| Since the majority of the California coastline is | | | | You'll need to make reservations in advance. |
| protected year round within the wildlife preserves, | | | | Just south of Santa Barbara you'll find excellent |
| you can't just go camping at any seaside you | | | | seaside camping at Carpinteria State Seaside. |
| really feel like pitching a tent on. You will get fined | | | | These protected bluffs and marshlands come |
| and/or arrested so don't do it. But there are lots | | | | right up towards the gorgeous dunes to produce |
| of stunning beaches exactly where you can enjoy | | | | a pristine habitat for birds and other animals. |
| some of the best seaside hiking and outdoor | | | | Carpinteria has a reputation as the "safest" beach |
| activities that Mother Nature has to offer. | | | | in California even though the surf is superb, the |
| California's rugged coastline is well-known for its | | | | undertow doesn't begin until way out past the |
| breathtaking beauty and spectacular sunsets. If | | | | surf line. |
| you are in Southern California hiking is greatest | | | | Close to the twin domes of the inactive San |
| from mid June until late December when the | | | | Onofre Nuclear Power Plant there lies the really |
| weather is usually gorgeous each and every day. | | | | beautiful San Onofre State Seaside. This is a |
| One of the nicest beaches for seaside hiking is | | | | great place for hikers, campers, and surfers and |
| San Clemente State Seaside which is about fifty | | | | is really a very well-liked beach camping spot. |
| miles south of Los Angeles off of Interstate 5 | | | | There are lots of great nearby restaurants and |
| close to the town of San Clemente. This is a truly | | | | also shopping for those who want a little more |
| beautiful and very wide beach that is well-known | | | | diversion. |
| for its great surf. There is lots to do in the area | | | | There's certainly great beach hiking in Southern |
| with numerous pretty seaside towns to explore | | | | California and you don't need to go far to enjoy |
| for dining, shopping and entertainment. You are | | | | some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. |
| able to do some beach hiking there and they | | | | The rugged coastline will make you a fan forever. |
| even have some trailer hook ups for your RV. | | | | |