campgrounds around disney california

I am in the process of planning a west coast trip and we will be doing a Disneyland stop and probably stay at Canyon RV park. Does anyone know if there are any good beach options within daytrip distance from Canyon RV and maybe avoiding LA gridlock. I would consider both the boardwalk party beaches like Venice beach (but closer and not too crazy) or quieter state park type beaches.
Thanks

I can vouch for Canyon RV park..spacious sites, spread out, lots of grass.

But it is a ways out, and on a major commuter traffic route. Commute times morning and afternoon would not be the most fun times to get from D Land to Canyon RV Park. Before booking this park you may want to check sigalert.com to see the traffic patterns at commute times of the day. The 91 through that area certain times of the day is no peach.

The description above of Anaheim Resort RV park is accurate. If the Disney resort is your major focus it would be very convenient. That would be my recommendation.

lhenry8113 wrote:
http://canyonrvpark.com/
Have stayed here many times on local outings--nice place and well kept. Also, you feel like you are out of the hustle and bustle of So. Calif. Lars

We stayed here a couple years ago for a fall trip that included a couple days at DL. The campground is very nice, it was quiet even with the nearby freeway, lots of space, and only a 15 minute drive to DL. We really enjoyed our stay and would recommend it.

We stayed at the Anaheim Resort RV Park on our last trip to Disneyland and plan to the same when we go back next year. YES, it's urban and concrete, but it's spotlessly clean and right next to the Park entrance. The staff is very nice, too.

Because of the great location, we were able to take a break from Disneyland every afternoon. Let me tell you that was SOOO worth it. We'd come back to the RV to decompress for a couple of hours -- relax, eat something healthy, swim in the pool and walk the dog. Then we'd head back to the park, refreshed and ready for another go around. It was wonderful to be able to bounce back and forth -- and the break from the crowds kept us sane. You can see the nightly fireworks from the RV Park, too. There are a few permanent homes in the park, but everything was neat as a pin.

We don't like RV Parks and generally avoid them like the plague, but this is one instance where the location is totally worth it.

thank you all
Like the idea of Canyon RV park being a little outside of the city. Don't mind a short drive.
Will look into SD also.

I just moved from San Diego after 35 years. I highly recommend you going south for a few days to visit. KOA San Diego is very nice but a little south of town. Campland on the Bay is good for kids, right on the bay but crowded and expensive. There are several Stare parks on tHe beach but the sites are small if you have a big rig. State parks also require a reservation well in advance for summer time. San Diego to Disneyland is about 2 hours so will have to be a seperate stop on your vacation.

We stayed at orange land but didn't like that we had to pay for shuttle. Nice park otherwise. For a really pretty area San Diego wins the prize. We stayed in Chula Vista Rv park and loved it although with kids the Koa might be better. Sea world, the zoo and the tour of the bay in the boats with wheels are all very cool. I suspect summer at Disney will be huge lines so bring your patience. Also we did sanfrancisco and the safari bus tour was excellent. Saw sooo much we otherwise would have missed. Next trip will be mostly the coast below sanfrancisco - Monterey - Santa Cruz etc.

We just did a 3 week trip from AB to Disneyland, just posted a thread with all of our CGs. We were happy with anaheim resort rv, but were really only there to sleep (4 nights)

thanks all
Will check into these.
YC 1 I am looking at a 3 week trip to gets lots in. No need to rush!

http://canyonrvpark.com/
Have stayed here many times on local outings--nice place and well kept. Also, you feel like you are out of the hustle and bustle of So. Calif. Lars