I do love this spot. We have been here a few times and each time is a different experience. I will…read morestart off with the pros Friendly and helpful staff Pool and spa fantastic 2-3 min Walking distance to the beach Wonderful vigilante coffee shop 3 min walk if not less The Seahive shop that has a little of everything from antique to small local crafters A ton of restaurants within a half mile walk A cute little grocery store/taco shop around the corner The sound of the train(for some they find this a con) Cons The parking is tight you will be on top of your neighbors if you want privacy, you won't get any It's a little pricey(it's worth it to us) for some Can't really have a visitor come by and chill for a few hrs unless you pay for the parking $20 The showers the back area are smaller then the one in coach but it gets the job done if they redo the bathrooms it would be better if it was one shower so you have room to move in it. People smoking cigars and cigarettes We will be coming back and staying again the pros totally out way any cons. You should give it a try if you are coming to Oceanside

The City Of Oceanside never fails when it comes to having everything centrally located to it…read more You've got everything that you need right and your doorstep. Shops, restaurants, beaches and yes Lego Land. We were in town for 5 days and set up our RV here. The staff was friendly as well as alot of the guests. Here's where this location fell short. 1. It smelled like a Greatfull Dead concert 24 / 7 from all the 60's generation pot smokers and 2. Alot of the parents were too busy drinking instead of watching their kids and keeping them from running into people at night on their bikes and did I also mention mom's taking their son's into the women's restroom who are clearly old enough to use the men's restroom on their own? It was just weird and super uncomfortable. But this rv park is centrally located to everything and within walking distance to everything. We didn't find the train to be a problem and I loved the fact that they have security since the homeless population around the outside of the park usually shows up during the day and at night. The restrooms and showers are clean and the staff is fantastic about returning calls. They do allow fur babies as long as they behave themselves but check for breed restrictions. I highly recommend making reservations way in advance.

I'm having a difficult time understanding why I keep being told by Gail Perry the office manager…read morethat the owner is the one that handles the rentals at this location and that although the website shows availability, there isn't any because the owner doesn't keep up with the website. THEN, a week later the website shows no availability at all and she says it's because the owner " must have" updated the website. She says when there's availability She'll let me know. I go in the website yesterday and it now shows AGAIN two available sites so I email Gail and her reply was there's still no availability. I am in the process of trying to contact someone hire up to possibly help me. I understand if there's no availability, but it seems as though someone is dropping the ball somewhere.

From the owner: Sandy Shores opened in 1951 during an era when RVs and travel trailers were growing in popularity…read moreand beginning to include modern conveniences such as complete kitchens, refrigerators, bathrooms and real plumbing systems. Sandy Shores was originally built as a 55 space trailer park across the street from what at the time was the existing 100 space Harbor View Trailer Coach Villa. In 1962, Sandy Shores Trailer Park was purchased by Oceanside native Harold Carpenter, who owned and operated the nearby Carpenters Towing and Auto Salvage business. After several years of construction, the Oceanside Harbor opened in 1963, adding another attraction along with a spectacular view for travelers staying in the park. By the late 1960s the Harbor View Trailer Coach Villa across the street closed down and the number of spaces in Sandy Shores was reduced to make way for bigger and more luxurious travel trailers. Today, Sandy Shores is still locally owned and operated by like minded people. It now consists of 40+ spaces, including some short term RV spaces (6 months or less), but the majority of the spaces are used as a coastal vacation spot for people who reside in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. Many are second or third generation families who have been coming to Oceanside for years to enjoy the quaint atmosphere of the park and the nearby beaches, harbor and other attractions...

This place could be an amazing experience BUT it is very rustic and amenities are not what you…read moreexpect. The bathrooms reek of urine, the shower only accepts tokens so take dollar bills not quarters. The showers only have hot water so our grandkids had a difficult time taking a shower which was needed due to beach trip. Access to the beach is not an easy walk for older people like me. Our grandkids had a blast playing at the beach so we just tried to make the best of our time together. Please fix the screens, You can see the concept is very inviting but not the place for the people who have any sort of health issues.

I organized a long-awaited Girl Scout reunion for 11 of us--5 moms and 6 girls--and we were…read morethrilled to book two 20' bell tents at The Holidays on the San Mateo campground. We paid $490 upfront for one night of glamping, knowing it was steep but worth it for the convenience. With busy schedules across five families, one night was all we could coordinate. When we arrived at the Ranger station, I was told we weren't on the list for Saturday night. Instead, my name was marked as a no-show for the previous night. I showed my reservation confirmation, but the Ranger explained the tents were run by a third party and gave me the owner's number. My calls went to voicemail. Hipcamp's customer service didn't respond. Eventually, Andy--the owner--called back. Turns out, Andy had double-booked our tents and claimed the other guests were already settled in--even though we arrived before check-in. He had no backup accommodations to offer. I was stunned. We had packed cars with food, clothes, firewood, and supplies. This trip had been planned for six months. I had to call two other moms mid-drive and tell them to turn around. We scrambled to find two hotel rooms so the girls could still have a mini reunion, but it was more expensive and nowhere near the experience we'd envisioned. To top it off, Andy asked me, "Haven't you ever made a mistake?" That's not how you handle a business error that disrupts five families' plans. This wasn't a simple mistake--it was a complete failure in communication, accountability, and customer service. Think twice before booking with The Holidays.

Stayed here long-term from June-October 2020. Overall it was a great stay. I enjoyed being in a…read morelarge pull through site. Enough room for my 34' TT, truck and car. The other tenants, both short term and long term, are very friendly. It was a good mix of young couples, families with young children and retirees. Nothing is perfect. Sometimes washing machines break. Sometimes there was construction going on. Sometimes the neighbors hired a mariachi band for a birthday party in the middle of the day. Haha! But that's RV life in general. I did miss being able to have a campfire at these sites and unfortunately the hot tub is still closed due to COVID, but I definitely will be staying here again in the future.

Honest people beware!! The management is absolutely terrible here. They are extremely rude and…read morecannot be trusted. You may think you have a spot reserved through a particular date and then find out they expect you to be out much much sooner, and call you a liar for recalling it differently. That's convenient, right? They had also promised landscaping... nope, you're stuck w dirt that you'll track into your RV. I would give this place zero stars if I could. If you enjoy being disrespected and crave the uncertainty of where you'll park your home, then this place is for you! Otherwise, steer clear.

Nicely groomed Rv Park, plenty of space between sites, very clean pool and surrounding areas, great…read morestaff, free shuttle service to & from casino. Been visiting this park since it opened.

It's such a beautiful place with every amenity you'd ever need. For the first time in a while, I…read morefelt really comfortable where I was in my motor home with my partner and pets. There's a dog park, a dog washing station, a laundry room, showers, a pool, picnic areas and hook ups for water, electricity and sewage. I felt at ease. I couldn't wait to come back... Unfortunately things changed and broke my heart. My suv was experiencing power steering issues so security was kind enough to allow my partner and I to gather up some items at auto zone and work on our car in an empty area of the Pala parking lot. As my partner was finishing up, I told him we may as well just pay for another night at the rv resort so we could use their showers because he was covered in sweat and car fluids. I walked over there and spoke to the nice young girl I had communicated with earlier and told her I'd like to reserve another night and I'm happy to pay (my stay was comp'd due to my player status at Pala Casino). Her reply was "I understand but unfortunately your RV is not allowed to be at our resort anymore. We cannot accept it. The photos you submitted were not the same as what we saw in person." See, I had to get my RV approved to even be allowed before I arrived because of the year (1998). I sent in good pictures of course with great angles... I want the vehicle to look as nice as possible. It was the motorhome version of "you can't sit with us" from mean girls. I was stunned. I'm still stunned. We fit in with every other person there at the resort. I'm sorry our motor home wasn't 6 figures. But it's not an eye sore by any means. It's just not a crazy luxury one like the others that surrounded us. I mean, one of the neighbors admitted his vehicle was $400k+ and invited us to come in and look around. It looked like the Taj Mahal without exaggeration. I know my face fell and I simply replied "...oh..". The girl then goes "I see your stay was a casino comp, can't you go to the hotel?" I was mortified. I just said "yeah... I guess." And I walked away. And I cried. Apparently because my RV isn't brand new and expensive, I am undeserving of a nice, comfortable place that feels like a second home to visit with my loved ones and our humble motorhome. Weeks pass and after my partner spoke to the manager, she let him know that two things needed to be fixed on our Class A: the awnings and the apparent unsightly what appeared to be small areas of "rust" towards the top of the RV. We went ahead and removed those issues. I proceeded to attempt to book a few nights there and I received a response stating that although they appreciate us fixing the cosmetic issues, now apparently we are told from our last visit, either the RV or my Mercedes SUV left a, once again, unsightly oil or liquid substance behind on the pad where we were parked. And I quote, "To stay at the Pala RV Resort, all vehicles must be well maintained and in good running condition. Unfortunately, we will not be able to accommodate a stay at this time". Honestly, I don't know why I continue to become shocked by the types of responses I receive from this place. I don't know what kind of training they're given but the elitest vibe and the "you guys aren't good enough" attitude shot back at adults who are just trying to find a comfortable, safe and pleasant area to reside for a few days in our motor home along with our sweet dogs is just so unnecessarily rude, cruel and demeaning. Is the upscale reputation being upheld far more important than respect, kindness and a helpful, welcoming vantage point? In conclusion, as long as your trailer or motor vehicle is pristine, less than 20 years old and you are upper middle, upper class or better yet, a one percenter, this place is PERFECT for you, all your needs will be met, respect will be given to the utmost degree. If you are anything less than that, go find yourself a spot in a Walmart parking lot or the bureau of land management because you won't have a place for yourself here... well, you may get a "pass" for a stay but then you'll be reminded how unworthy you are to be in "such a high standard establishment." Above offended and angry, I'm hurt, upset and appalled by the way this has been handled. Thinking of these interactions actually gives me a great discomfort in my stomach and it's a shame.

Second time here. We had to leave early last time because our dogs couldn't handle the heat…read more Anyway, we moved our stay to Feb when it's cooler. I don't think we'll be back. We stayed in an older more developed part of the campground and it was semi ok. Sites were tight but clean. Had all the hookups and a fire pit. But it was loud. Neighbors across from us in the center portion of the section were obnoxiously loud. We could hear their conversations clearly because they were yelling across camp sites (they were a group traveling together.) And I'm all for fun, but show a little courtesy. And one night, they illuminated the entire campground with what can be only described as the sun. It's the brightest light I ever seen. It was stronger than movie studio lights and they had it raised high on a pole so it shown down on the entire area. It's the first time I almost went to another camp site and told someone off. Our site was at the base of a hill and you could see our shadows against the hill the light was so bright. I had to move our car to block the light. I ended up not going over to their site and they finally turned it off. Unreal. Then the music from the restraint area was blaring until 10p. Electric bikes and golf carts were everywhere as well. It's a huge campground so I get people need them but they're a little dangerous in the evening. The bathroom stalls were flooded and the showers had holes in the walls and were very run down. I had great time with my wife and our dogs, plus we had nice neighbors on either side which was good, but I don't think we'll be back. For the money there are better options. I'd suggest this KOA fix up the bathrooms and put some courtesy rules in place. I still can't believe those people with light.

I've been to a lot of koas and I have to say this is probably the nicest and cleanest KOA I've been…read moreto. The cabins are very clean with a lot of amenities you normally would not find in a cabin. It really felt more like a a hotel but smaller spaces. Internet is not the greatest, but that's not the kind of stuff I'm looking for when I'm with family in this kind of a setting. If you're about your devices then make sure you bring your own hotspot. The grounds were also kept really nice and they have plenty of things to do including a bar which was very lively around the new year. The only cons are that you have a lot of kids on e-bikes. Be careful out there.

We sadly just came back from our beautiful stay here. It was my first time renting an RV and this…read moreplace will be hard to beat! Waking up to the view of the San Diego bay, skyline, and the Coronado bridge every morning was amazing. This place is extremely clean. Although the location offers full hook up services, my friends and I chose to use the shared facility offered on site for showering and to go number two. Each RV space were spread out from other campers and offer enough space to park two extra cars. The campsite even had picnic tables for each area, bonfire pits, and self-laundry service. Unfortunately, you do have to be in the military to reserve a spot here. However, this is also a plus because it less crowded than other locations. I cannot wait to go back and next time I will be more prepared to bring more water sports equipment to enjoy some fun in the water! We were in spot #52 near the buoy line and you can see the fishes jump up from the water.

We had an amazing Fourth of July stay! We had a beautiful spot on the water front. We rented a…read morekayak, we biked, the kids loved playing all day in the sand. They have kayaks, paddle boats, water pads, slip n slides and more for rent. It is gated, bathrooms are incredibly clean compared to other locations I have been. Dog friendly on the leash only. Everyone was polite and friendly. Lots of kids. Definitely a beautiful spot to stay. They have a small store for snacks, ice cream or souvenirs. You have a nice view of the fireworks on July 4th. We will return!

The most important thing to know beforehand is that there are no restroom/shower facilities on…read moresite, no tank drains of any kind on site, and no dumping of any kind is allowed on site. This includes gray water. This means that if you plan to stay for multiple days, you are either: 1. showering somewhere else. 2. infrequently/conservatively showering. 3. making multiple trips to San Elijo State Beach to dump your gray water ($15 fee) If this is not a problem, the location and the price are excellent, and the site itself is just fine. If this is a problem, better to look somewhere else.

You lost us at no bathroom or showers! Very unfortunate, this could be a great camping location.read more

This is our first but definitely not our last stay here. We booked a 4 night stay via their call…read morecenter. They assigned us to spot #61. We realized after our first night that the spot was not going to work for us, it was too small for our travel trailer and large truck. We went to the onsite office and asked about changing spots. The three ladies in the office didn't hesitate and immediately went to work looking for a larger spot for us. They did, spot #104. And not only did they allow us to move, they didn't charge us the difference for the remaining 3 nights. Customer Service is alive and well here at Escondido RV Resort! Thank you ladies for making our stay a great one!

OMGosh...I am SO sad to be leaving; but the job takes me elsewhere. The desk staff is FABULOUS and…read moreChris the manager is a sweetheart! Miguel is the coolest fellow and SUPER hard worker (maint) and Jose does a good job too. The sites are incredible (esp up on the terrace) plenty wide enough and length-appropriate, with lush greenery and GREAT SHADE. I have had great neighbors (seemed to be near some other 'longer-term' peeps) and the ebb and flow of the weekenders made for an entertaining time. IF my job brings me back to Escondido next spring, I will DEF be staying with Chris and Stacy again!!

Camping at Carlsbad State Beach is unmatched…read more This campsite offers the best of both worlds: city life + beach life. It sits right on the ocean bluff with two sides, bluff-side (oceanfront) and streetside. Obviously bluff-side is preferred, but staying on the streetside is still a treat. A few things I love about this camping experience: - They allow all forms of camping. Tent, RV, van, etc. - The site has clean bathrooms and warm showers. Just be sure to purchase tokens at the front for the shower. - Dog friendly! You can bring your pet along but they must be on leash and aren't allowed on the beach. - Carlsbad has the most captivating sunsets, and if you're lucky, you'll even see a few dolphins. Truly the most memorable 32nd birthday activity with all my favorite people.

Such a cool spot to beach camp. Also, live music, a store, a pizza and wing spot, and decent shower…read moreand bathroom for a state beach. It's a great place to catch the sunset on a Friday evening. We were lucky to book a bon fire pit near the music and lots of bench seating for the show. It does get crowded so glad we had our own space. The camp sites are pretty big also, fitting large RV's, two cars, and comes with an outdoor table. If parking off-site (like we did since we were just there for the evening), be sure to walk back to the main entrance to exit if later at night as the side entrances are locked at sunset. Great selection of beers, wines, pizzas, wings, and even some Mac & cheese bites.