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Trails is the collective name for the three miles of beach fronting the San Onofre Bluffs State Campground to the south of the Nuclear Plant. The campground is set up in a linear fashion with campsites and bathroom facilities spaced at intervals all along the seaward side of the old Coast Highway. Campsites are open to tent and RV camping, but no hookups are provided. The prime sites are near the trailheads for footpaths leading down the bluffs to the beach. These access trails are numbered one through six, the beaches they lead to being their namesakes. TRAIL SIX is the most southerly and the most popular among day visitors, particularly the clothing optional set (even though nudism is not legal at San Onofre or any other beach in San Diego). The beach here is generally the same whichever trail you choose, predominantly sand with areas of rock reefs and tidepools at low tide. Surf here is fair, a bit punchier than Old Man's but not anything like Lowers. Campers enjoy surf-fishing and clam-digging. Parts of this expansive beach are patrolled by lifeguards and park rangers, but consider yourself at your own risk in all water safety judgments.
Access
South on Basilone Road from 405 San Diego Frwy ( South of San Clemente ) South past San Onofre Surfing beach and San Onofre Nuclear Power Plant. To toll entrance to San Onofre State Park. ( $ 15.00 dollar admission - camping available. ) 6 Trails from bluff top parking to beach to choose from - 4 miles of surf spots available.
Level
all surfers
Crowd
week crowd empty (best to camp and surf)
week-end crowd ultra crowded
Hazards
Cobblestone Rocks make it hard going in and out, rocks can be sharp as well from water erosion, sting rays, and there has been shark spotings off trail 6 over the years.
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