On the east side of the mountain is Play Del Oro which we've stayed at numerous times over the decades. It is a very clean no frills RV park right on the beach. Great swimming at high tide and lots of tide pools at low tide. A couple of nearby small cafe's and bars. This side of the mountain is rather low key, much quieter than the west side.
On the west side is the busier area mostly along Sandy Beach with high rise resorts and RV park. Far more crowded this is where the action is. Numerous restaurants from low end to high. Nightclubs, bars etc. are all nearby.
2014 Winnebago 26FWRKS 5th Wheel
2007.5 Dodge 2500 6.7L Diesel
2004 Dodge Durango Hemi 3.55 (Used to tow TT)