Description
Activities
Offered near the campground.
Biking
While this park isn’t known for its epic mountain biking paths, there is nothing wrong with a lovely shoreline meander. There i...Read more
Boating
Motorized boating isn’t really a thing here (there are no launch spots), but you can definitely explore via paddle. Check out t...Read more
Fishing
Sun on your back, sand under your toes, and the surf up to your knees, which, along with the mist off the breakers, keeps you c...Read more
Surfing
Surf’s up at this park, which is home to the Pipe, one of the best spots along the coast to catch a great ride. Need proof? Th...Read more
Swimming
Let’s be real: swimming is the main event here. San Diego is famous for its mild, year-round climate, which makes the beaches d...Read more
Terrain
Natural features you'll find at San Elijo Campground.
The vibe at San Elijo Campground
12 Reviews
Great surf, close to good coffee and groceries. Fills up fast! You can hear the train and highway if you're not on beachfront campsite.
This campground is in an urban area, built on a strip of land between Highway 101 and the Ocean. There is a high amount of noise here from the surf, traffic or the train cruising by. That being said all the amenities of town are right outside the gate. Coffee shops, many eateries and a market are within walking distance. The bus line stops outside the gate and 2 miles away in Solana Beach is a train station for the Coaster Line that provides transportation to and from San Diego.
The campground itself is well laid out and although showing signs of wear is clean and maintained. Beach access is easy and the scene there is always active. You’re on the beach in CA, and that is a good thing.

overlooks the ocean from a bluff, you need to be able to descend a large flight of stairs to get to the beach. campsites are pretty close together.
I've been camping here since I was 10 (now 36 sharing it with my growing family) It's the best!!! kids look forward to it every year and everyone camping is a micro community all there for the same reason. A very family friendly place. plus a couple standout surf spots nearby.
Great beach for longboarding
Easy access, but not for those that want to get away from it all! Great starter camping spot for kids or folks who need amenities nearby.
very crowded, not much privacy between camps, tons of children. good surf.
Straight up surf camp along PCH. It's an excuse to roll out of your tent or camper into the water. Not really camping, but worth it to get out of the house and be the first one in the line up.
Get a burrito at Bull Taco and watch the sunset from the cliff!
- Park
- San Elijo State Beach
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Phone Number
- (760) 753-5091
- Directions
- View on Google Maps
- Official Website
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- Coordinates
- 33.014° N, 117.28° W
- Unknown price
- RV / Trailer: 28 Sites (Up to 8 people per site)
- Unknown price
- Tent / RV / Trailer: 128 Sites (Up to 8 people per site)