Pismo Beach is located along the central California coast, and appeals to those who love the outdoors. Walk along its sandy white beaches or cast a line off of the 1,200-foot fishing pier. You could also try the new extreme water adventure, kite...
Southern California has state and national parks lining the Pacific Ocean. These parks are a great place to relax and enjoy an active day in the sun while swimming, scuba diving and snorkeling. At night, set up a tent and fall asleep while hearing...
The Pacific Ocean provides a scenic backdrop for camping adventures along California's coastline. The many campsites located on the state's beaches provide a host of different activities including swimming, hiking, picnicking, tidepooling, surfing...
Northern California beach RV campgrounds are an adventure for the whole family. Camping on the beach, stargazing and picturesque sunsets are just a few of the activities enjoyed during your stay. Home to 100 miles of coast and some of the world's...
The natural beauty of the central California coast draws campers to Avila Beach where they can play year-round. The unincorporated area sits on the Pacific Ocean, within five miles of the town of Pismo Beach, California. You can combine camping...
The Southern California coast is known for sunsets and sandy beaches south of Los Angeles, and ocean-side cliffs to the north. From Santa Barbara to San Diego, there are many coastal campgrounds. Some may have campsites right at ocean level, while...
From Imperial Beach to the rocky north, California's Pacific coastline has 450 beaches. Some of these are day-use only, but many have campgrounds for recreational vehicles and tents, individuals and groups. Campgrounds are federal, state, city or...
With over 1,100 miles of coastline to explore, California is a joy for camping enthusiasts. Whether you are powering down Highway 1 in a big rig or taking a beach diversion from hiking a stretch of the Pacific Crest Trail with little more than a...
If you want to enjoy a stay near the beach in California but avoid a costly hotel room, try camping in a tent on or near the shore. You will find campgrounds available all along the coast. Your experience will vary depending on whether you stay in...
The Redwood Coast in California runs from just below the Oregon border in the north to the city of Mendocino in the south. The Redwood Coast includes both unspoiled coastal beaches and the ancient Redwood Forest, a magical and spiritual place with...
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) is a chain that operates almost 500 campgrounds throughout the U.S. While the company began in Montana, there are close to 40 different KOA campgrounds in California alone. KOA campgrounds are designed for campers who...
Outdoor enthusiasts can experience camping near the beaches of Southern California. The coast holds beauty, as well as a wealth of recreational activities. Tent camping along the scenic Southern California coast offers an inexpensive yet...
California has numerous camping options at beach locations and the number of biking opportunities near the coast can be overwhelming. Active travelers looking to combine their beach camping with bike riding are in luck, as it is possible to ride...
Beach camping takes place throughout dozens of state parks that exist throughout the entirety of California's coastal regions. Many of these parks, with their proximity to the ocean, beaches as well as being accompanied by surrounding wilderness...
Hear the waves roll into the shore as you fall asleep at your campsite at one of California’s State Park beach campgrounds. Scattered up and down the Pacific coastline and divided into six shoreline regions, are many campgrounds from which...
Wake up to crashing ocean waves and salty sea breeze by camping at Pismo Beach. Located a few hours north of Los Angeles, the sunny beach town offers a wide array of outdoor activities, including a 1,200-foot fishing pier and monarch butterfly...
Hike or bicycle through stands of spectacular old growth redwood groves scattered along the north coast of California, or swim, bodyboard or surf the small but consistent waves lashing the pristine coastline. While all of these seemingly isolated...
California is famous for its iconic beaches. Visitors come from all over the world to spend time on the coastlines of the Golden State. Campgrounds abound on California beaches, and range in size from small and intimate to large and resort-like....
The Kings River flows through the hearth of the San Joaquin Valley and provides you with recreational opportunities on the water near Hanford, California. You can make the town your home base to explore nearby lakes, the Sierras and the national...
California's beaches are beautiful and offer the opportunity to relax in the sand under the sun or go swimming in the water. Get away from the crowds and venture into the water by camping at a boat-in only campground. While many of these sites are...
Southern California has an expansive landscape and spending a day exploring it can prove exhausting. So you might want to consider spending the night at one of the many campgrounds in the region. Whether you enjoy the ocean, the mountains or the...
Some of the most beautiful spots to camp are on the coast of northern California under the redwoods. The drive along the coast from the Oregon border to just below Monterey, California, has many sheer cliffs plunging straight into the Pacific on...
California is home to hundreds of miles of beaches and as many miles of mountain trails. Both the National Park Service (NPS) and the State of California maintain campsites in several parks across the state. Most of these parks offer plenty of...
You can walk the sand, surf the waves or sail the ocean when you camp at Orange County, California, beaches. Three state parks and one private resort let you pitch a tent year-round next to the water and watch the sun set over the Pacific Ocean....
Coronado Island, best known for its distinctive bridge, historic hotels, yacht clubs and views of the San Diego skyline, has one public camping area for visitors with recreational vehicles. The campground in Silver Strand State Beach, which is...
