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Price
$15 - $520/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
171 campsites
Season
High season: March-N...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Select a month, then check for open campsites
Price
$15 - $520/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
171 campsites
Season
High season: March-N...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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2050 S Coast Hwy 101 Cardiff, CA 92007
Surfers, swimmers, and families who want literal walk-to-the-water access will be happy here. Aim for odd-numbered oceanfront sites (2, 5, 7, 9, 11 are reviewer favorites) and book ReserveCalifornia well ahead for summer weekends. The $70 oceanfront rate is steep but hard to beat
Light sleepers will struggle: highway traffic and train noise carry into camp after quiet hours hit at 10 PM. Site 28 had a documented bug infestation, and the problem surfaces elsewhere too, so pack repellent or risk a miserable night regardless of how good the ocean view is.
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Summer brings the warmest conditions, with daytime highs in the mid-60s to mid-70s and cool nights in the 50s. Morning marine layer (June gloom) burns off into sunny afternoons. This is peak season for surfing, swimming, and tidepooling, but you'll need to book well ahead for oceanfront sites. Expect breezy evenings and the busiest crowds. The Mediterranean-like climate keeps conditions mild year-round, with occasional light rain and coastal mist adding variety to typically sunny days.
Peak season begins in March; favorable beach conditions and programming increase in spring.
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San Elijo State Beach Campground offers a range of amenities for a comfortable stay. Restrooms and outdoor showers are available, with all facilities being wheelchair accessible. Potable drinking water is provided, and fire rings are present at campsites. Picnic tables are provided for each site. Dogs are allowed in the campground but must be leashed and are not allowed on the beach. A dump station is available for RVs at a fee of $10.00. It is important to note that wood fires are prohibited on the beach; only propane and butane fires are allowed, provided they are at least six inches above the sand. Onsite firewood can be purchased through Brevvie LLC. Wi-Fi service is unavailable, but cellular reception quality and coverage are not explicitly mentioned.
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