What is the best beach camping in S. California, LA, OC area with a bonfire?

Question

If anyone knows of a cool place to go, in LA/Malibu, Ventura or OC area let me know. Thanks

we are just looking to out out Friday night after work and be at the beach all day saturday have a bonfire and go back on Sunday, we live in Santa Monica so driving North or South not to far would not be a problem. We just want something simple with not a big production that is a cool spot to hang out at.

Answer 1

Overnight camping is not allowed on any of Los Angeles County's beaches, so you'll have to go north or south to do an overnight. Assuming you mean tent camping rather than RVing, I'd recommend Doheny State Beach to the South, and Leo Carrillo State Park in Ventura County. They're both pretty popular, so book a spot early.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

You can camp out at Dockweilers' beach and have a bonfire. It's not my favorite area, but camping is fun, and you can have a fire. Malaga cove is also really beautiful, you can have a fire there illegally, but it is not easily accessed, and so is rarely enforced.

Answer 4

if u can make it south, go to Carlsbad State Beach. you can rent a spot and camp, RVs are allowed.

Answer 5

i dont know