How much can I expect to pay monthly at an rv Park near san jose ca n surrounding cities?

chai

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[Note: I do not know what they charge per month, but here are the nearby RV parks in the San Jose area.]

San Jose RV Parks
Louise Carr, Demand Media Google

Check out the RV parks in San Jose.

San Jose is the third-largest city in California and boasts a number of RV parks and campgrounds within its surrounding area. San Jose is found at the southern end of the San Francisco Bay with easy access to the California coast, to scenic state parks for hiking, canoeing and biking, and to rock climbing, horseback riding and wildlife-watching opportunities.

Weather for Camping

San Jose enjoys a Mediterranean climate with an average high temperature of 84F in July and an average January high of 59F. Many RV resorts in San Jose are open during the winter so you can take advantage of the California climate. As it is bordered by mountains on three sides, San Jose is somewhat sheltered from rain, receiving on average 14.4 inches a year. The weather can vary traveling just 10 miles so if it's rainy in the south, chances are it'll be dry downtown.

Close to Downtown

The Coyote Valley RV Resort, 10 miles from downtown, has 127 deluxe RV sites with free Wi-Fi and satellite TV, along with a clubhouse, pool and spa and fitness center. Visit the championship golf courses, a short drive from the campground, or the fishing lake and boating reservoir.

Oak Dell Park is south of San Jose and features full hookup facilities, propane, cable TV, barbecue facilities and a picnic area.

Morgan Hill

A number of RV parks at Morgan Hill are just 20 minutes from downtown San Jose. The Morgan Hill Parkway Lakes KOA RV Park features Wi-Fi, a mini-mart, pool and clubhouse and is close to hiking and biking trails and a fishing lake.

Uvas Pines RV Park boasts extra large spaces for your RV, full hookups, pull-throughs and Wi-Fi Internet. This San Jose RV park has hot showers and a propane station, as well as laundry facilities.

California Coast

The Costanoa Coastal Lodge and Camp is an eco-adventure resort that also has RV sites within its scenic space. The park overlooks secluded beaches, giving a panoramic view of the rugged coastline. The Costanoa Coastal camp is connected by trails and road to four California state parks and 30,000 acres of semi-wilderness. San Jose is 45 miles away. The site provides water, electricity and dumping hookups for RV campers plus picnic areas and fireplaces.

Recreation

For recreation downtown, get to know all about San Jose street trees on a guided walking tour. The tour meets in St James Park and heads downtown for around three hours. The walks are run by Our City Forest, a local non-profit.

Kelley Park, San Jose's 156-acre recreation ground, boasts lawn areas and shady trees as well as the Happy Hollow Park and Zoo and the History Park Museum. For a more active excursion, take a horseback riding tour on one of San Jose's accessible trails.

State Parks

Take a short trip from downtown San Jose to visit Big Basin State Park, California's oldest state park and one which boasts over 80 miles of hiking trails in the semi-wilderness and virgin redwood forest. Butano State Park showcases redwoods and canyons and is a short drive from the coast while Castle Rock State Park hosts 3,600 acres of redwood, Douglas fir and mature forest. You can rock climb on the park's rugged rock formations or hike the 32 miles of trails.

RV Parks in Redwood City, California
http://traveltips.usatoday.com/rv-parks-redwood-city-california-50576.html

what to bring on a camping trip?

Daniel

I am a police explorer and we are having a camping trip (4 days 3 nights). They are bringing the food and shelter, I have never gone camping before so i know very little of what to bring.
Oh I live in Arizona and there is going to be showers in walking distance.
1 more thing we are allowed to bring knifes and all that good stuff!

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You have to ask, WHERE are you camping. Near a beach, deep in the forest trail, mountain, well managed accessible park?

WHAT are you doing? Is it a family event with children? Just adults but relaxed, or "real" camping?

CONDITIONS: Will you have water and electricity? Shower and toilet facilities? Check weather forecast.

Go to the state park website whichever state you are camping and read the reviews and research the details.

But for generalization: cover the essentials.
1. Lighting - Gas/propane/battery lantern, LED headlamps.
2. Sleeping pad/bag and pillow - $5 foam at wal-mart or self inflating pad for about $20-25. or an airbed for about $80. You need to protect your spine if you are not used to sleeping on the ground.
3. First Aid kit, insect repellent, sun screen, citronella candles.
4. Tools - knife, ax, mallet/hammer, small shovel, matches/lighter, multi-tool.
5. Shelter - Ropes, Nylon, bungees. Tarps - In case it rains, most tents are not water proof.
6. Clothing - Minimal essential clothing, they take up space quickly, but don't run out. Or just keep them in the car.
7. Water - Plenty of drinking water, you might have to run to a store after 2 days. More if you plan to do physical activities like sports. And get some Ice while you're at the store. Extra Ice is always good.
8. Coolers - Keep raw meats cold and separate from ready to eat food.
9. Cooking - Propane stoves or coal and fire wood. utensils. Don't forget the propane.
10. Hygiene - Your personal kit, Dish soap/sponges, trash bags.
11. Cash - You never know.
12. Toys - whatever constitute to you as a toy. Board games, cards, musical instruments, boom box, bike, hammock.

I gave you a list not of items but conditions and what to fill them with.
Basically, whatever you do inside, you're just doing it outside.
Coordinate with others and try to help each other.
Camping is about functioning as a community.

If food and cooking are covered, it should even be easier.
You will end up with:
1 large camping backpack - Basic essentials
1 medium cooler - Food/water
1 handheld lamp.

Be safe and Have Fun!

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what are some more summer goals to add to my list?

oh and im a girl, alomst 14 years old. theres this guy im crushing on. most of these goals are with my best chick friend(: any good ideas to add?? thanks!


-walmart in the middle of the night
-go mini golfing
-play twister
-go to texas
-meet someone new
-get their phone number
-see a movie thats rated g
-see a movie thats rated r
-spend the night at jenaes
-redo my room
-go to winco in weirdo outfits
-act like a penguin in public
-go to a store in swimsuit
-go to antelope aquatic center
-have a birthday party
-go to a scary movie with a guy
-eat cheesecake
-make homemade ice cream
-make brownies
-tell a random person that they dropped their pocket
-call abercrombie and "fetch"
-go to the pound and look at dogs
-spend at least three hours in IKEA
-go to a concert
-make up a dance to a country song
-memorize all the words to that one sir mix alot song
-memorize a new monologue
-memorize the napoleon dynamite dance
-audition for somethingre
-win something on the radio
-request a song on the radio
-ride on a ferris wheel
-enter something in a contest
-read a book
-go to a haunted place
-watch the sunrise
-go canoeing or kayaking
-put salt on a snail
-make funny youtube videos
-dance in a grocery store
-buy one grape from winco
-use my credit card
-get a new phone
-buy balloons and suck the helium
-go to a teen club
-learn a new dance
-sleep in a tent
-meet someone that lives in a different state
-go to hollister
-buy something online
-play laser tag
-take a picture with a stop sign
-take cute pictures on a beach
-dance on the sidewalk
-have a scavenger hunt
-go to thursday night market in folsom
-go to skyzone or sky high
-buy cowgirl boots
-buy a super cute skirt
-play basketball
-play baseball
-go running
-be on tv
-try a new recipe
-sing in the middle of a store/mall
-get a tiny pet
-be obsessed with a male celebrity
-start a conversation with a stranger
-call someone i havent talked to all summer
-go to dennys
-eat a banana split
-go to san francisco
-eat mini donuts
-learn a skateboarding trick
-go to walmart and ask where the walls are
-go in a dressing room and yell "theres no toilet paper in here!"
-crawl around mooing in a grocery store
-rearrange items in a grocery store
-go to taco bell every tuesday
-memorize a dance from bring it on
-watch scary movies while eating pasta
-watch mean girls, white chicks, 13 going on 30, and sleepover
-say yes to everything for a whole day
-be silent for a whole hour
-ask a random person if their name is john travolta
-find a hot abercrombie model and take pictures with him
-eat a whole pack of shredded cheese in one day
-make homemade mac and cheese
-hang out with larry before he moves to mexico
-set off fireworks after fourth of july
-tell someone that i want to be called glora the goldfish
-take strip pictures
-buy a new pair of vans
-go to costco and do something cool
-t.p.
-ding dong ditch
-lose 5 pounds
-get a flat stomach
-write a funny remix to a song
-try to finish a rubix cube
-play tennis
-go on one of those trampoline jumpy flippy things
-do karaoke
-have a water balloon fight
-go to old sac
-go to a museum
-babysit
-watch a baseball game
-prank call someone and make animal sounds
-go movie hopping
-get kicked out of somewhere
-lay out and look at stars and full moon(my bday)
-decorate a car
-go to folsom outlets
-dance in front of a movie screen during the credits
-go on bumper cars/boats
-go to sunrise fun center
-ride go carts
-go rock climbing
-make a smoothie

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Haha, I didn't have time to read them ALL, but here's my list:
Build a sand castle, zip line, go out of the country, kiss a cute boy(check), have a water balloon fight, paint my room, drink 10 Dr. Pepper's in a row, star gaze, learn guitar, learn how to drive, talk on the phone for 6 hours straught, stay up for two days(check), get a massage on the beach, skinny dip, yell at people out of the car window, T.P.(check), get in shape, dye my hair blonde, GET ANOTHER PIERCING, NOT sleep in my contacts for one night, read a book, go to the beach, camp in my backyard, sleep on the roof, laugh until I pee(check), say YES to everything for one whole day, sleep for 24 hours, make $100, *apply for a job I don't want*, chug a whole gallon of milk, go to a concert, ride a rollercoaster 5 times in a row.


I love the * one.
Jahahahaha. Good luck!

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are there any puppies being given a home or free adoption centers for dogs in the city of long beach, CA?

grunzpnts

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search petfinder with your zip code

There are many Huskies and other dogs available right in Long Beach, CA !

Compton Rescue
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/CA616.html

Canine & Kitty Co-op
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/CA698.html

Noahs Ark Animal Rescue
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/CA964.html

BTW, any dog costs abut $300 in its first year, including shots, spay/neuter, microchipping. Consider an adult shelter dog. They come with all this done, and they are housetrained.

How do I keep baby out of the sun at the beach?

Sara S

Now that the baby summer stuff is going up for sale on ebay and local sales, I started thinking about the coming up summer (sigh). My baby is 4 months right now, and I've purchased a rash gaurd and baby sunscreen already, but I'm wondering if anyone out there knows of any great products that can help me keep the direct sun and bugs off of him when we go to thebeach this summer (we go alot, and I'm looking forward to getting outside with the baby) Or if you have any hints on bringing a baby to the beach, I'd appreciate them. I've seen little domed screen things that you can zip the baby in, they're kind of like a small play pen, but I think mine will be too big by the summer time.

I know I could get an umbrella, but that's not really doable in my area, they don't allow them on most beaches, and the shaded spots always fill up right away. I'm just thinking about all the new hazards (sand in eyes, sunburn, other kids, ahhhh can't wait)

I appreciate any advice from other parents, I will do a best answer as long as no one says "bring an umbrella" JK

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Can you get a popup shelter? This may sound silly, but they have them for pets. It folds flat but then pops up into a cube. It might take some fiddling but you could cut the fabric on the sides so you can get to him but keep the top intact for shade. They're nylon so they're pretty sand and moisture proof.
Just found one for babies, here's the link to one on eBay so you can see it. http://cgi.ebay.com/Sun-Smarties-Infant-Beach-Cabana-Tent-GREAT-CONDITION_W0QQitemZ120378916326QQihZ002QQcategoryZ117033QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
What do they allow on your beaches? Could you use two chairs and drape a beach towel between them as long as his fingers didn't get pinched.
The only other thing I'd suggest is make sure he keeps a hat on to shade his eyes.
Hope your little guy has fun.

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Question on Beach Tent/Shelter?

Woon

Hi, I am thinking of getting a beach tent for a day on the beach. Let me tell you what I need and then proceed with the question.

I want something that has a high sun protection rating and portable. They should be easy to setup and and can fit two adults. Preferably can shade the entire body when the adults lie down.

It is only for my wife and I to be sheltered for a couple of hours, we are not going to spend the night at the beach or anything.

I looked online and many of the models promises very easy setups. However, they looked light and flimsy.

Does beach tents get blown away easily? must I use tent pegs to anchor it down? If yes, how could that be easy to setup?

They are some models that have 'pockets' at the side and I am suppose to scoop sand and the weigh it down. Does this actually work? I know sand can heavy but the beach tent's shape acts like a 'catchment' for strong wind...

can someone share. I know this sound like a stupid question. But I grow up in a place without nice beaches so this is new to me.

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You may want look up "Beach Cabana" on google. Here: http://www.google.com/products?hl=en&safe=off&q=beach%20cabana&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wf

They are usually light since they expect people to be carrying beach chairs, towels, and coolers. Sitting in the shade will be 100% sun protection, but you still have to watch out for the rays reflecting off the sand. The only way to avoid that is to zip a tent shut and bake inside of it. If it provides shade, you`ll be good.

Yes it`ll blow away if its not weighed down one way or another. Its essentially a kite if you think about it or even a parachute. If you`re laying in it obviously it wont blow away but if you throw a small cooler in the back there shouldnt be any problems. the ones with the "sand pockets" are better than just the regular pegs. The pegs wont hold in the sand.

Good place in England to go camping with friends near a beach?

Jamie

Hey guys, me and some friends are planning to go camping for a few days in the summer holidays. We're looking for somewhere really nice with a beach but not somewhere too overpopulated, tacky or somewhere deserted.

Basically we want to chill on a beach at night with a fire, bbq and some alcohol just have a laugh.

We're located in the South but can drive or get the train any reasonable distance say 4 hours away.

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Almost every bit of beach in UK fires are illegal. Far out places and proper smoke control maybe you'll get away with it but the fines can be very heavy. A couple of big portables stoves would be a better idea but the atmosphere isn't the same sat around a stove with a couple of guitars.
I've camped in every county along the south coast on beaches, the Purbeck Hills, South Downs, Dartmoor, Exmoor, all sorts, scrimmed up in a small green tent and with fires that are very well controlled.
I was an outdoor instructor in the Army so I can do 'stealth' fires and stay hidden reasonably OK, but every fire sends a signal of sorts either on the wind or by eye. Keeping the signal low is the idea.
That's not the idea with a big fire to sit around happily boozing and singing or whatever.
The ...maybe best....OK, I'll spill it out....best beach I know for convenience versus scenery and places to hide a tent is at Studland Bay which you can get to over the ferry at Sandbanks.
The bus from Bournemouth to Swanage, No50, goes over on it too.
Details on here.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090725164851AA4Gb30 . . . . .
Twenty minutes from the middle of Bournemouth and after the five minute ferry ride get off the bus the other side (there's a stop for the Studland beach) and walk along the beach for a mile. The public footpath to Swanage goes along there too, and half a mile of the beach is a nudist beach (first in UK, many years old, and some of the punters look like originals too)
There is an alternative path inland, well marked, to bypass it for those who want to.
In the summer it's busy but further along past the heather and the National Trust centre and car park which is OK for meals and coffees and has a cold shower outside for the swimmers, and then past the scrub wood and then it gets fine.
The woods give loads of firemaking materials but care is needed anywhere you go in UK if you want a fire so my normal advice is...don't bother.
Without a lot of experience even for a simple thing like a fire, you could be paying out money to the courts quite easily.
See mine on here for camping wild and Eleanor knows the score too.
http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090401125151AASteKR . . . . .
Here's the gaff about fires...for the Peak District but applies all over UK.
The guy on top carries a washing machine tub eh? Hell of a backpack he's got.....
http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090918025837AAt7Yz6 . . . . . .
Bournemouth is hot. Not the staid retirement place of old.
It's got hot dance clubs, good food, and a long busy blue flag beach for the non-camping days, with plenty of entertainment.
http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090514165834AA8uGw8 . . . . .

|Newquay is more used to beach parties and fires than most places in UK, but not huge Guy Fawkes fires. You can get some good times in the coves overnight with the 'hot' visitors who know of Newquay's reputation and want some of it for themselves ( be careful of underage jailbait dressed up as older) and beach sleeping is fairly common but not a great idea in blowy weather which can raise the tides higher than the normal mark and catch people out...I live on an island, seen it loads of times at home and in Newquay, which gets a good surf running ...hence the boarding championships held there....take care.
Out of town at Crantock is a great campsite with good facilities but no fires are allowed.
http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090522124647AAoBQ6m . . .
Brighton gets good beach parties with small fires overnight but it's all pebbles. I've had a few good nights sleeping under the pier, and not alone.......but it's awkward for a tent unless you have strong steel pegs and a hammer to ram them through the pebbles, and there is nowhere conveniently close enough to put one up anywhere else
Good beaches in UK from personal experience
http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090629131554AAanTzY . . . . .
There are hundreds of places reachable by public transport. Have fun, take care, and be brave.
Fortune favours the brave, but not the just plain daft,haha. Have a think about any place you get to, how to look 'non-camping' if necessary, and how to get out again.
First thing, anywhere you go...nightclub, town, valley, county, country...can I get out?I've traveled on five continents. That's the important bit. No getting out...no going home.
Mind those late buses that don't run, haha
Have fun.

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Camping on the beach?

Amanda L

Ok, for all you seasoned beach campers out there...

I am planning a camping trip for Mustang Island which is north of the Padres in Texas.
I need to know the items I will need to pack (I don't own a single camping item yet) any tips for a fun, non-hectic time, and the know-how on starting a campfire (we attempted one on V-Day and it was a success 4 hours and a bottle of charcoal fluid later).
Any advice and helpful hints would be AMAZING!
THANKS!

Answer
Beach camping is different from other types of camping. Pitching a tent in the sand is difficult. Beside all the normal gear (tent, sleeping bag, clothes, food, etc):
1. Bring LONG tent stakes - 12 inches or more to use in sand
2. Be prepared for a constant wind on or off shore. Pitch your tent with one corner into the wind. Otherwise your tent will lean under the onslaught
3. Plan on finding sand in everything - shoes, crotch, sleeping bag, food, auto, etc
4. You MUST have a wind break for any cooking fire or stove. The wind makes it difficult to keep a stove lit and blows your heat away from the pans and grills.
5. Sunblock - lot of it and reapply regularly and often
6. Watch out for auto/truck traffic. Don't camp your campsite in the middle of the beach. You'll get run over in the middle of the night.

Where can I buy extra long tent stakes for beach camping?

Glenn Beck

Some friends and I are camping at on the beach this summer. Every guide I've read about beach camping says that we must get extra long stakes because of the sand. I'm having a hard time finding these - does anyone know a good store to buy them at, or what terminology I should use to search for them online?

Thanks!

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You need curved or v section pegs, not the straight rod type unless they are very long ....and then you find a rock buried eight inches down just where you're knocking the peg in. Beaches do that deliberate..
If you can find some pegs with a saw-tooth edge, even better.
You can get thick plastic ones like that or straight-edged, quite cheaply, or wide alloy pegs fairly cheap or stainless steel, even titanium...very expensive for those..
Wide pegs can be shorter than thin ones and then you get still more grip in the sand without having to go very deep.
Another trick is to put heavy rocks over the pegs. Bang or push the pegs right in to the sand so they're flush,and use big hopefully flattish rocks so they don't tip or roll, to put some weight on them. Same on snow. Pile some rocks over the pegs and build a bank of snow along the sides and back of the tent for better stability. Some tents have snow valances for doing that...very handy.
You can also use boulders to tie onto, scooping sand out from the base to get low. Sometimes handy for one peg at least to get a good fix in one corner and use the boulder for shelter or privacy. Put the cord through the peg loop and right round the boulder, then tighten up and tie it off. Put the sand over again and you've got a low fixing without using a peg.
Of course sands vary like soils vary. On the west coast of Denmark we drove a convoy of big Army trucks right along the beach for twenty miles on the hard sand ....as good as a road.
Even cycling on it on holiday later was a dream....not hard going at all..
Normal pegs were fine in it too.
Here are some sand and snow stakes...a lot of companies make similar ones.
http://www.buachaille.com/p1852-2-66/Tent-Accessories/Cotswold-Snow-or-Sand-Stake-Alloy.html . . . . . .

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free tent camping in ontario, canada?

clueless

We want to go away on camping with our tent by the beach or nice park, is there free ones around in Ontario or Wasaga Beach or anything like that?
- give me a list of FREE park tents

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I have checked online and cannot find one place, public or private, where you can legally camp for free. Tenting is still a reasonable rate. Why not just pay the money and not have to worry about being tossed from wherever you are for being there illegally ?

Where would be a good spot for family beach camping in Southern California?

Craig and

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The best spot is Carpinteria State Beach. 12 miles south/east of Santa Barbara. My favorite beach is Carpinteria, which is rated at "The World's Safest Beach". There is plenty of beach for swimming or body surfing. There are some excellent tide pools on the south end of the beach, and some large natural tar seeps nearby, which is how the beach got its name (The Spaniards noticed that the local natives used the tar to make their canoes... the word Carpinteria basically means "wood shop"). Also, there are plenty of places to explore in the nice little town. There are fun local restaurants like the Spot (just look for the line of people on Linden Avenue), the Palms (where you cook your own steak), or Giovanni's Pizza (where they have excellent antipasto salad). There is even an old-fashioned candy store called Robitaille's (RO-bah-ties). Kids will also probably like the surf shop (Matt Moore's Rincon Designs), and Foster's Freeze... nothing like a ice cream cone on a warm afternoon. The trains go by, but itâs a minor inconvenience compared to the benefits. In fact, itâs a source of entertainment, since you can put a penny on the tracks and watch it get smashed flat by the train. Also, there is a train platform about 100 yards from the north end of the campground, which we have used when someone in our group hast to come late or leave early. Camping on the beach doesnât get any better than Carpinteria, which puts you steps away from the sand and surf. Be sure to bring your bikes: Itâs one of the favorite activities besides going to the beach. Just before dinnertime, the campground has more bikes moving than cars. This is probably the most family-friendly camping on the coast. However, youâll need to plan well in advance: Sites book 6 months in advance, so you have to think of summer camping in the winter (Memorial Day weekend books November 1, for example).

McGrath State Beach, Ventura: This is a nice enough beach. Technically, you are on the beach, but itâs almost ¼ mile to the water over the dunes. And no trains to worry about.

Point Mugu State Park: Near Oxnard, it consists of two campgrounds: Sycamore Canyon and Broome Beach. Sycamore Canyon is nice enough. My dad used to love it here. There was a fire about 15 years ago which destroyed the campground, but itâs grown back nicely. Broome beach is a windswept parking lot just off PCH. Not much in the way of amenities here.

Leo Carrillo State Park, Malibu: Note the name. Most people call it Leo Carrillo State Beach, but itâs on the inland side of PCH, and you can walk under PCH to get to the beach. Since the beach is covered with large rocks, itâs low on my list of favorite campsites.

Doheney State Beach, Dana Point: This is one of the few campgrounds that have actual beachfront sites. There is a VERY nice park next door, and you are within walking distance of the Dana Point Harbor and shops. Just across PCH and the RR tracks, there is a condo development where you could pay hundreds per night to stay. Or, you could pay twenty bucks and camp right on the beach. The choice is yours. This is another one of my favorite spots for tent camping.

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can you set up a tent on a beach in the uk or do u need permission?

Lisa S

and the same for a fire on the beach is that ok

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scroll down to the flag of the UK and ask there, this is the US and we don't know...you also might try using your local phone book and looking in there for phone numbers...

Good place in England to go camping with friends near a beach?

Jamie

Hey guys, me and some friends are planning to go camping for a few days in the summer holidays. We're looking for somewhere really nice with a beach but not somewhere too overpopulated, tacky or somewhere deserted.

Basically we want to chill on a beach at night with a fire, bbq and some alcohol just have a laugh.

We're located in the South but can drive or get the train any reasonable distance say 4 hours away.

Answer
Almost every bit of beach in UK fires are illegal. Far out places and proper smoke control maybe you'll get away with it but the fines can be very heavy. A couple of big portables stoves would be a better idea but the atmosphere isn't the same sat around a stove with a couple of guitars.
I've camped in every county along the south coast on beaches, the Purbeck Hills, South Downs, Dartmoor, Exmoor, all sorts, scrimmed up in a small green tent and with fires that are very well controlled.
I was an outdoor instructor in the Army so I can do 'stealth' fires and stay hidden reasonably OK, but every fire sends a signal of sorts either on the wind or by eye. Keeping the signal low is the idea.
That's not the idea with a big fire to sit around happily boozing and singing or whatever.
The ...maybe best....OK, I'll spill it out....best beach I know for convenience versus scenery and places to hide a tent is at Studland Bay which you can get to over the ferry at Sandbanks.
The bus from Bournemouth to Swanage, No50, goes over on it too.
Details on here.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090725164851AA4Gb30 . . . . .
Twenty minutes from the middle of Bournemouth and after the five minute ferry ride get off the bus the other side (there's a stop for the Studland beach) and walk along the beach for a mile. The public footpath to Swanage goes along there too, and half a mile of the beach is a nudist beach (first in UK, many years old, and some of the punters look like originals too)
There is an alternative path inland, well marked, to bypass it for those who want to.
In the summer it's busy but further along past the heather and the National Trust centre and car park which is OK for meals and coffees and has a cold shower outside for the swimmers, and then past the scrub wood and then it gets fine.
The woods give loads of firemaking materials but care is needed anywhere you go in UK if you want a fire so my normal advice is...don't bother.
Without a lot of experience even for a simple thing like a fire, you could be paying out money to the courts quite easily.
See mine on here for camping wild and Eleanor knows the score too.
http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090401125151AASteKR . . . . .
Here's the gaff about fires...for the Peak District but applies all over UK.
The guy on top carries a washing machine tub eh? Hell of a backpack he's got.....
http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090918025837AAt7Yz6 . . . . . .
Bournemouth is hot. Not the staid retirement place of old.
It's got hot dance clubs, good food, and a long busy blue flag beach for the non-camping days, with plenty of entertainment.
http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090514165834AA8uGw8 . . . . .

|Newquay is more used to beach parties and fires than most places in UK, but not huge Guy Fawkes fires. You can get some good times in the coves overnight with the 'hot' visitors who know of Newquay's reputation and want some of it for themselves ( be careful of underage jailbait dressed up as older) and beach sleeping is fairly common but not a great idea in blowy weather which can raise the tides higher than the normal mark and catch people out...I live on an island, seen it loads of times at home and in Newquay, which gets a good surf running ...hence the boarding championships held there....take care.
Out of town at Crantock is a great campsite with good facilities but no fires are allowed.
http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090522124647AAoBQ6m . . .
Brighton gets good beach parties with small fires overnight but it's all pebbles. I've had a few good nights sleeping under the pier, and not alone.......but it's awkward for a tent unless you have strong steel pegs and a hammer to ram them through the pebbles, and there is nowhere conveniently close enough to put one up anywhere else
Good beaches in UK from personal experience
http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090629131554AAanTzY . . . . .
There are hundreds of places reachable by public transport. Have fun, take care, and be brave.
Fortune favours the brave, but not the just plain daft,haha. Have a think about any place you get to, how to look 'non-camping' if necessary, and how to get out again.
First thing, anywhere you go...nightclub, town, valley, county, country...can I get out?I've traveled on five continents. That's the important bit. No getting out...no going home.
Mind those late buses that don't run, haha
Have fun.

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If you were homeless, what places could you find shelter for the night?

throw_away

whoever thinks of the best place wins

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You could go to a homeless shelter, A & E, you could hide in the park & sleep there, eeeww be scary.......you could get on a ferry travel to Ireland & sleep on the ferry......you could sleep in a shed, bus shelter, doorway...my son just said you could sleep in the Dust Bin......or you could climb a tree & snuggle up there but the squirrel's may kick you down...:) waves hiiii..... you could sleep on the beach where you are & use the seaweed to keep you warm.....

Were the Irish involved in the D-day landings?

s

I recall them being part of a companies in taking at least one of the beaches but my teacher insists with RAGE that the Irish were completely neutral. Shed some light?

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the southern irish claimed to be Neutral but encouraged the nazis to refuel and buy food from them

The Gutless IRA were Bombing the london Underground and other air raid shelters in London during WW2

there were several Northern ireland regiments at Normandy on DDay

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When can I take my newborn to the beach?

*Aleiha's

I will talk to the doctor on Wednesday at the 2 week check up. Can I take a 2.5 week old to the beach for an hour? I would put sunscreen on an keep her in on of those baby shade tents and keep her well hydrated. We live in Florida on the golf. I would not take her into the water yet.

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I dont see how you wouldnt be able too. As long as you keep her under shade and frequently put sun screen on her and keep her well hydrated I think she would be fine. Just keep her out of the sun.

Looking for a newborn friendly vacation in Georgia or Florida?

soccergirl

I just had a baby on July 1st so that means I am heading back to work on Monday, I really want to get out of town for the weekend but can't think of where to go or what to do, its to hot out to do any outdoor activities. Any recommendations?

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my son is a little older. 10 months. i just went to FL. it was amazing. he was AWESOME. tons to do. i pushed him around at zoo. HE LOVED the beach ( i got a pop tent from babies r us ) and used TONS of sun block. the pool was amazing. i have been bring him to mommy and me swim lessons since 3 months so he LOVES the water! you should think about FL. I flew from BOSTON to FLA.. and he was awesome on the plane he just slept! good luck and congrats.

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Cheap hotels near the beach in Barcelona?

wonderful=

Im going to Barcelona in June and need to find a really cheap but good place near the beach.

There will be the two of us going and we want a place thats £90 or less for 5 nights..

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There are no cheap hotels in Barcelona. Pensions are not even so cheap as the price you want to pay. This was maybe 30 years ago.

If you've got a tent and a car, the best solution is to go to a camping site at any resort on the coast 20-25 km away from the city.

Or alternatively you can go to a youth hostel, but you know how it goes, you will have to share the bedroom with unknown people and keep you valuables in a locket.

I need help planning a cheap beach wedding!?

Loren13

My fiance and I are on a really tight budget for our wedding. We know we want it on the beach. The problem is, we both have huge families and weddings are a big deal in both, so everyone has to at least be invited. Right now our list is up to 150 people with just family. I refuse to take out a loan. Does anyone know of really good cost cutting solutions to kind of spend less on the rest of the stuff, but still have everyone come and have a good time? I'm lost and overwhelmed! Thanks for the help! I really appreciate it!

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no flowers. They are expensive, and a beach wedding can be sans flowers.

utilize shells as decorations. You can line the aisle with upturned shells that have lit candles stuck in them. Walk on the sand or buy a roll of cheap white fabric from a craft place, and roll it out on the sand for instant chic aisle

buy bamboo rods, stick them in the sand, and pull some of the white fabric across for instant tent-arch at the end. simple, cheap, and fits the beach

i would do an evening wedding. They are cheaper to decorate because you mostly use light (inexpensive candles and white christmas lights) as your decor. Centerpieces can be cheap glass bowls from the dollar store - fill them with water and float some lit candles on them. They are so gorgeous and so cheap

food will be your main factor in keeping things cheap.

beach weddings can be real laid back in a nice classy way. I would have family chip in to make some of the food. Buffet style would be easy to work with, because you can buy some of it, have some of it catered, and have the rest made for free by family. Whatever ratio works best for you

if you want a nice cake, go for a small pretty one for pictures, and then get a sheet cake for everyone else.

do a limited open bar - buy the alcohol yourself, and have someone in the family bar tend. It's open until it runs out. The great thing about that is you control how much is being spent there because you are getting the alcohol, you have a volunteer bartender, and its still fun and pleases the guests

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Lost with wedding planning!?

Dee

Hi my fiance and I are planning on getting married on 05/25/2012. We want to do it on the beach in southern california ( we also live in so cal) My problem is I want to find a nice beach for a DIY wedding, but everything I come across seems to be a prepackaged deal... Any help with location advice and/or permit information would help greatly!

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I've never been to California, so can't recommend a nice beach. However, I do know that even in sunny CA you do get rainy days and wind. This means you should keep shelter in mind in case of inclement weather. So, how about this idea:

Rent a beach house! Benefits:
* Shelter in case of bad weather
* You can spend the night there with your attendants, reducing travel time
* Toilets nearby for guests
* Place for the reception after the beach ceremony (saves money since you would not need to pay for a separate venue).
* Have a caterer do the reception food at the house. I did that for my wedding and it worked out much less expensive than dining out. They do most of the cooking at their house and then bring it in.
* A permit wouldn't be required (saving money).
* If the rental has a minimum day (some rent for 1 day, but many have 2- to 3-day minimum), you could decorate the house and patio area one day, have the wedding the next, and if friends or family (or even you and your new hubby) could stay there the 3rd day. Maybe they would be willing to offset the cost for the day they stay and use it as a mini-holiday.

You didn't mention budget, but here are a few links to a couple AWESOME places available on a nightly basis. Not cheap, but if it's only for one or two nights, it might be worth it. You could, of course, negotiate with the landlords to see if they could cut you a deal since it's for your wedding.

http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p187975
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p353473
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p363150

Hobbies For Pre-Teens/Teens Indoor and Out Alone? Please Help :)?

Vanessa

I tried like a bunch of stuff like this ^^^^ But all the answers were boring, so I felt an urge to try again. Lol. I can lie in front of TV for 8+ hours a day (not every day, but hey...) I got into drawing, but I was into for like, 2 days...
No electronics, :) Thanks ! :D If you can, give me a list please? P.S.; Why I want to stop being in front of the laptop screen and TV screen all day? Well, its not healthy! Give me a list of Outdoor and indoor. At least 2-10 things on each list, :D Sorry if I sound desperate, which I probably am... I mean, I could probably be swimming at the beach, but that gets boring sometimes, plus riding a bike. So other things than, Electronic devices, biking, knitting (I'm not a grandmaa!!) and swimming.
And, alone :)
We don't have a local pool.
Alone please?
and our closest zoo is, 1 hour and a half away.
Something that doesnt include money, also.

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Indoor:
make rainbow cupcakes
read books/magazines
get into DIY crafts ( http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=ED26E73657462837 )
write letters to your friends

Outdoor:
find cool places to take pictures
use a tripod and have a photo shoot
volunteer at the animal shelter/old people home
make a sidewalk chalk mural

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Has anyone been to Haulover Beach ?? What is it like ?

I-am-indy

clothing optional/nude/naturist part of Haulover Beach.
tell me about your visit(s). costs. what to bring. etc.

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We went to the Haulover Beach this February and took a chance on the weather for a couple of the days as it called for showers. They were few and far between and overall the days were just beautiful. Folks just congregate under the shelters or their umbrellas when it does rain and it didn't last long. There was lots of sun and it made for a very enjoyable few days of vacation at Haulover.

Not having been there before we were surprised to find it so accessible. It truly is the Number 1 tourist attraction in Miami. Folks are respectful and friendly, but to not infringe on your privacy. Sure there are a few oddballs and gawkers, but they are easily outnumbered by the everyday people who come to the beach to enjoy it naturally. The water is warm, althought being from Eastern Canada that may be relative to what we are used to. There were certainly more people than we usually see at a naturist beach, but it is almost a family type of atmosphere and you feel totally safe while at the beach. Great spot for first time naturists as you could see some timid ones that were not sure, but after a few minutes were completely nude. No one is concerned about your body type or its condition. Overall a very accepting place to be naked and enjoy the sun and water. Not to be missed if you enjoy the freedom of a naturist beach.

Parking is just across the street from beach and only costs $5 for the day.. great bargain. Beach umbrellas and chairs are available for rent if you like. There is also a canteen on site as well as life guards. Only thing missing is your clothes.

p.s. Our profile pic was taken at Haulover.

What would you do if you were stranded in a California beach?

Christian

-With 7 other people.
-Lots of trees, roods and wood(sticks)
-Obviously the ocean
-Cell phones but no signal
-A camera
-Swimsuit

How would you make a fire?
What will you eat?
What will you drink?
How would you make shelter?
Anything else would really help.

Thanks! (:

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I can understand being stranded on a California beach, not "in" a California beach. I would look for a volleyball court and three other players. After volleyball, I would try to find a 10 foot board and catch some of the nice waves on the outside. There is no privacy on the beach now, as we exist in an ugly over-populated world, and the good beach living is history, especially in California. I was a beachman for 13 years at South Mission Beach, the best years of my life, in California. There are not many trees on southern California beaches! Probably forbidden to make a fire or drink beer as we live in an increasingly police state society. And lastly, meeting a female surfer who wants to help me eat, drink, and make fire!

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OLD MOVIE !!! DESERT ISLAND?

Simmy Belm

I cant remember the name of this movie! Please help me! It's very old. About a snooty woman stuck in an island with this man and his dog. The island seemed to be abandoned because i remember there being empty houses and left over food. They weren't getting along till at some point, the man helped her make a boat or something and she rode it alone, but the weather just brought her back and got her sick, he took care of her and they fell inlove. PLEASE HELP ME FIND THE TITLE!

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it kinda sounds a bit like the movie "three" with Billy Zane and Kelly Brooke the plot goes like this

The film revolves around Jack (Zane) and Jennifer (Brook), a rich couple who are yachting in the South Pacific. One of their crew is the handsome Manuel (Di Pace), who is cursed by an angry ex-girlfriend as he prepares to leave on the yacht. He is clearly bothered and has a difficult time getting along with the crew and guests. The captain fires him because of this, and Manuel throws down a rag as he marches out of the galley. The rag lands on a gas flame and causes the entire yacht to catch fire. The captain is unable to control the blaze with a fire extinguisher so they abandon ship. Their lifeboats are capsized by a storm, and everyone becomes separated.

Washing up on a deserted island, Jennifer is utterly alone until she sees the body of the captain in the water. As she attempts to resuscitate him, Manuel appears and also unsuccessfully tries to revive the man. They bury the captain and, under Manuel's guidance, set out to build a shelter and find food. Eventually, Jack also turns up the island. He suspects Manuel of having designs on his wife and declares the man his enemy, promising to ruin his life once they get off the island. Manuel responds that Jack had better get home soon, because he can ruin Jack's life right there on the island. This puts Jennifer in the uncomfortable position of her loyalty to Jack conflicting with the realization that they both need Manuel's help to survive. A proud man, Jack insists that he can provide for them both, but it quickly becomes apparent that this is not the case.

Jack steals Manuel's goggles to go fishing one day, and when Manuel discovers this, he threatens to kill Jack. Jennifer begs him to calm down, and in a fit of passion, they have sex on the beach. Jennifer resists at first, but eventually gives in. Manuel reveals that he has loved Jennifer from the moment he first saw her, but it is also clear that this is a way for him to hurt Jack. When he returns, Jack quickly realizes what has happened and rejects Jennifer, throwing her out of his hut to live with Manuel.

While fishing another day, Jack finds a boat on the ocean floor. He drags it to shore and attempts to repair it, declaring that he will not allow the others to escape with him in it. Jennifer gives Manuel the idea of stealing the boat, and they do so while Jack is out fishing. They do not get far before the boat begins to sink, and they realize that Jack's plan all along was for them to take the boat and drown. They are forced to swim back to the island and to Jack, who attacks the now-exhausted Manuel with a spear. An intense fight sequence ensues, interwoven with scenes of Manuel's ex-girlfriend performing a voodoo ceremony. The scene climaxes when Jennifer pins Jack to the ground, attempting to kill him with his own knife. Manuel, with Jack's spear stuck in his back, picks up a heavy rock with which to crush Jack. He loses his balance and falls backward, impaling himself on the spear. Simultaneously, voodoo girl impales his effigy on a spike.

Although it may not be as this movie was only made in 2006 but it does sound similar hope this helped =)

How can i get Linens at a vacation house without taking up space?

poo d

Every year myself and my family take a trip to our beach house, about a 3 hour car drive. The luggage is about 50% linens (blankets sheets etc). Is there a way to pack more efficiently, or are there any linen rental places in Rhode Island that we can use to cut down on luggage?

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Check out the bags that you hook up to a vacuum and suck the air out of them. That will compress the blankets and linens; of sleeping bag duffule bags you push the blankets in and then pull the cord tight - they will take up a lot less space, Or try sleeping bags - down bags are small and come with bags that you can fit the bags in, You can get bags that zip together.
Another option is take you old sheets and blankets and donatoed them on the day you leave at an animal shelter, or other shelter.

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Myrtle Beach Tent Camping Areas?

bock101

Me and my boyfriend want to go to myrtle beach for 6 days April 9th, to the 15th. We want to go tent camping. We are trying to find a place that doesnt cost too much, and is close-ish to the ocean, and to the shops around myrtle beach (at least less than 5 miles away) but it doesnt have to be next to the ocean. our budget is $150 for the week. anyone know of any places? please list the prices and the website, thank you

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Huntington Beach State Park is indeed nice - but it's in a whole different county than Myrtle Beach. It's over 1/2 an hour away. Beautiful place though. The name of the botanical garden is Brookgreen Gardens - it was part of a rice plantation a long time ago. But, HBSP is in Georgetown County SC south of Murrels Inlet and north of Pawleys Island. That's not "Myrtle Beach" down there.

Myrtle Beach State Park, however, is right at the end of Ocean Blvd in Myrtle Beach on the ocean and they have a nice pier there. It's not a good walk from there to shopping though but it's doable. Market Common is pretty nearby as the crow flies.

The KOA on 5th Avenue South isn't a bad walk (few blocks) to some scene and is reasonably close to the ocean. It's the only campground actually in Myrtle Beach that will have tent spaces - if they have tent spaces at all.

All of the other campgrounds are not in Myrtle Beach city and aren't walking distance to MB shopping. Ocean Lakes, Apache Campground, Pirateland, etc... all have tent spaces though.

Part of the problem being close to "the shops around Myrtle Beach" is that our city is laid out linearly - that is, it's one very long straight line instead of a central point with shops radiating outward. You can't be within 5 miles of "the shops" because those shops are spread along a 20 mile coastline.

The other problem you'll have is that any real estate valuable enough to put "the shops" on (such as Broadway at the Beach, Barefoot Landing, Market Common, etc...) is WAY too valuable to be using for tent camping sites. A tent site is about the least efficient and least valuable use short of a landfill you can put on a piece of multi-million dollar land. A hotdog stand would make more money. So, there aren't a lot of such sites along the beach in Myrtle Beach and even the KOA (three blocks back and across two major roads) is nestled into a residential area.

Tent sites at MB State Park are just barely under your budget amount. http://www.southcarolinaparks.com/myrtlebeach/camping.aspx

Where can I buy extra long tent stakes for beach camping?

Glenn Beck

Some friends and I are camping at on the beach this summer. Every guide I've read about beach camping says that we must get extra long stakes because of the sand. I'm having a hard time finding these - does anyone know a good store to buy them at, or what terminology I should use to search for them online?

Thanks!

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You need curved or v section pegs, not the straight rod type unless they are very long ....and then you find a rock buried eight inches down just where you're knocking the peg in. Beaches do that deliberate..
If you can find some pegs with a saw-tooth edge, even better.
You can get thick plastic ones like that or straight-edged, quite cheaply, or wide alloy pegs fairly cheap or stainless steel, even titanium...very expensive for those..
Wide pegs can be shorter than thin ones and then you get still more grip in the sand without having to go very deep.
Another trick is to put heavy rocks over the pegs. Bang or push the pegs right in to the sand so they're flush,and use big hopefully flattish rocks so they don't tip or roll, to put some weight on them. Same on snow. Pile some rocks over the pegs and build a bank of snow along the sides and back of the tent for better stability. Some tents have snow valances for doing that...very handy.
You can also use boulders to tie onto, scooping sand out from the base to get low. Sometimes handy for one peg at least to get a good fix in one corner and use the boulder for shelter or privacy. Put the cord through the peg loop and right round the boulder, then tighten up and tie it off. Put the sand over again and you've got a low fixing without using a peg.
Of course sands vary like soils vary. On the west coast of Denmark we drove a convoy of big Army trucks right along the beach for twenty miles on the hard sand ....as good as a road.
Even cycling on it on holiday later was a dream....not hard going at all..
Normal pegs were fine in it too.
Here are some sand and snow stakes...a lot of companies make similar ones.
http://www.buachaille.com/p1852-2-66/Tent-Accessories/Cotswold-Snow-or-Sand-Stake-Alloy.html . . . . . .

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Beach camping with bonfires in southern california?

Im looking for a beach thats right on the water and you can have a bonfire. In the Los Angeles area. Nothing too crowded or trashy, and nothing TOOO expensive(: Also somewhere I can just stay over night in a tent or two. Thank youu!

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Well if you are planning for this weekend, forget it all so cal beach camping was booked 7 months ago. Also "too expensive" is an issue as well supply and demand for summer months drive these campsites into the $35 a night category hook ups sites are even more. Plan now for seven months from now and good luck! Reserve america lists all so cal beach camping.
http://www.reserveamerica.com/

Where would be a good spot for family beach camping in Southern California?

Craig and

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The best spot is Carpinteria State Beach. 12 miles south/east of Santa Barbara. My favorite beach is Carpinteria, which is rated at "The World's Safest Beach". There is plenty of beach for swimming or body surfing. There are some excellent tide pools on the south end of the beach, and some large natural tar seeps nearby, which is how the beach got its name (The Spaniards noticed that the local natives used the tar to make their canoes... the word Carpinteria basically means "wood shop"). Also, there are plenty of places to explore in the nice little town. There are fun local restaurants like the Spot (just look for the line of people on Linden Avenue), the Palms (where you cook your own steak), or Giovanni's Pizza (where they have excellent antipasto salad). There is even an old-fashioned candy store called Robitaille's (RO-bah-ties). Kids will also probably like the surf shop (Matt Moore's Rincon Designs), and Foster's Freeze... nothing like a ice cream cone on a warm afternoon. The trains go by, but itâs a minor inconvenience compared to the benefits. In fact, itâs a source of entertainment, since you can put a penny on the tracks and watch it get smashed flat by the train. Also, there is a train platform about 100 yards from the north end of the campground, which we have used when someone in our group hast to come late or leave early. Camping on the beach doesnât get any better than Carpinteria, which puts you steps away from the sand and surf. Be sure to bring your bikes: Itâs one of the favorite activities besides going to the beach. Just before dinnertime, the campground has more bikes moving than cars. This is probably the most family-friendly camping on the coast. However, youâll need to plan well in advance: Sites book 6 months in advance, so you have to think of summer camping in the winter (Memorial Day weekend books November 1, for example).

McGrath State Beach, Ventura: This is a nice enough beach. Technically, you are on the beach, but itâs almost ¼ mile to the water over the dunes. And no trains to worry about.

Point Mugu State Park: Near Oxnard, it consists of two campgrounds: Sycamore Canyon and Broome Beach. Sycamore Canyon is nice enough. My dad used to love it here. There was a fire about 15 years ago which destroyed the campground, but itâs grown back nicely. Broome beach is a windswept parking lot just off PCH. Not much in the way of amenities here.

Leo Carrillo State Park, Malibu: Note the name. Most people call it Leo Carrillo State Beach, but itâs on the inland side of PCH, and you can walk under PCH to get to the beach. Since the beach is covered with large rocks, itâs low on my list of favorite campsites.

Doheney State Beach, Dana Point: This is one of the few campgrounds that have actual beachfront sites. There is a VERY nice park next door, and you are within walking distance of the Dana Point Harbor and shops. Just across PCH and the RR tracks, there is a condo development where you could pay hundreds per night to stay. Or, you could pay twenty bucks and camp right on the beach. The choice is yours. This is another one of my favorite spots for tent camping.

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Can I use this tent at the beach?

Miss Yahoo

We wanna bring something to stay out of the sun all day at the beach, would something like this work?

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=8223663#Features+%26+Specifications

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Hi,

Sure this would work. You won't get as much of a cooling breeze, but you will get shade.

If it is going to be really hot at the beach you are going to, you might want to consider an umbrella or shade tent.

Remember to bring empty milk containers to fill with sand or water once you get to the beach. The stakes for the tent can pull out of the sand easily if there is any wind, so just tie the containers to the corners of your tent and it won't lift/fly away on you.

Have fun at the beach!

WHy do people think they need a tarp over their tents in the rain?

Pizza the

I can understand a cheap Walmart version with a fly that barely covers the top . But if it is a full fly with a rating of at least 1200 mm then it is better than a tarp. Cabelas tarps are rated at 1000 mm. A mid range tent fly is 1200mm going upwards to 5000 in the higher end models . MSR Tent website said this : A 1500mm coating, for example, will withstand a 1500mm (5') column of water for more than one minute before a single drop might appear through the fabric. That's strong enough to prevent rain from leaking in a 75 mph hurricane-force storm.
I wouldn't really be too worried about getting wet from a summer rainfall in the middle of the night . Why all the panic?
Ahhhh ...the sap explanation . Pretty good thinking .

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Not that I use it but the tarp also keeps the sun off the tent if you are camping in july or august when a thunderstorm can easily roll in at anytime but if your tent is exposed it sucks going into a ten that feels like a sauna or when camping on the beach as soon as the sun hits that tent you have about 10 minutes to get out. You are better off safe than sorry, be it rain or sap.

What I hate seeing is when people have the ground cloth poking out from under their tent, laying there just waiting to collect any rain to pool up under the tent. Doesnt matter if you have a $500 expedition tent or a $50 walmart special that exposed ground cloth will have you swimming by morning.

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Back packing with dogs. Question about tent?

Ruckus_luv

we are going on a 4 day back packing trip in late September and there is no way that Hubby, the dogs, and I can all fit in the tent! (to top it off I am plus sized, and hubby is super tall!)I guess I will get a bigger tent. Since we are back packing and it has to be a small lightweight tent I imagine it will still be crowded! I am scared to leave the dogs out of the tent.

Last year it was just Ruckus, hubby, and I. I had Ruckus tied to a tree next to the tent and he slept next to the tent and was 100% fine. Not scared, not barking, whining, etc. With two dogs tied next to the tent on a tree I can see it now. They will be tangled up together and looking pathetic.

There are no bears where we are back packing. But there are Coyotes.

What would you do if you were me? Get the biggest tent we can. Or have them outside next to the tent and not worry about them?
Thanks for all the help so far everyone. I still dont know what I want to do though. Would a coyote come that close to our tents? Or even my dogs? Ruckus is 45lbs, Lynn is 30

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I elect for just having them outside the tent. I guess your dog isn't trained to stay close by. If you have a threat of coyotes, I wouldn't leave them tied to a tree. If attacked before you can free the dogs, they may become meals. On one of our lake trips, our Pit was free on shore, but still had access back to our beached boat. She was chased back to our boat by a mountain lion. Our dogs may wander a short distance, but they always are within viewing range. If she was tethered, she would have been killed and dragged off. I'd get a big enough tent so everyone can fit inside comfortably.

We usually have friends with dogs too. Nobody ever tethers their dogs when we camp. We've never lost a dog either.

camping TENTS??? (pic)?

Madison B

Can i get those cute little kids camping sets a like wal mart? Or where else?
ones like these:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51mZEsbU36L._SL500_.jpg
or
http://www.bossgoo.com/photo/product4/775319/product-Kids-Camping-3pcs-Set.jpg
and also: it doesnt have to be all cutsey, just like a smaller sizze.
thanks in advance



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also, are they like SUPER small? cause its for my 13 year old, she said she wanted a tiny, cozy and content one like that. (x

ALSO: cause i am pretty sure i have seen them in the wal mart stores but they are not online so i was a little worried.
thanks guys.

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These kinds of items like in the picture, including anything with a cartoon character on it, are more of a toy than a serious piece of camping gear. They probably are not weatherproof for one, and I bet they aren't very durable.

But you can get "real" tents that are kid sized for different amounts of money. Here is a youth tent from TexSport

http://www.amazon.com/Texsport-Brookwood-Youth-Dome-Tent/dp/B001C0GWUE/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1269683114&sr=1-14

You can also get an authentic bivy shelter or a backpacker's or bicycler's tent. These are all small, lightweight, and minimalist design so they are easy to carry. They are used by adults with almost no room to spare, but for a child, they would still be pretty cozy, and they are meant for real camping. Note that the term bivy is used to describe both a sleeping bag cover, which you don't really want for this, and a narrow tent. Here is a search result page for those.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dsporting&field-keywords=bivy&x=0&y=0

You also may have some luck with a beach type shelter, including some pop up cabana type things which tend to have a small footprint, since they are used by people in a sitting position. These are meant for real use, but not necessarily camping. Many are meant for shade, but may not be waterproof or durable enough for any sort of campsite other than sand.

Just make sure whatever you get is meant for real use as a camping piece, that is has all the right working parts just like a grownup's, and is meant to be used outdoors instead of being set up in the playroom, etc.

EDIT: Your 13 year old will not fit in any play tent I have ever seen unless she is super small. Even if she did, she is bound to hit a growth spurt any day now. Go with a backpacking tent or a bivy shelter! It will be plenty cozy...this is past the age of toy tents in my opinion. If she is showing interest in camping, get her some real gear and teach her how to do it right!

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Where is the best place on the east coast to camp on the beach?

Courtney

I'm trying to take a camping trip next week and the place we picked in North Carolina just doesn't seem that great. It's completely isolated on it's own little island. As nice as that sounds, I want to be able to go a store to get food or do something at night.

I would like to be able to literally open up my tent, walk a few feet and be in the ocean. Any suggestions would be great.

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Well I believe i know where your talking and yes it is very isolated, I want to try it there myself, but don't have a 4x4 set up to do beach travel yet. It is going to be hard to find a place on the beach that is not over ran with RVs. You might want to check these sites out, you might be able to find what your looking for. If you find a nice place let me know, I might try it. I don't think your going to find a location like the island your talking about. There are just not many places like that one around. Sorry I could not be of more help.

http://www.ehow.com/way_5456304_camping-north-carolina-beaches.html

http://www.campingsites.com/allCamping_sites_citySelected.asp?state=NC

Beach Camping for college students on North East Coast?

Harry

I am a college student of legal drinking age looking for a place to camp near the beach with my friends for the summer. Does anybody know a good place that allows tent camping for 3 people?

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http://woodalls.com/ lists all that there is

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What are some important information about the Prince Edward Island colony?

rain c

i'm doing a project about it, its due tomorrow.
i need to know what they ate, how they make shelter and whatever you know ! ANYTHINGG!!

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Prince Edward Island is Canada's smallest province in both area and population. The crescent-shaped island is 224 km in length and ranges in width from 6 to 64 km, giving it a total area of 5 660 km². It lies in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, separated from Nova Scotia and New Brunswick by Northumberland Strait. Its highest point is 152 m above sea level. The province has numerous lakes and rivers, most of which are quite small. Prince Edward Island is known as Canada's "Garden Province" because of the rich soil and temperate climate. Almost half of its land is under cultivation and it is renowned for its red soil, sand dunes and 800 km of beaches.

Prince Edward Island was called "Abegweit" by the Micmac Indians, who lived there for some 2,000 years before the arrival of the Europeans. The name means "lying down flat," but is freely translated as "cradled by the waves." There is evidence that the ancestors of the Micmacs lived on the island 10,000 years ago, presumably having migrated across the low plain now covered by Northumberland Strait.

Jacques Cartier landed in 1534 and described Prince Edward Island as "the most beautiful stretch of land imaginable." No permanent colony existed until the French established one in 1719; 30 years later, the population numbered a mere 700. The population of the island multiplied after the British deported the Acadians from Nova Scotia in 1755. By the time Louisbourg fell to the British in 1758, the island's population had risen to 5 000.

In 1766 Captain Samuel Holland divided the island into 67 parcels of land and distributed them to absentee British landholders. At this time the island was known as the Island of Saint John. These absentee landloards gave rise to numerous problems and in 1769, the Island of Saint John became a separate colony. In 1799, it was renamed to Prince Edward Island.

Prince Edward Island is known as the cradle of Confederation: since Charlottetown, its capital, was the site of a 1864 conference that set Canadian Confederation in motion. In March-April of 1864 New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island passed resolutions that a conference take place to discuss the long-considered possibility of union of the Maritime provinces. In June the Province of Canada, to the surprise of the Maritimes, asked to attend the meeting to propose a union of all BNA (British North America). At the secret conference (all reporters were banned) the prospect of Maritime union was dropped and in its place a scheme for a broader union was born. A further conference was planned for Quebec in October. Attending the Quebec Conference were 33 delegates from the above mentioned Provinces, plus Newfoundland. The purpose was to discuss and develop a detailed plan for union. The Canadian delegation set the agenda and proposed the resolutions. The biggest controversy concerned the composition of Parliament, proposed to be based on representation by population, a move strongly opposed by Prince Edward Island. 72 resolutions became the basis of the Confederation Debates. The resolutions were officially adopted only by the Province of Canada but became the basis of the British North America Act, which created Canada. Thus, a country was born!

62 percent of the population live in the rural districts, including 8 percent on farms. Approximately 80 percent of the people are of British (mainly Scottish and Irish) origin. About 15 percent are of French origin, and five percent speak French. The island population is quite young -- about 38 percent of the people are under 25.

Agriculture, tourism and fishing are the economic mainstays of Prince Edward Island. The major industrial activity has to do with food processing, with the high technology industry becoming important: especially in the medical, electronics and agricultural fields. The rich red soil of Prince Edward Island is idal for growing potatoes, the most important source of income generated by the farmers. Fishing in the waters off the island is another important economic factor. Lobster is the largest harvest, but fishermen also harvest about 30 other fish and seafood species: most notably being cultivated mussels, herring, bluefin tuna and the renowned Malpeque oysters. Tourism is important to Prince Edward Island which has approximately 800 km of beaches that attract upwards of 665,000 visiters annually: participating in water sports, relaxation and tuna fishing.


Try some of the spuds from Prince Edward Island!




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Joined Canada in 1873.

In 1799 the island was given its name in honour of Prince Edward of England.


The capital city of Prince Edward Island is Charlottetowm and is the only urban center on the island. The city is located in the middle of the island.


Total land and freshwater area of the Province is .5 million hectares and occupies .1% of Canada's land surface.


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Is there a particular brand/type of camping tent that is more sturdy in high winds?

porkstar3

My wife and I go beach camping a lot during the summer. We have a very nice Coleman tent, but it doesn't handle wind very well. I usually sleep with the side of the tent whacking me in the face most of the night.

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A "mountaineering" tent is designed for high mountains and high winds which works OK in freezing temperatures, but may be a bit too stuffy (and damp) in moderate climes. Mountain Hardware makes a few excellent models: http://www.rei.com/product/732212

Stephenson's Warmlite tents with optional stabilizers can survive in winds up to 160 MPH, according to them. http://www.warmlite.com/tents.htm

Here are some tips for setting up any tent in high winds: http://www.bicycletouring101.com/CampTentHighWinds.htm

Anyone been to Harrison Beach Campground? Any recommendations for where to get a good packing tent?

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REI has alot of very light tents,not the cheapest but their selection is good.

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Attracting birds to upland oak forest?

Mike

I purchased a home on a few acres in a Midwestern Oak forest this summer. At our old home, we had managed to attract a wide variety of songbird and insect eating birds by placing houses and feeders.

We've noticed this fall that our new property is almost devoid of songbirds and we see few insect eaters. Crows are quite common, there's a large alfalfa field and two rivers less than half a mile away. We've seen other large birds, owls, dozens of turkey and can hear the occasional woodpecker although haven't spotted one yet.

What are some birds that I can try to attract to a dense upland oak forest? I'll seeding in some service berry, elderberry and beach plum this fall - but it's going to take a few years before these are producing. So I'd like to setup some nesting box and feeders, but I'm not sure what kind of birds I need to setup for. I'm looking for songbirds and birds that would control flying insects.

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Those understory options are a great addition to any acidic upland forest canopy. Remember to put the elderberry in a partially wet area since they appreciate damp environments (rain gutter runoff, etc). The american plum and serviceberry can take dryer areas, I'm not sure about the beach plum unless there's a lake nearby with lots of water and sand. I would say a better bet would be ninebark, and several dogwood species including redosier, gray, and flowering. Sassafras, persimmon and pawpaw are perfect for edge areas.

Your best bet for flying insect control would be eastern phoebe's, great crested flycatchers, catbirds, chickadees and tufted titmice, all of which have no problem nesting near houses. The woodpecker and turkeys are a good sign that birds are attempting to setup shop in the area. These birds need a heavy undergrowth and shelter (nestboxes for woodpeckers, chickadees and titmice) in order to rear their young and protect themselves from the predators (the owls that you have heard probably realize these areas are easy pickings because of the lack of vegetation). The birds also utilize nestboxes in winter in order to hide from the cold and winds.

From my own experience, the biggest hindrance to additional bird populations is the severe over-populations of white-tailed deer. They basically wipe out every piece of vegetation from the ground up to four feet (aptly known as the "browse line"). I have heavily invested in wire circles around my native dogwoods, and the local deer have very aggressively attempted to wipe out the plants, going so far as to bend the fences inward by standing on them.

However, after three years of growth (and deer prevention), I had several dozen bird species in my yard, including several very aggressive bug (and berry) eaters like catbirds, great-crested flycatchers, gray gnatcatchers, and the ever-hungry eastern phoebes.

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I need theses things for the beach, help!?

:D

1. Extra Small bikini cheap like under 20 so 40 all together but cute
2.flip flops (havanahs cheap! would be great)
3.after tanning moistirizer
4.suntan lotion
5.beach tent or umbrella for two people cheap prefibrelly
6.beach towel
7. whats good makeup? that looks good with a tan. summer makeup
What else do i need for the beach
OH a really cheap ipod nano case keep out sand i have the vid camera onebut i need one with out a hole so 4th generation
sorry....ew
Thanks!! <3

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1. BIKINI -- http://www4.jcpenney.com/jcp/X5.aspx?DeptID=50455&CatID=57437&cmCatLevel=3&shopperType=X&CmCatId=50455
2. FLIP FLOPS -- http://www.havaianasus.com/womens-sandals/slim-peacock.html OR http://www5.jcpenney.com/jcp/XGN.aspx?SearchString=fli+flops&JSEnabled=false&mscssid=&cmResetCat=true&hdnOnGo=true OR http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/category.do?cid=54086
3 & 4. TAN MOISTURIZER -- http://www.walmart.com/ip/Nivea-Tan-Moisturizer-For-Fair-To-Medium-Skin-Sun-Kissed-Beautiful-Legs-6.7-fl-oz/11997295
5. UMBRELLA -- http://www.walmart.com/ip/California-Umbrella-6-Beach-Umbrella-with-Matching-Carrying-Case/11563007
6. BEACH TOWEL -- http://www.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.aspx?DeptID=60176&CatID=60176&Grptyp=PRD&ItemId=18c22bb&cmRef=http://www.jcpenney.com/products/C28927.jsp
7. MAKE UP (FOR SUMMER) -- http://beauty.iloveindia.com/makeup/seasonal-makeup/summer-makeup.html
8. http://www.amazon.com/Silicone-Package-Generation-Protector-Compatible/dp/B000WJOR58

Hope this helps!!! :) Have fun at the beach... take me with you? lol jk

Any free parking places in Myrtle Beach?

AJ

My friend and I are driving to Mrytle on Friday and sleeping in the car (no $ for rent). Does anyone know some good parking places that are free and preferrably near the area with Skywheel?

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Sleeping in your car is illegal (go to jail illegal) in Myrtle Beach. All of the parking near the skywheel (and anywhere else in the city limits) is metered and most of it is closed/no parking after about 1AM. That's also a really good neighborhood to be robbed in come about 3AM. Sleeping on the beach and in public parks is also illegal here overnight.

Safer (though still illegal and not entirely safe) would be one of the 24 hour stores such as a WalMart or a big grocery. You might go unnoticed better and not get robbed. Even better, a tent campground space at one of the campgrounds or the state park. Either way, don't sleep in the car with the engine running and the windows up.

Add:
* about parking - http://www.cityofmyrtlebeach.com/meters.html
* about sleeping on the beach - http://www.cityofmyrtlebeach.com/beachlaws.html (see 5-19)
* for the sleeping in the car thing they get you for either loitering or vagrancy (and perhaps trespassing if they can) plus anything else deputy Bubba can pin at the moment.

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