Beaches and Beach Camping in Ventura County: Ventura and Oxnard

It's bad news for dog lovers in Ventura County. Your furry friends are not allowed to run free at any beach, and at the state beach, they can't even set paws onto the sand.

Buenaventura State Beach: Best for Big Beach Atmosphere
It's one of the biggest beaches in Southern California, with all the expected beach atmosphere and lots of sand, along a curving shoreline.

Harbor Cove Beach: Best for Everyone
A protected cove and wave-washed beach all in the same place, with a jetty for the fishermen, too.

Hollywood Beach: Best Neighborhood Beach
No frills here, just a pretty, clean beach in a neighborhood setting. If beach play makes you hungry, Mrs. Olson's Coffee Hut is nearby.

Marina Park Beach: Best for Families
Its protected location and adjacent playground makes it the perfect place to bring the kids

McGrath State Beach: Best for Birdwatching
One of the best bird-watching areas in California, with over 245 recorded bird species spending at least part of the year here.

Beach Camping: Emma Wood State Beach
For self-contained vehicles only, 90 sites

Beach Camping: Faria County Beach Campground
42 oceanside sites with firepits, hot showers, flush toilets

Beach Camping: Hobson County Park
Find out about Hobson County Park Campground in Ventura, California - what it offers and what it's like to stay there

Beach Camping: Rincon Parkway
127 roadside spots for self-contained RVs only

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