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RVs and Tents. Sunset State Beach camping provides dozens of dune-protected family sites (without hookups) that hold recreational vehicles up to 31 feet in length. Pets must not be left unattended in campsites. Parking for one vehicle is included in camping fees. Additional funds may be collected on site for up to TWO additional vehicles at a nightly rate (this does not apply to tow-in cars or trailers).
Nice by the beach with nice sunsets. Able to have fire by the beach and at campsites. There is mosquitoes but that’s common in outdoor activities. We got visit from raccoons a couple of times though but other than that we were perfectly fine
I loved our experience at this campground. The camp site that we were in was secluded and surrounded by bushes and trees. Our neighbors were not as close as other campsites. If you go here, request campsite #15. And go during the week. However, I stayed there on a Sunday night, and it was nice and quiet. The ocean is within walking distance. We saw a whale and seals pop up out of the water as we sat on the beach. It was quite entertaining to see pelicans diving straight down from the sky to catch fish. There are fish close to the shore. Bold seagulls
This is a spectacular location for beach camping. Three campground areas high up on the dune with the beach stretching off to infinity in both directions below the dune. All the campsites are more or less walking distance from the beach, but the furthest ones would be quite a long walk so it’s probably better to drive down to the beach for convenience. We go here every year with my kid’s school dad‘s club annual camping trip. As it is beach camping, the experience depends a lot on weather — if the weather cooperates, it can be spectacular, otherwise, if foggy or drizzly conditions, then camping on the dune gets messy and sand stuck all over the kids and the gear, and besides that not much to do if the weather doesn’t cooperate. It’s also quite a long drive from San Francisco — if you hit traffic, it can take 3 hours on Friday afternoon, going over the Santa Cruz mountains is particularly a bottleneck.
Come here every year for a family gathering, and it's excellent every single year. Lovely views, good campsites (if you know which ones to pick), and decent utilities. Camp host has always been friendly. Only complaint is the slow progress to repairs at sites, but with a state funded park, it's expected.
Plus I found whale bones on the beach this year, which was practically a religious experience
This beach is truly a delightful destination. As a State Beach, there is a parking fee. The descent to the beach is steep but conveniently paved. Once you reach the bottom, you’ll discover a vast expansive beach. The shared pictures capture the beauty of a July afternoon, featuring radiant sunshine.
