Santa Cruz / Monterey Bay KOA

  • 1186 San Andreas Road
  • Watsonville, CA 95076
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Santa Cruz / Monterey Bay KOA

1186 San Andreas Road
Watsonville,  CA 95076
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Santa Cruz / Monterey Bay KOA

1186 San Andreas Road
Watsonville,  CA 95076
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PK (Pat) Kelsey

"Cable TV! You wanted it and now we've got it! 48 channels right at your site."

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Enjoy the pleasures of the California coast at the Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay KOA! There is something for everyone at this FUN, FAMILY resort!

Stay in a nicely appointed Lodge or an Airstream travel trailer while you enjoy the pleasures of the California coast and experience all that our KOA has to offer. All the comforts of home and just a short walk or drive to the beach!

Enjoy the best of the outdoors at the Santa Cruz KOA, in a Lodge, Trailer rental, Rustic Kabin, RV site or Tent. The wineries, fresh produce stands, Monterey Aquarium, Fisherman's Wharf, Pebble Beach Golf Course, Surf Breaks, Santa Cruz Boardwalk and endless miles of central-coast beaches are all within easy reach of the campground.

The campground offers its own entertainment options, including mini golf, banana bikes, a climbing wall, spectacular playground, horseshoes, basketball, volleyball, movies, and heated pool. Freshly baked pizzas delivered to your site, Saturday BBQ lunch, and Sunday Morning Pancake Breakfast during our summer camping season.

Our friendly staff will help you customize Birthday Party and Family Reunion events. Group facilities in our recreation hall can host up to 150 people.

Join in the fun activities and themed weekends (seasonal). Whether you want to relax at your campsite, join in the activities, walk on the beaches or explore the variety of things to see and do in the Santa Cruz area, this KOA has it all.

Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay KOA is the proud home of MANY recreational items for the entire family!

  • KOA Express Fun Train - This sturdily designed KOA Express Fun Train accommodates children and adults! If you are looking to add some smiles to your children's faces, All-Aboard the KOA Express Fun Train.
  • KOA Big Bouncer - The KOA Big Bouncer will be a great hit with the entire family. Big Bouncers provide safe fun for adults and kids alike!
  • Outdoor Movie Cinema - It's like a drive-in movie without the car!
  • Campfire Theatre - Join us for S'mores and live entertainment from talent shows to slapstick to game show re-creations.

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Meet Your Hosts

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Pat Kelsey (better known as PK) has worked on and off for KOA these past 4 years. PK and his wife Patt have recently sold their Jellystone Park resort in Northern Michigan after 25 years of operation.

“We raised all 3 kids in the camp/resort environment” and I can’t imagine a better lifestyle for building character, social skills, and work ethics.

Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay KOA is a lot like our past resort with heavy emphasis on family recreation, planned activities, Deluxe Cabins/Lodges, Cabins, camp store and much, much more.

We look forward to many years of spoiling “you” our guest with not only an enthusiastic, capable staff, but with gorgeous landscaped sites, well maintained facilities and uncompromising service.

Campground Amenities

  • 50 Max Amp
  • 90' Max Length
  • Wi-Fi
  • Cable TV
  • Pool (Open Year-Round)
  • Hot Tub / Sauna
  • Snack Bar ($)
  • Propane ($)
  • Mini Golf ($)
  • Firewood ($)
  • Pavilion
  • Bike Rentals ($)
  • Entrance Gate
  • "Summershine" Recreation Staff
  • Basketball
  • Clubhouse/Meeting Room available
  • Full line convenience store with variety of items and gifts
  • After hours Security phone
  • Campfire Theatre with Stage
  • Fifty Kamping Kabins
  • Game Room
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Campground Activities

Please Note: A variety of recreational activities are open daily Memorial Day through Labor Day. Activities are subject to change.

Campfire Time When the sun goes down, campfire time begins. Campfire time promises all the classics: toasting marshmallows, eating during sing-a-longs. Also, join us for interactive live entertainment at the Campfire Theatre. From talent shows to slapstick to game show re-creations, this weekly event relies on camper participation.

Pancake Breakfast At our pancake breakfasts, we serve up a scrumptious stack of  pancakes hot off the griddle. We round out the meal with sausage links, coffee and orange juice. Sunday morning 8 AM - 10 AM

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Local Attractions

Learn to Surf Photo Learn to Surf Learn with the best! Richard Schmidt Surf School is Santa Cruz's original surf school since 1978. Enjoy the beautiful waves of Santa Cruz under the instruction of some of the area's top surfers.

Santa Cruz Beaches Santa Cruz Beaches Miles of sand, park lands and bike paths extend the length of Santa Cruz County. A short drive leads you to a relaxing day of fresh crab, kite flying and walking on the beach. Let your cares fade away as the waves hit the shore. Watch the fishing boats bring in the daily catch and enjoy fresh crab and San Francisco Sourdough. Enjoy some barbequed oysters, a local's favorite! Waterfront restaurants and souvenir shopping are available up and down the coast.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park Photo Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park Located in Santa Cruz, 15 minutes north of the campground, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk offers carnival rides, including the 1924 "Giant Dipper" - one of the few wooden roller coasters still in existence, as well as games, shops, miniature golf and more. As the only remaining seaside amusement park in the country, the Boardwalk is truly a one-of-a-kind experience.

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Upcoming Events

2012 Easter Weekend April 6-8

Join us for a "Jelly Belly" Easter Extravaganza. Many activities are planned including: Top your own Sundaes, Cupcake Decorating, just to name a few! All aboard for a train ride with the Easter Bunny on the KOA Express Fun Train. Bring your basket for our Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday and be sure to join the Bunny for Easter Breakfast.

"Days With Mom" Weekend May 11-13

Show your Mom how much she means to you by making her a special gift at Craft Time, then treat her to Pancake Breakfast on Sunday morning – Moms eat Free!

Free Night May 12! Book Now!

Come Kamp & Care With Us Weekend - Book Now!

Awards

2011 President's Award

2011 KOA Founder's Award

KOA Kamp Green Recognition

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