Santa Cruz / Monterey Bay KOA Holiday Blog
Give yourself a holiday season weekday getaway & save with $79 RV sites & $149 Studio Cabins!
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.**
The holiday season can fill up fast. Between shopping, events, gatherings and an ever-growing to-do list, sometimes the best gift you can give yourself is a little time to slow down.
A getaway to Santa Cruz / Monterey Bay KOA Holiday offers the perfect change of pace. Spend your days exploring the California coast, enjoy seasonal fun throughout the Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay area, then come back to camp for time together around the fire.
Even better, consider turning your getaway into a weekday escape. Visiting during the week can mean less of the weekend hustle, giving you more time to relax at camp and enjoy the surrounding area at an easier pace.
Bring the RV, plan a cabin getaway or sleep under the stars. Campers can choose from RV Sites, Camping Cabins, Deluxe Cabins and Tent Sites, so you can find a stay that fits your camping style. Deluxe Cabins offer extra comforts including kitchens and full bathrooms, while RV travelers can choose from a variety of site options, including sites with patios.
However you stay, give yourself permission to unpack, settle in and enjoy a few days at a slower pace.
Weekends aren't the only time to get away. A weekday stay can be an especially relaxing way to experience the coast during the busy holiday season.
With fewer weekend crowds to navigate, you can spend less time caught up in the hustle and more time enjoying your getaway. Head out to explore the coast, visit local attractions or simply stay at camp and enjoy a quieter day.
Traveling outside the weekend rush can also help you avoid some of the heavier recreational traffic that comes with popular weekend travel times. And when you aren't trying to fit everything into Saturday and Sunday, there's more room in the schedule for exactly what you came for: time to relax.
You don't have to leave the campground to find plenty of seasonal fun. Theme weekends and events including Winter Wonderland bring twinkling lights, cozy campfires and holiday activities for the family. Activities include hot cocoa, holiday crafts, s'mores, live music, holiday lights train rides, Palm Tree Climbing and more.
Beyond the themed weekends, there is plenty to keep everyone entertained. Recreation includes a heated pool and hot tub, Jumping Pillow, playground, basketball and volleyball courts, bocce ball, ladder ball, ping pong and other campground games. Guests can also rent standard or e-bikes, try gem mining or create a colorful souvenir with tie-dye on tap - a whole new way to tie dye!
And if your perfect holiday getaway involves doing absolutely nothing for a while, that's okay too. A quiet morning, a walk around camp or an evening by the fire might be exactly what the busy season calls for.
When you're ready to explore, you'll find plenty of seasonal fun and coastal favorites throughout the Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay area:
Weekday tip: Plan some of your exploring Monday through Friday to get away from the weekend rush. A weekday getaway gives you more opportunity to enjoy the area at a relaxed pace and can help you avoid some of the heavier recreational traffic that comes with popular weekend travel periods.
Then head back to camp, relax and enjoy having nowhere else you need to be.
The holiday season doesn't have to be one long rush from one commitment to the next. Trade a few days of the hustle for ocean air, campground fun and time together along the California coast.
Stay busy exploring Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay, spend the day enjoying recreation at camp or simply slow down around the campfire. A weekday escape can make it even easier to step away from the holiday rush and enjoy some well-deserved downtime.
However you choose to spend your getaway, Santa Cruz / Monterey Bay KOA Holiday gives you a home base for making a few more memories before the season slips away.
Make time to slow down, relax and enjoy the coast this holiday season and book your stay today.
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