Nearly all “beach” camping is reservable 6 months in advance and what few first come sites that are available are gone by thursday night. Some area’s allow overnight parking of RV’s on the streets nearby.
Woodalls lists everything there is type in your destination to see what’s available, Good luck! http://woodalls.com/
The May 2010 issue of Sunset Magazine had an article about camping.
Near Santa Cruz, CA
New Brighton State Beach: Set on a pine-shaded bluff above an endless white beach, New Brighton’s 100+ sites get snapped up by those itching for a beach weekend—without the triple-digit nightly tab. The beach is the real draw, and the hot showers don’t hurt, but another bonus is that if you forget your matches or just don’t feel like cooking, you can easily grab takeout in town, a five-minute drive away. After all, this is vacation, right? From $35; 831/464-6330.
On Tomales Bay, CA
Point Reyes National Seashore: Leave the car campers in the dust, and paddle off to a boat-in-only beach on Tomales Bay. It’s a peaceful glide with grebes, great blue herons, and, if you’re lucky, sea lions bobbing in the barely lapping water. The crew at Blue Waters will rent you a kayak, and, for an extra fee, even boat in and set up your gear, then cook you dinner. Pick up a camping permit at the Bear Valley Visitors’ Center; kayaks from $95.
Nearly all “beach” camping is reservable 6 months in advance and what few first come sites that are available are gone by thursday night. Some area’s allow overnight parking of RV’s on the streets nearby.
Woodalls lists everything there is type in your destination to see what’s available, Good luck!
http://woodalls.com/
The May 2010 issue of Sunset Magazine had an article about camping.
Near Santa Cruz, CA
New Brighton State Beach: Set on a pine-shaded bluff above an endless white beach, New Brighton’s 100+ sites get snapped up by those itching for a beach weekend—without the triple-digit nightly tab. The beach is the real draw, and the hot showers don’t hurt, but another bonus is that if you forget your matches or just don’t feel like cooking, you can easily grab takeout in town, a five-minute drive away. After all, this is vacation, right? From $35; 831/464-6330.
On Tomales Bay, CA
Point Reyes National Seashore: Leave the car campers in the dust, and paddle off to a boat-in-only beach on Tomales Bay. It’s a peaceful glide with grebes, great blue herons, and, if you’re lucky, sea lions bobbing in the barely lapping water. The crew at Blue Waters will rent you a kayak, and, for an extra fee, even boat in and set up your gear, then cook you dinner. Pick up a camping permit at the Bear Valley Visitors’ Center; kayaks from $95.
it all depends where in nor. cal you want to go but pismo beach allows you to camp right on the beach camp fire and all. hope that helps