State park
San Elijo State Beach
San Elijo State Beach is a state park in San Diego County, California. Hours: Dawn to sunset Additional Length Info: 35’ for non-hookup sites and 24’ for hookup sites.
San Elijo State Beach map
San Elijo State Beach boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
Common questions
- San Elijo State Beach has 6 developed campgrounds. Sites can be reserved in advance.
- Hours: Dawn to sunset Additional Length Info: 35’ for non-hookup sites and 24’ for hookup sites.
- No, day use at San Elijo State Beach does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
- Yes, dogs are allowed at San Elijo State Beach.
Before you go
Day use needs no reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
Camping at San Elijo State Beach
San Elijo State Beach has 6 developed campgrounds. Sites can be reserved in advance.
Trails
- LUV-2-CAMP, LLC (Camp trailer rentals)
- MLG Enterprises RV Rental, LLC (Camp trailer rental)
What to see
- Historic site Beach Wolf San Elijo
- Historic site LUV-2-CAMP, LLC (Camp trailer rentals)
- Historic site MLG Enterprises RV Rental, LLC (Camp trailer rental)
- Feature Parking
- Feature Picnic Areas
- Feature Camping
- Feature Visitor Center
- Feature Beach
Public lands next to San Elijo State Beach
- State parkSan Elijo State Beach borders Cardiff State Beach, a state park.
- BLM unitCalifornia Coastal National Monument is 0.1 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
- https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=662 (accessed 2026-09-29)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_California_state_parks (accessed 2026-09-28)