Point Mugu State Park
Los Angeles County, California 1 of 10
San Elijo State Beach
Solana Beach, California 2 of 10
Located on the San Diego coast, barely half an hour north of the city, San Elijo offers great swimming, surfing—even snorkeling and diving. It's the quintessential SoCal location for just beaching it; your chance of warm, gorgeous vacation weather is high no matter what time of year you visit.
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campsiteCrystal Cove Beach Cottages
Orange County, California 3 of 10
Bolsa Chica State Beach
Huntington Beach, California 4 of 10
Anacapa Island
Santa Barbara County, California 5 of 10
Sonoma Coast State Beach
Sonoma, California 6 of 10
Patrick's Point State Park
Trinidad, California 7 of 10
With cliffs overlooking the spectacular Northern California coast, and a reconstructed Yurok, American Indian village, Patrick's Point is located 25 miles north of Eureka and 56 miles south of Crescent City. Spring and fall are the best times of year to visit Patrick's Point.
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campsiteBullard's Beach
Bandon, Oregon 8 of 10
Perched among the shore pines of Western oregon, this family-oriented park is a great year-round option for beach camping, nestled among shore pines, sheltered from ocean breezes and with yurts available in addition to tradictional campsites. (And don't forget your fishing pole!)
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campsiteSandbeach Campground
Siuslaw, Oregon 9 of 10
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