General Information:
San Elijo State Beach
2050 South Coast Hwy 101
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
760-753-5091
Website
Capacity:
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
Primary Needs:
Restrooms and showers
Dump sites
Laundry
Camp store
Amenities:
Free wireless Internet access
Fire rings
Amphitheatre
Stairs to the beach
Recreation:
Swimming
Surfing
Between mid-September and mid-October, nearby Cardiff State Beach hosts two annual surfing contests
Snorkeling
Diving
Picnicking
Surroundings:
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
Furry Friends:
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
Reservations:
California State Park campgrounds including San Elijo State Beach 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.
