Star Route, Jalama Road
Lompoc, CA 93436
Recorded Information (805) 736-6316
Park Office (805) 736-3504
Fax (805) 735-8020 

• Jalama Beach web site
• Photo album of Jalama Beach
• movie: surf & sand
• movie: Jalama from above

This unique beach-side camping facility attracts local campers in droves.  It might have something to do with the exquisite beach side camping sites, the gorgeous coastal views or the remote location.  It's a tough call, but whatever it is, locals consider it worth the work.

You see, campsites are assigned on a first come, first served basis -- one site to one vehicle. Only group areas may be reserved in advance.

The way this works is, you drive out to the park and get your name on a waiting list.  If your name is called and you are in line at 2 p.m., you can get in.  If you're not there, they give it to the next person in line.  This means you may need to drive to the park two or three days in a row to get your site.

It may seem like a hassle, but this is such a great camping spot that dedicated campers are willing to drive out day after day to get in.  The remote location, the amenities, the beach - who exactly knows why. But this is a very, very popular campground.

Amenities:

• 98 campsites, all overlooking the ocean or beachfront. Each site has a picnic table and BBQ pit, with hot showers, restrooms and water nearby.
• 29 sites offer electrical hookups, and dump stations are available.
• personal care sundries
• firewood, fishing bait and tackle,
• The Jalama Store offers groceries and ice, as well as services such as mailing, facsimile, and video rentals. The store and Grill are open daily from 8:00 am. Their site =  http://www.JalamaBeach.com.
• Day-use picnic areas provide tables and raised fire boxes.
• Additional activities include surfing, whale-watching, birdwatching, nature photography, rock hounding, and fishing the surf or rock outcroppings for perch, cabezon, kelp, bass, or halibut.

Directions:

From Santa Barbara, take the 101 north until you reach the Hwy 1/Lompoc/Vandenberg exit.  When you get to the Jalama Road exit (~ 14 miles) turn a left and drive until you reach the park.  Note:  This road is quite winding so be careful.