Central California Beach Camping

Central California Beach and Coastal Campgrounds are a great way to explore California on a budget. With hotels rooms costing 100 dollars a night or more it can get very expensive driving the central coast. Campgrounds average about 25 dollars a night or 200 for the whole week. If your not lucky enough to own an RV there are several companys that rent Recreational Vehicles for a few days or the

Thornhill Broome Beach Camping

Thornhill Broome Beach is located in Point Mugu State Park. Camping at Thornhill Broome is mostly a RV destination although there is a tent camping area. The beach here tends to be windy and if you plan to camp tent it can be challenging. Also the beach is rocky especially on the north end where the tent camping area is. Even with its shortfalls Thornhill Broome is very popular with RV campers.

Doheny State Beach

Doheny State Beach has 41 acres of ocean front in Southern Orange County. Popular for day use and overnight camping. It's "in town" location makes it an affordable weekend getaway for local folks. Within walking distance of the beach is Dana Point Harbor where you can rent boats or take a whale watching trip. Summer and holiday weekends the beach is packed with people, off season the beach looks

Leo Carillo State Park

Leo Carrillo State Park is where the beginning of "Grease" was filmed and is one of the most picturesque spots along the Malibu coast. The beach has tide pools and sea caves for exploring plus two sandy beaches for sunbathing or swimming. Inland there are 135 campsites along a canyon lined with giant sycamore trees. Leo Carillo State Park is also the starting point for several hiking trails that

Point Mugu State Park

Point Mugu State Park is north of Malibu and is the largest preserved area in the Santa Monica Mountains. Along the beach are rocky outcrops and tide pools inland there are miles of trails to explore. The Mugu Rock (picture above) is not a natural feature but was formed when Pacific Coast Highway was cut through the mountain. The park is a popular place for viewing birds, marine mammals, and

Carpinteria State Beach - Santa Barbara

Carpinteria State Beach is called the “the safest beach in the world” by locals and is definitely one of the best beaches along the Southern California coast. Beach camping is a favorite pass time at Carpinteria State Beach. There is even an Amtrak Pacific Surfliner station within walking distance of the campground so it's possible to take the train and go tent camping at this great beach.

Refugio State Beach Santa Barbara

Refugio State Beach is one of four places in Santa Barbara where you can camp on the beach. There are 66 camping sites some of which are just a few steps from the Pacific Ocean. A bike trial runs along the coast to El Capitain State Beach or you can just hang out at the beach and enjoy the California sun. If you are planning on camping reserve early or try visiting late summer when the crowds