Camping Near Los Angeles Ca

When is the best time to view meteor showers, around Los Angeles, CA. The best thing about camping w / shade?
I would like to go somewhere place near Los Angeles. Maybe near Ojai, or Lancaster, Santa Barbara. If possible, trees that will shade us, but let us see nite sky. Any suggestions?
There are campgrounds along Highway 150, and in Ojai. The best time of year was August and after 1am.
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