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One of the most popular beaches in the state, San Onofre State Beach attracts surfers, kayakers, sunbathers, swimmers, bicyclists, anglers, birders, and campers.
It’s also possible to do some wildlife viewing from the beach with sea lions, dolphins, and whales sometimes spotted offshore.
The park is one of California’s top five most visited state parks, drawing nearly 2.5 million visitors every year.
San Onofre State Beach consists of three different areas: the San Onofre Surf Beach, San Mateo Campground, and the San Onofre Bluffs, which is home to beach access and a camping area as well.
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