The county shuts the parks down every August to protect residents during what is often the hottest time of the year, ...

Cardiff State Beach Honorable mention, “Best California State Beach” California has more than 280 state park units, which includes state beaches, reserves, recreational areas and others.

UPDATED: June 28, 2024 at 3:54 PM PDT Across San Diego County there are various ways to go camping, not only in the summer, but throughout the year.

California Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. signed AB 150 (Olsen) in 2013, authorizing California State Parks to offer veterans, active duty and reserve military personnel from the United States Armed ...