A bluff-top California State Park (opened 1937) with a mile-long beach, day-use area, visitor center, and a campground of 159 sites — 72 full-hookup RV sites and 87 tent/standard sites — plus two 50-person group areas (max trailer 30 ft). Beach access is via steep ravine trails and a pedestrian tunnel under the tracks.
Practical facts. Day-use fee $15/vehicle; hours 6 a.m.–10 p.m. Camping via ReserveCalifornia: $45–$300 per night, per parks.ca.gov. Reservations up to 6 months ahead; $2 senior discount online. Restrooms, token showers ($1 for two tokens reported). Dogs not permitted on the beach/trails.
Seasonality and crowds. Sells out summers/weekends.
Know before you go. Ocean-view sites are hardest to book; the beach is a steep hike/stairs down; check parks.ca.gov for closures.