Believe it or not, there are still a few remote spots along the Southern California coast that few people seem to know about. One of these well-kept secrets is Jalama Beach in Lompoc, California. While most of our beaches are located close to a highway – the Pacific Coast Highway, in fact – this secluded beach is accessible only by driving through a canyon and exiting the highway on a long, windy, scenic road. And it is every bit worth the drive.

Jalama Beach County Park (which was once a Chumash Indian settlement known as “Halama”) is a pristine sandy beach with a quiet oasis-like RV campground, surrounded by picturesque bluffs and rolling hills.
Paula Brooks / Google Reviews
Easily one of SoCal’s prettiest and most pristine beaches, you will find few people, soft sand, and gorgeous water at Jalama Beach.
Mike Brown / Google Reviews
The RV campground is terraced so every site has an incredible view of the beachfront or ocean. Visitors fall asleep to the sound of the waves crashing on the shore, only after gazing at the stars in the dark sky.
Gil Jaramillo / Google Reviews
There are also seven fully-equipped ocean-view cabins, so you can enjoy this hidden paradise even if you don’t own an RV.
At the base of the bluffs beyond the sandy beach, the rocky coastline offers an opportunity to explore mussel-covered, critter-filled tide pools.
June Yamamoto / Google Reviews

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The unspoiled bluffs that form the backdrop of this stretch of coast are lovely to explore. There are benches to rest and enjoy the vistas, and tons of wildflowers to enjoy in the spring.
Ashley Lizsa / Google Reviews
Beyond the bluffs are Lompoc’s picture-perfect rolling green hills. It feels like you are a billion miles from civilization.
Ben Benedetti / Google Reviews
Whether you come for a few hours of relaxing beach time or stay for an unforgettable camping weekend, visit the Jalama Beach Store and Grill for groceries, wine, snacks, fishing supplies, etc.
Emma Lovett / Google Reviews
You may also want to try a “World Famous Jalama Burger,” a bowl of house-made clam chowder, or a mouthwatering piece of “Aunt Ruth’s Raw Apple Cake.”
I have said it before (many times) and I will say it again… there is simply nothing like a classic Southern California sunset over the Pacific Ocean. And a clean, quiet, little-known beach - shielded from city lights and noise - just takes it to a whole other level.
Rio Harvey / Google Reviews

This remote beach is an amazing place to include in your summer plans. Have you been to Jalama Beach? We would love to know what you think of this secluded destination. Did you know that you can rent an RV (even one that will allow your fur-baby to join you!) and have it delivered to your campsite, so all you have to do is settle in and start relaxing? What are you waiting for? Time to hit the beach!

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Jalama Beach County Park, 9999 Jalama Rd, Lompoc, CA 93436, USA