San Onofre will remain a state park as California, ... plus some inland space to create the San Mateo campgrounds and trails. ... This map shows where the Rancho fire is burning in Laguna Beach.

California parks officials, the U.S. Navy and the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton announced a new 25-year lease agreement for San Onofre Beach and San Mateo Campground on Friday.

Last fall, James Chowning set his sights on booking a campsite at San Onofre State Beach, one of the most visited state parks in California, renowned for its surf break and access to sandstone bluffs.

Access to the famed San Onofre State Beach was renewed for 25 years, just in the nick of time before its prior agreement lapsed on Aug. 31.. The stretch of the coast tucked between Orange County ...

The 25-year lease agreement was signed on Friday, just a day before the Aug. 31 deadline. The deal is worth $90 million over the 25 years.