This place is Amazing. We rented three cabins which were…read moreclean and roomy. Had everything you needed while you were there. I would definitely recommend going here. The one thing we wished they had was ice on the grounds but then there is a small store a few blocks up the main road

There is a huge aggressive raccoon that almost attacked my husband and the campground refuses to…read moreeven put a trap out after the thing has come back 3 nights in a row and came within a few feet of my son saying they cannot do anything to guarantee our safety. With small children running around this is a serious safety issue. The lady at the front laughed in my face and insulted me asking where I was from. On top of that they decided to start cutting trees at our campsite while we were camping. Couldn't even access my children after coming back from the bathroom. The workers are now harassing us parking in front of our site to intimidate us. BEWARE. CAMP at your own RISK this place does not care about their guests and will do nothing to ensure safety. UPDATE: Shortly after posting my honest review, campground management informed us that we were no longer welcome because of the review we left. Instead of addressing the serious concerns we raised, they chose to retaliate against paying guests for sharing their honest experience. I would like to add that the front desk lady informed me this was an ongoing problem and it was not just our site that was having aggressive raccoons, in the midst of insulting me. Therefore, the problem couldn't be fixed by moving sites, which would have been a half a day task, at minimum for me being alone with 5 children even if moving could solve the problem. It clearly was not a solution either way with it being a widespread issue. This tells me everything I need to know about how this campground operates. When confronted with legitimate criticism, management's response was not to fix the problems. Their response was to remove the customer. We reported ongoing safety concerns, including persistent raccoons repeatedly entering campsites and approaching campers. Rather than taking meaningful action to address those issues, management decided the problem was the guests who spoke up. If this is how they treat customers who leave an honest review, imagine how they handle complaints that are not made public. I stand by every word of my original review. This update is based on what management told us directly. Other campers deserve to know that leaving an honest, unfavorable review may result in being told they are no longer welcome. Businesses build trust by addressing legitimate concerns, not by punishing customers for speaking honestly. You can decide for yourself whether that is the type of business you want to support.

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.

Loved camping here with my family highly recommend! The best part is during the summer the pool is…read moreopen with activities for the kiddos!

This is an expensive KOA and the entrance makes you think you are coming into a beautiful resort…read more Then you drive in. And the scenery changes quickly. I am very unhappy with this resort. We booked the KOA online. Gave them the specs of our big rig- 42 feet with 5 slides. Check in- they put us in a back site- not an issue that does not accommodate 42 feet. We would have had to pull through both sites to have us fit. Site 143 is also extremely unlevel as is most of the sites in the Oaks area. And ALL DIRT! Not even decent dirt- just blowing sand. Every site is un-level! And in full sun- no shade trees unless you are in a premium site. So we went back up to the office- parked in front of the office to show them what 42 feet looks like- they reassigned us a new spot- again a back in and a corner lot. Again, very unlevel, all dirt and in blazing hot sun directly on the passenger side of the rig- no shade. The sewer pipe is a 3 inch hole- not the standard 4 inch as most other campgrounds are. You pay for the amenities since they have three pools. You surely are not paying for good campsites. They have other areas of the park with unlevel but somewhat decent sites but they assign you your spot. You don't get to pick. If i did not need to be close to Warner Springs with family, I WOULD NOT STAY HERE. The picnic table is wooden and warped so bad you cannot sit a drink on top. Total crap. The fire pit is large- there is a plus, but the grill is so rusted and nasty I would never use it. Walking around our site there is also trash from previous campers. So if check out is at 11 and check in is at 2- you pay staff to clean the sites. Again, I camp quite a bit. If i pay good money I expect a decent campground. If nothing else somewhat level. If i was on BLM land or dispersed camping that is a whole different ballgame but this is a KOA RESORT. Clean it up- fix the picnic table so families do not get splinters. There are just a bunch of kids working at the front and driving around on carts who do not know the campsites well enough to be knowledgable. We are staying here for 8 days- longer than just a weekend. They could have TRIED to place us in a more decent spot and not around the family camping crowd. I am not here with kids, I have a dog. Also, the dog park, is just dirt and leaves. They want you to scoop your poop but the poop bag holder is empty. So basically- you are paying for the pools. My advice unless you enjoying camping on just dirt and uneven RV sites- spend your money somewhere else. They have lots of grass and lush everywhere except where you want it to be. So save yourself time and money. Find a level spot with less amenities and pay way less. Especially if you are in a big rig of our size. Lastly, in the oaks area the cell reception is horrible- for T-Mobile. SOS or 1 bar of LTE. Wifi does work.

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!

The office staff at Escondido are always wonderful but my daughter is especially grateful to Miguel…read moreof their maintenance staff. My daughter's legs don't work well and Miguel always offered her help in every way imaginable! As her dad, I echo these same sentiments as treatment like this in this new era is unusual indeed. Thank you to the ownership, office staff and especially Miguel for the courtesy shown my daughter! Ken Alteman

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.

Carlsbad is a beautiful city with a lot of nice restaurants and little shops so I opted to try the…read morebeach here today rather than Oceanside where I usually go. I lucked out and found a super close parking spot in the neighborhood across the street. The beach itself was VERY short compared to sand length at other beaches so people were almost on top of each other. There was a pretty intense drop off about half way down the sand so it limited space for people to put down their stuff and lay out. I'm not sure how normal it is at this spot but there was a TON of rocks. It was way too much to be able to enter the water without having them beating your feet and ankles. My friend was bleeding after trying to check out the water. The surf was also a little intense that day so I'm wondering if that had any effect on the rock situation? This was a very clean beach with restrooms at the bottom of the ramp from the street so it did have that going for it but we decided to leave and head for a beach where we could safely go into the water that day. I'll have to come back another time to get a better idea.

Everything. Park is clean , quiet ,safe the staff in the office is very happy to help with…read moreanything you need . Also very pleasant.

The sites are well kept and roomy. We were in site #3. Would have liked to use the hotel pool. RV…read moreguests can only use RV pool. Tried to rent a cabana but we could not since we were not staying in the hotel. Tried to secure a room but sold out. Enjoyed our stay.

We took our little one to Palm Springs on Feb 22nd for the tram/snow experience, but it was closed…read moredue to crowds. Luckily, Idyllwild Park was only a short drive away and absolutely delivered. Easy access to snow, not overly crowded, and perfect for families. Our kid played there all day and was thrilled. Parking is right at the spot, and dogs are allowed -- just be sure to read the park rules. We'll be back with our pup next time!

We camped here as a first timer and overall, we were very happy with the experience. It's just a…read moreshort 2hr drive from Los Angeles. We couldn't get two campsites next to each other, but we were across the street from one another so it wasn't a big problem. I would take a look at the map first so you know where your site is otherwise you'll need to backtrack. I had zero expectations and experience with camping and I thought the campsite was big enough for 2-3 families to hang out comfortably. We were close to the other sites, but fortunately it wasn't loud and everyone was pleasant. The restroom was clean and we didn't opt for the shower. I did take a stroll to see the other campsites and I noticed some were smaller and some were on a slope. Unfortunately we couldn't use the fire ring/pit, but my kid had a blast with his friends. This is a great campsite for beginners.

We reserved the Muir trailer for 7/6-7/8. The trailer needed some repairs. The beach toys are…read moretrashed. There was a corn hole set that was in good shape. We left in the morning of our second day. We left a voicemail and sent a email requesting a refund for the second day. The owner contacted us and explained the repair issues and compensated us for our reservation. Very responsive and cooperative.

Had a blast Vintage Glamping! Great concept. Happy this…read morepartnership between State Parks and private business collaborated to bring together such a unique and delightful camping experience. I read about The Holiday's on Trip Advisr and was pleased to find mid-week openings the next week. I paid for one night in advance, but after the fun my granddaughter had that first day, I paid for another night and am glad to have done so. The turquoise and white trailer, "The Drifter" is adorable, as are all four units. Andy, the owner/ manager is friendly, easy to reach by phone, and stops by each day to provide for the needs of his current renters, and to prep for the next to arrive. With an included fridge, freezer, 3 burner stove, plates, cups, mugs, utensils, bbq utensils, sink with running water, heat, ample sleeping for 4, bath towels, beach towels, USB ports, board games, cards, and a bluetooth sound system, the trailer offers plenty of convenience for its diminuative size. For a small extra charge a generator provides AC, microwave and electricity. Each trailer gas picnic table, charcoal bbq, and a firepit... though we joined other campers at the communal firepit and enjoyed making new friends. The Holiday's Community has a shared storage shed filled with complimentary games (Jenga, Cornhole, Horseshoes, oversized Checkers, Bocce Ball, etc.) beach supplies (umbrellas, boogie boards, noodles). The beach is gorgeous... there are two paths to access the beach, one is quite steep and the hike back up is tough. The other path nearest to the Visitor Center is less steep. All in all, big props to The Holiday's! I will definitely be returning.

The shade was nice to have but the chairs were very hard. It was a good view and people so friendly.read more

Dated cottages. Booked months ago but got handicapped cottage with no deck with table/chairs…read more Bathroom covered with ants . They sprayed which made me sick.