Camping In California: Doheny State Beach Campground

Doheny State Beach Campground 

Doheny is located in the city of Dana Point, California and is one of California's most popular state beaches and attracts almost one million visitors per year. Doheny has a day use surfing beach at its northern end and a five-acre lawn with picnic facilities and volleyball courts. 

The state beach is divided into three areas. The area north of the creek is reserved for day use, with a landscaped picnic area equipped with picnic tables, barbecues and re rings. Ample parking is available. Protected tide pools are located in the very north end of the beach. Visitors can observe a wide variety of coastal marine life. Please remember that the tide pools are protected, so do not touch or trample. The campground located south of the San Juan Creek has 118 developed family campsites and a developed group campsite. 

Doheny is a great family campground, perfect for the family camp trip in the summer. You can go surfing or learn how to surf (newtssurfschool.com), fishing, tide pools, volleyball, picnic tables, and much more.  

Reservation Tips

• Park selections

• Date you wish to start camping

• Type and size of camping equipment

• Number of people that wil occupy the campsite

• Number of nights you wish to camp

• Alternative park and camping date choices

• Your phone number and area code

• Method of payment/Credit card number and expiration date

• Mailing address

How to Make a Reservation

Whether you are a first time camper or an experienced enthusiast, you’ll find that California State Parks offers quality camping facilities in beautiful surroundings. Most state park campgrounds are open year-round, and some offer discounts for off-season camping.

Reservations for California State Parks facilities are handled through Reserve America. Please consult that website for fee information and availability. Before you make a reservation, have the following information available. The reservation system allows campers to plan ahead and secure their campsites, thus reducing long waiting lines and turn-aways at park entrances.

Online: The link to Reserve America and the phone numbers that follow include all campgrounds that provide the convenience and service of reserving a campsite. Online reservation and other helpful information on camping is also available at CA State Parks.

By Phone: Call For Reservations at 
TEL: 1-800-444-PARK (7275) 
International Callers: TEL: 916-638-5883 
TDD: 1-800-274-7275

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California Coast Surf Trip

California Surf Trip 

Have you or any of your friends wanted to surf or explore the California coastline? We have planned a trip from San Diego all the way up to the California - Oregon Border. We have a list of campsites and some supplies you might need. So check out this incredible. 

Day 1: San Diego 

Campsite 1: South Carlsbad State Beach

This popular bluff-top campground is located 3 miles south of Carlsbad, 50 miles north of San Diego. South Carlsbad SB Campground, the large bluff-top campground, is very popular, especially in summer. Stairs lead from the campground to the beach. Offers swimming, surfing, scuba diving, fishing, picnicking, and a camping.

Day 2: San Clemente 

Campsite 2: San Clemente (SB Campground)

​​San Clemente State Beach is located at the south end of the city of San Clemente, California. The area around San Clemente is known for its ocean, hill, and mountain views, a pleasant climate and its Spanish Colonial style architecture.

Day 3: Malibu 

Campsite 3: Leo Carrillo (SP)

Leo Carrillo State Park has 1.5 miles of beach for swimming, surfing, windsurfing, surf fishing and beachcombing. The beach also has tidepools, coastal caves and reefs for exploring. Giant sycamores shade the main campgrounds. The park also features back-country hiking with a lot oh hiking trails. Campsites have a fire ring and a picnic table. 

Day 4: Big Sur 

Campsite 4: Pfeiffer Big Sur SP Campground

On the western slope of the Santa Lucia Mountains, the peaks of Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park tower high above the Big Sur River Gorge. This is a place where the land, the sea, and forests of giant redwoods adjoin in a rugged landscape jigsaw puzzle.In winter, temperatures range from the 20s to the 50s. Summer mornings bring fog, which usually burns off by midday.

Day 5: San Francisco 

Campsite 13: Half Moon Bay SB Campground 

Four miles of broad, sandy beaches stretch out to welcome visitors to Half Moon Bay. This picturesque setting is ideal for sunbathing, fishing and picnicking. The Francis Beach campground has 52 family sites, some suitable for tent camping, others for trailers or recreational vehicles.

Day 6: Redwood Country 

Campsite 14: Manchester SP Campground 

Manchester State Park features a beach, sand dunes, and flat grasslands, with nearly 18,000 feet of ocean frontage. The beach line curves gently to form a "catch basin" for sea debris, which accounts for the volume of driftwood found here. Five miles of gentle, sandy beach stretches southward towards the Point Arena Lighthouse. One of the main attractions is the excellent steelhead fishing in the park’s two streams, Brush Creek and Alder Creek. 

Day 7: California - Oregon Border 

Campsite 17: Jedediah Smith Redwoods SP Campground 

Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park is the last in a long string of redwood parks that stretch up Northern California's coast. A few miles inland from the ocean, the park is densely forested with huge ancient trees. In fact, it contains seven percent of all the old-growth redwoods left in the world. No roads or trails mark "Jed Smith's" core--just pure, primeval majesty. 

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How to plan a camping/surf trip

How to Plan a Camping/Surf Trip

Throwing a sleeping bag, a tent and your surfboards into the back of a car and hitting the road without a care in the world is one of the greatest adventures. But putting a little time and energy into planning your camping/surf trip helps ensure a safe and exciting trip rather than a disaster. 5 easy and simple steps to help make your trip a one to remember. 
Step 1. Have a plan: Know where you want to go, how to get there and what will do there.
Planning this will help you out in the long run. Make a plan to what campsites (hotel, place you lay your head) you will be staying at, and call ahead to make a reservation and/or check availability. Make sure you have a map or GPS to help guide yourself to the desired location (always having a backup map of the area and know where the gas stations are at). Try to have an idea of what you want to do when you get to the desired location; whether thats exploring the local area, surfing, fishing, or just camping.Step 2. Make a list: Know what you need from your trip and some extras. 
It helps to visualize a day at camp, hour-by-hour. Have an idea what you want to do when you get to the campsite. Organize by: kitchen, equipment, clothing, food, car essentials. Always plan for inclement weather. If you need help with your check list, check out Newt’s Surf Co. (www.newtssurfco.com/travel-guide). Always have a medical kit and double check your list!!!Step 3. Plan out your meals: Make sure you have a plan for every meal. 
It is both a cost effective and smart to plan out ever meal for your trip; because you are human and have to eat. Just understand that the more you eat out somewhere the more money you will spend on the trip. If you're trying to keep the cost of the trip lower, bring food along with you on your trip (Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwiches are a best friend to the road tripper). It is always recommended to to try the local hotspot restaurant or the local cuisine. Step 4. Have your transportation (Car, RV, etc.) ready to go for your trip.
If your planning to travel a great distance to your campsite or desire location; I would always recommend having that vehicle double check before you leave. Take it down to the local automotive shop, tell them of your desired plans and they will let you know their professional opinion. There is nothing worse than breaking down and having to cancel your trip. Once, they give the go ahead, start loading your vehicle with all the equipment (equipment, food and water on your checklist).Step 5. Start your trip and bring a camera!
When you feel ready and prepared, go for it, head out for your trip. Always bring along a camera, to capture those special moments of the trip. Remember the trip is what you make it, if you make it a fun and exciting time then you have a great trip. Good luck and don't forget to share those pictures with your friends and family.

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