Site #11 We had driven through this park about a year or two ago and remembered thinking that we'd like to camp there but when we got there we couldn't remember why. It's close to lots of shopping which can be good I guess. It wasn't bad but not that good either. Many fairly derelict units in the park, one car parked every day in the day use area and many nights in the campground, don't know for sure but it seemed like someone was living in their car in the park. A little road noise from Hwy 76 but not too bad. Park staff was friendly on check-in, sites were paved and ours was level with some trees around. Restrooms were clean enough and dump was easy to get to. We paid $16 but the rate for water and electric sites has gone up to $20, still quite a bargain. We camped here in a Motorhome.

Posting this a few months after our stay. The person who stayed in December 2006 mentioned someone possibly living in his car here--I suspect it's the same guy we saw every day we were there in September, and the inside of his car (doors and trunk open) definitely indicated he was living in it. Never saw where he went when the non-campground part of the park closed. The campground is woody and the reservation website is accurate in describing the sites (we're 40 feet long, so it matters). There weren't many people when we were there and it was really mellow, but it looks like weekends are always full and reserved months in advance. Nice little nature trail and wide open hike/bike trail open to the public behind the park. Highway 76 west of the park to Interstate 15 is a twisty road that has a LOT of rush hour traffic. Map says 10 miles, but it feels like a lot more, especially in a big RV. We camped here in a Motorhome.

We love this campground! There are trails, fishing pond, playground and paved roads for the kids. It's close to town and only 10 minutes to the beach. Rangers were very accomodating and helpful. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

This park was very enjoyable. There was no sewer available at the campsite, but a dump station was available. You must make reservations WELL in advance as this park is always full. There are nature trails, hiking and biking trails, shade trees, a lake (where you can shore fish) and even a wedding gazebo. There's even an Antique Gas & Steam Engine museum adjacent to the property. We were there in July '03 with a 29' fifth wheel. We will return. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

We arrived here after showing up for a reservation at the Catalina RV Park up the street, which was a total armpit. We got out of there as fast as we could and were able to snag the last spot available. It was cramped, but most places near the beach are. No real complaints here, but considering the area and what the alternatives are, it was okay. The train at 10 pm and 2 am every night was jolting to all of us, but it comes with the territory. The guy in the office was helpful and nice and the pool and other facilities were clean, though it rained and we weren't able to use the pool like we had planned. We stayed here to have a base-camp for some time at Legoland, which was 5 minutes away. Not bad overall, but we didn't do the beach thing, so I can't vouch for the other comments about difficult access. I thought the price was a little high, but we felt safe and everything was tidy and well-maintained. We camped here in a Motorhome.

We have stayed at this park for 6 months, leaving October. We had a pleasant stay, no real complants as far as tenants and cleanliness go. The only issue is that the park owner, an older asian lady, is extremly rude and does not write down any policies concerning rates when transitioning from summer to winter rates. She caluclates it in a very wierd way that ends up with you paying more than you should because she does not do a fair pro-rate. They do not refund your money when you pay for a month and only stay 2 weeks or so. But no where does it say that they do no pro-rate or do refunds! We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

This park needs some TLC. Ocean is across busy Coast Hwy. We will not stay again. We camped here in a Motorhome.

This experience will be hard to shake. Not only because the full time tenants took up most of the park, they were unfriendly. First my 12 and 8 year old girls were confronted by our next door fellow camper 52 min. into our arrival and were reminded they were not in their own back yard. After a 30 min. hike to real ocean water, avoiding Pacific Coast Hwy. crossing, a guy vommiting in front of Rite Aid, and another drunk dude who thinks my wife is his girl friend, we left a day early happily for only a $50 loss! We camped here in a Motorhome.

Construction on the railroad which runs right next to the park went on as soon as the sun went up. If it wasn't the noise of a train going by it was the jack hammering. This was far from a peaceful vacation. The office and store were in need of a good cleaning and a paint job it was out of the 50's. Plants that need care were everywhere. To my disappointment the beach was a long distance and across two busy highways and a few homeless people. In spite of this the park was filled to capacity. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

This park has gone through some transformations as the previous reviewer commented. But, the park has remained under the same ownership. The name was changed when the park was upgraded. It is an older park and it does have some long term rigs. The sites are concrete and each site has a fenced barrier between you and your neighbor. The sites will accommodate rigs with slides on both sides nicely. I don't agree that the interior streets are narrow. We have stayed in many parks with much narrower streets and more difficult to get into! I had no problem backing my 5th wheel into sites over the several times we have stayed in past 7 years. There are two laundries and we have never experienced a waiting line at the larger of the two. There are lots of plants and shrubs throughout the park. This gives the park a tropical feel and it is certainly not like a parking lot! Our last stay was Oct 2003 We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

It is hard to find the entrance to the park. Paved sites. Narrow interior streets make getting in and out of your site very difficult. This is an older park right on Pacific Coast Highway. Sites were not in a very good state of repair (broken back fences, overgrown planters, broken faucet handles, broken pic-nic tables). Seemed to be under new management (note the name change) and tho they have high hopes, they have a way to go. Bathrooms and showers were clean but very dark. Laundry was small and always busy (full-time residents). A high percentage of sites were for "permanent resident RV's" and many of them were pretty run-down. One redeeming grace is that the park is not very far to the train station where you can catch the commuter train to the down-town San Diego bay (bay shops/restaurants, bay-cruise, trolly to Old Town and cross-town bus to the fabulous zoo) avoiding traffic & parking problems. Nonetheless, won't go back. We camped here in a Motorhome.

This site was our first site to visit with our new travel trailer, we were impressed from the start that the owner helped back in our trailer and offer to help with the set ups, and we were impressed with the set up for six since grass gets muddy, tracks into the trailer (constant sweeping)and we could part the bikes onto the small colored gravel . There is minimum traffic in the part since the kids like to ride their bikes, a nice heated pool and spa, a game room that offers a flat screen tv, ping pong, pool table, kitchenette, and a small store for basic items should one forget. The rate is reasonable for an area that offers a short walking distance thru a clean park that has a concrete pathway alongside an estuary to a well kept beach with clean and refreshing water. Our kids had the opportunity to see and observe several groups of young ducklings waddle through the water with the mother, bike ride to the pier safely away from traffic(1.5 miles)where they were able to play on large play set on the beach, and boogie board to their hearts content. We have been to other sites since our first visit in January 2009, and I can say that I am willing to pay extra for convenience, safety, and cleaniness. There is a train that runs, Metro Link, and I believe it only runs during the work hours then stops before 7pm. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

I love this park!!! We have a great time every summer. They continue to make upgrades to make your stay better and better. My children play outside all day/night. I feel safe at the park and know most of the people who rv/camp there every summer. They do seem to have a major parking issue with extra cars. Some of the sites can fit two cars and for the rent it should include both cars but they charge extra for the second car. So we just parked on the street and they were out the money. They are also opposed to renting extra spaces to park friends, family, handicapped even for a hour or two when there is clearly enough room for it. They make money on some stuff and are opposed to making it on others. We will however continue to vacation there because the staff makes the difference in all the world. I would recommend this park and do to all my family and friends. We camped here in a Motorhome.

It is a very clean campground. Unfortunately there is no grass. There is a nice pool, jacuzzi, and a small store in office. We paid for more expensive site for large concrete pad. This place is NOT cheap. They had outdoor movie for the kiddos. My complaint would be that we were told ok to bring our golfcart, but than were scolded like children when we rod it and told they are not allowed unless you are disabled. Be aware they have a camera watching you up on a pole. The employee did come back and apologize stating that we are paying a lot of money to stay there, etc., and etc. It is a short walk under train tracks to the beach - passing park with playground (which does have a few homeless residents). The trains are constantly passing by - but is amusing and a fun change of pace. My kids and I would make bets over what type of train was coming (freight or passenger) and how many cars were being pulled. There are concrete pads and gravel between sites with small palm trees. Overall - clean park but too expensive for my taste considering I live in the area. But worth the money if you're having a hard time locating a near-beach campground that has any openings...this one is easier than most to get into on a whim. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

Drove 20 hours from Montana to relax....couldn't find a nicer place!!!! Dog, kid, friend friendly. Access to park to walk the dog, access within 2 blocks to the beach and a quaint little Bucchaneer Galley that serves fantastic breakfast and lunch. Cleanest wash rooms around. Great pool and hottub. The owners and employees are all very helpful and friendly. If you want to get away and have a great time and experience the local flavor of Southern California, this is the place for you. We camped here in a Motorhome.

As previously stated, sites are pretty close together. I don't see any reason for charging $2 per night for dogs. The small enclosed pet area does not warrant this expense. No grass in the park whatsoever, just decomposed granite between sites. There are lots of people that live here year round, lots of kids and bikes running around. Park is clean, however, despite all the full time family residents. The walk to the beach would be a turn-off for some. Overall, too high priced. The wi-fi is pretty slow. We almost committed to staying here a whole month and are so pleased that we changed it to a week after reading the reviews. This is not a park that we would come back to. But, to be fair, Oceanside is not a beach town we would come back to either. The town is pretty run down. We camped here in a Motorhome.

We just returned today and will be going back in two weeks. The staff was very friendly and assisted everyone to their sites. It's a little tight but we backed in a 36ft 5th wheel and had no problems getting around. It's the beach so you can expect a lot of extra room. You just have to deal with the trains. A short walk to the beach and surf. It's the best RV Park in the area,I've seen the other choices. The park is very clean and well maintained. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

Very small, tight cramped spaces. The park is clean but noisy and it's a fairly long walk to the beach, you have to walk on a path that takes you underneath the train tracks and then through a park and across a street before you'll be on sand. We camped here in a Motorhome.

I've stayed at this park off and on for several years now and I disagree with some of the comments about the staff. From what I've observed, if people respect the park and it's guests, there are no issues. I think people forget that this is an RV resort and not the desert or a campground. Some people are there to relax and some people are there to party. In order to please everyone, there must be a balance and sometimes the staff is forced to be direct and it may come across as arrogant but I have never experienced this. I will tell you that this place is family-owned and operated, along with some very nice non-family staff. They are religious and care about every guest's safety and happyness. As for the homeless people in the park and the nearby street, that is something that goes with being close to the beach. I have never seen any odd-looking street person wandering around the park and I feel safe there. This park is extremely clean with a nice ocean breeze, beach access, gorgeous sunsets and you can see the stars at night. Sure, the trains can be irritating but last I checked, the railroad runs up and down the coast. If you stay at any hotel or RV park on the coast in North San Diego, you have to deal with the trains and homeless people. The bottom line is that if everyone respects this place, you will not have problems. We camped here in a Motorhome.

The staff were friendly. Assisted with taking me to my spot and backing the RV into the site. Real close walking distance to the beach and park. Stayed there to participate in Camp Pendelton Mud Run. Very convenient. Sites were clean and level. The only true complaint I can make is the train traffic in during the night/ early morning hours. Enough to disturb sleep, but I have been to far worse places (next to airports and freeways). I will definitely come back to this site. We camped here in a Motorhome.

Nothing to write home about. Right on a busy street, bordered by a Harley dealership, industrial park, and elevated, very busy train trestle-freight and commuter. 10 minute walk to a public beach, homeless people prevalent. Gang activity present in parking lot of beach/public park. Beach OK, dangerous undertow right in front of the Lifeguard Tower. Staff are for the most part aloof and arrogant, if not downright hostile. The one saving grace is that Cole Sampson, the owner's son, has taken over the helm and has a pretty good handle on customer service. He's also a lot brighter than the old management "team," and will hopefully turn the staff's attitudes around--lot's of anger there! Otherwise this park is your typical "old" RV park- small tight spaces, very few 50 amp service spots. Nice pool and jacuzzi, a lot of effort is put into groundskeeping, but beware there are too few dumpsters and they always overflow. WiFi OK. High prices tend to keep the "dirtbags" out. Carlsbad/Legoland about a 15 minute drive. Stayed here off and on for the past 5 years and can't think of a restaurant I'd recommend in Oceanside. There's nothing within walking distance of this park, oh and I forgot--watch out for the ants! We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

This is sorta' half review, half warning. We have stayed here in the past and can basically confirm the majority of things posted previously. Yes, it's clean and well maintained. Yes, it's tight to maneuver. Yes, the trains are loud and frequent. Yes, you do walk to the beach via a pathway (didn't encounter any homeless but they are in the area) It's a decent place if you want to plop somewhere on the CA coast and be close to the ocean. The warning is this. I just called to confirm my reservation and was told that I had none. I was informed that maybe they had me "across the street" at Oceanside RV (See review, draw you own conclusions). When I asked how that happened the girl told me "Oh it happens all the time. People get us confused." Well, I called off of PbtS's own website and I've stayed there before so I know I called the right number. So, if making a reservation here make sure you are reserved at the right place! We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

The camp is fairly clean and there are spaces ample size to handle our 40' rig. My concern is with the attitude of the staff who appear to view their role as police rather than service providers. I found them very cold and dictatorial. As opposed to hospitable and helpful. The train passes immediately to the rear and somewhat higher than the site on a trestle. Because there are stations in the immediate vicinity (Carlsbad and Oceanside) most trains blow their whistle right at the park. The sound is deafening. Finally, they advertise wifi access. I have found that it is available about 20% of the time and when the issue was brought to the ownership attention repeatedly, they were impatient and gave me a bunch of double talk about the local cable company having the problem. We camped here in a Motorhome.

I stayed here once before and enjoyed the stay. I couldn't get the wifi to connect. The office said there were no other reported problems so it must have been me. We were able to checkout one hour later than usual without a problem. There is a great breakfast place to eat just down the walkway to the beach on the corner of the park. I would stay again. We camped here in a Motorhome.

Rates are expensive. Extra charge for tow vehicles and visiting guests. Spaces are tight with very little room for slides. Staff is unfriendly. We camped here in a Motorhome.

Potential power problems here. Make sure to check. We've burned a 30 amp adapter, had multiple power outages on another site, and low voltage (110) on most recent site. Wifi weak. Sites very tight and difficult for larger rigs. No extra parking for visitors. However, bathrooms and laundry are very clean, as is the pool. Jacuzzi is very good and clean and large. Good for families who want to be near the beach, though. Expensive for what you get but this is California. We camped here in a Motorhome.

I was disappointed to find that the Ocean was not right there as the advertisement led me to believe. It was a good walk and there were some strange and scary people on the route. The sites are close together but they are nice and I thought the park was clean. It was difficult to maneuver into a space as it is very tight quarters and parking is very limited. WiFi is very important to us as my husband does his work while we are traveling. But no signal could be picked up unless you were in their office. This was extremely inconvenient and because of that we will not be going back this year. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

Park very nice and clean. But extrememly tight spaces to get into, at a sharp right angle to the driveway. Says pull-throughs but they are two small sites together. Loud train ajacent to the park, runs frequently, day and night!!! We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

Nice little park (not a "resort"), but VERY unfriendly staff! When we made our reservation we asked about the train noise. They said "don't worry about it, it's not bad". What a lie that was! We were there 3 weeks and slept maybe 4 nights. The WiFi doesn't work but maybe 20% of the time, and when you complain about it, they blame the cable company and say there is nothing they can do. When we checked out, not even a thank you. We will NOT be going back! We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

This is a family park with wall to wall kids on bikes and scooters, but not during quiet time, 10 pm. to 9 am. The park is not too far from the beach, a couple of blocks thru a nice park with a handful of homeless types and you are at the beach. The streets are narrow and the camp sites are strait in with tow vehicles parked in your way, very tough backing a fifth wheel in. I will not be back but if you have kids this park is for you. Too pricey for me. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

Very clean, quiet location, if you stay close to the road, train tracks directly behind the back sites. Be warned, not on the ocean, it is at least a block away. I would highly recommend for snowbirds. We camped here in a Motorhome.

I did ask about ants and there are ants in some areas. We didn't have any ants. I saw where people had put down Comet or a cleanser to keep the ants out of motor homes. The people in the office were ok. They were helpful, but didn't seem to go out of their way to help you. Maybe if you asked they would. The campground provided us what we needed for the weekend. It was clean and the spaces were wide enough for M/H's with slide outs and a tow vehicle. I will go back there again. A Rv'er We camped here in a Motorhome.

Very tight spaces as most are 90 degree backins. Had to park tow vehicle in road and usually walk several hundred feet 'cuz help and owner parked in the way. Also had to have them move so that I could get in and out. Site was concrete slab about 17' wide and that included space for table. This place has ANTS. When we came in there was no sign of them, but the second night we were there they watered the sand and they were all through the TT. Owner came over to tell me that I was making too much noise at 12:00 mid. Well it was my gas alarm going off 'cuz we were spraying Raid for the ants. Will not go back. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.