Location: Carlsbad, San Diego County Type: RV sites, drive-in tent camping Three miles south of Carlsbad, the campgrounds of South Carlsbad State Beach offer 223 campsites.

If you're new to camping or simply don't want to cook, choose from the many restaurants near Point Dume, a secluded state beach with breathtaking views. For casual Mexican dishes and homemade ...

The California State Parks Foundation’s Best Parks of 2025 1 Morro Bay State Park, San Luis Obispo County (camping) 2 Mount Tamalpais State Park, Marin County (hiking) ...

The foundation's nod to Crystal Cove came as part of their "Best of California State Parks" list, which highlights ideal spots across the state for hiking, camping, bird-watching and more.

An iconic location on the Central Coast, Pismo Beach was praised for its laid-back California charm paired with its picturesque ocean views. It was beat out of the #1 spot by another Central Coast ...

Great for cyclists, the beach is located along the Pacific Coast Bicycle Route—a 1,852-mile route that stretches from Vancouver, Canada, through Washington and Oregon states to Imperial Beach in ...