Is This The BEST Beach Camping in California? | San Elijo State Beach Vlog + Famous Cardiff Crack!

We finally secured a beachfront camping spot at San Elijo State Beach, and it lived up to the hype! From waking up to the sound of the waves to exploring one of Southern California's most famous campgrounds, this trip was the perfect coastal getaway. In today’s vlog, we’re taking you on a full tour of the San Elijo campground. Whether you’re planning a trip or just dreaming of the beach, we show you the best sites, the dog-friendly areas for your four-legged friends, and what it’s really like to camp right on the cliffs. You can't visit Cardiff-by-the-Sea without stopping at Seaside Market. We finally tried the legendary "Cardiff Crack" (Burgundy Pepper Tri-Tip) right at our campsite—does it live up to the legend? • Full San Elijo Campground Tour & Site Review • Dog-friendly beach activities and tips • Tasting the famous Cardiff Crack tri-tip • Morning beach walks and camp breakfast views If you enjoyed this coastal adventure, make sure to SUBSCRIBE and hit the notification bell so you don't miss our next road trip! Have you stayed at San Elijo? Let us know your favorite campsite in the comments below! #SanElijo #BeachCamping #CaliforniaTravel #CardiffCrack #DogFriendlyTravel #SouthernCalifornia #Vlog VEVOR Car refrigerator: https://s.vevor.com/QTZ9SE (8% Code: VTOPUS) VEVOR Solar Generator Power Station:  https://s.vevor.com/QT0AHX More Options:  https://s.vevor.com/QT0AR3 (8% Code: VTOPUS) 00:00:00 - Welcome to San Elijo State Beach! 00:00:15 - Arriving in Cardiff by the Sea & Check-in 00:00:43 - Setting up Camp: REI Habitat Tent & Garage 00:01:45 - Best Ocean View Campsite Tour (Site #5) 00:02:22 - New Camping Gear: Power Bank & Portable Fridge 00:03:00 - The Ultimate Sleep Setup: Therm-a-Rest MondoKing 00:06:10 - Walking the Campground: Dog Beach & Amenities 00:06:55 - Train Watch: Coaster & Amtrak Noise Level 00:07:35 - Lifeguard Tower & Lagoon Exploration 00:08:34 - Sunset Over Cardiff Reef 00:09:40 - Tasting the Famous "Cardiff Crack" Tri-Tip 00:11:34 - Giant California Burrito Taste Test 00:12:00 - Campfire Vibes & Night Sky Stargazing 00:15:00 - S'mores Night with German Milka Chocolate 00:18:15 - Bedtime Routine: Sleeping with Ocean Waves 00:20:43 - Sunrise Coffee & Morning Views 00:21:40 - Post-Sleep Review: How the Bed Held Up 00:23:40 - Off-Grid Tech: Powering the Fridge & Coffee Maker 00:26:00 - Cooking Breakfast: Coleman Stove & Trader Joe's Oatmeal 00:28:40 - Low Tide Walk: Exploring Slab Reef & Swami’s Point 00:30:45 - Beachside Pancakes & Scrambled Eggs 00:36:20 - Breaking Down Camp & Final Thoughts Social Media Links: Katie's Instagram: @ktsbestlife Best Life & Beyond Instagram: @bestlifeandbeyond Spence's Instagram: @Serflosangeles Best Life X:BLAB_officalYT Facebook: "Best Life and Beyond" 📪To send mail: Spencer Emmons PO Box 9084 Calabasas, CA 91372 **letters and/or packages must be addressed to “Spencer Emmons” or we will NOT receive it** Any further questions: Please email us at [email protected] 👍🏼If you like this video please give us a thumbs up or leave us a comment to let us know what you think! 🖤Special thank you to all of our Patreon supporters, membrs, and super chat donors.. your contributions help keep us rolling! Please click this link If you would like to support Best Life and Beyond by becoming a Patreon member, which includes access to exclusive content and chats with us!   / lifedisney   If link does not work, please open your browser and type in “Patreon.com/lifedisney” When you Subscribe, make sure yo turn on your 🔔 Bell Notifications so you can join our live chats, and be the first to know when we upload our videos Email us for any questions or Inquires: [email protected] #bestlifeandbeyond