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THINGS
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Jalama
Beach Santa Barbara
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Jalama Beach County Park
is one of the best places to experience beach camping
along the California coast. During the off season you
can have this wonderful beach all to yourself. Summer
time its a different story.
Campers line up early to get one of the 98 beach front
campsites which are all first come first serve. Even if
your not lucky enough to snag a campsite Jalama Beach
is a great place for a day trip. The coast along Jalama
Beach is unspoiled and looks much same as it did hundreds
of years ago.
Jalama Beach is located about 30 miles north of Santa
Barbara just south of Vandenberg Air Force Base. If you
happen to be camping when a satellite is being launched
from Vandenberg you will be treated to a spectacular view
as the rockets heads off into space.
All campsites overlook the Pacific Ocean and the wide
sandy beach below.
Even when the campground is full the beach is never crowded.
Sunset and sunrise at Jalama Beach are worth the wait
in line to get one of the campsites.
If your not lucky enough to be spend the night at Jalama,
this hidden beach is still worth visiting even if its
just for the day. |
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Jalama Beach, California |
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The Jalama Beach store and
restaurant is home to the world famous Jalama burger. The
store has all the usual things you forget to bring plus
souvenirs and garments to remind you of your trip to Jalama.
Store hours are 9 am to 5 pm so if your planning on a Jalama
burger for dinner you need to order early.
If your camping or just out for the day you will find no
better place to enjoy the California coast. The views are
breathtaking and there are no buildings or high rise hotels
just miles of pristine coastline. Jalama Beach is one of
the most unique places to camp on the beach in California,
however camp sites are first come first serve, no reservations.
Directions to Jalama Beach, California. From Santa
Barbara, take the 101 north until you reach the Hwy 1 Lompoc
Vandenberg exit. When you get to the Jalama Road exit, and
then its about a 15 mile drive along a winding two lane
road until you reach the Ocean and Jalama Beach Park.
if you don't want to drive all the way to Jalama Beach for
a Jalama Burger you can get one in Lompoc at the Jalama
Beach Cafe. 400 E. Ocean Ave, Pacific Coast Hwy. The burger
may be the same but it just doesn't taste the same unless
its cooked at the Jalama Beach store. |
Beach Camping Jalama beach |
Jalama Beach Campground |
Camping rates are very
reasonable considering the cost of a beach front hotel room.
Basic rate is $20.00 per night ( $30.00 with electric hook
up). Weekly fees are: 4/1 to 9/14 $140.00 ($210.00 with
electric hook up) and 9/15 to 3/31 $120.00 ( $180.00 with
electric hook up).
Rates are reduced rate for seniors, disabled, or members
of AAA, FMCA, and Good Sam Club. Only group areas may be
reserved in advance. Jalama Beach Park Park Office (805)
736-3504 Day Use Vehicle Entry fee is $8.00
Jalama Beach County Park Star Route, Jalama Road Lompoc,
CA 93436 Lompoc, CA 93436 |
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Jalama Beach Cottages |
Jalama
Beach Cottages - Santa Babara County has added
seven ocean view cottages. Reservations are first come first
serve. Each cabin sleeps up to six and comes furnished with
queen, bunk or fold-out futon beds. Kitchens are equipped
with a hot plate, convection oven, refrigerator and freezer,
cookware, dinnerware and flatware. Guest must provide their
own blankets, towels and bed sheets.
Summer rates range from $150 to $200 on weekends and holidays,
$100 to $150 during the week. Off season rates are more
affordable, $20 to $50 a day between Oct. 1 and March 31.
Reservations can be made six months in advance.
Each cottage has its own unique name Tern, Pelican, Plove,
Albatross, Sandpiper, Seagull and Cormorant. Each Jalama
Beach cottage has its own charcoal BBQ and fire ring. Call
(805) 568-2460 to make reservations, Monday through Friday
from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM or email reservations@sbparks.org
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Gaviota
Beach State Beach with campground
steps from beach. Hiking and fishing. |
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Santa
Barbara
Visit Stearns Wharf or take a bike ride along the
beach. |
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