PCV has become expensive, especially summer and Holidays, but we still really like it. We make a couple of trips a year. The only 2 downsides, both mentioned...
1) not all sites are created equal. IMO the North side is much better some even has ocean views. The south side can get tight, although we have always fit.
2) the walk to the sand/ocean isn't direct, but not too bad. Generally we will walk towards town over the bridge near 7-11 then straight down to the beach, maybe 5-7 min slow walk. Although often we will drive south to the first dunes beach ramp and simply drive out on the sand to a nice place for the kids to play.
Enjoy your trip...we will be there again in November