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Jamie R.
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TravelerNewport Dunes RV Resort
Our favorite spot!
Beautiful weather, great location, full hook ups, fun activities, family & pet friendly!
Best Cabin Camping near Two Harbors, CA
Cabin lodging in Two Harbors, California includes options such as CIMI Fox Landing, which provides basic cabin facilities primarily for school trips and groups. These cabins feature bunk beds and necessary amenities for educational stays. "I was here on a school trip as a kid and had an amazing experience. Such great staff and experiences on the island. Great cabins with bunks and all the other amenities you may need," noted one visitor. Newport Dunes RV Resort offers more upscale cabin accommodations with proximity to water activities and resort amenities.
Waterfront cottages at Newport Dunes provide a more comfortable alternative to traditional camping, with options ranging from standard to beachfront units. Large cottages include full kitchens with ovens, stoves, and refrigerators, while smaller units offer more basic amenities. Crystal Cove Beach Cottages provides historic cabin accommodations within Crystal Cove State Park. One camper mentioned, "We rented the Large Cottage in the back because we needed a kitchen for cooking all the food we'd packed. The small cottage would've been fine if we didn't need an oven, stove and large refrigerator." Most cabins allow alcohol but have varying policies regarding pets, with Newport Dunes being pet-friendly while other locations prohibit animals.
Cabin amenities differ significantly between locations. Most provide basic furnishings and beds, though guests typically need to bring their own linens, pillows, and personal items. Newport Dunes features a market for essential supplies, while more remote locations like CIMI Fox Landing require visitors to bring all necessary items. Nearby shopping areas provide additional provisioning options for longer stays. Trash service is available at most locations, though specific rules vary by campground. Beachfront cabins command premium pricing, particularly during summer months when rates can triple compared to off-season.
Best Cabin Sites Near Two Harbors, California (4)
1. CIMI Fox Landing
1 ReviewAvalon, CA8 miles"Great cabins with bunks and all the other amenities you may need. This site is only for school trips and must be booked ahead of time"
2. Newport Dunes RV Resort
27 ReviewsNewport Beach, CA37 milesWebsite+1 (800) 765-7661$75 - $550 / night
"Beautiful weather, great location, full hook ups, fun activities, family & pet friendly!"
"We've stayed at Newport Dunes many times, and it's great for a last-minute beach vacation especially when most state beach campgrounds are booked out way in advance. "
3. Moro Campground — Crystal Cove State Park
35 ReviewsLaguna Beach, CA42 milesWebsite+1 (800) 444-7275$25 - $75 / night
"Campsites 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."
"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."
4. Crystal Cove Beach Cottages — Crystal Cove State Park
6 ReviewsNewport Coast, CA39 milesWebsite+1 (949) 376-6200"Crystal Cove Beach Cottages……Home away from home❤️"
"We popped in and luckily was able to get the best view in house, please check them out and support the cottages!"
Cabin Reviews near Two Harbors, CA
69 Reviews of 4 Two Harbors Campgrounds
Chanel C.
LegendMoro Campground — Crystal Cove State Park
Beautiful beach, no fires allowed
[ PROS ]
- Crystal Cove State Park and Laguna Coast Wilderness Park are adjacent to each other, and a small pedestrian gate separates them.
- The best trail here stretches across the two parks -- No Name Ridge!! Amazing for EPIC SUNSETS!
- Some sites have MILLION DOLLAR BEACH VIEWS of the ocean.
- There are about 60 camp spots and a lot of them are RVs, but it’s nice because each row of 10 spots is elevated from the previous row (tiered campsites) so everyone gets a semi view
- Part of CA State Parks so showers are token operated. Clean and well maintained
- Walking distance to Crystal Cove Historic District, which has a couple places to eat right on the beach
- Crystal Cove Historic District also has some "preserved" beach cottages from the 20s, 30s, and 40s on the beach that are largely in ruins. It’s fun to explore and check out.
- Lots of fun things along the beach to look at like tide pools and rock formations beach
- Great Visitor's Center that is worth checking out. The Rangers are amazing and provided us with a super helpful information about the park, its trails, and the cottages.
- Each site comes with a picnic table, a water faucet/drain.
- The beach has less crowds/tourists/homeless compared to other beaches. It’s really quite and peaceful.
[ CONS ]
- No coal or wood fires :( Kind of a bummer since your evening ends early. You can bring propane pits yourself for fires though. Also, it can get extremely cold at night in the canyons, even if it’s in the high 80s during the day. Be prepared.
- They do not allow any alcohol at the park. No exceptions. Rangers patrol constantly and will approach you for random things if they see you breaking any campground rules.
- The hiking trails essentially have zero shade so it gets really hot. Bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen so you don’t roast. Also stay hydrated!
- The campgrounds is a little further from the beach than I expected from looking at photos online. There is no direct beach access so you’ll have to go to the day use area and pay for parking ($15 parking)
- You can get to the beach if you’re down to wade through 2-3 feet of still water that puddles under the highway underpass. It’s a little inconvenient if you’re with children or carrying a lot of beach equipment.
- Campsites are VERY close together so be prepared to meet your neighbors. It’s also very quiet as soon as the sun sets (since there is no campfires keeping people up) so everyone ends up going to bed around 8pm as to not disturb your VERY close neighbors.
- Be careful of rattlesnakes
Bianca R.
ScoutMoro Campground — Crystal Cove State Park
Awesome experience
Campsites 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.
Patrick J.LegendMoro Campground — Crystal Cove State Park
My Favorite California State Beach
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.
Amanda K.
RangerCIMI Fox Landing
Amazing spot for school trips/groups
I was here on a school trip a a kid and had an amazing experience. Such great staff and experiences on the island. Great cabins with bunks and all the other amenities you may need. This site is only for school trips and must be booked ahead of time
Tabitha H.TravelerMoro Campground — Crystal Cove State Park
Glad it exists
It’s pretty crazy to be camping among the million dollar homes but thankful we can. It’s a beautifully maintained spot on the cliff overlooking the ocean. So much nicer than many of the Southern California beach spots in that there is a bit more space and it's much nicer than a parking lot. Plus the fantastic benefit of miles of hiking trails right from the back of the campground and the ocean and beach right in front. Something for all. And if you want to go have a posh meal or shopping that’s just a minute away too.
Be sure to go take a look at the Crystal Cove cottages while here, it’s a pretty special spot. Try and hit up the Shake Shack too!
Only downside is not being able to have a fire but we just used our propane portable fire pit. Spots in the back have hookups and spots in the front are tent. The tent spots are a bit nicer and would fit small trailers.
Leishelle L.TravelerMoro Campground — Crystal Cove State Park
The coastal view
We went right after it had been raining, so all of the flowers were in bloom mode and gorgeous. There’s two campgrounds an upper and lower—we opted for Lower Moro campground. These campgrounds aren’t too pricey and it includes parking for one car each night you stay. The trails are well-maintained and wide, allowing a lot of room for mountain bikers and hikers of all types. It’s about a 3 mile trek to Lower Moro from the coastal parking lot and not too bad of a hike, but it does get steep at times especially if you trek the coastal ridge way. We picked Lower Moro and loved it because it has a view of the beautiful pacific ocean as opposed to Upper Moro. The sites include a picnic table and no fire pit, but it was warm over Memorial Day weekend (though it rained one day). The bathroom is nicer as well, but if you did decide to have a larger group to camp with, Upper Moro has bigger camp sites. No water available, so you gotta bring enough for everyone. I gave this 3 stars because the campground is right off the heavily trafficked trail and you can hear everything your neighbor is doing.
Momma H.RangerNewport Dunes RV Resort
Nice resort by the beach
We've stayed at Newport Dunes many times, and it's great for a last-minute beach vacation especially when most state beach campgrounds are booked out way in advance.
There's a nice bike trail that circles around the bay, which is great for kids. Also, lots of amenities for families, including playgrounds, water toys, movie nights and fire pits. The convenience store sells RV supplies, snacks and beer/wine. You can ride your bike to Balboa Island across PCH, spend a day at Fashion Island shopping center, or drive to the beach.
A few cons: The beach is not exactly close. You will definitely have to drive. And the bay can sometimes get stingrays. Finally, the campsites do feel a bit like a concrete jungle with few trees and very close proximity to your neighbors.
Lee D.LegendNewport Dunes RV Resort
HUGE RV Park with many (in-season) amenities
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!
Guide to Two Harbors
Cabin accommodation near Two Harbors, California ranges from historic cottages to modern resort facilities along the Southern California coastline. Cabin sites typically require advance booking with most locations filling months ahead during peak season. Crystal Cove State Park features prominent coastal terrain with sandstone cliffs and protected marine areas adjacent to cabin rentals. Water temperatures near cabins remain between 55-65°F year-round.
What to do
Beach exploration: Crystal Cove State Park offers access to 3.2 miles of beach with tide pools near cottage accommodations. "Love it at Crystal Cove. Great views, nice trails & beach walks. Great restaurant," notes Barbara S. who stayed in Cabin #38.
Water activities: Newport Dunes RV Resort provides water recreation options including paddleboard rentals and an inflatable obstacle course in the lagoon. "We stay here every year. They have activities for the kids like arts and crafts, an inflatable obstacle course or you can rent paddle boards or watch a movie on the beach," explains Karissa J.
Hiking trails: Access multiple trail systems from Moro Campground at Crystal Cove State Park. "The best trail here stretches across the two parks -- No Name Ridge!! Amazing for EPIC SUNSETS!" shares Chanel C., while another visitor notes, "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."
What campers like
Ocean views: Moro Campground features tiered campsites ensuring most sites have ocean views. "This is a gem of a campground. Almost every site has an ocean view of some kind," reports Patrick J., adding "The length of the site is very good with lots of room to setup your outdoor goodies."
Historic accommodations: Crystal Cove Beach Cottages preserve authentic beach cottage architecture. "Truly 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!" writes Kenny T. about staying in cottage 38D.
Resort amenities: Family-friendly facilities at Newport Dunes include multiple recreation options. "My favorite RV resort. Located in the back bay of Newport Harbor ND has it all. This place is super clean and super accommodating. They have cottages for rent if needed and you can have up to 1 tent on an RV spot," explains Geoffrey R.
What you should know
Booking requirements: Reservations for cabin accommodations should be made 6-7 months in advance for summer dates. "Stayed for 2 nights and we didn't want to leave. Security was great and super friendly. Roomy camping spots and amazing views," notes Matthew D. about Crystal Cove accommodations.
Price expectations: Cabin rates vary significantly by season and view, with beachfront locations commanding premium prices. "So worth the expense. Expensive but beautiful and romantic," comments a visitor about Crystal Cove Beach Cottages.
Fire restrictions: Many cabin locations prohibit wood or charcoal fires. Moro Campground allows only propane fire pits that guests bring themselves. "No coal or wood fires :( Kind of a bummer since your evening ends early. You can bring propane pits yourself for fires though," explains a camper.
Tips for camping with families
Entertainment options: Newport Dunes offers structured activities for children throughout summer months. "Beautiful weather, great location, full hook ups, fun activities, family & pet friendly!" reports Jamie R., while another visitor notes it's "Great place with a lot to do! Take the family and bring the toys!"
Beach access considerations: Families should note access routes to beaches from cabin sites. At Crystal Cove, "The campgrounds is a little further from the beach than I expected from looking at photos online. There is no direct beach access so you'll have to go to the day use area and pay for parking ($15 parking)."
Weather preparation: Coastal areas experience significant temperature changes between day and night. "It can get extremely cold at night in the canyons, even if it's in the high 80s during the day. Be prepared," advises a camper at Crystal Cove.
Tips from RVers
Site access: RVers should note campground road dimensions when booking cabin or RV sites. "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," explains Patrick J. about Moro Campground.
Space considerations: Newport Dunes offers varying site sizes with cabin alternatives. "This campground has small sites like most RV parks do, but there was a lot of fun things to do with the kids," reports Kimberly A., while Ray S. adds, "Be fully aware that these spaces can be very tight, overall we will stay again."
Utility connections: Check specific hookup availability at each location as they vary widely. "We had 30/50 amp electrical and water. Dump station is on your way out, with 3 stations in that row," notes an RVer at Moro Campground.
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