Sample travel article: Jalama Beach County Park
Jalama Beach County Park
Written by: Cristina Dima
Date: Jan 12, 2006
General Description of Beach- Jalama Beach County Park is a picturesque 28 acre park, situated in Central California, the northern most portal for surfing in Santa Barbara County. The cost line is backed by cliffs and lush.
Surf, Tides, Climate, Water Temp: Three sports are recognized here as surf sports: the Beachbreak, Cracks and Tarantulas. The currents can be bad, it’s all shifty, semi-hollow sandbars best on a high tide with clean, peaky swells; the place holds size, but getting out becomes a problem (or outright impossibility).
(I will provide link to weather/climate/tides)
Beach Activities:
It’s one of the best places to surf but it is a good beach for intermediate to advanced surfers and the best season for surfing is fall. Due to winds, the beach is excellent for windsurfing, being one of the most popular sites.
Situated near the mountains, hiking can prove to be a great way to spend some spear time.
Very nice sceneries and great sun sets provide best places for photography.
Additional activities include whale-watching, birdwatching, nature photography, rock hounding, and fishing the surf or rock outcroppings for perch, cabezon, kelp, bass, or halibut.
Scenery and Wildlife: Here is one of the places where u can find many protected California native plants like sand verbena, saltbush, and sea rocket, grow within park boundaries.
Places to Stay/Eat: 1-2 sentences, what’s available nearby find 1 or 2 links
The beach maintains 98 campsites, all overlooking the ocean or beachfront, each site has a picnic table and BBQ pit, with hot showers, restrooms and water nearby. 29 sites offer electrical hookups, and dump stations are available.
All trailers have a queen size bed in a private bedroom area, full private restroom, TV w/DVD player (DVD’s can be rented at the beach store), a 6′couch that folds into a double bed, heating & a/c, microwave oven, double kitchen sink, refrigerator & freezer, and they are all super clean. Some units have a dining table that folds into a 3rd bed, other units have a dining table and chairs and do not make into a bed. Trailers DO NOT include cookware, bedding or towels.
Loads of lodging facilities, just need to fill in the dates and check for availability.
Lodging facilities can be found also in the town nearby ,Lompoc.
Pet, Rules:
Vehicles are allowed, however all vehicles must have a gate permit. The permit may be revoked without refund for violation of park rules. Travel only on designated roads.
Pets must be restrained on a leash of 6′ or less, or confined to vehicle or cage.
Public nudity, abusive or indecent language or gestures, and disorderly assembly are strictly prohibited.
Following fees are applied:
• regular day use, per vehicle $ 6.00
• additional charge for dogs (must show proof of current rabies vaccination) $ 3.00
• bus / commercial $35.00
Location/Access/Map: I will provide
Local Flavor, Crowds, well known local events: Amongst the well known locals events are: Fiesta activities in August, featuring a wide range of music, California Lemon Festival (in Goleta) held in the 3rd week-end in October, Annually Guadalupe Beach Festival (October), Annual Old-Time Fiddlers’ Convention (October) featuring American folk music and Jalama Beach Halloween Kite Festival (October) , featuring kite flying competitions and wacky events.
Best times to visit: Mid June to early September is the best time to come to the beach as it is also the tourist season. However if you want to come here for surfing , best season is fall.
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