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Price
$15 - $520/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
1 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Select a month, then check for open campsites
Price
$15 - $520/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
1 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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2050 S Coast Hwy 101 Cardiff, CA 92007
Families or friend groups booking a beach weekend in summer: lifeguards are on the sand below, snorkeling reefs are steps down the cliffside stairs, and the $520 flat rate across 40 people pencils out cheaply. Full hookups including 50-amp electric make it viable for RVers willin
Highway noise carries into the site after dark, and with only one group zone there's no quieter corner to move to. Dogs can't go on the beach, the camp store is closed, and wood fires are beach-banned, so bring a propane burner if a fire matters to your group.
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Summer brings the best conditions for swimming, snorkeling, and beach activities. Daytime highs run mid-60s to mid-70s°F, with nighttime lows in the 50s. Early summer often starts with morning marine layer (June Gloom) that burns off by afternoon. Ocean visibility improves as the season progresses. Water calms later in summer. Expect crowds during peak months. Winter remains mild but wetter, with cooler water and rougher surf.
Best season for swimming/snorkeling; comfortable temps mid-60s to 70s; high-season crowds noted.
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The Grunion Run Group Campground at San Elijo State Beach offers a variety of amenities suitable for group camping. The site accommodates up to 40 people and 10 vehicles, with designated parking for vehicles outside the campsite. Amenities include six picnic tables, one fire pit, one barbecue, and one hookup (50 amp) with water and sewage. Campers are required to have an extra-long sewage hose if using the dump station onsite. The campground provides flush toilets and token-operated showers, accessible facilities, and drinking water. Visitors can also rent camp trailers through approved vendors, including Luv 2 Camp and MLG Enterprises.
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