Skip to main content
(949) 288-2044
VVanaholic
Serving Santa Monica, CA

Van Repair & Custom Van Builds in Santa Monica, CA

Santa Monica runs on beach energy, and the van crew here tends to mix long PCH drives with weekend runs to Topanga State Park and Leo Carrillo, where a well-built camper van earns its keep under the coastal oaks. The I-10 east out of Santa Monica is the direct shot to Yorba Linda, running through the basin toward the 57 and dropping you at our OCRV Center shop on La Palma Ave near Savi Ranch in roughly 50 to 65 minutes depending on time of day. The Montana Avenue and Ocean Park neighborhoods are full of people who want a van that looks good in the company parking lot and performs on a fireroad above Malibu. We build and service Sprinter, Transit, ProMaster, Express, Savana, and Rivian vans, covering custom overland and camper conversions, solar and electrical, suspension and tires, collision and paint, commercial upfits, and ADA builds. Tell us your vision at info@vanaholic.com or Request a Quote online.

15+ years of dedicated van expertise 4.9 stars from 287 reviews Comprehensive workmanship warranty Serving all of Southern California

Quick Answers

Do you serve Santa Monica?
Yes, plus all of Los Angeles County.
Drive to our shop
30-90 minutes from Santa Monica via I-5 / I-10
Vans we service
Sprinter, Transit, ProMaster, Express, Savana, Rivian
Warranty
Comprehensive workmanship warranty
Pickup and delivery
Available within 15 miles of the Yorba Linda shop
Get a quote
Same or next business day, no van drop-off required
What We Do

Van Services for Santa Monica

Repairs, builds, upgrades, and commercial upfits for Santa Monica van owners, on every major platform.

  • The I-10 (Santa Monica Freeway) originates in Santa Monica and runs east through the LA Basin toward Yorba Linda, typically a 50 to 65 minute drive to the shop.
  • PCH (Pacific Coast Highway) runs directly through Santa Monica, connecting south to Redondo Beach and north toward Malibu, Leo Carrillo, and Ventura.
  • Santa Monica's tech and creative industry workforce generates strong demand for dual-purpose vans that function as mobile offices and weekend adventure vehicles.
Explore

Adventures Near Santa Monica

We build and repair vans for exactly this kind of Southern California exploring, and beyond.

Hungry Valley SVRA

19,000 acres and 130+ miles of OHV trails at Tejon Pass

Pacific Coast Highway

Santa Monica to Malibu to Ventura, Leo Carrillo State Beach camping

Leo Carrillo State Park

Coastal campground, tidepools, and sea caves on the Malibu coast

Topanga State Park

Santa Monica Mountains wilderness inside the city limits

Angeles National Forest

700,000 acres of San Gabriel peaks, the PCT, and dispersed camping above the basin

Reviews

What Our Customers Say

I run a mobile coffee business and Vanaholic built my van around my exact workflow. They handled health-code compliance, the espresso machine power, refrigeration - I just hit go on day one. Best ROI I've ever made.

David R.Ford Transit 350 HR, Mobile Coffee BuildLos Angeles, CA

I had an existing build with a sketchy electrical system. Vanaholic redid the whole thing with Victron, Battle Born, and proper safety. Now I have peace of mind and full off-grid capability.

Tom L.Sprinter 2500, Electrical & SolarLong Beach, CA

Insurance claim after a parking lot accident. Vanaholic handled everything with my insurance company, gave me a loaner, and the van came back better than new. Couldn't tell anything ever happened.

Sarah W.Sprinter 2500, Collision RepairPasadena, CA
FAQ

Santa Monica Van Service FAQs

Clients from Santa Monica tell us the I-10 east run to Yorba Linda is one of the easier crosstown drives, especially heading away from the westside in the morning. For a quality overland conversion or collision repair, the 55 to 65 minute trip is straightforward and well worth the result.
For coastal van life we recommend an outdoor shower setup, a board and wetsuit storage bay, a compact galley with fresh water, and solar for off-grid nights at Leo Carrillo or Refugio State Beach. We size the solar system based on how many nights off-grid you plan to run.
Yes. Rivian van work is part of our service offering alongside traditional diesel and gas platforms. We handle electrical systems, interior builds, and upfits for Rivian, and our shop is equipped to work on the platform's high-voltage components where applicable.
That's a popular request from Santa Monica's creative community. We build mobile office and studio setups with fixed desks, monitor mounts, clean power from shore hookup or solar, climate control prep, and a sleeping area for overnight work trips.

Ready for Expert Van Service in Santa Monica?

Transparent pricing, premium craftsmanship, and a team that knows Southern California vans inside and out.