Camping and picnicking are only two reasons people
come to Jalama Beach Park. A variety of other activities
and a full service general store and restaurant help ensure
your stay will be a pleasant one. So come see us. You can
rest and relax or go.

Hiking

Our guests say it better than we can
"one of the best walking beaches in Southern California",
Sunset magazine 8/94.
"one of central California’s most picturesque coastal
areas". RV Journal, 6/95.
FishingTry your luck at one of the most popular
activities here. Many varieties of fish are
hooked, including four species of surf
perch. For a challenge try the rock
outcroppings and possibly hook a
cabezon, kelp bass or halibut.
Fishing Competitions: Nothing currently
scheduled. For sponsor information
contact Steve or Denise at the Jalama
Beach Store at (805) 736-5027 or
email us.

Surfing and Windsurfing
"Tarantula Point", one of the most popular
surfing areas in Southern California is one-half
mile south of the park. Windsurfing is also very
popular. The wind is best to catch April through
June.
Competitions: Nothing currently scheduled.
For information contact Steve or Denise
at the Jalama Beach Store at (805) 736-5027 or
email us.

Horseshoes and Volleyball
Horseshoes are available at the Jalama Beach
Store, bring your own Volleyball.
Competitions: Nothing currently scheduled.
For sponsor information contact Steve or
Denise at the Jalama Beach Store at
(805) 736-5027 or email us.

Whale Watching
The enchanting California Grey whales migrate along the
park's coastline, moving north from
February through March and south
September through November.
Spouting can be seen right outside the
surf zone. Bring your binoculars.

Bird Watching
Another reason to bring the binoculars to Jalama. This area offers an excellent opportunity to view a number of residentand migratory birds. Some of theseinclude the endangered brown pelican,many species of sandpipers, plovers, seagulls, herons, thrushes and raptors. Winter is a good season, to observe migratory birds and springtime attracts many rare birds.

Rock Hounding
This stretch of coastline exhibits some of the
most interesting geological formations and
depositions, in the central California area.
Many types of rocks and gems are here which
include travertine, agate, chert, Jade, mercasite
and fossils. Also found is petrified whale bone.

Beach Combing
During the winter months storm swells wash up
many interesting undersea treasures; shells and
driftwood are abundant. Winter is also a wonderful
time to view tidal pools. Please respect living
organisms and enjoy exploring at Jalama.

Photography
Jalama is one of the most pristine stretches
of coastline in central California, offering
both the amateur and professional
shutterbugs an excellent place to
photograph wildlife, bird life, landscapes
and sunsets.

Vegetation
This park offers a field day to botany enthusiasts. Many protected varieties of coastal strand, California natives are growing within park boundaries. Look for sand verbena, saltbush, sea rocket and beach buckwheat.