Central CA Coast camping tips

[bgoman]

Planning a trip around the Central CA Coast, roughly between Santa Barbara and Malibu. Was planning on surfing during the day and camping in the Carrizo Plains area for a couple days. Any other camping places to check out? Preference for free/dispersed sites, have a CA state campfire permit. Thanks!

 

[ProtonDecay]

Haven't been there, but maybe check out Lower Camuesa - USFS just outside Santa Barbara and let us know if good. Lat 34.542123, Long -119.668564.

 

[OTG_one]

Also check out Figueroa Mountain-- nice dispersed camping area in the mountains above SB.

 

[MMc]

Go to Jalama beach county park just north of Santa Barbara. Long Beach without many people on it. it's a first come first served county beach.