Dreaming of pitching your tent with the sound of crashing waves as your lullaby? Beach tent camping in California is the ...

Overnight camping at California's San Carpoforo Beach is banned for the next two years due to an excess of "human waste," the California Coastal Commission said.

The most-sought-after summer campground in the state park system, parks officials say, is Pismo State Beach. All 10 campgrounds are on the coast and six are Southern California beaches.

With some campgrounds selling out within minutes, a new lottery system aims to give more campers a chance at bookings.

Camping is being temporarily banned at San Carpoforo Beach in San Luis Obispo County near Big Sur.

Ranking California state parks: What’s best for your preferences? A new report ranks the 10 best parks in 2025 for camping, hiking, wildflowers, kid friendliness and more.

Southern California beaches come in all sizes and specialties. From San Diego to Santa Barbara, some offer animal watching, some beaches are best for water sports, and others don’t even have ...