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Military Park San Onofre Rec Beach (MCB Camp Pendleton)

Military Park San Onofre Rec Beach MCB Camp Pendleton is a beach located on the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in San Clemente, California. The beach is open to the public and offers a variety of recreational activities, including swimming, surfing, fishing, and camping. The beach is also home to a variety of wildlife, including dolphins, sea lions, and sea birds. The beach is a popular destination for military personnel and their families, as well as visitors from around the world.

Amenities

- Tenting

• Overflow Area

- Recreational Facilities

• Ocean
• Boating
• Swimming
• Fishing
• Boat Rental
• Boat Marina
• Body Of Water (Pacific Ocean)
• Playground
• Exercise Room
• Kayaking/Canoeing
• Watersports

- Policies

• Pets Welcome
• Pet Restrictions
• Pet Restriction on Quantity
• Pet Restriction on Breed
• Pets $
• Tent Camping Allowed

- Other Amenities & Services

• Restroom and Showers
• Laundry
• Control Access Gate
• Snack Bar
• Groceries
• Guest Services

- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)

• Hiking
• Road Biking Trails

- Discounts

• Military Discount

- Facility

• Type (Public Park)

- On-Site Rentals

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- Sites

• Spaces Available (144)
• Paved Sites (46)
• Gravel Sites (98)
• 30 Amp
• 50 Amp
• Full Hookups (46)
• Water (98)
• Electric (98)
• Max Amps (50)

User Reviews

Bryan Symons

September 28, 2025

Peaceful getaway. This military famcamp is right on the ocean with lots of surfing opportunities. They still have some tent sites available even after losing the ocean-front row of tent sites to erosion. They have two large bathroom/laundry facilities and can support a large event such as weddings. MCX/Commissary/Gas station w/propane are all close by. San Clemente pier is very close by car or bike.

alwaysbelieve

September 28, 2025

Security Alert Some guard gates ask for civilian real ID, others do not. SAN Onofre state beach has free, easy, no ID required, access onto Camp Pendleton, with anything you wish to carry, or do whatever they want. Please be alert for children at the campground, housing, anywhere , as anyone can come over from the state beach and do anything they want. On another note, the campground is a beautiful location, front desk isn’t very accommodating

Ryan Quade

August 27, 2025

This was a great experience! We stayed in cottage 4. We were worried that it is a rocky beach but they cleared a good portion and added soft sand. The cottage itself is sitting in the perfect spot to view the entire beach. With that, it is a very short 10-30 second walk to the beach itself. Some things to take note but not let it deter you. No a/c in the cottage and you must open the screen door and window in the bedroom. I suggest to bring some extra fans to help air flow. I also suggest to bring an air mattress. There is only one roll away bed on the entire site that can be rented for $22 a day. There is also train nearby but it isn’t bad. Well at 2am it does get really loud and long. I don’t know why it changes around that time. There is a playground and laundry just down the road. The reservation team was very professional and the front desk people were very helpful, even during our tsunami. If you have been viewing this spot, just go for the booking! This was great! San Clemente is nearby and that is a fun spot as well.

Matthew Miller

June 21, 2025

One of our favorite family spots to catch some sun and waves on Camp Pendelton. Military or sponsored guests only so easy parking even for a day visit. Lifeguards on the beach, food and snacks at the historic beach club or just drive over to the commissary for a cheap beach picnic.

R Dyer

April 15, 2025

Spent a week in an RV. Restrooms and showers available. San Clemente is nearby for lunch and bars. Parking is horrible in town. Use a taxi that can get on base.

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