AboutSteve Springer Expertise I was born and raised in Los Angeles. I`ve lived in the Valley, west side, east side, and South Bay, so I`m an expert on getting around town. I`m knowledgeable about all of the Southern California tourist attractions. I am also an expert on state beaches in Southern California, and have an expansive camping background. No relocation/moving questions, please.
Expert: Steve Springer Date: 5/18/2006 Subject: Beach Camping
Question Hi Steve-
I live in West Hollywood and me and a group of friends want to spend a weekend beach camping. We're willing to drive as far south as San Diego or as far north as Santa Barbara. We're looking for a campsite where we can have a campfire, showers and a small dog. I saw in a previous post that you highly recommend Carpinteria State Beach but they don't allow dogs. Any other suggestions?
Thanks
Answer Hi Rob,
California State Beaches don't allow dogs on the beach, but that doesn't mean that you can't take your dog to the campground. Besides, if you really MUST take your dog out on the sand for a little R & R, I've noticed that enforcement is pretty lax in the early morning and evening after 5PM. Also, if you go a couple miles north to Santa Claus Lane, you can run along Padaro Beach with your dog and evenhave lunch with your dog at the Padaro Grill. And have some sweets at the Santa Claus candy shop.
