Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
We are located 11 miles South of Santa Cruz.
From Hwy 1 use Exit #432 for San Andreas Rd.
At the end of the exit ramp, go WEST on San Andreas Rd. for 3.2 miles.
We will be on your left. Look for the Yellow KOA Sign!
**If you are traveling on Hwy 1 North: DO NOT TAKE BUENA VISTA EXIT.
And despite what GPS, Google maps or other services may inform you, DO NOT TURN ON PEACEFUL VALLEY DR.**
Soak up the bright sun and take in the crisp ocean air along the California Coast when you stay with us at Santa Cruz / Monterey Bay KOA Holiday. With our ideal location just minutes from Monterey Bay, you and your family will appreciate a memorable trip camping near Santa Cruz as you spend your days with your toes in the sand at the beach just down the road. Book your stay with us at Santa Cruz / Monterey Bay KOA Holiday today!
Why Stay at Our Family-Friendly Campground in Santa Cruz?
Santa Cruz is home to many wonderful attractions and places the whole family will love! If you fancy a beach camping experience near the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, you will love staying at Santa Cruz / Monterey Bay KOA Holiday. The area is full of beautiful beaches for you to visit — a whopping 28 in total! After getting your tan on, take a short drive and visit the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and experience its endless array of fun things to do. You will be able to ride roller coasters, play mini golf and eat your fill of fresh cotton candy.The area also has many opportunities to kick back and relax. Bring your clubs and head to the Pebble Beach golf course for a round of golf on some of the most pristine greens anywhere. Take a drive north and explore Napa Valley or head south to discover the more than 60 wineries in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Whether you want a relaxing getaway or one filled with adventure and thrills, the Santa Cruz area is the perfect place to be.
Ways to Stay at Santa Cruz / Monterey Bay KOA Holiday
When you are searching for the best Santa Cruz camping spots, head to Santa Cruz / Monterey Bay KOA Holiday. Regardless of how you want to spend your time at our Santa Cruz beach campground, we offer a variety of ways to enjoy the camping experience. With us, you will never need to wonder where to camp near Santa Cruz again.Individual Tent Sites
For a more traditional camping experience, our campground in Santa Cruz provides individual Tent Sites equipped with water and electric hookups to give you everything you need to enjoy your nights beneath the stars. These sites are conveniently located near restrooms, picnic tables and fire rings. You will have access to all amenities as well, so all you have to focus on are lazy afternoons on the beach and evenings filled with stories around the campfire.
Camping Cabins
Our Camping Cabins also offer a rustic lodging experience with the benefits of a roof and a warm bed as you rejuvenate from a day filled with adventure in the outdoors. If you're looking for extreme comfort while beach camping in Santa Cruz, we offer Deluxe Cabins equipped with a kitchen, full bathroom, shower and beds for the whole family. We consider our camping cabins to be the perfect combination of peaceful nature and convenient amenities!
RV Sites
We also provide unique glamping cabin opportunities to provide you with a luxurious West Coast camping experience you'll never forget. Looking for a place to park your Airstream or RV? We offer Pull-Thru and Back-In RV Sites with the choice of full hookups. With connections for up to 50 amps and RV Sites with a KOA Patio®, you can choose the features you need to enjoy your vacation. Our RV Sites are excellent locations to rest and recuperate as you take in the beautiful surroundings of Santa Cruz!
Group Camping
Bring your whole extended family, friend group or office for a group camping trip. Santa Cruz / Monterey Bay KOA Holiday can accommodate large groups with a little something for everyone. Settle into our cozy lodging options and utilize our clubhouse and meeting room for your gatherings. We will pair you with a Group Coordinator to help you handle the details of your whole trip.
Our Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay Camping Amenities and Activities
Our family-friendly campground in Santa Cruz offers various amenities and recreational activities to help you make memories that will last a lifetime. Spend your days splashing in the pool or participating in weekly events, including several weekends of Halloween fun or seeing the campground transform into a Winter Wonderland with twinkling lights every December.
Some of our other amenities include:
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay KOA Holiday is proud to offer a special thank you to all military veterans, service men and women, police, firefighters and first responders with 10% off their reservation. Valid military, state or federal service ID is required at check in.
Terms & Conditions: This discount cannot be combined with any other discounts or offers including KOA Rewards. Minimum length of stay rules may apply. Not valid on stays of 28 days or more. Discount applied to site registration fees only.
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