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San Onofre State Beach is a 3,000-acre (12 km2) state park located in San Diego County, California, USA.[1] The beach is 3 miles (5 km) south of the city of San Clemente on Interstate 5 at Basilone Road. Governor Ronald Reagan established San Onofre State Beach in 1971. With over 2.5 million visitors per year,[2] it is one of the five most-visited state parks in California, hosting swimmers, campers, kayakers, birders, fishermen, off-duty Marines, bicyclists, sunbathers, surfers, and the sacred Native American site of Panhe.

A Bluff by the Beach

But if you're willing to walk a short distance, you can bypass the asphalt camping and instead spend the night at Echo Arch, on a low coastal bluff just a few yards from the beach. Echo Arch's cove is set off from the rest of the state beach; its walls form the amphitheater that gives Echo Arch its name. The only problem with the camp is that the coastal terrace it rests on is constantly eroding. Park officials have to close the camp occasionally, especially after storms, because of fear that the cliffs will tumble down on unsuspecting campers.

The walk to Echo Arch is only a quarter mile from where you leave your car, so even if you've never carried a backpack in your life, you can make this trip. What the heck, the walk is so short, you can leave your backpack at home and just carry your stuff in grocery bags. Make sure you bring all your supplies, especially water and food, because there are only limited facilities at Echo Arch."Limited facilities" means each campsite has a fire pit and table. Chemical toilets and an outdoor cold-water shower are located nearby. The two things you should be sure to leave at home are radios and dogs. Because this is an environmentally sensitive area, both are strictly forbidden. Dogs are allowed in certain other areas of the park, but not at Echo Arch.

What to Do at Echo Arch

Once you've set up camp, how should you spend your time? Here are three suggestions: First, stare at the ocean. Second, stare at the ocean. And third, stare at the ocean. If you keep your eyes peeled during your trip, you're likely to see dolphins or whales. When you catch sight of one of these great creatures, it makes everything seem perfect in the world. They're a thrill to watch.

If you insist on more activity, you can always surf fish, swim, walk along miles of sand, or go surfing. There are plenty of waves to go around, but the most famous ones are located at Trestles Beach. Over at Surf Beach, you'll find sand volleyball courts — usually in heavy use — and shade shelters for the sun-wary.

Facilities, reservations, fees: There are 22 walk-in campsites at Echo Arch at San Onofre State Beach. Each site can accommodate up to eight people. No water is available; you must pack in bottled water. Campfires are permitted. Reservations are recommended; There is a nightly camping fee. Pets are not permitted.

Season: Open June 1 through October 30, depending on weather and the condition of the coastal bluffs.

Directions: From Oceanside, drive north on Interstate 5 for 21 miles. Take the Basilone Road exit, turn left (west) and drive 2.9 miles to the park entrance.