I've driven past Paradise by the Sea for 45 years and never paid any attention to it. Living so…read moreclose, my wife and I decided it might be a neat place to try with our Class A motorhome. We spent 3 nights here in August of 2026 and were delighted that we did. It's an oasis in downtown Oceanside. The staff are delightful, the resort is very will organized and well maintained. There's a locked gate to enter a very short path to Buccaneer Beach. Spaces are concrete paved and the utilities are perfectly positioned. My only comment would be that there's not much room between spaces so it's tight, but still very maneuverable. Keep in mind, this is prime real estate close to the beach, so it's expected that they need to make the best use of their acreage. Paradise is a very neat place to get away.

i am going to start off with the positives - the campground is clean and well maintained. yes, you…read morecan walk to the beach but there's not much beach there (not the campsites fault). we took our 2&4 year olds to buccaneer park and it was loaded with homeless people and what appeared to possibly be gang members. the pool at the campground is very small and they offer a pool table, shuffleboard and tv's inside the main office. again, all very clean. we were in site 65 and the trains ran right behind us. my kids got the biggest kick out of it. the negatives: there was a massive mosquito problem because of all the still water in the loma alta creek next door.we originally booked site 64 because it's huge and with 2 toddlers we will take all the room we can. but because i didn't pay extra to lock it in, they gave it to someone else who didn't even utilize all the extra space. major bummer but i hate that i have to pay extra to lock in a site - what a rip off. site 65 was super tight & we couldn't even open our awning all the way because there's a palm tree right there. anyway, super disappointed that our spot was given away because i didn't "lock it in". also, they have an employee who will guide you in to your spot, the kid who helped was nice but terrible at backing us in. he wasn't telling us anything he was just staring the whole time. we'd be better off doing it on our own. i think this place is great for older people or families without toddlers. for us, it was a bit more stressful as we were trying to find things to do. maybe we will come back once we retire in 25 years.

You know those Karen's…read more Think twice about late check outs . " I don't care if it rains, you have to be out by 11.00" Make sure you check out on time. I personally believe Karen could have a better approach by not having a Nasty ATTITUDE at bringing up check out time to customers that being in revenue to city of HB. We're not children and we do understand rules and guideline. I've been called on a paid reservation- with people over staying and causing us to have a later check in. We don't make a big deal about it. We understand. Mind you park has several vacancy opening, Karen called me back to ask me if I wanted to re- book with her. I believe this is also not part of HB guidelines to book with a personal of HB. ( from what I was told in past )

Been here like 4 times - One of the best campgrounds we've been to! This is the closest we can get…read moreto waterfront living - it is right on the strand, lots of parking for people who want to visit you, good WiFi, water and electricity and an onsite dump station included in price. You can walk along the beach or cross the street for some food and cocktails, and there are public bathrooms available. The lot is gate guarded and the lady that works it is SO friendly and helpful - totally engaging and sweet. Plus the people that camp there seem to always be so nice.

This is my third time to camp at this campground. The first two times were a few years ago. I…read morecan't believe I haven't reviewed it yet. Although I didn't this time around walk to the beach you must if the weather permits. If it's not too hot or too cold. It's a short walk maybe a mile. It's not paved and in some parts it is narrow. It's along side the road but a barrier does separate you from the road. But the beach is beautiful. My campsite on this visit was in the first grouping. I was at campsite 38 which had a water spigot and electrical hookup. Also at the site is a fire ring and wooden picnic table. It had a good size dirt area for a couple of tents. During this visit this time of the year were plenty of squirrels running around. Now I have heard stories of car cables being chewed up at other campgrounds so there could be that possibility here too. When we went for a walk, we noticed a blinking device under someone's truck. Not sure if that was to deter critters. So the dirt area at the site is not level in some spots and there are squirrel holes as well. Wood is available at check in for $10 a bundle. Occasionally the rangers will drive by checking if anyone needs to purchase wood. You have privacy on both sides with the help of some shrubs. Behind the site 38 it is open, but shrubs from other sites help with blocking their site. Since I had privacy on the sides I chose to set up my hammock on one side. The restrooms/showers are just about 7 sites away. Restrooms are pretty clean and showers. Showers are coin operated and they do have a coin machine at one side of the building. I did see the staff there in the mornings cleaning the restrooms. Garbage pick up could be daily at 8 or 9 am. We were there a couple of days when they did pick ups. Staff at the time of my check-in didn't leave a good impression. But I heard the person ahead was not so nice. You will hear traffic noise from the freeway and occasionally artillery training from Camp Pendleton. Views are nice from the sites on the outside of the circle. i would definitely camp here again.

It's a nice camp overall, the facilities are decent, a bit rough, but they're getting used 24/7 at…read morea rather large campground. The weather was hot and extremely humid in the evenings, but the area is beautiful with plenty of wildlife, and a quick 1.6 mile hike takes you to Trestles. :)

I recently stayed at Newport Dunes and overall the property itself was beautiful and the staff was…read morepleasant. However, I was extremely disappointed by the inconsistency regarding their pet policy. Before booking, I reviewed the campground rules online and understood that pit bulls were not allowed on the property. Because of this policy, I made the difficult and expensive decision to board my own dog elsewhere during our stay. To my surprise, throughout the weekend I saw multiple pit bulls openly walking around the campground. I brought my concerns to the front desk, and the only explanation given was that some guests do not disclose that they have pets and simply arrive with them, which is not an acceptable excuse. While the staff apologized, nothing changed, and the dogs remained on the property throughout our stay. My frustration is not necessarily about the dogs themselves, as I am also a pit bull owner and lover, but about the lack of enforcement and consistency of the stated rules. If the policy is not actually enforced, guests should not be expected to spend additional money boarding their pets based on the information provided online. Unfortunately, because of this experience, we will most likely not be returning for future RV camping trips.

Where everything is great , except the WIFI, they should just say no WiFi , instead of us rv'rs…read moredealing with slooooooooow WiFi , or charge extra for great WiFi , this is 3 times in 3 months I've been here and every time WiFi is sloooooooow

Hello everybody We really love our local O'Neill Regional…read morePark There are several great hiking trails The park is very clean, and the restrooms are in perfect condition. The facilities are also very well maintained It's such a nice place to relax and spend time outdoors We're so glad to have this park nearby!

Native Oak trees, tons of pine trees and the incredible scent they produce, storybook postings on…read morepath along Mesa trail. Quiet & vistas of Santa Ana mountains

Visited some friends on their campsite at Bluffs. Originally was also planning to camp, but after…read moreour friends sent photos, we ended up changing our minds. If you're looking for a super beginner friendly campsite, I'd definitely recommend this! It's super close to the city, so close that you can hear and see the train go by. Restrooms are decent, easy access to the beach, and the campsites are pretty cookie cutter. If you were looking for an actual camping experience, I'd probably wouldn't recommend this! You're super close to your neighbors, like back-to-back almost. It really felt more like you're camping on the side of the road. Since we ended up doing a day trip there instead, and hanging out a friend's campsites, it wasn't that bad. Our site was pretty spacious, and our neighbors were pretty friendly. Guest parking wasn't an issue, and they do have security checking the areas often. We paid about $15 for a day pass.

Absolute worse camping experience. Spot 44 is basically a dirt plot next to a parking lot. You…read morehave zero privacy and there were actually people camping in a spot they most likely didn't even pay for. They also had their tents spilling over into my area. Surfers will park in any campsite in the morning, including yours when your car is already parked there and the site is obviously occupied. What's the point of paying for a site with zero privacy and where other people just camp for free anyway?

Do not waste your $45.00 !! I have camped in primitive campsites all over the U.S. and could…read morealways find something positive to say. Not this time! This place feels like it would be a nightmare after dark for anyone traveling alone! I had zero ocean view, zero shade, picnic tables were old and splintered, and the campsite (if that's what you want to call it) was on hot blacktop. I wasted my $45 because I left way before sunset! Awful campground, maybe the beach is nicer.

Still love coming here, even though the grassy areas are dying . Wish this lace could keep the…read moregrass green all year long, makes it more fun for the kids and the dogs. The bathouse is usually clean, and the front desk service reps are pretty nice. I do wish that they would use the historic bar area more,--like adding a beach patio taco restaurant/ bar. THAT would be really cool, and draw more customers and more money. This place has such an untapped potential, I truly hope they expand.

Our home for 30 days! We're halfway through that point now. This park is really beautiful and…read moreexpensive! $72 per night! You pick your space on arrival. Many pull through spaces. There is free Wi-Fi; however, streaming might have issues when the park is full. Free laundry room! Well kept and modern located with the park restrooms. Our Verizon wireless router seems to have issues between 6 and 8 PM but works fairly good otherwise. Great T-Mobile 5G coverage! There's a small NEX within walking distance. No Restaurant on base however they do offer lunch at the gym/sailor Center during the work week. The gym is a very short walk from the park and is open 24/7! They offer a variety of fitness programs if you would like to participate. Very modern facility and equipment! There are several wonderful restaurants in the area! There's even a great little dive bar called Dave's Other Place where many Sailors stop on their way to Main Street when in port.

Amazing experience here!! I felt so at peace here! It's definitely a hidden gem!! I will be bk…read moreagain!!