Malibu was to be our destination, but when we arrived at the Malibu Beach RV Park we quickly changed our minds. It wasn't only because it was not what we had hoped for, but mainly because we've never encountered such unfriendly, downright nasty staff anywhere, ever! Apparently they don't know they are in the hospitality business! Rick got so frustrated he stormed out....I quickly and happily followed.
Drove a bit further north to Ventura and found Ventura Beach RV Resort (venturabeachrvpark.com) where the change in attitude was a 180....nice people, who are actually trying to accomodate their guests...what a concept! The park itself is of the mid-tier variety...perfectly acceptable, if not luxurious.
We are determined to get to the beach and get our toes back in the sand. The public beaches in the city of Ventura are plentiful, nice and at this time of the year, relatively empty except for the hardy surfers who show up in droves. Fun to watch.
Rick goes exploring late in the afternoon and finds the Emma Wood State Beach (parks.ca.gov) where RV's are allowed right on the beach....the catch is no hook-ups, but the view is priceless. We managed just fine in the Rose Bowl parking lot, but the difference here is that we are not allowed to use our generator from 8 p.m. to 10 a.m.....that controls the microwave, TV,computers, coffee pot and toaster, etc. The lighting and the heating is not affected. Granted this is hardly a hardship, but it felt like a big one the next morning when I couldn't make coffee! Must admit I cheated at 9:30 and turned on the generator for a few minutes.
No fish were harmed that evening, but the next morning brought a catch which was fried up for breakfast.
As much fun as this was, one night was enough for me and we're moving on to Santa Barbara....another spot where neither of us have been.
This is the way we like it. Looks like a gorgeous spot. We'll have to remember it when we go to CA.
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