You really feel away from it all at this secluded beach. Every campsite might be filled but you are not right on top of each other. You have a wonderful beach, clean campsites, a great little store, no cell phone service, and the most beautiful coastline views. There's a great playground for the kids, and lots of space for them... More

An unspoiled stretch of sand curves into the northern horizon, bending beneath rolling coastal hills turned light brown by the approaching summer. Dark gray cliffs stand in sharp contrast to the sun-lit beach and run parallel to the ocean’s green edge of breaking wind-whipped waves. The cliff walls lean slightly away from the water, almost balking at the sheer eroding... More

I went on a February day. The weather was cold, and (thus) the beach was largely deserted. As I understand it, you can't reserve sites and during the summer you have to show up very early for a spot. Being February, I had no trouble getting a great spot: the camp site was right on the beach. Very cool. The... More

almost a 3 hr drive from los angeles... this is in the middle of nowhere practically so if you need something from the nearby wal mart, it will take about 20 mins to drive out of the campsite area & unto civilization (lompoc is the nearest city) but no worries;; theres a little shop that has everything! & i mean... More

I don't know about camping, but a drive (particularly on a motorcyle) from Hwy 1 to the Jalama Beach store was worth it to have one of their burgers - something special.

My family has been camping at Jalama for at least 10 years now. My wife's family (my in-laws) have been camping there for at least 20 years now. I must say that it is a very nice place to stay because you are surrounded by great scenery. You are either looking at a beautiful ocean in front of view or... More