California App

Your California, planned and controlled from one app - campsites, remote control, manual & more.

Your companion for an unforgettable camping adventure

Van life runs smoother when the planning does too.

The California app brings the practical stuff together in one place, so you can spend less time organising and more time actually out there.

Control your California remotely, straight from your phone
Browse 45,000+ campsites to find where you're headed next
Learn your camper inside out with quick how-to videos
Explore accessory themes built around the way you travel
Stay ahead of every trip with three self-check lists - from pre-departure to winter storage
Get accessory picks matched to your exact California

Prefer to plan from behind the wheel? The California In-Car App turns your infotainment screen into a travel guide of its own.

Search less. Explore more.

Whether it's a last-minute weekend escape or a route you've been mapping for months, the California app puts everything worth stopping for right along your path - from quiet overnight pitches to the nearest place to service your van.

Search however you think - by name, by category, or just describe what you're after
Switch between map and list, then tap to navigate straight from your phone
Drag the map anywhere to scout a different region before you commit
Choose from 45,000+ campsites and pitches across Europe
See facilities and exact location at a glance, and message a site directly to ask before you book

Everything your California knows, in your pocket.

No more digging through a glovebox manual at a rest stop. The User Guide puts your van's technical details on your phone, so you can get familiar with a setting before you need it - not while you're fumbling with it mid-drive.

Find every how-to in one place, under How-to & Info
Help topics grouped so you're never hunting through pages to find the right one
Key technical readouts shown right in the app, in a compact view
Just add your VIN once to unlock it all

The California In-Car App

Everything you'd want from the California app, already built into your dashboard. Whoever's riding shotgun can plan the next stop or check on the van without ever reaching for a phone.

Check water tank and battery levels without leaving the driver's seat
Level up with the tilt indicator, for cooking and sleeping on flat ground
Arrive and activate camping mode or the cool box straight from the infotainment screen
Get notified on the road — like when that water tank's running low
Browse parking spots and campsites across Europe, save favourites, build a tour
Sync with your phone app so favourites, tours and bookings travel with you

Free to add from the Volkswagen Connect Shop, or download it directly from your infotainment system.