From a safety point of view, there are a few things to remember. First, know the tides, it is not fun to wake up in the middle of the night with waves lapping at your feet. Second, don t camp under a sea cliff, these bluffs erode at odd times, and no one wants to be crushed under a boulder or landslide. Third, stay away from drift logs, they float and can move quite rapidly if caught in the waves. A general rule of thumb to maximize your peaceful sleep is to make sure that you pick a wide area of dry sand above the high tide line on a relatively gentle slope away from others.
Stewardship is something that society needs to embrace.
As Surfrider Foundation members, we need to be the role model for others to follow. Respect the locals. Pick a camping spot away from residences and other campers. Your fun should not intrude on others especially the locals. In general, wilderness rules apply.