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Boasting of over 70 miles of pristine sun-drenched coastline and warm weather throughout the year, it’s easy to see why California is popular among outdoor junkies. A couple of miles north of San Diego lies San Elijo State Beach in Cardiff. Of course, a relaxing getaway to San Diego is great especially for water sports enthusiasts, but who fancies setting up a rental RV right next to a large bustling city? That’s where San Elijo State Beach comes in. You’ll get to camp in a quiet and peaceful location while still being within reach of the city. With that figured out, search for an RV in San Diego County and hop straight into your vacation.
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Getting Outdoors
While this park isn’t the Great Smoky Mountains, it sure has a lot to offer for its size. After some time driving around in your rental RV, stretching your legs would seem like a good idea. You’ll find a small meandering trail by the beach that is awesome for just about any activity, be it cycling, running, or even rollerblading. Avid hikers will be glad to hear that the San Elijo Hills area is home to over 18 miles of trails that offer scenic views of the lake, San Marcos, the Pacific Ocean, and beyond.
Camping at San Elijo State Beach
San Elijo State Beach is truly the next big thing to a beach house. Due to its location, you’ll be able to easily access the beach, wonderful trails, and the creature comforts of San Diego. The campground itself is well equipped with electric, water, and sewer hookups in some of the back-in sites. The sites may not be the most private in the world, but the breathtaking beachfront views make the sacrifice worthwhile.
Exploring the Area
Before leaving San Diego for wherever your next adventure calls, make sure you tour the surrounding area extensively. Crank up your RV rental and head over to Balboa Park for an unforgettable family outing. Featuring a world-class zoo and a mammoth of a botanical building, be sure to bring a camera to document the incredible experience.
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Popular nearby hiking trails and campgrounds
- Hiking TrailLocation
- San Elijo State Beach, CASan Elijo State Beach, CA
- San Elijo Lagoon - Nature Center Loop, CASan Elijo State Beach, CA
- Rios Avenue Trail, CASolana Beach, CA
- Cardiff State Beach to Solana Beach Trail, CASolana Beach, CA
- San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve, CASolana Beach, CA
- San Dieguito Park Trail, CADel Mar, CA
- Beacon's Beach Walk, CAEncinitas, CA
- Encinitas Ranch Golf Course Trail, CAEncinitas, CA
- San Dieguito River Park Lagoon Trail, CADel Mar, CA
- Rancho Santa Fe Golf Course (PRIVATE), CARancho Santa Fe, CA
- CampgroundsLocation
- Campland On the Bay Campground, CASan Diego County, CA
- Lake Jennings Campground, CASan Diego County, CA
- San Diego Metro KOA, CASan Diego County, CA
- Chula Vista Marina Campground, CASan Diego County, CA
- Pechanga RV Resort, CARiverside County, CA
- Observatory Campground, CASan Diego County, CA
- Dripping Springs Campground, CARiverside County, CA
- Pio Pico RV Resort & Campground, CASan Diego County, CA
- Oak Grove Campground, CASan Diego County, CA
- Wildomar Campground, CARiverside County, CA
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Recent RV rental reviews in San Elijo State Beach
Ben H.
February, 2026
Monika was great to work with and so easy to rent from. The Solis was exactly as described and everything worked great. My family of 4 (2 adults and 2 kids) took it to Anza Borrego for the weekend and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The kids loved the pop top and the adults slept comfortably in the back. The kitchen had everything we needed. It was so great to come back from our hikes, sit in the shade of the camper with the door open and have a cold drink from the fridge.
Brian P.
February, 2026
My wife and I rented Gabe’s van for our anniversary weekend. We went up to northern Malibu and Santa Barbara and van camped on the beach. It was spectacular! We loved how accommodating Gabe was throughout the trip. Helping answer our questions promptly throughout the trip. The van had everything we needed and more! We would definitely rent from Gabe again! Highly recommend renting his van if you are looking for a fun getaway weekend.
Sarah G.
February, 2026
We had the absolute best time renting Ryan and Brittney’s beautiful van. We rented the van for 5 nights and could not be happier with our entire experience from start to finish. The van itself is extremely comfortable and easy to drive. The inside is very clean and equipped with everything you could need plus more. As mentioned in other reviews, the bed is absolutely amazing and is definitely more comfortable than mine at home. If you love coffee this van is an absolute MUST as they have everything you could ever want to make a perfect cup of coffee. We took the van through some lower temperatures and the diesel heater kept us so warm and cozy the whole time! All that and the best part was probably Ryan’s attentiveness to everything that made this such a wonderful seamless trip. He was so incredibly helpful and kind I can’t recommend them enough!
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