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1. Carpinteria State Beach Campground ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Caspar Beach RV Park & Campground ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Crystal Cove State Park Moro Campground

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4. Doheny State Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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5. El Capitan State Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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6. Emma Wood State Beach

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7. Faria Beach Park

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8. Francis Beach Campground

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9. Gaviota State Park

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10. Gualala Point Regional Park

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11. Jalama Beach County Park

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12. MacKerricher State Park

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13. Manresa State Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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14. New Brighton State Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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15. North Beach Campground

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16. Refugio State Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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17. San Clemente State Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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18. Seacliff State Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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19. Sonoma Coast State Park

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20. South Carlsbad State Beach Campground

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21. Thornhill Broome State Beach Campground

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22. Westport Beach RV Park and Campground

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23. Wright's Beach Campground

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

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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