There is nothing like falling asleep to the sound of the waves to wake up to find seals playing right outside your tent door. At Thornhill Broome State Beach, you can pitch your tent right on the sand with the water only a few steps away. Each campsite has it's own fire pit and picnic table. The water is great, the waves are chill, and this will quickly become one of your new favorite spots, as it did for me.
Take PCH through Malibu towards Oxnard and the campground will be on your left. There is no day use here and you can drive right to your campsite.
During the summer, make reservations or arrive really early to nab a site. Spaces can fill up quickly.
There is access to a hiking trail across PCH.