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San Elijo State Beach Campground

Del Mar, CA
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San Elijo State Beach Campground
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

I camp here so often, I'm starting to think of Encinitas as my second home. Situated on a bluff above the beach and across the street from restaurants and the Seaside Market, this campground is a great place to experience Southern California beach camping. Campsites are large with just enough vegetation to prevent the feel of a parking lot. Showers... More

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San Diego
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3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2012

Just got back from a 3 day stay at San Elijo. It was wonderful. Let's face it, this isn't really camping, but a great place to go with the kids and dogs. We have two of each. Here are my tips. First, get reservations way ahead. You can go to ReserveAmerica and book up to seven months out. If you... More

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Vail, Arizona
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 October 2012

Absolutley one our favorite camp spots. This place is a great place for families and to enjoy the surf. It is on the bluff so you will have to follow the steps down to make it to the beach. It has a small store and restaraunt on the grounds. Across the street is a Jack in the Box, Subway, Grocery... More

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Laguna Beach, California, United States
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 September 2012

This is a pretty nice campground, on the beach in near Encitias. This place is all about location. The near-by steps take you to a fun little sandy surf break. The days we were there the waves were small, but the water was still hovering in the 70ies, so we really didn't care. There is a great little store and... More

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Phoenix
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Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 July 2012

My husband and I have been coming here since 2007. At that point we knew this trip would be a summer tradition for us. This year was our 1st year bringing our son. We now say it's our new FAMILY tradition. The grounds are clean and well kept. The staff and volunteers are awesome! We had one issue with campers... More

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Newbury Park, CA
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10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012

We stayed here for three nights in an ocean view site with no hookups. There are ocean view spots with hookups, which would have been nice if we had booked early enough! It is so nice to relax and listen to the waves. The campsites are huge with shrubs between, giving a sense of privacy. It was an easy but... More

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Yorba Linda, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

We camped in site 57 over Presidents Day weekend. We were lucky to make our reservation 7 months ahead, but people next to us made it 2 days before on a cancellation. Our site was next to the beach and 100 yards from dog beach. We had a wonderful time with family. The restaurant is amazing and great prices. The... More

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Newquay, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 November 2011

Having travelled throughout california in an RV, this spot is one of our top favourite places in the whole of California. Located on the bluff overlooking the Pacific ocean, it's a clean, tidy and well run camping ground with helpful staff. We've now visited there on several occasions over the past few years and have always had a wonderful experience.... More

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Colorado Springs, Colorado
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 October 2011

Well organized, nice campground. We went there for second time in 9 years. Another great experience being so close to ocean. The only minus of this great place is noisy train and nerby road. Stan and Bozena

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Santa Barbara, California
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13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 September 2011

I love coming to this campground for beach camping. The campsites are above the beach on a cliff and there are steps that get you down to the beach. Even if you do not have a site overlooking the beach and ocean, there some sites that are still scenic as the sun goes down at night. There is not a... More

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Address: Del Mar, CA
Region: United States > California > Del Mar
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Ranked #1 of 2 Speciality lodging in Del Mar

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