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Established Camping

San Elijo State Beach

36 Reviews

Closed For the Season

This campground is closed for the season from November 24, 2023 through May 4, 2024.

About

State Park

Located on the San Diego Coast, San Elijo Campground offers camping, swimming, surfing, showers and picnicking. The narrow, bluff-backed stretch of sand has a nearby reef popular with snorkelers and divers.

A camp store and snack bar located near the campground entrance operates March through…

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Access

  • Drive-In
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  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • Big Rig Friendly

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36 Reviews

Niels E. Bidstrup W.
Reviewed Oct. 7, 2023

Best experience in California

Amazing site in a little town with all you need for a weekend getaway… just at the sea, nice food, great beach and surfing possibilities for the entire family. Best of all, the staff of the Camp is so friendly and helpfull. Thanks

Site67
Month of VisitNovember
  • Review photo of San Elijo State Beach by Niels E. Bidstrup W., October 7, 2023
  • Review photo of San Elijo State Beach by Niels E. Bidstrup W., October 7, 2023
Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Apr. 8, 2023

beautiful

Really fun campground, right along the beach, and right across the street from plenty of places to eat and shop. Rangers are really nice and helpful, showers are clean, a little worn out but high pressure and REALLY hot. You buy tokens from the ranger.

 Dump station isn’t free for campers,…

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  • Review photo of San Elijo State Beach by Laura M., April 8, 2023
  • Review photo of San Elijo State Beach by Laura M., April 8, 2023
  • Review photo of San Elijo State Beach by Laura M., April 8, 2023
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Jason L.
Reviewed Nov. 15, 2022

Great beach camping!

Fun beachside campground in Cardiff by the Sea, California. Not quiet or remote at all. Nice local market and lots of restaurants nearby. Great surf spot. I’ve dry camped here many times and have always enjoyed it. Dog friendly beach! *on leash

Site77
Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of San Elijo State Beach by Jason L., November 15, 2022
  • Review photo of San Elijo State Beach by Jason L., November 15, 2022

Location

San Elijo State Beach is located in California

Detail location of campground

Directions

San Elijo State Beach extends along Coast Highway 101, 3/4 mile north from San Elijo Lagoon's entrance channel, near the community of Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Exit Interstate 5 at Encinitas Blvd., head WEST. Turn LEFT on So. Coast Hwy. Follow the Coast Hwy. south, about 2 miles.

Address

9609 Waples Street Suite 200
Cardiff By The Sea, CA 92007

Coordinates

33.021488275687844 N
117.28424446253166 W

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