Joshua Tree National Park covers more than 800,000 acres, but most activities are centered along Park Boulevard and Pinto Basin Road. Start your visit at the Cottonwood Visitors Center near Twentynine Palms, California. If you are a climber, you will want to head to the Giant Burrito, where you will find numerous crack climbs in the five range. Alternatively, if hiking is your thing, head to the Nature Loop Trail in the Real Hidden Valley. The Cholla Cactus Garden is the perfect place to take afternoon golden hour photos of the Joshua trees. This national park has over 500 campsites.
Channel Islands National Park is a great place to go whale watching between December and May if you want to have the best chance of seeing one of these large mammals; if you want to see the more elusive blue whale, go in July or October. This is an exceptional place to go on a kayaking adventure. Watch below your boat to see fish darting in the kelp forests as you paddle along. You can find secluded coves and pebbly beaches near each of the five islands, so spend time exploring each one.
Death Valley National Park contains the lowest elevation spot in North America, and you will want to take a hike across Badwater Basin during the cool of the day. You will also want to stroll along the boardwalk in the Salt Creek area. The National Park Service operates seven campgrounds, but the only one that takes reservations is Furnace Creek Campground. Three privately owned campgrounds within the park take reservations, and there are many opportunities for boondocking.
Doheny State Beach near Dana Point is the oldest state beach in California. You will adore the grassy picnic area at the south end of this beach, and there are 121 campsites near it. The north end of this beach is often a phenomenal place to go surfing.
Crystal Cove State Park in Newport Beach is an impressive area that history lovers will want to see as it contains the Crystal Cove Historic District. Wander through this 12.3-acre site to see the seaside cottages built during the Roaring 1920s and the Great Depression. Start at the Beachcomber Café for a delectable breakfast. Then, head to the beach for a day of water fun.
San Clemente State Beach features a mile-long sandy beach. This beach is a popular spot for windsurfing, surfing, snorkeling, and scuba diving. There are 179 campsites, with about 50% of them offering full hookups.
Cabrillo National Monument in San Diego celebrates where Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo landed on June 27, 1542, through a museum and lighthouse. The park's south side is an enticing place to bird-watch and hike.
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area is home to Santa Monica beaches, the Paramount Ranch's movie sets, over 500 miles of hiking trails, and numerous climbing locations. This area covering more than 153,000 acres, includes campgrounds at Topanga State Park and Point Mugu State Park, along with private campgrounds.
Cesar E Chavez National Monument commemorates the farm workers' movement. See his gravesite surrounded by roses and learn more about his life in the museum.
Irvine is about 13 miles northwest of Mission Viejo, and you will love exploring Irvine-area campgrounds. Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina offers beachfront camping, and they have a waterpark. Rates start at $130 per night.
Camp under oak and sycamore trees at Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness Park. The Orange County Parks Department operates two campgrounds at this park near San Juan, California. Campsites start at about $20 per night.
If you plan on attending an event at the Orange County Fairgrounds, consider staying in their campground. Note that 20-amp electricity is the only option at this campground. Rates start at $45 per night.
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