Which beach can you camp on in San Diego?

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



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Free beach camping in California is quite rare, as most beach campgrounds are managed by state parks or other organizations that charge fees.

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To secure a beach tent, you'll need to tie guy lines to sand bags, dig deep to drive corkscrew-style sand anchors into damp sand, or bury a deadman anchor several feet below the sand's surface. Many models will come with the materials needed to employ one of these anchoring systems.

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Tents that are not fully enclosed are usually allowed on all CA beaches. As long as they don't have a 4th wall making them a closed off.

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Some of the best and most popular campgrounds are located at the beach. Most beach campsites are located in the slightly sheltered area behind the sand dunes. Camping right out on the beach near the waves is not usually permitted for safety reasons and to protect wildlife like sea turtles and nesting birds.

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NO overnight parking is allowed on any LA County-operated beach parking lots, except for RVs at the Dockweiler State Beach RV Park. CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF LOTS AND FEES.

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Both a camping tent and a beach tent should provide some protection to a little rainfall. However, if it gets serious, a camping tent is the better option to stay clean and dry. Beach tents are often not made to be waterproof.

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9 Beach Camping Tips for More Fun in the Sun
  1. Decide on a Location. Before you set out, you'll need to find a suitable beach camping location. ...
  2. Be Wary of the Wind. ...
  3. Watch the Weather. ...
  4. Get the Right Gear. ...
  5. Bring Several Bundles of Firewood. ...
  6. Track the Tides. ...
  7. Protect Yourself From UV Rays. ...
  8. Bring a Tarp.


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