San Elijo State Beach
2050 SO Coast HWY 101
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
760-753-5091
Website
158 Camp sites total. 130 general campsites, 6 handicapped and 28 RV sites
Maximum of 8 people per site
Larger groups require special event permit
Campers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or provide a letter from the parent granting permission to camp
Restrooms and showers
Dump sites
Laundry
Camp store
Free wireless Internet access
Fire rings
Amphitheatre
Stairs to the beach
Swimming
Surfing
Between mid September and mid October, nearby Cardiff State Beach hosts two annual surfing contests
Snorkeling
Diving
Picnicking
A few sites face the beach on a bluff. Ocean front premium sites and Inland sites are separated by a road
No shade
No trees
Animals must be on a leash less than 6 feet long at all times
May not be left outside at night and are prohibited on the beach
California State Park campgrounds must be reserved in advance and you'll have to do it as much as 6 months in advance. Our guide to California state parks reservations will show you how.
