mayerj72
I would want there to be a lake or river if possible. Please only provide me with 2-3 of your favorite campgrounds and not a whole list. Otherwise I won't be able to make a good decision.
Thanks!
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In San Diego county there aren't any really outstanding campgrounds near rivers or lakes, but here are some you might enjoy. I have camped at all of them, unlike some of the other responses here which seem pretty clearly to come from copying the internet as opposed to having actually been there.
Green Valley Falls Campground in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park comes to mind as it's right near a river and there's nice hiking. My only hesitation in recommending it outright is that it's in an area affected by recent wildfires and they've been clearing trees out of there recently. I'd suggest you contact the rangers for an update. It's got mostly giant oaks there along with a few pines. It's in a mountainous area with lots of nice hikes. And it's not too far a drive. http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_ID=667
Another nice place near water would be Palomar Mt State Park, Doane Pond Campground. It probably takes only 20 minutes to walk around Doane Pond so it's not too big but I have seen people fish there, so it's big enough for that. There are also several creeks that run through the park and beautiful views to the ocean on clear days. It's quite nice up there, and next to the park is the famous Mt. Palomar Observatory, which is open to the public but you have to check out ahead of time the days and hours as it's limited visiting. Since it has a famous telescope there (actually a number of them on site) you know that it's a pretty good place for clear skies at night and star watching. However, it's elevation is high enough that if you plan to go camping soon, if you are going to be in a tent as opposed to an RV, it's going to be getting cold soon at night. http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/637/files/palomarmountain.pdf
A third place I thought about is in the Pine Hills area near Julian, at a county campground called William Heise County Park. It's very pretty there, pretty hikes, one spectacular hike through the mountains and trees with a panoramic viewpoint of the desert and the Salton Sea. Bonus if you are going soon is that you pass an orchard right outside the park boundaries with apples you either buy by the pound on the honor system, already picked, or you can go out into the orchards and buy your own. They taste so much better than what you buy in the stores, you'll want to get some for family and friends. Not much in the way of water features but as I said, it's a pretty park. http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/parks/Camping/heise.html
If you would like camping by the beach South Carlsbad is nice, but it's a little strange as you camp very close to a road and there's road noise that might be irritating if you're camping in a tent. However, on the other side is a spectacular ocean view and access. I'd guess if you were in an RV or use earplugs you'd do fine. http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=660
Another option would be the San Mateo Campground near Camp Pendleton which has a wonderful trail to the beach along a river canyon to the famous surf spot the Tressles. The campground isn't particularly good or bad, sort of undistinguished, and it's strange that you can hear the shooting range at Pendleton in the background sometimes. But the trail thru the canyon to the beach is really quite unique and beautiful http://www.caopenspace.org/trestles.html
In San Diego county there aren't any really outstanding campgrounds near rivers or lakes, but here are some you might enjoy. I have camped at all of them, unlike some of the other responses here which seem pretty clearly to come from copying the internet as opposed to having actually been there.
Green Valley Falls Campground in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park comes to mind as it's right near a river and there's nice hiking. My only hesitation in recommending it outright is that it's in an area affected by recent wildfires and they've been clearing trees out of there recently. I'd suggest you contact the rangers for an update. It's got mostly giant oaks there along with a few pines. It's in a mountainous area with lots of nice hikes. And it's not too far a drive. http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_ID=667
Another nice place near water would be Palomar Mt State Park, Doane Pond Campground. It probably takes only 20 minutes to walk around Doane Pond so it's not too big but I have seen people fish there, so it's big enough for that. There are also several creeks that run through the park and beautiful views to the ocean on clear days. It's quite nice up there, and next to the park is the famous Mt. Palomar Observatory, which is open to the public but you have to check out ahead of time the days and hours as it's limited visiting. Since it has a famous telescope there (actually a number of them on site) you know that it's a pretty good place for clear skies at night and star watching. However, it's elevation is high enough that if you plan to go camping soon, if you are going to be in a tent as opposed to an RV, it's going to be getting cold soon at night. http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/637/files/palomarmountain.pdf
A third place I thought about is in the Pine Hills area near Julian, at a county campground called William Heise County Park. It's very pretty there, pretty hikes, one spectacular hike through the mountains and trees with a panoramic viewpoint of the desert and the Salton Sea. Bonus if you are going soon is that you pass an orchard right outside the park boundaries with apples you either buy by the pound on the honor system, already picked, or you can go out into the orchards and buy your own. They taste so much better than what you buy in the stores, you'll want to get some for family and friends. Not much in the way of water features but as I said, it's a pretty park. http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/parks/Camping/heise.html
If you would like camping by the beach South Carlsbad is nice, but it's a little strange as you camp very close to a road and there's road noise that might be irritating if you're camping in a tent. However, on the other side is a spectacular ocean view and access. I'd guess if you were in an RV or use earplugs you'd do fine. http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=660
Another option would be the San Mateo Campground near Camp Pendleton which has a wonderful trail to the beach along a river canyon to the famous surf spot the Tressles. The campground isn't particularly good or bad, sort of undistinguished, and it's strange that you can hear the shooting range at Pendleton in the background sometimes. But the trail thru the canyon to the beach is really quite unique and beautiful http://www.caopenspace.org/trestles.html
wanna go on a trip to California, USA >> where best to go?
ur105_vulp
Answer
I would start out in San Diego
1)Sea World
2)San Diego Wild Animal Park
3)Lego Land
4)Coronado Hotel
5)Sea Port Village
6)San Diego Mission
7)Drive up to Julian for a Buffalo Burger and fresh homemade Apple Pie
8)Visit the Museums in Balboa Park
Stop in Oceanside and Visit Mission San Luis Rey, Contine up I-5 and stop in San Juan Capistrano and visit the Mission there. Then I would continue up I-5 and stop and Visit Disneyland!!! Then drive over to Buena Park and visit Knotts Berry Farm!!! From Buena Park-Head up I-5 to the East LA Interchange and take the 101 North To Santa Barbara!!!
Get off the 101 at Cabrillo Blvd and turn Left!! You will drive along the beach and I would stop at Stearns Wharf and walk out on the pier and walk through the shops, take the hour boat tour (the tour boat is at the end of the pier). Then I would have a nice lunch at one of the restaurants along the beach or go up on State Street. Along State Street is a shoppers Paradise!! You could shop all day long if you wanted to. Then I would head up 101 to El Capitan State Beach and Campground and camp out for a couple of days or the night. Continue up 101 to I believe the 254 into Solvang!!!! As you are driving up 254 (San Marcos Pass) you will see Lake Cachuma...stop and take the boat tour there and visit the Visitor Center...they are supposed to have some really neat exhibits!!!
Solvang is a little bavarian/Dutch town with lots of neat shops to walk through!!! There is a restaurant called "The Solvang Restaurant". Stop in there and have an Ableskiver (hot pancake ball with jam and powdered sugar)!!! Talk to the owner of the restaurant..his name is Jeff Paske...tell him you saw him on the Road Trip with Huell Howser and he can tell you all about the history of Solvang. I would visit Mission Santa Ines which is right there in town. The Mission there is really pretty!!! Then find your way over to 101 and continue going north!!!
I would go up to Pismo Beach and camp at either Oceano or Monarch Grove campgrounds and camp there for a couple of days!!! Pismo Beach is supposed to be a great little town to visit!!! After being in Pismo Beach for a couple of days, I would continue up 101 till you get to San Francisco!! Take that to I-80 and head up into the mountains and drive into Lake Tahoe!!!!
Lake Tahoe is a beautiful area and you wont want to miss out on it!!! You can take the 2 hour tour on the lake on the Paddle Wheel boat there in town, drive around the lake...which is a beautiful drive!!! Drive up to Squaw Valley...about an hour from Lake Tahoe and take the tram up the mountain and have lunch at the restaurtant/Cafe up at the top of the mountain and look out at Lake Tahoe and the valley below.
Or if you want to visit our mountain areas, you could easily visit Big Bear Lake and Lake Arrowhead in the same day. Walk through the Village shopping areas, have a nice lunch and just enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Or if you wanted to go to Palm Springs, you should take the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway up to Mt. San Jacinto and hike through the wilderness up there, even take your tents and camping gear and camp out up there somewhere in the forrest. Also not too far from Palm Springs is the Outlet Stores in Cabazon for your shopping pleasure.
That would be my recommendation for your trip to California!!!!
Whatever you decide to do...Have a great time and enjoy your trip to California!!!
I would start out in San Diego
1)Sea World
2)San Diego Wild Animal Park
3)Lego Land
4)Coronado Hotel
5)Sea Port Village
6)San Diego Mission
7)Drive up to Julian for a Buffalo Burger and fresh homemade Apple Pie
8)Visit the Museums in Balboa Park
Stop in Oceanside and Visit Mission San Luis Rey, Contine up I-5 and stop in San Juan Capistrano and visit the Mission there. Then I would continue up I-5 and stop and Visit Disneyland!!! Then drive over to Buena Park and visit Knotts Berry Farm!!! From Buena Park-Head up I-5 to the East LA Interchange and take the 101 North To Santa Barbara!!!
Get off the 101 at Cabrillo Blvd and turn Left!! You will drive along the beach and I would stop at Stearns Wharf and walk out on the pier and walk through the shops, take the hour boat tour (the tour boat is at the end of the pier). Then I would have a nice lunch at one of the restaurants along the beach or go up on State Street. Along State Street is a shoppers Paradise!! You could shop all day long if you wanted to. Then I would head up 101 to El Capitan State Beach and Campground and camp out for a couple of days or the night. Continue up 101 to I believe the 254 into Solvang!!!! As you are driving up 254 (San Marcos Pass) you will see Lake Cachuma...stop and take the boat tour there and visit the Visitor Center...they are supposed to have some really neat exhibits!!!
Solvang is a little bavarian/Dutch town with lots of neat shops to walk through!!! There is a restaurant called "The Solvang Restaurant". Stop in there and have an Ableskiver (hot pancake ball with jam and powdered sugar)!!! Talk to the owner of the restaurant..his name is Jeff Paske...tell him you saw him on the Road Trip with Huell Howser and he can tell you all about the history of Solvang. I would visit Mission Santa Ines which is right there in town. The Mission there is really pretty!!! Then find your way over to 101 and continue going north!!!
I would go up to Pismo Beach and camp at either Oceano or Monarch Grove campgrounds and camp there for a couple of days!!! Pismo Beach is supposed to be a great little town to visit!!! After being in Pismo Beach for a couple of days, I would continue up 101 till you get to San Francisco!! Take that to I-80 and head up into the mountains and drive into Lake Tahoe!!!!
Lake Tahoe is a beautiful area and you wont want to miss out on it!!! You can take the 2 hour tour on the lake on the Paddle Wheel boat there in town, drive around the lake...which is a beautiful drive!!! Drive up to Squaw Valley...about an hour from Lake Tahoe and take the tram up the mountain and have lunch at the restaurtant/Cafe up at the top of the mountain and look out at Lake Tahoe and the valley below.
Or if you want to visit our mountain areas, you could easily visit Big Bear Lake and Lake Arrowhead in the same day. Walk through the Village shopping areas, have a nice lunch and just enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Or if you wanted to go to Palm Springs, you should take the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway up to Mt. San Jacinto and hike through the wilderness up there, even take your tents and camping gear and camp out up there somewhere in the forrest. Also not too far from Palm Springs is the Outlet Stores in Cabazon for your shopping pleasure.
That would be my recommendation for your trip to California!!!!
Whatever you decide to do...Have a great time and enjoy your trip to California!!!
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