\/\n.single-post .entry-title,.single-post .entry-meta,.single-post .ast-post-format-meta,.single-post .post-meta{display:none !important;}\n.single-post .entry-content{padding-top:0 !important;margin-top:0 !important;}\n.single-post .ast-article-single{padding-top:0 !important;}\n.ast-separate-container 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href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/san-diego-rv-rental-joshua-tree-anza-borrego-big-bear-winter-sun\/#Book_your_San_Diego_campervan\" >Book your San Diego campervan<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/san-diego-rv-rental-joshua-tree-anza-borrego-big-bear-winter-sun\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" >Frequently asked questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/san-diego-rv-rental-joshua-tree-anza-borrego-big-bear-winter-sun\/#Joona_Alla\" >Joona &amp; Alla<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/san-diego-rv-rental-joshua-tree-anza-borrego-big-bear-winter-sun\/#Contents\" >Contents<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/san-diego-rv-rental-joshua-tree-anza-borrego-big-bear-winter-sun\/#AI-assisted_content_for_travel_brands\" >AI-assisted content for travel brands<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/san-diego-rv-rental-joshua-tree-anza-borrego-big-bear-winter-sun\/#Keep_reading\" >Keep reading<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/san-diego-rv-rental-joshua-tree-anza-borrego-big-bear-winter-sun\/#Loading%E2%80%A6\" >Loading\u2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/san-diego-rv-rental-joshua-tree-anza-borrego-big-bear-winter-sun\/#Loading%E2%80%A6-2\" >Loading\u2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/san-diego-rv-rental-joshua-tree-anza-borrego-big-bear-winter-sun\/#Loading%E2%80%A6-3\" >Loading\u2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/san-diego-rv-rental-joshua-tree-anza-borrego-big-bear-winter-sun\/#title\" >'+title+'<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"San_Diego_RV_Rental_Joshua_Tree_Anza-Borrego_and_Big_Bear\"><\/span>San Diego <em>RV Rental<\/em>: Joshua Tree, Anza-Borrego and Big Bear<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n    <p class=\"htf-hero-deck\">Mild winters, desert wildflowers, a coastal highway and a $86 starting price make San Diego one of the best places in the USA to hire an RV between November and March. Here is the plan we would follow.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"htf-hero-meta\">\n      <div class=\"htf-meta-author\"><div class=\"htf-avatar\">J&amp;A<\/div><div><strong>Joona &amp; Alla<\/strong>Rovaniemi, Finland<\/div><\/div>\n      <span class=\"htf-dot\">\u00b7<\/span><span>November 6, 2026<\/span><span class=\"htf-dot\">\u00b7<\/span><span>9 min read<\/span><span class=\"htf-dot\">\u00b7<\/span><span>Updated regularly<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- HERO IMAGE -->\n<div class=\"htf-hero-img\">\n<div class=\"htf-hero-img\" style=\"margin:24px 0;text-align:center;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17077\" src=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-usa-3.jpg\" alt=\"Desert canyon landscape RV trip from San Diego\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:6px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-usa-3.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-usa-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-usa-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-usa-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-usa-3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-usa-3-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-usa-3-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><div style=\"font-size:12px;color:#6b6b6b;margin-top:6px;\">Photo: Dietmar Rabich, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- ARTICLE + SIDEBAR -->\n<div class=\"htf-wrap\">\n<article class=\"htf-body\">\n<p>If you live somewhere dark and cold in November, San Diego is a good answer to a simple question: where can I get warm, quickly, and see something new? The city has one of the mildest climates in the United States, with daytime temperatures that stay pleasant through winter, and within a few hours of driving you can be at the edge of the Colorado Desert, among Joshua trees or beside a mountain lake.<\/p>\n<p>We live in Rovaniemi, so winter sun is exactly the sort of trip we think about at this time of year. This is a researched planning guide rather than a trip report: we have gone through the live prices and routes on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campervanplanet.com\/san-diego-rv-rental?currency=EUR&#038;sid=joonaheinone&#038;utm_source=joonaheinone&#038;utm_medium=affiliate&#038;utm_content=blog-san-diego-rv-rental-joshua-tree-anza-borrego-big-bear-winter-sun\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">CampervanPlanet San Diego page<\/a> and thought about how we would use an RV from here.<\/p><div class=\"htf-tldr\"><div class=\"htf-tldr-label\">Short Answer<\/div><p>CampervanPlanet&#8217;s booking engine showed the cheapest 7-night RV from San Diego at <strong>$86 a day ($598 for the week) for pick-ups on 10 November 2026 and 9 March 2027, and $113 a day ($790 a week) for 8 June 2027<\/strong>. The companies with live prices are El Monte RV and Indie Campers. Use code HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY20 for \u20ac20 off at checkout.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"htf-toc\"><div class=\"htf-toc-label\">In this guide<\/div><ol>\n<li><a href=\"#s1\">Why San Diego for a winter RV trip<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s2\">Four routes from San Diego<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s3\">Prices and seasons<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s4\">Driving rules and RV practicalities<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s5\">Camping near San Diego<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s6\">When to go<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#faq\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<!-- HTF-CVP-V1 -->\n<div style=\"margin:8px 0 28px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#C8A45A 0%,#b8944a 100%);border-radius:14px;padding:18px 22px;color:#fff;\"><div style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:14px;justify-content:space-between;\"><div style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.5;min-width:220px;flex:1;\">\ud83d\ude90 <strong>Planning this trip by campervan?<\/strong> Get <strong>\u20ac20 off<\/strong> your rental in San Diego with our code <span style=\"background:rgba(255,255,255,.22);border-radius:6px;padding:2px 8px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.5px;\">HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY20<\/span><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.campervanplanet.com\/san-diego-rv-rental?currency=EUR&#038;sid=joonaheinone&#038;utm_source=joonaheinone&#038;utm_medium=affiliate&#038;utm_content=blog-san-diego-rv-rental-joshua-tree-anza-borrego-big-bear-winter-sun\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" style=\"background:#1A1917;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;padding:12px 20px;border-radius:10px;white-space:nowrap;\">Compare campervans \u2192<\/a><\/div><div style=\"font-size:11px;opacity:.85;margin-top:10px;\">If you book through our links we may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you \u2014 it keeps this blog on the road.<\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 id=\"s1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_San_Diego_for_a_winter_RV_trip\"><\/span>Why San Diego for a winter RV trip<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>San Diego has the combination that winter-sun travellers look for: an international airport close to the city, a huge supermarket culture for stocking the fridge, and a climate that allows you to camp comfortably in winter. The coast can be foggy in early summer, but between November and March it is usually bright and mild, with cool nights. The desert to the east is warm during the day and cold after dark.<\/p>\n<p>The price helps too. The cheapest RV on the page starts at $86 a day in November and March, much lower than the summer rate, and for a week-long trip that is a total of $598 for the vehicle alone. That does not include insurance extras, fuel, campsite fees or the mileage allowance, so treat it as a floor. If you want to compare with the other big Californian starting point, our <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/los-angeles-rv-rental-road-trips-costs\/\">Los Angeles RV road trips and costs guide<\/a> is a good companion, and <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/campervan-rental\/\">our campervan rental guide<\/a> covers the basics.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Four_routes_from_San_Diego\"><\/span>Four routes from San Diego<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The San Diego page lists four itineraries. We would choose according to the number of days we had.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"San_Diego_to_Anza-Borrego_and_the_Salton_Sea\"><\/span>San Diego to Anza-Borrego and the Salton Sea<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is the largest state park in California, and in a good spring the wildflowers turn the desert floor into a carpet of colour. In winter it is simply quiet, with wide skies and extraordinary stars. The Salton Sea is a strange, shrunken lake with a post-industrial feel that photographers love. This is a good two-to-three day loop with long, empty roads.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"San_Diego_to_Joshua_Tree_National_Park\"><\/span>San Diego to Joshua Tree National Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Joshua Tree is a landscape of boulders and twisted trees at the meeting of two deserts. Campgrounds in the park are popular and often fill, so book ahead for weekends. Nights are cold in winter and can drop below freezing, so you need a heater that you trust. Plan for three or four days.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"San_Diego_to_Big_Bear_Lake_and_the_mountain_loop\"><\/span>San Diego to Big Bear Lake and the mountain loop<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Not what most people expect from Southern California: pine forests, a lake and, in winter, snow. Mountain roads can require chains in winter, so ask your rental company about its policy on snow and mountain driving before you head up.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Coastal_cruise_to_Santa_Barbara\"><\/span>Coastal cruise to Santa Barbara<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Head north along the Pacific coast through Orange County and Los Angeles to Santa Barbara. It is the beach-town version of a road trip, with campgrounds on the sand and plenty of places to eat. Expect heavy traffic around Los Angeles.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prices_and_seasons\"><\/span>Prices and seasons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>CampervanPlanet states that its prices come from a live search in the booking engine in October 2026, for the cheapest vehicle on a 7-night rental from the San Diego (SND) location. That gives <strong>$86 per day<\/strong> for pick-up on 10 November 2026 and 9 March 2027 (a $598 week) and <strong>$113 per day<\/strong> ($790 per week) for 8 June 2027. All are in US dollars.<\/p>\n<p>These are the cheapest vehicles. A larger motorhome costs more, and extras such as generator hours, kitchen kits, extra drivers and one-way fees increase the total. The nationwide figures on the same page give typical rates of about $104 a day in winter and $173 in summer. For a more detailed comparison with another large hub, see the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campervanplanet.com\/los-angeles-rv-rental?currency=EUR&#038;sid=joonaheinone&#038;utm_source=joonaheinone&#038;utm_medium=affiliate&#038;utm_content=blog-san-diego-rv-rental-joshua-tree-anza-borrego-big-bear-winter-sun\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">Los Angeles RV rental page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>When you search for your own dates, remember that our code HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY20 takes \u20ac20 off at checkout. On a one-week hire, that is a small but useful saving.<\/p>\n<!-- HTF-CVP-V1 -->\n<div style=\"margin:26px 0;border:1px solid #E5E3DE;border-left:4px solid #C8A45A;border-radius:10px;padding:16px 20px;background:#F8F7F4;\"><p style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:#2C2A26;\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Our campervan tip:<\/strong> prices for the same van vary a lot between rental brands. We compare San Diego campervans across 160+ rental companies on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campervanplanet.com\/san-diego-rv-rental?currency=EUR&#038;sid=joonaheinone&#038;utm_source=joonaheinone&#038;utm_medium=affiliate&#038;utm_content=blog-san-diego-rv-rental-joshua-tree-anza-borrego-big-bear-winter-sun\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" style=\"color:#2D5A3D;font-weight:700;\">CampervanPlanet<\/a> \u2014 and code <strong>HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY20<\/strong> takes \u20ac20 off your booking.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"s4\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Driving_rules_and_RV_practicalities\"><\/span>Driving rules and RV practicalities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Two California rules are worth knowing before you set off. The first is that RVs are limited to 55 mph (89 km\/h) on California highways, even where cars may drive 65 to 70 mph, according to the information on the San Diego page. The second is that school zones usually have a speed limit of 25 mph (40 km\/h) when children are present, as do many residential areas. Both matter on long drives.<\/p>\n<p>Coastal parking is a challenge in summer. Beach car parks often have height or length limits and fill early. In the desert, fuel stations are less frequent, so fill the tank when you can. Heading east, remember that the roads climb to over 1,000 metres at some points, and the vehicle may use more fuel than you expect.<\/p>\n<p>Check the age and licence conditions on the offer you choose, since they vary between rental companies.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s5\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Camping_near_San_Diego\"><\/span>Camping near San Diego<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Camping options in the region split into three types. Beachfront and coastal campgrounds are the most popular and need reservations well ahead, particularly at weekends. Desert and mountain campgrounds are quieter in winter, and some desert state park campsites are first come, first served. Private RV parks, with hookups for electricity, water and sewage, are the practical option in cities, and are useful when you need to empty tanks and charge devices.<\/p>\n<p>Booking tip: if you plan a trip across several California campgrounds, build the plan before you reserve the RV, not afterwards. The most scenic spots sell out months ahead. Our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/best-rv-rental-companies-las-vegas-how-to-choose-compared\/\">RV rental companies in Las Vegas<\/a> explains how the companies differ, which is useful context if you are tempted to combine California and Nevada in one trip.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s6\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_go\"><\/span>When to go<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>November to March is the sweet spot for the desert and the southern coast. Spring (March to May) brings wildflowers, if rainfall has been good, and longer days. Summer is hot in the desert and crowded on the coast. If your dates are flexible, early March offers the best combination: the $86 starting price on the page, warm weather and smaller crowds than the school holidays.<\/p>\n<!-- HTF-CVP-V1 -->\n<div style=\"margin:34px 0;background:linear-gradient(150deg,#2D5A3D 0%,#1a3d28 100%);border-radius:16px;padding:30px 28px;color:#fff;text-align:center;\"><div style=\"font-size:12px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#E8D5A0;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:8px;\">Ready for the open road?<\/div><h3 style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:24px;color:#fff;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Book_your_San_Diego_campervan\"><\/span>Book your San Diego campervan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p style=\"margin:0 auto 18px;max-width:520px;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.6;color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);\">Compare prices across 160+ campervan and motorhome rental brands, get a free 1GB eSIM with every booking \u2014 and <strong>\u20ac20 off with code HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY20<\/strong>.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.campervanplanet.com\/san-diego-rv-rental?currency=EUR&#038;sid=joonaheinone&#038;utm_source=joonaheinone&#038;utm_medium=affiliate&#038;utm_content=blog-san-diego-rv-rental-joshua-tree-anza-borrego-big-bear-winter-sun\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#C8A45A;color:#1A1917;text-decoration:none;font-weight:800;font-size:15px;padding:14px 30px;border-radius:12px;\">Check prices &amp; availability \u2192<\/a><div style=\"font-size:11px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);margin-top:12px;\">Affiliate link \u2014 same price for you, small commission for us.<\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 id=\"faq\" style=\"padding-left:0;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<details><summary>How much does RV rental in San Diego cost?<\/summary>\n<p>CampervanPlanet showed the cheapest 7-night RV from $86 a day ($598 total) for 10 November 2026 and 9 March 2027, and $113 a day ($790 total) for 8 June 2027. Bigger vehicles and extras cost more.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>Which companies rent RVs in San Diego?<\/summary>\n<p>The page lists El Monte RV and Indie Campers with live prices at the San Diego (SND) location.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>Is there a discount code for CampervanPlanet?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes. Our reader code HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY20 takes \u20ac20 off your booking at checkout. We earn a small commission if you book through our links, at no extra cost to you.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>What is the RV speed limit in California?<\/summary>\n<p>According to the San Diego page, 55 mph (89 km\/h) on California highways, even where cars may go faster.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>Which parks can I visit from San Diego?<\/summary>\n<p>Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Joshua Tree National Park, Cabrillo National Monument and Palomar Mountain State Park are all listed as popular drives.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>Can I pick up in San Diego and drop off elsewhere?<\/summary>\n<p>Sometimes. One-way availability and fees depend on the offer, so check the conditions before you book.<\/p><\/details>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"htf-author\"><div class=\"htf-author-avatar\">J&amp;A<\/div><div>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Joona_Alla\"><\/span>Joona &amp; Alla<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>A Finnish-Ukrainian couple living in Rovaniemi, Finland. Joona is a marketing professional in Lapland tourism; Alla is an AI Engineer. Together we&#8217;ve visited 25 countries and share honest, locally-grounded travel writing from our home in the Arctic.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/our-story\/\">Read our full story &#8594;<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/article>\n<!-- SIDEBAR -->\n<aside class=\"htf-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"htf-sidebar-toc\"><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contents\"><\/span>Contents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><ol>\n<li><a href=\"#s1\">Why San Diego for a winter RV trip<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s2\">Four routes from San Diego<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s3\">Prices and seasons<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s4\">Driving rules and RV practicalities<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s5\">Camping near San Diego<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s6\">When to go<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#faq\">FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<div class=\"htf-sidebar-work\"><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AI-assisted_content_for_travel_brands\"><\/span>AI-assisted content for 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