Guest Fees
Starting April 18, 2012 all visitors will be charged $10.00 per person. All visitors must come to the kiosk and register as a visitor. All visitors must leave the property by 9pm.
Office Hours
The office is now open 7 days a week from 9 Am until 4:30pm.
Please note the kiosk will close early if we have no arrivals.
If you have a reservation please look for your name at our registration window and continue to your site. If you do not have a reservation please go to the reservation window and choose a site. Then complete your envelope with either cash or a credit card number. No CHECKS ACCEPTED.
Place the envelope in the drop box and go to your site. Please note security will drive by and help you with any questions or concerns. Thank You.
Weekends at Costanoa KOA
Every weekend we host an assortment of activities, events, entertainment, and local opportunities to experience Costanoa and the north coast at its finest. Our on-site activities include mountain biking, nature hikes, horseback riding, yoga classes, kids camp, spa treatments, live music and wine tasting - just to mention a few. Please call our activities director, Oscar Allen at (650) 879-7312 for the whole scoop on any of these activities.
The Elephant Seals Are Back
Its that time of the year when the elephant seals return to Ano Nuevo for the breeding season.
Guided tours begin from December 15th 2011 until March 311, 2012. Closed on Christmas. Make your reservations early through Reserveamerica at 1-800-444-4445.
This is an amazing tour. Elephants seals are really incredible and the tour is fantastic. Don't miss your chance.
Saturdays at Costanoa
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Naturalist Hike to Franklin Point Every Saturday, 1 - 3 p.m. - Three and a half mile meander through wild willow, hooker's primrose, bush lupine, and sandy dunes. Enjoy spectacular views of Pigeon Point and Ano Nuevo Island. Wear watertight shoes, as the trail can get mucky in a few spots. Meet Costanoa Naturalist Oscar Allan in front of the Ranch House.
Naturalist Guided Kayak Tours of the Monterey Bay Every Saturday, 10am-12:30pm - Just a 25 minute drive south, the northern lee of the Monterey Bay offers protection from our summer trade winds, making for perfect kayaking conditions. Explore the nearby kelp-beds where Sea Otters, Sea Lions and Dolphins abound. Tours include safety instruction, naturalist guide, wetsuits and kayak rental. $65 per participant. Call the Activities Department at (650) 879-1100x 7412 for reservations.
Big Basin State Park
Established in 1902, Big Basin is California's oldest state park. If you want to get lost, Big Basin is the place. With more than 80 miles of trails, Big Basin boasts over 19,000 acres of semi-wilderness, including a rare, virgin redwood forest. Hike into the park directly from one of Costanoa's trails or drive to either of the nearby entrances.
Butano State Park
For a tranquil change of pace from the crashing waves and coastal winds, take a short jaunt inland from Costanoa to the lush solitude of Butano State Park. The park is close enough to ride your bike and is filled with twenty miles of trails throughout the snug canyons of Redwoods.
Año Nuevo State Reserve
This state reserve hosts the largest and most important elephant seal rookery in North America. From December to March, during mating season, you must have a reservation for docent-guided tours. These guided walks take about two and a half hours and cover three miles. During the off-season, grab a permit from the entrance station and take a self-guided tour through the rookery.