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CONTACT INFORMATION

Shauna Hull *
Special Event Coordinator, San Onofre & San Clemente State Beaches
949.492.0802 phone 1
[email protected]


Permits Department, State Parks and Beaches
California Film Commission
7080 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 900, Hollywood, CA 90028 USA
323.860.2960 phone 1
800.858.4749 phone 2
[email protected]
http://film.ca.gov/state-permits/parks-beaches/


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WEBSITE:
State Park Website
San Mateo Campground
San Onofre Bluffs Campground

Keywords: Beachfront; Coastal; Parking - Flat Surface Parking; Staircases - Exterior Staircases; Trails; Valleys

Site Condition: Location-Directions San Onofre Bluffs and San Onofre Surf Beach are located south of San Clemente on I-5 (Exit Basilone Road) San Onofre - San Mateo Campground is located on the outer edge of San Clemente 1 mile inland from I-5 (Exit Cristianitos)

General Notes: updated 8.26.25 bd

Usage Restriction: *No weekend or holiday filming. No filming in or near campground. Summertime restrictions***

Jurisdictions: CALIFORNIA FILM COMMISSION - CFC, SAN DIEGO (CITY) FILM OFFICE - FLICS

Within 30-Mile Studio Zone: N

State Property: Y

Closed/Vacant: N

Fees: Yes
Ownership: state

Permit: Yes, state

Verified: 8/3/2025

Location Details

San Onofre State Beach (SB)

United States / Oceanside, California
Location ID: #7743

San Onofre State Beach is a rare 3,000-acre scenic coastal-canyon park with high environmental values and recreation use. The park includes three distinct areas: San Onofre Bluffs, San Onofre Surf Beach, and San Mateo Campground.

Location Category:

  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - *;
  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - Camps / Campgrounds;
  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - Sand Dunes;
  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - State Parks;
  • WATER & COASTAL AREAS - *;
  • WATER & COASTAL AREAS - Beaches / Coastline;
  • WATER & COASTAL AREAS - Coastal Bluffs;
  • WATER & COASTAL AREAS - Coastal Dunes
 
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