Beach camping in Northern California

Find year-round California beach adventures (think tent sites, RV stays, and glamping) along the Northern California Coast. You’ll feel like you’ve traveled back in time hiking trails not too far from camping spots that meander through woodsy ferns and redwoods, oftentimes reaching the ocean. Some lead to beautiful waterfalls, such as at Sonoma Coast State Park or in Big Sur, and you can also bring your tent or RV to campsites around Mendocino or Bodega Bay to kayak the fresh inland rivers or the Pacific Ocean. For a quieter getaway, relax in Half Moon Bay, less than an hour's drive from the San Francisco Bay Area, with a stroll downtown or time spent viewing the elephant seals at Año Nuevo State Park. Campers can find some of the best beach camping around Santa Cruz, where you can surf the waves and scream down the steep slopes of the roller coasters at the Boardwalk. Or bring your mountain bike to the backcountry, ditch the tent, and sleep in a coastal treehouse in the redwoods. No matter where you stay, you can't go wrong venturing off your beach campground and exploring the endless views of the bluffs along the California Coast’s Highway 1 on your next camping trip.