Such a beautiful place love camping over there they recommended for everybody!! 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.!! read more

There are more reviews under Thornhill Broome Beach. This review 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. read more

I have been camping at this beach for about a decade. Four days ago I tried to check in to my reserved campsite, and I was turned away because they have a new rule of no vehicles longer than 31 feet. The turnaround circle has been lost to nature. So there's a concern that longer vehicles will not be able to turn around. I totally understand. What I would like to say, I am towing a pop-up tent trailer. Pop-up tent. trailers can be turned around manually. I don't need a cul-de-sac to turn my vehicle/trailer around. I can do it by hand then hook up my truck and be on my way. This 31 foot rule should not apply to pop-up tent trailers. They can all be turned around by hand. That means I do not have to hook up my towing vehicle to the trailer to turn it around. CA State parks, if you're reading this, please reconsider this 31 ft rule for pop-up tent trailers. This beach is my Zen place. I love it here, I really want to enjoy it for as long as it lasts. read more

July of 2013 Camping idea w friends and my daughter. What a horrible memory but some parts were nice. Here's why, Great for great location to jump into the water. Easy to find and friendly volunteers. What was just ridiculous and well I was found dumb founded. The portable potty was the grossest ever and to my dismay EVERYONE visiting could use what ever portable potty. Am I a snarky-smarty-pants? Yes!! I have gone camping hundreds of times and you are better off going into the woods. No really!! Into the night of course everyone goes to sleep and guess what? PCH HWY GOT LOUD! Every single car that drove by virtually wakes you up. Then the seagulls!!! No fireworks allowed! Please be respectful! In fact I do not remember seeing a firework show or anything. The view is beautiful the water is clean. My conclusion and my daughter's. We will not be returning any time soon. When I go camping I understand about not having the same experiences like a home. Now allowing the entire public and their mother to use our camping grounds portable potty?! Is not practical and unrealistic especially on a fourth of July. I hope the lovely crew on board tightens the loose ends. To keep the camping grounds separate from visiting random guests. I suggest to go in a RV to block the noise in the middle of the night. Other wise for get about sleeping. One last thought nothing is really around. No groceries not much except the ocean. It is easy to locate. Oh and one more thing lots of big fat spiders. read more

Great place for on the beach camping. Dry camping but you can fill up with water when you pull in. Beach is beautiful. Cell service was not fabulous for working remotely but I made due. read more

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What did I do to deserve staying in pure bliss and paradise aka camp on the beach?!?! Thornhill Broome is one of the few areas you can legally reserve and camp directly on the beach. I had my eye on this for quite a while and thought I'd have to wait until next summer/fall since all of the Friday and Saturday nights were booked well in advance. However, when I realized I had a random Monday off, I jumped on the opportunity to reserve a beach side camping spot finally! SOOO worth it!!! Coming in HIGH off a Buffalo Bills shutting out the New England Patriots win, I drove up to Thornhill Broome and arrived shortly after the check in window opened (2:00pm) and starting setting up campsite #60. The young man at the check-in/ranger station was very friendly and helpful in regards to the campsite and parking regulations. One car is included in the reservation price, additionally cars (three total) are $12 each, if we are just having visitors then there is free parking until 10pm. Very helpful since I had one of each :) It was comical setting up my tent by myself due to the wind but eventually I got it up and staked down - with rocks. The tent stakes did not do much since I was trying to stick them in sand, hah. I put up my tiki torches and prepped my campfire. YES - you can have a campfire here! It seems pretty rare to be allowed to have a campfire in Southern California these days but alas when you're next to the ocean, all is well! When camp was all set up I sat down near the ocean in my camping chair and just relaxed while reading my magazine. It was AMAZING! My friends came up around 5pm and we took a walk along the beach and watched the sunset about 6/6:30pm. My cousins joined us around 7pm and we cooked pie iron pizzas, roasted s'mores, and had a great time near the camp fire enjoying the great outdoors, the magnificent stars, and each other's company. A great night indeed. The waves throughout the night were so relaxing. In the morning we woke up and watched the sunrise come over the mountains before taking down camp and making our way over to Point Mugu to spend the day hiking. This is a fantastic experience and I still can't believe there is the ocean in front of the campsite and beautiful breathtaking mountains on the backside. Oh and while we were gazing into the ocean we saw two seals!!! Such a great experience, we were able to have a campfire, set up our tent (or RV if we had one), and just experience the joys of beach camping. I'm glad to say I was able to check this item off my Bucket List and I look forward to coming back again and again!!! read more

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It is truly a real let down after traveling such a l-o-n-g distance from Nor Cal to So Cal and all the other State Park Campgrounds like McGrath, Sycamore, Leo Carrillo, Malibu close at 10 PM SHARP! So, what do you do? Ya wing it and camp overnight at this campground using stinky, outhouse type pit toilets! There are no showers, so you must bring your solar shower with you, okay? Please make sure you guy line your tent down otherwise, your tent will be blown into the Pacific Ocean. read more

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Great little pull off pull off A lot of good Pacific Coast wind you get the mountains you get the sand you get the water it's peaceful never packee read more

Camping on the beach with amazing waves and gorgeous weather, you don't get better than that. You just need to come prepared. The bathrooms are portables and there are no sinks. After reading reviews, we brought toilet paper, toilet seat covers, and hand wipes. We were next to a faucet so that helped with hand washing and teeth brushing. August is a great time to come as there are tons of families and opportunities to make mental notes of what to bring the next time. Each campsite comes with a picnic table and fire pit which is convenient. I recommend making reservations to ensure a spot. We arrived at 3:00 and it was pretty packed however we had a reservation. They also take walk ins. In the evening we saw dolphins and seals. You don't get any better than that! If you love camping, the beach, or both, you have to check out this site. Just be be prepared for it to be a bit rustic. read more

This campground is unbelievable! Right on the sand on a stretch of beautiful beach up between Malibu and Ventura. Each spot is equipped with a pit for fires and a table, and they're spaced pretty far apart so you have a sense of privacy even if you have neighbors. The port-a-potties were surprisingly clean and hassle-free, which you don't find at every primitive campsite. It felt like being somewhere so far away even though it was just an hour and a half drive from home. Also, one of the cheapest campsites available -- for arguably some of the best views! It does get kind of windy sometimes, but as long as you're aware and prepared, you should be fine (we just had to hold up our tent during a difficult hour-long wind storm, but besides that, we were fine). read more

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I love that there is a camping option on the beach here in LA. Even better that it's dog friendly. The only bummer is that the PCH is right there so you constantly hear and see the cars whizzing by. Each camp site comes with a fire pit and bench table. We were able to fit 3 cars at one campsite. A lot of people had trailers. The bathrooms are port-a-potties and decently maintained. Our site didn't have a trash can which I found to be strange. Overall this is a nice beach camping option if you don't feel like traveling that far from La. But there's probably better option if you go further north up the coast. read more

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Great place to stay laid back but watch out for state patrol they like to mess with hippies. Definitely will go back but don't forget to bring all the provisions you will need if you plan on staying overnight. read more

Thornhill Broome Beach State Park - Sunset - Campgrounds Near Me - Malibu, California

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This is a secret gem in LA! This was our second year tent camping and it's been a great time both years! This camp site is literally right in front of the ocean. It really doesn't get closer than that. Because of the prime location, make sure you reserve a camp spot well in advanced, especially if you want to camp on a weekend in the summer. We reserved our camp site one year in advanced to get a full weekend in June. A couple of things to be aware of: -no showers, but there is an open public overhead faucet for rinsing off near the check in booth -there are small faucets along the camp sites for cleaning dishes and rinsing off your feet -there are only chemical toilets -there are a LOT of rocks on the beach so be careful. Our friend fractured her toe because of the rocks -a beautiful hike we did that's only about 2 miles down the street is called Mugu Peak (definitely recommend it for a great workout and great views but it is extremely steep) Overall, amazing time and beautiful views! Happy Camping! read more

Thornhill Broome Beach State Park - Campgrounds Near Me - Malibu, California

I give this a four rating because of the bathrooms. And I give it four stars for the bathroom because they are Porta potty's. It is very primitive beach camping you get to camp directly on the sand as close to the beach as you want. If you bring your own restrooms then it is a five I would say. Love the people that work there you feel safe the ocean is a gorgeous sound all day all night long! Would definitely recommend read more

Excellent beach side location depending where you're coming from. Minutes from Ventura county line on PCH in the county of Los Angeles. State beach offering outdoor camping on asphalt with sand just yards away. This property is a extension of Point Mugu State park. It's very primitive with limited services and 8 guest per site. A few designated spaces allow for regular vehicles to pop up tents but for the majority, it's for travel trailers and RV's. Amenities - Very little overflow parking if you bring a second vehicle. Spaces have picnic tables and fire pits. Be warned, it's gets very windy. Cold showers courtesy of the State of California and blue toilets. It's the basics and I don't recall seeing waste tanks to drain your holding tanks when ready to depart. Bring your sled equipment and climb this massive huge sand dune across PCH, it draws a lot of people both traveling and beach enthusiasts. I like traveling the extra distance to have a section of beach all to ourselves. It really is remote with few in between. FYI - There is safe parking along guardrail with parallel parking since state park doesn't allow public vehicles. Pura vida :)^ read more

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We have camped on the beach many many times over the years. This was our first trip to point mugu 11/09/21, we stopped for two nights on our long road trip through several states. This is by far the worst beach camping in California. It's basically on the Highway, yet they charge $35 a night with no amenities except a Porto potty. A chainlink fence separates the Highway from the campground. Not only that, people drive up and parked along the chainlink fence and camped for free. I wish we had done that instead. We have now seen every inch of California coast that is accessible, including out 4x4 trails. This place should be charging 10-15 a night at most. Yes you're very close to the water but there are many campgrounds in California like that. The only reason this place got two instead of one star is because the dolphins going by in the morning. I wish we only had one night stay instead of two. The Highway wakes you up all night and when you do finally fall asleep someone(maybe a park ranger) starts driving through the campground with a vehicle that sounds like a bucket being dragged through the campground at 5am. Then back at 530. The lights from the road with light your camp up like a spot light repeatedly all night and all morning. Unless you have a trailer I suggest going elsewhere and even then there are so many better spots in California. I would rather be farther from the water than camp here. The other negative review was right also, bathrooms are gross and used by everyone and their momma. read more

Thornhill Broome Beach State Park - Chainlink fence = Highway - Campgrounds Near Me - Malibu, California

An old roommate of mine used to say that he loved Los Angeles because of the obtainable diversity. He would say that within a couple of hours he could be in the desert, the forest, in front of the ocean, or on top of a mountain. If he knew about this campground then, there is no doubt camping on the beach would have made its way into his argument. Just about 30 miles north of Santa Monica you can find this little pocket of earth, that if given the chance, will transport your entire being into a different reality. It's kind of difficult to dwell on all of life's problems when the door to your humble little tent faces the majesty of picturesque clouds and commanding waves. There's something calming about knowing that wherever you are, however you might feel, those waves are always there, rising and crashing onto the rocks. Whether you're looking for the next spiritual experience or simply need a spot for a night of debauchery, here are some bullet points that will help you on your way.. HELL TO THE YEAH: - You get to camp right on the sand! - There is a fire ring and table in each spot. - You're close to Neptune's Net which is a must for lunch/dinner. LOGISTICS: - $35 for a camp spot - CASH. NOTE: They're known to hike it up to $45 as demand in the summer rises. - This is for 1 vehicle. Each additional vehicle is $10 extra per night. Maximum of 3 vehicles per camp spot. - If you come at a time after an attendant is present, simply grab one of the envelopes near the entrance, drive in to find your perfect spot, fill out the envelope by jotting down your licence plate and camp spot number, then return it to the drop box from where you initially obtained the envelope. - Check in time is at 2pm and check out time is at 12pm. - The entrance is closed between 10pm - 9am. RESERVATIONS: - If you're planning on coming during the weekend then I highly, HIGHLY recommend you make a reservation as most of the summer weekends fill up quickly! You can do so here: http://www.reserveamerica.com or by phone: 1-800-444-7275 (NOTE: There is an $8 service fee per reservation). - You need to make your reservations at least 3 days in advance. If not, then you just have to show up at the campground early the day you are planning on staying because it defaults to first come, first served. - If you're coming during the week, a reservation might not be necessary as I've come here twice in the spring during the weekday and there have been more than enough available spots. It just depends on how much you want to chance it, I guess. - If you get here and they are at capacity, don't freak out because Leo Cabrillo is just 7 miles south so you can check them out too. And if you just need a spot to crash and have given up the dream of sleeping on the sand, then check out Sycamore Campground which is a mile or two south and right across the street from Thornhill. However, this is in no way beach camping but they do have flush toilets. THINGS TO BE AWARE OF: - I cannot stress this enough but GUYLINE your tent! If not, this will happen: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsNlBmdnIp0 - Only porta potties on site (bring a headlamp as the area is not properly lit). - The camp spots are pretty close together but the past two times I've been there, most people seem to be in RVs which has made for very few neighboring tents on the sand. - There are tons of rocks between you and the water so you'll have to do a bit of climbing to get to the sea. - It is definitely not necessary but if you happen to have a small rake, it might be helpful in clearing out a spot for your tent. - It gets windy and chilly so make sure to bring a small blanket for the campfire.. and don't forget your beer ;) read more

Thornhill Broome Beach State Park - Not only did I turn 30 this year but I also camped on the beach for the very first time :) Woot! Woot! - Campgrounds Near Me - Malibu, California

The BEST for fall/winter camping (if you aren't a pussy and can handle the high chance of rain and wind). I haven't camped here in the summer/spring yet, but I'm assuming it's crowded and a completely different experience than what we had. We camped here in September and we were the only ones in the campground for the entire weekend, it was awesome. You basically just pay online and then print your form and drive in (as with all State Parks), and when we drove in there wasn't even anyone in the ranger booth. We really didn't see a single person until we left on Sunday. The campground isn't remote...you're right across from PCH (noise level minimum), but it was still cool having the place to ourselves...we def got wild. You park in your spot basically right up against the sand and then each camp spot basically goes from your car all the way to the water, pretty righteous. We picked a camp site right in the middle and then chose a random spot about 30 feet from the waves in some previous camper's satanic rock circle to pitch our tent, but eventually we moved it closer to where the picnic table and fire pit were. This campground is pretty primitive as far as amenities go, no showers or any of that unnecessary crap, just some acceptable toilets and running water, so make sure you bring drinking water. It started sprinkling pretty late in the afternoon on our first day, so we were able to enjoy the beach for awhile, and even when it was sprinkling on us, our fire kept ablaze (and so did we...HA!). You can have dogs here by the way, huge plus...and keep in mind there is not much water activity to be done here (swimming, surfing, paddle boarding), you'll want to go more north for that, the beach here is half rocks and half sand, so just prepare to bring yourselves some entertainment. Our entertainment came in the form of the shroom tea we made over our campfire, thus leading Thornhill Broome to be affectionately renamed Thornhill Shroom by us ever after. I back this place 100% and will absolutely return. read more

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Four stars for the beautiful views and blue waters, helpful staff including lifeguards and Rangers. 2 stars for everything else. This was my first time beach camping or rather glamping. We came readily prepared with all the essentials: shade, water, shelter, camp suds, pit mits, plenty of food and more sun protection, lots of water to wash your dishes, drink and cook with. We were greeted by a very young gentlemen at the check in window. He was very nice and helpful. After checking in we drove down to our campsite but half way in we were stopped due to a hook up that decided it would be a great idea to try and make a u turn from his parallel parking spot. For those of you in a big car, RV or hookup there is a place to turn around at the end of the campground. We literally sat and waited for about 10 minutes as two sheriffs and a handful of nearby patrons dug sand out from under the tires with paper plates. After a circus of paper plates and sand flying everywhere, they somehow made it out safely and we were on our way to our campsite. I'm surprised their hook up didn't just snap. I digress. Our campsite was great, a picnic table and a fire ring and we were just two sites away from the port a potties. Insider tip: they get cleaned on Mondays! Also of the three stalls (2 regular and one handicap at each port a potty stop) goto the regular stall closest to the ocean, it's less frequented so it's cleaner than the one near the paved road. We had a great time, good company, relaxing chill weekend. The ocean creates a nice wall of sound so you never really hear anything else other than the ocean. It's remarkable how close to the ocean you can set up your tent. Our neighbors were a little sketchy. One group in particular was just strange. They had friendly dogs and our dog went to play with them so I started taking to the group. Dogs must be leashed at all times. I just felt like I was going to get robbed. I felt like I was being lied to when they said they are traveling nurses.. I would've believed them if they said they were gypsies. The vibes were very shady and she kept asking personal questions, it felt like they were trying to scam me... On top of that one of the girls kept eyeing my engagement ring. The whole thing was weird. Thankfully they were harmless but seriously need some better social skills. This beach appears to be a Disneyland, everyone comes here so the sand is really dirty. Not just littered but pissed on, pooped on, you know the works. When we were wiping our feet down we would get a very sharp sour smell, disgusting. Also you build up a film on your skin that just gets greasy and collects all the debris. There are tons of bugs that come out at night a mix of mosquitos and clumsy ant flies. Overall we had a good time, but I've definitely had my share of beach camping for the next decade. I may sound like a princess but I actually love backpacking and camping. Beach camping is in a category of its own and is really quite over rated. Between the sour sand smell, port o potties and shady neighbors I'd say this is definitely kind of a unique balance of the beautiful and the ghetto. The sunsets here are absolutely picture perfect. Sunrise is lovely too. Watching sea lions nearby is fun. read more

This is a cool spot to camp on the beach - make your reservations in advance because they get fully booked. Things you should know about camping here in no particular order: -Parking for one car is included in the reservation. Any car over that is $12. If you are camping there and have people meeting you there for the day, they can park outside on the highway, but note that parking is only until 10 pm. -The toilets are port-a-potties with toilet paper so thin, I'd probably call it half-ply. -There is running water, but out of a hose spigot across the way from each port-a-potty shed (EXCEPT the one near life tower #9). There is also an outlet for drinking water (potable) located near the camp host's site. -Camp as close to the road as possible, because if there is a particularly large swell, the water could rise. When I was there, in fact, all of the camping sites to the right of the entrance were closed due to flooding. -You can bring your dogs! (However this also means that the sand is possibly not the cleanest....) -You can buy firewood on site at the host's RV. $7. -This beach can get WINDY which means 2 things: (1) pitch your tent when it's not windy (2) it can be difficult to get your fire going. -RE: pitching your tent in the wind, there are a lot of smallish rocks on the beach - build up a pile INSIDE your tent at each corner to secure otherwise your tent will blow away. Since you're camping on sand, you can't stake it down using a traditional method. -There are better beaches for playing about 30 minutes north and also other RV camping options. -The majority of campers here were actually in RVs - one had a TV satellite dish and large flat screen going. A lot of them had generators which can get noisy. read more

Thornhill Broome Beach State Park - Sunset time and high tide. - Campgrounds Near Me - Malibu, California

Came here for a two night stay. Site #16 I believe, right next to the restroom and a ways down the strip of campsites. I really enjoyed this spot for multiple reasons. 1) On-the-sand camping. The site is literally on the sand and you have a whole section all the way up to the water. Although there are no type of walls to divide between you and your neighbor, there's ample space between sites. 2) The location. When you camp here, it's just the beach and the mountains that border it. And PCH. Pretty secluded and I love it. Feels real special and like you're somewhat far from civilization. I guess that's what makes this campsite somewhat primitive. There's not much around this campground as far as stores, buildings and homes go. You have to go about 8 miles or more to get to the nearest grocery store. So pack accordingly! And also, the bathrooms are port a potties & water comes out of a spigot. Thankfully, our site was close to both of these! 3) the memories spent here! I had such a blast at this site with my cousins & friends. It was more primitive than we anticipated but we made due and had a great time. The night sky is priceless and so worth camping under. I don't think I've ever seen so many stars in the sky in SoCal. And saw several shooting stars too! Also spotted dolphins and sea lions here!! Some things to be aware of: It can get hella windy here. And cold. It can be hard to get your fire to stay burning if you don't block the wind from blowing it out at first. You can purchase firewood from the camp host. The fire pit for my site was practically filled to the brim with sand and ash, for some weird reason. So we had to scoop it out with our hands and that was no fun. Maybe bring a shovel in case this inconsiderate thing happens to you. The table is pretty worn out so bring a table cloth and maybe seat cloths too, I got several splinters from sitting on it. It gets dark at night so bring enough lighting to be able to navigate your way around the campground. Careful where you step barefoot, there's some debris in the sand that can puncture your foot. This happened to us and it was not very pleasant. Always wear footwear when walking around the site, especially where the firepit and table are. Toilets were meh. I mean, they are port a potties afterall so mentally prepare yourself for that. No showers either. Overall, I love this place and would recommend going! It's a great getaway that is not too far from home. read more

Thornhill Broome Beach State Park - Where we pitched our tents. Gotta put rocks in them or the tents will fly away - Campgrounds Near Me - Malibu, California

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Love this beach. Sunsets are amazing. But you better chain your ice chest and generator up. As usual these days people jump the fence illegally to steal any alcohol or anything worth any $. read more

Here's what I wish I knew before camping here for 3 nights: Portapotties! The only bathroom facilities are filthy porta-potties that are dangerously near overflowing....like be careful when you wipe or your hand could end up covered in someone else's fecal matter. It sucks waking up in the morning and having to start your day dealing with that experience. If you are willing to utilize other means of relieving yourself, such as a coffee can or squatting over a plastic bag in your tent, do that. No drinking water! No showers! No spigots! There was a large tank of non drinkable water at one end of the campground you had to drive your car to fill up your buckets with (assuming you brought buckets, we didn't). There's a dozen spigots along the way, none of them work. This was more of a drag than you can even imagine. Rush hour traffic! I literally was awoken every morning to rush hour traffic on PCH. It sounded like a freight train was about to plow over our tent, every morning starting around 5am. Then around 4pm it would start back up again the other direction. We tried moving our tent as close to the water as possible and that helped, but it was still just kind of awful. Rocky beach! You can't actually really get in the water here, there are many rocks and it's actually kind of dangerous. Neighbors are ridiculously close, ZERO privacy! One of the biggest aspects that affects your camping experience is who your stuck next to, and unfortunately, you don't know till you're there who you're gonna get. But even with the most considerate and normal of neighbors, they're still in close proximity and you can hear each other's conversations. We had neighbors who blasted the radio all day, ALL DAY, till about 10pm. Good Lord. Here's what I'd do differently next time: I'd only go for 2 nights max. I'd set our tent up as close to the water as I could, as well as our chairs and camp stove and everything else (not like the RV'ers who cook and hang out on the road). I'd drive down to Zuma for the day to swim and shower and just use the campsite for a bonfire and sleeping. I'd bring tiki torches. Plenty of drinking water. Plenty of tubs for washing hands and faces and dishes. And bags for shitting in. Many, many, bags. I'm giving it 2 stars because this place is only an hour away. And it's a beach. And we saw tons of Dolphins every day. And Starbucks was only about 20 minutes away. Just know what you're getting yourself into, come prepared and have accurate expectations. read more

Thornhill Broome Beach State Park - Campgrounds Near Me - Malibu, California

Nice clean campground. Lots of rocks tho. Every site has a bench and bond fire. Check out is noon sharp! read more

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This is a great spot simply because of how close you are to shoreline. Being able to wake up in the morning and watch the waves crash 40 ft from your tent, is reason enough to camp here. Ray Miller Trail/La Jolla Valley Loop is right up the road, and there's a big sandy hill down the road you can watch the sunset from. It was a good campground, but I probably wouldn't go back just for the sake of seeking out better campgrounds.There wasn't AS much to do around the campground (besides Ray Miller trail and going to other beaches). Otherwise I don't any complaints. A couple things: - The campground only has porta-potties and a faucet (Sycamore Creek has showers I think) - They charge extra for the 2nd vehicle - They sell firewood - Mostly families and RV's read more

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Love these camp sites. So close to LA but they feel a world away. Love being able to have a fire on the beach and to fall asleep listening to the waves crashing. My dogs love it here as well. We bring long rope to tie them up with but as long as you're dogs listen you can pretty much let them be free. Plus the pups sleep all day when we get home. This is our go to camping spot and I would recommend it to everybody read more

Thornhill Broome Beach State Park - Campgrounds Near Me - Malibu, California

All spots are right on the beach which is great! caution and it ain't no joke - it's windy especially late afternoon - tie it down! And even then it might not withstand the gustsing. Porta-potties were really awful! They need to clean them badly-and we were there wednesday to Friday and it didn't look like anyone was coming soon to pump. In fact there are no state park employees that come around at all. The spots to the north are rockier but less people And some brush for privacy. To the south is sandier. Go to sycamore cove for beach during the day. Waves crashing was priceless! read more

Thornhill Broome Beach State Park - Spot 59 looking south - Campgrounds Near Me - Malibu, California

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This was a really quiet little beach. Very few people and no car tracks to be seen. It is right next to a Navy shooting range, but that is no problem. Watch your step, because sometimes oil from offshore washes up. There is also a pretty significant rip current so be aware and if you get caught in it, swim parallel to the shore to get out of it. There is no lifeguard, so please stay out of the water unless you have a good swimmer with ocean experience around. Or surfers. Surfers are crazy good in surf because that's what they do. They are surfers. Nuff said. :-) Porta potties only and it is a State beach which required a fee. There is a vending machine like thingy where you can go pay. Not too expensive. So if you want quite and solitude, this is your place. If you like people watching and activity, head into Malibu proper. Happy beach day! read more

I love this place!!!! I love camping on the sand. I feel like this campground is geared more towards RVs because it's so primitive. It only has porta potties and the only way to wash your hands is with a spiget. No showersss! I can get over the bathroom thing, because of the sand!!! Lol. I love camping right on the beach. Its so beautiful. It's definitely rocky. The place has large rocks between you and the water that you have to climb over at most of the campsites... The campsites on the right (north) have a bit more privacy because it has some bushes between campsites, but honestly...it's pretty open. I guess that's the downside...bathrooms and lack of privacy. Each campsite has a picnic table and fire pit with a little grill. Mmm...they sell firewood at the campsite to the left (south) of the visitor center. About $7 a bundle. I've always had a good time here and would definitely be back :) read more

Our first beach camping experience went very well! My 2 young children and I stayed for 4 days 3 nights. The ranger at the front gate was very thorough and all smiley and informative. I wish I got her name, superbly helpful. I can't believe what we got for the price! $35/night very reasonable for the space and amenities provided. - no night time light pollution except from Rt 1 of course - very quiet- no day trippers allowed! - very family friendly- rocky sandbar means children actually get hurt when they venture too deep (not to glorify them getting hurt, but being pelted with a couple rocks is incomparable to death by drowning) - clean bathrooms - all working water spigots and responsive rangers when I had questions - friendly neighbors, and this really matters to me- a diversity of cultures & peoples camping here and never did I hear hostility towards anyone - We took a little longer to breakdown and leave then I initially thought and the rangers were very patient with us. - the drive here from east LA/Glendale area took about an hour through beautiful farm country midday Monday and Thursday - so much SO MUCH wildlife - I wish there were showers within walking distance - I wish there was an equipment rental shop onsite. The sun was relentless and we got burned even though we took as much precaution as I thought was feasible. Midday was extremely hot and no shade around. - There was a giant youth group that held bonfire pep rallies at night that was a little disruptive. Big groups should stay with big groups campsites, why were they here? read more

We had a awesome time !!! Just make sure you get enough blankets it gets cold at night read more

The best beach camping in LA. Love it. It can get crazy windy, but usually it's calm. Clean bathrooms considering they are porta. To my surprise, very soft high end toilet paper in the handicap porta, not the cheap public paper-thin type. This was installed with the lock, so it's not a curtesy roll from another camper! Who knew? read more

We always enjoy our stays at Thornhill Broome. It can be pretty windy at times, so just have to be prepared.

Very beautiful location. Right at the beach. It's just pretty noisy because of PCH and they have no hockups and no dump. I came here with my kids in an RV. There are some nice hiking trails around. read more

Thornhill Broome is a great primitive camping site north of LA. If you're in the canejo valley region it is just a short drive to beech camping. Now these sites are primitive. Just some marked off asphalt along a beech for you to park your vehicle. Smaller RV's or trailers work great. Tenting is also popular at the beach, but is can be very windy and rough some nights. It really is a great place to bring your friends for a night out in a tent. Fire pits, relatively left alone, and cheep. Checkout is at noon the next day, but the sun and traffic will wake you up regardless. Since the sites are just a stones throw away from PCH, it can get really noisy. There is not much to do besides enjoy company, the beech, and the ocean. The sand by the spots is often littered with burred treasures. These range from sharp rocks to dangerous broken glass, so sandals are advised. Be warned that these sites are patrolled by rangers at night. You have to keep the noise down after 10p. This is also when the front gate closes for entry. Be very careful if you're looking for an underage night out and bring some adult beverages. If you are not very very careful you will get ticketed and sent home. All in all Thornhill is a good site. Maybe not one for long extended stays, but for short getaways that are still close to home. read more

Been camping here since I was a young child. Ocean views easy drive up convenient Beach Access. Ocean front Camping Right off of PCH between mountains and Sand. Portapotties, no showers, sometimes lots of rocks, beautiful sunsets, very close to Neptune's Net!! Can be very windy from time to time!! Lots of Fun!! Excellent place for the entire family! Sometimes you can see dolphins!! read more

I LOVED Camping here!!! We stayed for two nights and 3 days right on the water/sand! Pit toilets (porta-potty) were cleaned daily and pumped while we were there. They don't smell bad for what they are. It does get VERY wet at night. Makes sure everything has protection. bring a rain fly. You can't be afraid of sand. It's everywhere and is going to be everywhere for many days to come. AMAZING SUNSETS! Chilly and brisk mornings. Bring Coffee. The beach walk is about 2 miles from end to end. Giant sand dune nearby for exercise. No Leisure. Tons of hiking options. We did 21 miles total. Lots of birds, so put food away. Shared potable water from a faucet between campsites. Campsites are close to each other, so don't be shy. Please clean up after yourself! We found a lot of garbage along the beach. cigarettes and beers cans everywhere. read more

Absolutely beautiful. Saw a shooting star and dolphins. However, there are things that I wish I knew before I went TENT camping. Not only is it windy, it is bitter cold so bring extra blankets. Bring a roll of TP and anti-bacterial liquid hand cleaner to the bathroom. There is usually TP but no hand cleaner. Bring kindling and newspaper since none is available there. There is $7 for a bundle of firewood at the next campground. Usually need 2 bundles. Also, the camp host is only available from 5 to 8 pm to purchase the firewood. Next, bring at least 2 flashlights. There is a 99 cent store about 10 minutes away in case you forget things. Enjoy! read more

My friend and I recently rented a camper van in California with the goal to camp on the beach. After much trial and error at other campsites in the area that were more like parking lots NEAR the beach, we found this spot. This was great and we stayed for one night. We parked right next to the sand and set our tent up. We were able to have a fire, roast hot dogs, and marshmallows for smores, watch the sunset, stargaze, and hang out on the beach. You pay for your spot at the kiosk near the entrance. You can also buy firewood there. read more

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Amazing camping on the beach. You may camp in a tent right on the beach. Our family had so much fun away from wifi. ;-) read more

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