Crystal Cove State Park

We stayed in one of the many dry camping spots closer to the coast (the Pacific Coast Highway runs between the park and the coast) in the the Dolphin Loop. We saw both whales and dolphins from our site, which was pretty amazing. You'll have a full uninterrupted panoramic view of the coast from your site. The site was clean, well spa... more

We stayed here during October of 2015 and absolutely loved it. We were the second row of RVs up from the ocean (around spot 19). All of the sites have plenty of space around the RV and then a large area on the beach side to hang out and enjoy the view. The campground is very quiet and everyone was super respectful; it gets very dark... more

We've stayed her a few times, it's easy and close for us,and a very clean campground with amazing views as others have stated. I'm surprised anyone has gotten in before 3pm- they're usually very strict on the check in time. Also- please note there are no campfires here. You CAN bring a portable propane fire pit, and you'll see a lot... more

What a place! We loved our stay here. We arrived at 2 pm, but the ranger checked us in and told us to arrive after 3 pm next time. I don't understand why the have a firm 3 pm check-in time, but it was kind of him to let us through. We had reserved a site with water and electric hookups, and everything worked just fine. The dump sta... more

We loved staying here but I wanted to add that the walk from the campground to the beach is pretty darn steep and was difficult with little kids plus stroller. You can drive down and park close to the beach entrance, but we didn't want to move, unplug, etc. One of the prettiest beaches I've seen in California. Gorgeous on the water ... more

There is a nice bicycle path with great views on the ocean side of highway 1. From the campground travel down the hill to highway 1 and ride north in the bicycle lane to Reef Point Drive. Cross highway 1 with the traffic light and find the bike path. The path continues several miles north. A stop at the state park historic area alo... more

We love this park. We love that we got 50% off camping with the SWEETBEACHDEAL promo code (good through 3/18/16). Its quiet, beautiful, and perfectly located a stones throw from Laguna Beach. But you don't have to drive anywhere for fun activities.....you can walk up the PCH for groceries at Trader Joe's, lunch at Bear Flag Fish Co. (g... more

We arrived early and found ourselves redirected to a parking lot across the street to wait for the late checkin at 3pm (not a minute before and absolutely NO exceptions). Of course a beach walk while we waited was great! The pass for the campground is also good at all the associated parking lots along the Crystal Cove area - a nic... more

While I have lived in the Orange County area my entire life, the beauty of Crystal Cove amazes me every time I visit. The campground at Crystal Cove sits on a bluff overlooking Crystal Cove. Each site provides a excellent view of the ocean and Catalina Island (when clear). Sites closer to the beach (51-60) provide views of the beach o... more

I've been coming to Crystal Cove (day use only) for the last decade - and was so excited to camp here...and while the location is gorgeous, and the ranger gave us the "best site in the house" with an incredible sweeping view of the Pacific...we woke after a short night of sleep to thousands and thousands (not kidding) of ants swarming ... more

I can't say enough good things about this state park. It is such a gorgeous setting right on the coast. There are 57 sites that are on a bluff overlooking the ocean. There isn't a bad spot as the campground is tiered so everyone gets a view. The sites higher up have electricity and water hookups,the ones nearer the edge of the bluff ar... more