Pedal, Brake, Reverse: Riding the PRIME XL-4 (yellow) BERG Buddy at Costanoa

At Costanoa in Pescadero, California, a short loop on Rossi Road can feel like a tiny, high-spirited expedition. The PRIME XL-4 (yellow) is a four-wheeled BERG Buddy pedal cart built for family-friendly speed and stability. It uses the BFR system to brake, freewheel and reverse with simple pedal actions while pneumatic tires and a swing axle soften bumps. The seat adjusts in three positions to accommodate different riders, and the cart’s responsive handling makes it easy to take corners or roll straight on flat pavement.

You meet at the Activities Pod and should arrive five to ten minutes before your reservation to check in. Rentals are priced at $20 per hour and can be booked in one- to eight-hour blocks, giving families flexibility for an afternoon of laps or a shorter sunset cruise. Helmets are available upon request and included in the rental; closed-toe shoes such as sneakers are required, and crocs or sandals are prohibited. Because the braking system relies on metal-on-rubber contact, staff will suspend rentals during or immediately after rain for safety.

What makes this ride special is how it foregrounds the local landscape: low coastal bluffs, pockets of wind‑pruned trees and the scrubby dune corridors toward nearby beaches. The PRIME XL-4’s stability and smooth rolling let riders watch for deer or coastal birds without fighting a bumpy path, and they make it safer for children seven years and older to join in.

Operational rules are straightforward: stay on the paved roads around the park—Rossi Road, the RV rows, and the loops through Pine Village and Ohlone Garden Tent Village—and observe posted speed or directional signs. Riders should also respect quiet hours for campers and yield to pedestrians and maintenance vehicles. For families, the cart provides a low-stakes way to explore more of Costanoa without a car, and for visitors it’s a playful, photogenic way to link campground features with short bursts of motion.

Book the PRIME XL-4 if you want an active, accessible experience that doesn’t require special skills—just basic balance and an appetite for a small, mobile outing. It’s an economical add-on to any Costanoa stay, and at $20 per hour it scales easily for a family or a couple of friends aiming to cover a few scenic loops. Follow the rules, watch the weather, and you’ll finish with a handful of candid moments and a clearer sense of the coastal landscape around Pescadero. Staff at the Activities Pod can advise on loop length and nearby points of interest, and they’ll brief you on brakes, reverse gear, and safe stopping distances so riders of different ages can share the same cart with confidence. It’s simple, social, and rooted in place. Reserve ahead on busy weekends.