Love this place…read more Tide pools (check!) Caves (check!) Rocks to climb (check!) Dog friendly beach areas (check!) Nearby campgrounds (check!) Awesome to walk down to the beach at night from our camping spot and explore the tide pools at low tide as more creatures are out and about. It can get crowded as it is a popular stop for some summer camp groups or scouts that will visit by the bus load. Otherwise, it's usually pretty chill. Often there are a handful of surfers too and one time my brother-in-law saw Jason Momoa there watching the waves from the shore.

Went there to see the nearest thing to dark sky nortgh of La. Saw the Milky way…read more And quite a few stars. Best at certain times of the year, perfect to take city kids.

I do not know what it is like now. I know that in the 80s I loved it. It was nature. Boy Scouts…read morecould be out there camping. Families. Singles. It was great. It was safe and it truly was some the best times of my life. I did climbing there I did hiking I kicked back And loved it every bit of it. It was a great break from the city. Life LA is gorgeous. If you ever want a little break from gorgeous this place is spectacular.

Circle X Ranch, Grotto Trailhead amazing place for hiking..waterfalls, fresh air, safe environment.read more

What a great little campground!…read more My daughter and I, who are Los Angeles natives, traveled from the state of New York to surprise my 93 year old grandmother. I packed all my motorcycle camping gear into a giant duffel bag and checked it on an airplane. The campground was great. The camp store wasn't open when we were there but that wasn't a problem. We drove to a grocery store in Thousand Oaks and got some food, firewood, and lighter fluid. We stayed 2 nights and it was wonderful. We can't wait to come back and bring the husbands!

This is fast becoming one of my favorite campgrounds. First it's not that far from LA, second it's…read morejust a short walk to the beach and third they have a beach for dogs! I have been here a couple of times and it has been on weekdays so it has not been as crowded. Of course with summer here it's pretty much booked up all the time. During my stays the park rangers have always been excellent and the campground has been kept up well. I am always thankful that the bathrooms and showers have always been clean. This is a campground that I will continue to enjoy with my family.

Best firewood available in surrounding areas. Small sites but beautiful. When it's quiet at night…read moreyou can hear the waves.

Always an awesome time we have with family & friends! We have camped every year 20+ years! Now…read moreyou can reserve the actual sites you want online 6 months in advance! As Arnold says "I'll be back" :)

Love this beach camping spot, especially if you have an rv. The best part is that you parallel…read morepark! No campers on either side of you and you walk out directly on the sand. There are no amenities except a picnic table and a fire pit. It's like boondocking. Beach was rocky so not great for getting in the water. Lots of dolphins and sea birds. I love it there.

One of my absolute favorite places to camp. It truly feels like a magical escape from everyday…read morelife. The scenery is beautiful, the atmosphere is peaceful, and there's just something special about being there that's hard to put into words. Whether you're relaxing by the fire, exploring the surroundings, or just enjoying the quiet, it always leaves me feeling refreshed and grateful. I can't recommend this place enough, it's a gem.

Such a beautiful place love camping over there they recommended for everybody!!…read more There is nothing much that I will ask more than wake up and to see the sunrise coming my back watching the ocean so peaceful and watching the sunset right in front of my eyes camper van nir my husband we had such a great time. Is the kids we are coming back next year for sure.!!

There are more reviews under Thornhill Broome Beach. This…read morereview is for TENT CAMPING. This spot is really meant for RV camping. The bathrooms were disgusting. Porta potties we're almost FULL. They needed to be emptied and weren't the days I was there, Vuly 2023). The water stations were gross. Highway was loud. All of the trash cans were full. No place to throw trash away. Had to take it with you. You pretty much need to have an RV to enjoy this place. Too windy for tent camping. Because of the bend of California, this beach is extremely windy. You better have 4 people to help put up a tent, otherwise it will blow away. Also makes swimming unpleasant in the afternoon and evening, it's just too windy. Absolutely zero shade. No trees or covered areas. Would NOT recommend for non RV campers or for families with kids. Waves, wind, and current too strong.

When I lived in Camarillo, I wasn't a hiker, and now that I am a hiker, I often find myself…read moreventuring 50-miles to hike out this way! Parking is mostly plentiful, especially early in the morning when I tend to arrive, the trails can be easy or they can be fairly aggressive, depending on your desires for the day, but on a clear day, you will get some spectacular views and some excellent exercise.

Some serious communication and service problems here. Reservation America guided us on exactly how…read moreto reserve our spot but upon arrival the rangers said it was not possible and that reservation America does not know how they work, and ive seen many similar problems in multiple other reviews as well. My question is if they know about this major disconnect in communication between the two that is so bad that it's affecting customer reservations then why have they not fixed it at all? In regards to service it was horrible as the ranger Graceyn was extremely rude even laughing at our predicament and saying we were lying about our reservation, it was hard to even begin talking to her as before anything she didn't want to even talk to us and had to be convinced by another ranger to talk to us which was very weird behavior? I've never experienced such ungrounded rudeness before to the point where the other ranger seemed almost apologetic in the stead of Graceyn's behavior. I understand everyone has a bad day or long shift but this was beyond that so i highly do not recommend this place for the horrible communication and service experience. Very disappointing with the whole predicament but silver lining, we were able to transfer to another campground which was the best part of the service there so i'm thankful we at least were able to get that.

Kevin and I stayed at Thornhill Broome Campground for my birthday, and it ended up being such a…read morespecial little getaway. There's something about being right by the ocean that instantly slows everything down! The sound of the waves, the open sky, and just being able to step away from everything for a bit. The campsites are right along the beach, which makes the whole experience feel really unique. Waking up and seeing and hearing the ocean just steps away was one of my favorite parts. There's a good amount of space between sites, so you don't feel like you're on top of other campers, which we really appreciated. It also felt very safe. State park rangers were patrolling about every hour during the weekend, and we noticed highway patrol driving through a handful of times throughout the day, which added an extra level of comfort. A few helpful things to know: check in is at 2 PM and checkout is at 12 PM. The camp host sells firewood on site, which is super convenient. The gates close at 8 PM, so if you leave the campground, make sure you're back before then you can leave anytime, but you won't be able to re enter after closing. It can get a bit windy, especially at night, and the highway nearby does get a little noisy in the morning, but it's manageable and didn't take away from the overall experience for us. The bathrooms are porta potties, but they were cleaned often and didn't smell bad, which we appreciated. We spent our time walking along the shoreline, watching the sunset (which is absolutely killer here), and just enjoying a slower pace together. It felt like one of those trips where the little moments meant the most. Overall, this campground made my birthday feel extra special, and it's definitely a spot we'd come back to for another quiet coastal escape. Another simple trip that turned into a beautiful little memory for us.

On a road trip up the coast, we spotted this campground and knew we had to try it. A few months…read morelater, we finally snagged a spot -- and it was so worth it. Thornhill Broome is right on the sand. You park directly at your site and set up camp just steps from the ocean, with the PCH right behind you. The views, the breeze, and the sound of the waves crashing at night make the whole experience unforgettable. The pricing is very affordable, but keep in mind: there's no shade no lights no sinks only porta‑potties It's a very simple, rugged, beach‑front campground -- so come fully prepared. They do sell firewood on site, which is convenient. The closest stores are in Malibu, about a 20‑minute drive away. If you're looking for a true beach‑camping experience with unbeatable ocean access, this spot is hard to beat.