Quick Summary: While the idea of camping at one of California's numerous beaches may seem like an easy thing to do, especially since the state boasts more than eight hundred miles of coastline, but finding the perfect beach for camping takes some research. While part of this coastline is rocky, protected, or includes steep cliffs, there are fortunately many beaches that do offer camping.


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1. Carpinteria State Beach Campground ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Carpinteria State Beach Campground | California Beach Campgrounds
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2. Caspar Beach RV Park & Campground ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Caspar Beach RV Park & Campground | California Beach Campgrounds
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3. Crystal Cove State Park Moro Campground

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Crystal Cove State Park Moro Campground | California Beach Campgrounds
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4. Doheny State Beach

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Doheny State Beach | California Beach Campgrounds
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5. El Capitan State Beach

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El Capitan State Beach | California Beach Campgrounds
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6. Emma Wood State Beach

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Emma Wood State Beach | California Beach Campgrounds
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7. Faria Beach Park

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Faria Beach Park | California Beach Campgrounds
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8. Francis Beach Campground

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Francis Beach Campground | California Beach Campgrounds
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9. Gaviota State Park

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Gaviota State Park | California Beach Campgrounds
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10. Gualala Point Regional Park

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Gualala Point Regional Park | California Beach Campgrounds
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11. Jalama Beach County Park

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Jalama Beach County Park | California Beach Campgrounds
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12. MacKerricher State Park

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MacKerricher State Park | California Beach Campgrounds
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13. Manresa State Beach

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Manresa State Beach | California Beach Campgrounds
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14. New Brighton State Beach

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New Brighton State Beach | California Beach Campgrounds
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15. North Beach Campground

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North Beach Campground | California Beach Campgrounds
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16. Refugio State Beach

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Refugio State Beach | California Beach Campgrounds
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17. San Clemente State Beach

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San Clemente State Beach | California Beach Campgrounds
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18. Seacliff State Beach

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Seacliff State Beach | California Beach Campgrounds
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19. Sonoma Coast State Park

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Sonoma Coast State Park | California Beach Campgrounds
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20. South Carlsbad State Beach Campground

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South Carlsbad State Beach Campground | California Beach Campgrounds
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21. Thornhill Broome State Beach Campground

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Thornhill Broome State Beach Campground | California Beach Campgrounds
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22. Westport Beach RV Park and Campground

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Westport Beach RV Park and Campground | California Beach Campgrounds
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23. Wright's Beach Campground

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Wright's Beach Campground | California Beach Campgrounds
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