A small, quiet, clean beach and RV camping ground, about 14 miles off the Cabrillo Highway / highway 1, the Jalama road goes winding through the mountains and at one point we doubted whether we were actually on the right track, when we finally saw the ocean through a chink between two mountains. Cell coverage is nill to at best spotty, and there's barely any habitation along the route and no gas stations along.

The place is quiet, quaint and the beach clean. Water is cold. There is a warning about rip currents. There is a prominently visible Life guards station , but it's best to tread cautiously if one is not familiar with the behavior of the ocean at Jalama. It wasn't too rough at that time of the day and year (midday, July) when we were there.

There's a nice shop, the Jalama beach store, dishing out nice Jalama burgers and other fare. They're supposed to be quite famous. Nothing exceptionally special about them, however, they were yummmmm and the portions humongous! Loved them! The store has a nice porch outside and a little seating cabin inside with views of the ocean.

Public restrooms aren't adequate, and could have been cleaner and better lit. Indoor / covered shower stalls too are needed.

RV camping grounds and cottages seem well laid out and organized.

Entry per vehicle is $10. Pets are allowed at extra charge. I have no idea about camping ground fees.

Overall a great place to spend a quiet weekend (any day for that matter).