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San
Elijo State Beach - Bluff top camping with
views of the Pacific Ocean. North San Diego County area.
Stairway leads down to wide sandy beach. Family friendly
campground close to town. |
Pismo
Beach - Good swimming, surfing, digging for
Pismo clams. Camp and drive on the beach. There are several
RV resorts near the beach and plenty of hotels.
Two state parks to camp at Oceano and
Pismo.
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| Jalama
Beach Santa Barbara - One of the most unique
places to camp along the coast. Campsites are assigned on
a first come, first served basis. Very secluded beach. Try
out the world famous Jalama burger for lunch. |
California
State Campgrounds - A - Z campgrounds. Deserts,
mountains, lakes and parks. Choose your campsite and reserve
up to seven months in advance.
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Central
Coast Beach Camping - Campsites located on
or near the beach from Santa Barbara to Santa Cruz. Next
time you take a trip to the central coast stay at the
beach.
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Gaviota
State Beach - Extensive hiking trails in
the surrounding hills and valleys. Historic pier used
for fishing and divers. Boat launch by hoist from pier.
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Carpinteria
Beach - Swimming, surfing, tide pools and
camping. Sea Lions and whales are often seen in season.
Twelve miles south of Santa Barbara.
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Point
Mugu State Park - Located in the Santa Monica
Mountains. 13,300 acre park has 5 miles of shoreline.
More than 70 miles of hiking trails. AT&T Wi-Fi Service.
Located midway between Oxnard and Malibu Beach. |
McGrath
State Beach - Famous for bird watching at
the sand dunes. Trail to Santa Clara Estuary. Campsites
are a just a short walk to the wide sandy beach. The beach
is located between Ventura and Oxnard.
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Thornhill
Broome Beach - Camp right on the beach here
more suitable for RV's but there are some tent camping
sites. Listen to the waves crashing at your door step
for the fraction of the cost of a hotel room. |
Leo
Carillo - Mile
and a half of beach with tide pools, caves and reefs.
Visitor center and shady campsites. Nature
walks and campfire programs offered. Advance reservation
required for summer camping.
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Doheny
Beach - South end camping sites are on the
beach. Five acre lawn with picnic tables and volley ball
courts. Walk to the Dana
Point Harbor. Pefect for a close to home beach camping
adventure. |
Crystal
Cove -2000 acres hills to explore with your
mountain bike. 3.5 miles of beach. Historic
beach cottages are rented out on a first come first
serve basis. New beach campground is under construction.
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Emma
Wood - Ruins of coastal artillery site. March
near beach attracts birds and wildlife. Good for swimming
and surfing. Ruins of a World War II coastal artillery.
Campground is isolated from town.
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San
Onofre State Beach - 3,000 acre park with
two campgrounds. Camp along old Pacific Coast Highway.
Six trails lead down to 3.5 miles of sandy beach. Trail
number six leads to a beach frequented by nudists. |
South
Carlsbad - Bluff top campground popular in
summer months. Passing trains can interrupt sleeping campers.
This large campground is very popular, especially in summer.
Stairs lead down to the beach. |
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Silver
Strand State Beach - Beaches on both the
Pacific Ocean and San Diego Bay. Self-contained RV and
tent trailers only are allowed at this campsite. |
Refugio
State Beach - Palm trees give campground
distinctive look. 3 mile bike trail runs along the beach
to El Capitan Beach. Great camping place without driving
too far. |
Morro
Strand State Beach - A three-mile coastal
frontage park. From the beach, visitors can view the entire
Estero Bay, including Morro Rock. |
EL
Capitan State Beach - Lots of tide pools
and quite beach. Good swimming and surfing. Stairway access
from bluff to the beach. Day use and over night camping. |
