The beach has lost its sand. Formerly submerged structures have reappeared. Once grassy lawns are brown. No water flows from the outdoor showers. Still, the campers come.
The lure of sun, surf and sand is strong. The park may not look as good as it once was but it still provides campers with a glorious respite from the world beyond the coast highway. No one complains about the dusty campsites and weary vegetation. They do what campers have always done: become sunburned, eat too much, drink too much, sleep to little and play hard.
The cool October nights prompt early bedtimes. The dewy mornings keep campers in bed later. The warm soft day provides opportunities for adventures on the sand and in the water. One day camping here is not enough. It never is.
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