Fantastic park. Well kept, beautiful surroundings with hiking trails, big and private spots and clean bathrooms. Camping cabins available. The second interior RV loop is way nicer and more private spots than the first. We were site 37 and it was great. Both electric and water hookups in all RV spots and campground dump station on site. Julian and Winona are fun day trips. Calico Cider in Wynona is an A+.

Camping on the sand is awesome and the beach is great. Big and pretty empty so you can see the waves from your tent door. Yes, you hear the road right behind you but you are in LA and camping on the sand! Only downside for us was the crazy afternoon wind so we now take the trailer. This is a primitive campground meaning porta potties only so trailer or RV is good here for that reason too. All in all, being able to sleep on the sand right in LA is super awesome for aa quick soft getaway.

Blue Jay is very close to most of Orange County so it’s a great easy camp if you just want to be away but don’t want the big drive. Sites were nice but we were very lucky to be there when it was pretty empty. I read some yelp reviews that said it can get a bit loud with parties but I guess that’s the flip side to being easily reachable. We enjoyed the hiking in the area and the bathrooms were clean. The area can get pretty hot so check the temps beforehand. I don’t believe there are hookups in any spots.

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.