Carpinteria State Beach

To reserve a camp spot, go to http://www.reserveamerica.com. When they say they’re full, you can drive up and ask if there’s a spot available because someone didn’t show up even though they had reservations.

They have sites foe tent, trailer, or RV camping. The RV sites are somewhat small- get used to being close to your neighbors! Still, there’s a beach only a few steps away and the town of Carpinteria is a bike ride away, so you’re not stuck in that little confined area if you don’t want to be (and why would you?!).

More info: http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=599

We picked up food for the trip last night. I’m going to roast a chicken tonight and we’ll have leftovers the first night camping. The weather looks like it’s going to hold. Looking forward to being beach dwellers for a few days.

I’m going camping here in December, weather permitting. Have heard very good things about it, and it’s close to Ventura and Santa Barbara, both of which I very much enjoy.