8 Spectacular Spots In Southern California Where You Can Camp Right On The Beach
The last few weeks of summer are fast approaching for the rest of the country, but here in Southern California we are secretly smiling to ourselves knowing that the summer season isn’t coming to an end anytime soon. With our glorious weather that sticks around all year, we have all the time in the world to soak up the sun.
Even though summer weather may not be ending, we still like to take advantage of our vacation days with classic summer activities like camping; especially when it’s camping right on the beach. Here are 8 spectacular places in SoCal where you can have your beach and camp on it too. Whether you like to camp in a tent or an RV, there’s plenty of options for everyone to choose. Which spot is your favorite?
You'll find both RV and tent sites available for reservation at this popular and stunning beachside gem. Insider tip: Reservations fill up quickly and can book up to six months in advance. Sometimes it's best just to show up without a reservation and find a no-show spot that you can reserve at the last minute.
Whether you have a tent or an RV, Carpinteria caters to both crowds so there's sure to be a camping spot that's right for you. Located approximately twelve miles south of Santa Barbara, this campground is a one mile stretch of sandy beach with captivating ocean views.
You may not see sand in this picture, but this campground in Goleta in Santa Barbara is just a short stroll away from the beach. If you love the looks of this campsite, make sure to reserve campsite 61.
4. Moro Campground at Crystal Cove -- Orange County
You'll find sixty campsites to choose from at Moro campground. Each and every site offers stunning ocean views, so no need to fret over which campsite to select.
Perhaps the most scenic beach camping spot in all of SoCal, Thornhill Broome Beach State Park is a perfect place to camp. Set up your tent right on the sand and the ocean is only steps away. The wind can get nasty, so make sure to weight your tent down so it doesn't blow away.
Leave the tent at home as this spot only allows RV camping. Once the sun goes down it's a perfect location for a campfire as there are lots of fire pits to choose from, unlike other beaches in SoCal where campfires are not allowed.
7. San Onofre State Beach Campground -- San Clemente
This popular camping site in Dana Point offers two locations to set-up camp: a rustic spot next to the train tracks or camping sites right on the beach. Make sure to select the highly coveted beach spots when reserving your space as that is where the real camping magic happens.
Well there you have it! Eight fantastic locations to enjoy some camping on the beach. If camping in a tent isn’t your thing, I have put together a handy dandy list of where you can go glamping in style in Southern California without roughing it. Go check it out!
