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Best Beaches of San Diego: A Local’s Guide to the Perfect Beach Day
If there’s one thing San Diego does exceptionally well, it’s beaches. From rugged cliffs and hidden coves to wide sandy stretches perfect for families, the best beaches of San Diego each have their own personality. And as a native San Diegan, I’ve spent years exploring these beaches in every season—from summer bonfires to winter tidepool walks and everything in between. Whether you’re looking for the best surfing beach, the calmest water for kids, or the prettiest sunset spot, this guide covers the best beaches of San Diego and what each one is known for. Interested in camping on the beach? Check out these top beach camping spots in San Diego.…
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Top Beach Camping Spots in San Diego for Families
Summer is six months out and you know what that means? It’s officially reservation season for beach camping. If summer camping on the beach in San Diego is ever something you want to do, you need to be ready to book six months in advance. Which means, it’s tiiiiiiiimmme. These are some of the best beach camping spots in California, offering stunning coastal views and family-friendly amenities. If you’re reading this less than 6 months from summer, that’s ok. You can set up campsite cancellation scans with this camping app to help you secure a spot. In case you’re new to the beach camping scene, you should know that getting…
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Tips For Beach Camping On a Budget
Beach camping is probably one of the least expensive ways to have an overnight stay right on the coast, however, when compared to other campgrounds and types of camping, it comes in with a bit heftier of a price tag. Then when you add in the cost of extra vehicles on your site, it adds up even more. That’s why I’ve compiled these money-saving tips for beach camping. There are some ways that you can cut the price down a bit and even avoid paying some of the extra fees. While spending the past week beach camping at San Elijo State Beach Campground, I compiled a list of some of…
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San Elijo State Beach Camping Guide: Best Sites, Tips & What to Know
Having grown up in San Diego, I don’t think I’ve ever missed a summer of beach camping in my life. And it’s a tradition I have continued with my kids. Every summer we go camping at the San Elijo State Beach campground. It’s one of our most favorite summer campgrounds. And I know I’m not alone because beach camping in Southern California is extremely popular and downright difficult to get campsites. But I do have tips on how to improve your chances at booking a beach campsite. If you haven’t ever gone beach camping, I highly suggest you give it a try. There’s not much better than relaxing at the…
