Series on Santa Barbara County beaches by John McKinney the TrailMaster.
Surfers, wind surfers and surf fisherman have claimed this remote, windswept beach. Jalama wins the prize for the Southern California beach located the farthest from Highway 1. When it’s not windy, particularly in the morning, the surfing is good. The beach is known to be notoriously tar-covered, but that does not dissuade regulars who frequent the popular campground. Try the famed Jalama Burger at the camp store/snack bar.


Facilities: Campground, picnic area, playground, showers, restrooms, store/snack bar.
Cost: Santa Barbara County Parks day use fee.
Information: 805-736-3504
GPS Coordinates: N 34 30 592
W 120 30 067
Directions: (Jalama County Park is located 20 miles southwest of Lompoc off Highway Jalama Road. Turn left and drive 14 more miles on a winding road through some beautiful ranch country to the county park.





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