Has anyone camped on the Oregon/Northern California coast with a Family?

I’d like to take my family camping again this summer. Last summer we went to Seaside, OR, and loved it. However, I was told there were warmer and nicer beaches not too farther south. Does anyone have recommendations for either southern Oregon or northern California? We like to use our tent, and maybe, just maybe, we can overcome my fear of California and see some redwoods, but stay close to the ocean. Thank you for your time.