Jalama Beach County Park is a seaside campground and park located in Santa Barbara County, California. Popular for surfing, sport fishing, and beachcombing, this spot offers 107 campsites, with some being RIGHT on the beach! Visitors can enjoy day-use picnic areas and the Jalama Beach Store and Grill which is famous for their Jalama Burger. Owned by the County of Santa Barbara, this coastal gem was once home to a Chumash settlement, before being owned by an oil company who eventually sold it to Santa Barbara County, becoming a beloved camping destination for locals and travelers alike.

It can get quite windy here, and the weather fluctuates quite a bit throughout the day. Mornings and evenings are cool, afternoons can be sunny and warm. During the summer months, it can get foggy and overcast, so bring layers!

Best Sites: 53-64 as these are the sites that are located on the oceanfront.

Pet-friendly: Yes, in campground and on beach, but must be leashed and well-behaved

Seasonality: All seasons

Fee: $35-$50 depending on site

Dump Station: Yes, two!

Potable Water: Yes, for RV/Camper fill-ups and scattered around the campground

Showers: Yes!

Cell phone service: Almost non-existent, but they do have a decently strong Wifi network throughout the campground.