Pescadero, California Campground | Santa Cruz North / Costanoa KOA

Santa Cruz North/Costanoa KOA is an eco-adventure resort designed to encourage guests to explore the stunning beauty of the protected California coastline.

FACE MASKS/COVERINGS ARE REQUIRED WHENEVER IN PUBLIC
During this time of essential workers and social distancing & health and safety Costanoa is committed to providing for your needs during your visit.

Activities are limited at this time but restaurants are available for take out food and drink.

http://costanoa.com

Santa Cruz North/Costanoa KOA is an eco-adventure resort designed to encourage guests to explore the stunning beauty of the protected California coastline. This KOA creates many opportunities to retreat from the chaos of everyday life through hiking, mountain biking, music, art exhibits, kayaking, spa treatments and other activities. The campground strives to develop programs and methods to reinforce its uncompromising commitment to the environment. At this campground, the most visible landmark is Pigeon Point Lighthouse, just three miles north. This distinctive lighthouse has watched over the sheer cliffs and rocky shore since 1872. Its white tower has weathered shipwrecks, rumrunners, a fire, earthquakes, modern technology and even politics.

We offer an array of activities from guided naturalist hikes, horseback riding, and kayaking to art exhibits, mountain biking, and Spa treatments. The Cascade Bar & Grille serves California coastal cuisine, including local California wines and seafood. Costanoa is committed to reducing the impact of our operation on the environment in which we live and work. We are constantly developing new programs and methods to reinforce our commitment to the environment and to social responsibility.

Campground Amenities

50 Max Amp
50' Max Length
Wi-Fi
Cable TV
Snack Bar ($)
Propane ($)
Firewood ($)
Bike Rentals ($)
Dog Park

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Best KOA I've been to. It's near a lighthouse and not far from the Santa Cruz boardwalk. They have a garden and great views of the ocean. Bring a camera. 8/12/2020

- James Nixon on Google

(Translated by Google) Good place to cool off (Original) Tempat yang baik untuk menenangkan diri 8/10/2020

- Semuel Lentho on Google

We love it here. The grounds are beautifully maintained. Great restaurants and accommodations to suit most people's needs 7/30/2020

- Kathie Fitch on Google

Very clean campground, staff is always friendly! It's just a beautiful place all around! 9/21/2020

My stay there was great just wished we could have stayed longer. 9/21/2020

Clean grounds Beautiful surroundings. 9/21/2020

Very nice place. We stay here often. 9/21/2020

The park is very clean, friendly staff, and excellent camp sites. The site provided clean BBQ, table and Chairs. 9/21/2020

The park is kept very clean and the staff are friendly. However there are lots of kids not wearing mask running through other peoples campsites. 9/20/2020

We were extremely pleased with our recent stay. This was our first visit to Costanoa, definitely won’t be our last. Check in was easy, the facility was immaculate and the staff friendly. My only complaint, and this is not KOA’s fault... 9/20/2020

We went when there were few kids and the park was great. Would probably never go when school is out. Park is clean, nicely laid out. 9/20/2020

It’s a really nice park in a gorgeous setting. The staff were friendly, helpful and plentiful. The restrooms are very nice and kept clean. The restaurant was delicious and the general store very convenient. The proximity to beaches, Pigeon Point Lighthouse... 9/19/2020

Property has trails with access to open beach area. On site facilities were in the process of reopening due to fires. RV spots were narrow but clean. Would likely come back and look for a different site - with grass and more space between sites. 9/19/2020

Great stay. Beautiful! My only complaint is my 55 year old husband as an electric bike. Pedal assist. He has bad knees. We did not see anywhere that these bikes are not allowed. My husband was actually pedaling and a security guard came after him and was so rude to him... 9/19/2020

We loved the large back in campsite! It is a beautiful location with lots of beautiful places to hike. I just wish Covid was not happening so more activities on the site would have been available. 9/19/2020

This a great campground! Brian was so very happy and helpful. We came in the dark and smokey, he helped us to find our spot & followed through with everything throughout our stay. Very clean & well kept. Everything was so convenient for us & our dogs!! Thank you! 9/18/2020

It’s a great campground and staff are welcoming and friendly. We always live it when we visit. The water not being on our entire stay was a challenge, everyday staff would say tomorrow, this went on for five days. we should have gotten a discount for the inconvenience. 9/17/2020

Our stay was amazing even with a little smoke ! The staff in the office were so nice and helpful ! The park was under massive clean up from fires Everything was very clean !!! 9/17/2020

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Next to the Pacific Ocean itself, Costanoa's most visible landmark is Pigeon Point Lighthouse. Three miles north of Costanoa, this rather distinctive and flashy lighthouse has watched over the sheer cliffs and rocky shore since 1872. Its white tower has weathered shipwrecks, rumrunners, a fire, earthquakes, modern technology and even politics. It now stands as the second tallest lighthouse in the West and one of the most photographed lighthouses in the country.

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