RV Tips for the kids

     Depending on the the type of park you are visiting, there are some that are very kid friendly and some that generate constant boredom among the hyper ones.

     I have a quick tip that helped these type of situations. The price will vary but it can last a while. Go to Target or Wall mart and visit the sporting goods section. There is a section of the store that has items like Zim Zam, Giant Badminton, Trac Ball, etc. They usually cost between $10.00 and $30.00 a game. We have all of these and our camp spot sometimes turns into a really fun place. It raises the moral for the whole family if the park is bare and it is also inviting for others to come visit. The kids will make friends quicker.

     If you have a dare devil for a child, you can bring one or two of those portable plastic bike ramps. They run about $35.00 a piece. Don’t forget the helmets.

Have a great time.

Ventura Beach RV Resort

Ventura Beach R.V. Resort
800 W. Main Street
Ventura, Ca. 93001
Phone: (805) 643-9137
Fax: (805) 643-747

     You will find that many of my articles are based out of Ventura County. The actual city of Ventura is a coastal community that is full of clean air and beaches. There are some nice areas right on the water such as Emma Wood State Beach and the Rincon. Today, we will be talking about a large park that is walking distance to the beach (recommend car or bike). The park is Ventura Beach RV Resort.

     Ventura Beach RV Resort is locating on the North end of Main St. Just about a half mile away is a nostalgic part of Ventura that has the Ventura Mission and some very old buildings. The street is full of coffee shops, restaurants, and small shops. It is a great place to spend the afternoon.

     The park is a place that you do not need to leave if you do not want to. There is a large market on the premises that sells great soft serve ice cream and everything you may need for your stay. The prices in the market are reasonable. The pool and Jacuzzi is clean. There are indoor ping-pong tables and pool tables. There is a basket ball court, horse shoe pit, and play ground for the kids. You can rent some neat 4 wheel bikes to ride around this large park.

     There are a few negatives about the park. The first is the price. It is very expensive when comparing to other parks in the area. I remember paying around $55.00 a night. The park is always full so the price obviously does not affect the demand. The second negative is the thefts at night. I have heard of bicycles being stolen during the night so make sure that you lock them up. The last negative is getting your sight when you arrive. If you arrive when the check-in/market is full, the ladies behind the counter are overwhelmed. It seems that they are on a paper system and not computers. This place is too big for paper. This can cause problems getting your space. Don’t get me wrong. They are extremely nice. They take care of problems. If anything happens, they will take good care of you.  They are worked too hard at times and this can affect customer service no matter how nice a person is. Please be forgiving and make sure that all of your details are confirmed the day before you arrive.

     If you have a few extra bucks and you want to stay at a place in which you do not want to go far for anything, visit Ventura Beach RV Park. It is very clean and you will have a great time. Be sure to check out the outdoor movie theater with a fire pit. There is also some Karaoke on certain nights. That is fun to watch but you will not see me up there. Don’t forget to lock your bikes up at night.

Have fun.

 

RV Tip for the beach.

It is a bright sunny day and the weather is warm. The RV is nestled just 50 feet from the crashing waves. The awning is out. The card table is out with an assortment of munchies and sandwich making stuff. The kids are having a great time enjoying the weekend.

This all sounds great but there is some evil behind this sense of peace. The evil is beach sand. The more kids that you have, the more sand you are going to find in every corner of your rig when the trip is over. The biggest outdoor carpet cannot stop these small grains. Even if you just put your feet in the water, the stuff gets everywhere.

Now here is the tip. On the edge of your outdoor carpet, line up two small containers in which can put your feet in. Also have a cup, chair and towel. You can rinse off your feet before going in. You may only need one bucket but two is nice incase one gets very dirty. The beach sand will sink to the bottom so the water will usually stay clean for the next use.

If you are gong to the beach, trust me on this one. You will only ignore this tip once.

Have a great time.

P.S. – If you have any tips or suggestions, please comment. We look forward to hearing from you.

RV to Disneyland

Orangeland RV Park

 

1600 W. Sturck Ave.

Orang, California 92867

714-633-0414

www.orangeland.com

 

A visit to Southern California should always include a visit to Disneyland. Yes, they say that it is the happiest place on earth. As an RVer, I say it is home to one of the best RV Parks I ever visited.

 

About a 5 minute drive from the magical kingdom is a park called Orangeland RV Park. It gets its name for two reasons. It is in the City of Orange and there are orange trees throughout the park. You are encouraged to pick and enjoy the oranges.

 

This is a very clean park. The workers treat you like one of the family. It is a comfortable place to stay and even live. The bathrooms look like they are cleaned every hour. The showers get very hot.  There are a few long term residents and they are just as nice as the workers. This park is welcoming.

 

The things to do there are endless. There is swimming, a Jacuzzi, shuffle board, ping pong, gas grills, exercise areas, and more.  My family and I have stayed there two times already. The last time we stayed there, the kids were more excited about the RV Park then Disneyland (not joking).

 

If you decide to stay at Orangeland RV Park, make sure you call them for the best price on Disneyland tickets. There might be some packages for sale. Check out their website for more details.

 

I sincerely say that out of all of the places that I have stayed in my RV, Orangeland RV Park is the best park I have seen. I look forward to visiting Orangeland in the future.