We all love roasting marshmallows over a campfire—and you can often still do that while cabin camping in Avalon. It's easy to find cabins in Avalon with The Dyrt. You're sure to find the perfect cabin for your California cabin camping excursion.
The Moro campground, which is located on a bluff top with unparalleled ocean views, features 27 hookup sites, 30 non-hookup tent sites, both of which include 3 ADA-accessible sites each. We also feature primitive hike-in camping in our backcountry, which has 32 sites spread out across 3 areas. Although it does require a strenuous hike, it provides a peaceful refuge from the urban surroundings.
$25 - $75 / night
Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina is located in the heart of Newport Beach CA, along the scenic Back Bay. Our laid-back lux resort offers RV campers access to the same amenities as any hotel guest plus more, including beach access, hydrotherapy pools, beachfront dining, hiking & biking trails, water sports, and one of SoCal’s largest inflatable water park (summer season). We offer planned activities for families to take part in. Allow us to be your basecamp for everything Newport Beach and Orange County has to offer.
$75 - $550 / night
Located at the north end of Camp Pendleton, the San Onofre Beach Campgrounds are one of three areas aboard the base that patrons can utilize year round.
$45 / night
Take a step back in time with an affordable overnight stay in the restored Crystal Cove Beach Cottages in Crystal Cove State Park’s Historic District in Newport Coast, California. Built as a seaside colony between 1920 and 1940, Crystal Cove’s Historic District endures as an enchanting retreat for visitors who appreciate the opportunity to experience California’s natural and architectural beauty, untouched by time.
We invite you to experience Crystal Cove as it existed from 1935 to 1955 in one of our 24 cottages. With fourteen individual cottages and ten dorm-style cottages with private rooms there’s something for everyone. Located on the beach or overlooking the seaside from a bluff top, each cottage has been painstakingly restored to preserve the architectural charms of the original structures. Reservations are available year-round.
$0 - $10000 / night
Scout
Spot #24 is amazing
Legend
This is a gem of a campground. Almost every site has an ocean view of some kind.
The roads that lead to the sites is a bit narrow, so if your towable is on the long side, you might have to work a bit to back it in. The maximum length is 38. We had 30/50 amp electrical and water. Dump station is on your way out, with 3 stations in that row. Wi-Fi works fair. Cell towers are in sight just to the north, so no reception issues. Lots of hiking and bike trails. We did a 12 mile loop to the north, and a ride along the coast on some bike paths. Shake shack and Beachcomber's restaurants are just down the street for an easy ride or walk. Bathroom and showers are very clean. The picnic tables are what you would expect, very seasoned. :-) Most are anchored to the sites. The length of the site is very good with lots of room to setup your outdoor goodies. Check in is at 3pm. They are hard on this. If you arrive early, you can register, but will be directed to Reef Point back down PCH or to the visitors center in front of the camp entrance.
Legend
We ended up here after a futile search for an affordable hotel in the area. Even though it was not inexpensive, we secured a beachfront site. The sites are in three sections: standard, deluxe, and premium. There are also cabins and a group tent area (on the public beach).
The reservation process was not easy – you cannot make same-day online reservations and have to navigate a detailed menu on the phone to finally get to the reservation desk.
We arrived after dark, just as the office was closing but were able to get our information packet. Payment is in full when you make the reservation. As we expected, the sites are stacked up next to each other like dominoes with minimal foliage/fencing to separate the sites. The beachfront and preferred sites have a concrete and sand pad while some less expensive sites have just sand.
There are codes to enter the restrooms, the bike path, and the pool. The restrooms were clean as were the showers, with good hot water and decent water pressure.
In season, there are many activities and amenities offered including a water park, water sports rentals, a bistro, a snack bar, movies on the beach, and a swimming beach. About the only amenities available in November were the pool, two hot tubs (although one was not working when we were there), and the .75-mile concrete path around the lake. A gentle water aerobics class is offered three times a week. There is also a marina, but we don’t have a boat so we did not explore this. In season, you can rent pavilions, and pool or beach cabanas, all for an additional cost.
Although this is a fully contained resort, it is not quiet. You will hear road noise and at certain times of the day, near constant noise from planes at nearby John Wayne airport.
This was an affordable respite for us on a long road trip, but it is VERY expensive in season (about three times the price of “winter” rates). Also, it would be an entirely different experience when fully booked!
ScoutARRIVED AT Bolsa Chika Beach about 200pm walked along the beach collecting seashells at sunset sat on the sand watching the sunset
TravelerI went here as a first stop, the people are lovely and nice, the views are stunning and there is right enough space between the slots so you don’t feel like you’re in each other’s privacy.
Bathrooms are cleaned the whole day through, the hiking trails were closed when I was there. But the birds are flying around you and the squirrels are free to welcome you when you get there.
Campgrounds are close to Laguna Beach and Laguna Niguel, it’s about a 30-45 minute drive.
It can be that you could hear cars driving through because its close to a frwy. You’ll get used to it, or bring earplugs.
I RECOMMEND THIS PLACE! Try it out for yourself!
GuideBeautiful sunsets! We stayed February 5th and 6th at site #23 but it looked like most of the sites had great views of the Pacific. The campsites are roped off and have a decent amount of distance between them. There is some vegetation between them but not enough to be totally private. We were just a short walk to the bathrooms which were spotless. They were being cleaned frequently. The showers are coin operated but it didn't take many coins to get a decent warm shower.
There is a nice day area and trails within walking distance. The tide was high both times we tried to walk under the highway to get to the beach but there were parking lots just a short drive up the road.
We will definitely go again.
GuideTruly a hidden gem!
We popped in and luckily was able to get the best view in house, please check them out and support the cottages!
ScoutThe campground was very nice . It was clean and the bathrooms were very clean as well I would Recommend this campground to all my friends and family. Early in the morning we walked across to the wAter and everywhere you could see were clear jellyfish all over the shoreline it really was a spectacular sight.
Traveler
This camp is on the base so it’s safe and clean.
ScoutEach spot has fence around it which is nice. Very clean facility. A bit loud on the weekends.
TravelerStayed in spot 6 very nice had full hookups. Then moved to 41..Loudddd neighbors..no fault of park just disappointing.
Guideso nice amd quite, beautifull views of the ocean and right next tomthe beach. perfectly located next to the 1
TravelerWonderful spot for families looking for a place with lots to do. Standard sites are really small. Super busy place.
ScoutFun pool and close to the water to swim
TravelerEverything about this camp site was great! There’s enough privacy between campers and the bathrooms were clean. Only down side was the walk down to the beach was a step hill.
GuideWe’ve been going here for years. On MCAS Camp Pendleton. Palmtree Lane is our favorite spot but Surfer’s Paradise is great too especially during low tide. BEWARE OF THE SKUNKS AT NIGHT!!!
ScoutGreat location with views of the ocean. Sites were a little unlevel. No sewer hookups on the upper level. Bathrooms look newly remodeled and very clean.
TravelerParked van sideways to get more privacy and went to shower and came back to a ticket. I didn’t read the camp rules, figured you could park any way you want in your site like all the other state park in Southern California.
RangerIt’s a huge campground. Short term and long term sites. Sites are very tight. Vehicles line the streets because there is no room to park. Lots of kids everywhere and people have lawn chairs and bikes in middle of the street and nobody moves for cars. Kids seem to have no supervision at all. People are not friendly. Nice pool but it’s full of people and little kids splashing and screaming. Long term stays (1 month) is in the back and you have to travel through the maze of golf carts, people walking dogs, cars parked everywhere, kids playing ball in the middle of the street. It’s way too full. It’s not cheap and you have no view of the bay. Management could offer larger spaces so we’re not crammed like sardines but if they did they’d lose money. Can’t do that!! It’s clean and well maintained except we backed into a site and a tree had grown over the fence and damaged the top of our RV. The spaces are not long nor wide. Each site is fenced in so you have to stay within your fenced area.
GuideI stayed here three weeks in February. I stayed up top and site 91 was great! I would stay here again and request that site.
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TravelerBeautiful view and CLEAN! I love how you can choose to hike to your campsite in the back country (4mi hike) or do what we did, drive straight to your site! I have how they have three different level hiking trails. The site itself was smooth and perfect. We were in the first row which had amazing views of the ocean. I also like how at the bottom they have benches where you can watch the sunset or sunrise on! The bathrooms and showers were extremely CLEAN! They just had no seat covers. Luckily I always bring my own camping just in case. Will be coming back!
TravelerLuckily Booked last minute on reserve California (the worst web thing ever) on site 49. Looks like there is a oven view from every site. Close to beach and shopping.
TravelerQuick hike into the hills with amazing views overlooking the ocean. I stayed at the lower campsite, I believe it's #31 on the map (I don't think there were actual site markers), and I think this was the best spot in the campground as it had an unobstructed view of the water and was far enough away from others, but still easy to get to the restroom if needed. The sunset was absolutely beautiful and in the morning we were high up above the marine layer which was really cool to see. At night you could hear PCH traffic in the distance (sirens, loud motorcycles), but this really was the perfect, quick getaway into the backcountry right in the middle of Orange County. Perfect trip for a gear shakedown or first time backpackers.
Note: The ground is hard packed and rocky. Free/semi-free standing tents recommended.
ScoutCampsites were a short distance from the beach. Campers had free access to private beach, water wasn't too cold and there were tons of tide pools some big enough for my 4 year old son to snorkel in. Campsite was clean. Showers & bathrooms were clean. They have free Wi-Fi. Feels very safe. Campsites are nice with a picnic table. Will definitely camp there again.
TravelerGreat time “glamping”. Close to home with all the amenities!
RangerWe have stayed at San Onofre State Beach a couple times. The campground is on the bluffs, and nearby Old Man's beach has some of the best beginner's surfing waves in Southern California. The day use area gets crowded quickly during the summer, so be sure to arrive early. If you don't want to camp on the bluffs, consider heading a bit inland to San Mateo Campground, which connects to the beach via a 1 1/2 mile nature trail. It's a bit of a walk if you are carrying a lot of gear, but much quieter and more spacious.
ScoutSound of rhythmic waves, sand, smell of salt in the air…. Crystal Cove Beach Cottages……Home away from home❤️
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