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G7ARYM
Feb 13, 2016Explorer
From Disneyland there are a couple parks on or near the beach south of there. Doheny State Beach is in Dana Point 33 miles south on the 5 and is at beach level but it is dry with no hook ups and very cramped. Crystal Cove State Park RV spaces are 25 miles south and just north of Laguna Beach. They are located behind an elementary school and the entrance is not well signed. The sites are water/power only with a dump station available. The sites are on a terraced hillside overlooking the Pacific but on the inland side of Coast Highway and a long walk from the beach. All RV sites are back in but will fit your rig with room for the truck to the side. San Clemente State Beach is 38 miles south on the 5 and is located on a bluff above the beach with walking access. There are around 50 paved pull through full hook ups large enough for your rig with slides out. Again the only problem is reservations. I have been there a number of times when the reservation site shows no more spaces available and when arrive at my spot the place is only half full during the week. I live close enough that I can run down and ask at the gate and can usually find a spot for a couple of days. You may want to call the gate at 949 492-3156 and ask. One web site shows a 30 ft max for trailer and motorhome but on the reservation site they are listed at 32-42 feet. I am 53 feet with the car in back and still have plenty of room. Enjoy the trip.
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