Santa Cruz / Monterey Bay KOA Holiday Blog
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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.**
Hotels and cabins are two popular choices when planning a visit to Santa Cruz, but which one is right for your next trip?
It all depends on the kind of experience you are looking for. Here is our Santa Cruz Deluxe Cabins vs. hotels comparison to help you plan your next adventure.
Typical Santa Cruz hotels will have the standard public lobby, with seats, elevators and hallways. A Deluxe Cabin at Santa Cruz / Monterey Bay KOA Holiday will have its own private patio, a personal fire pit and more open space for kids to play.
Hotel recreational options tend to include:
Santa Cruz Cabins offer extra recreational activities at the campground, such as:
Preferences here usually depend on your length of stay and the reason for making the trip.
Santa Cruz hotels can come with the usual sounds of shared spaces, such as slamming doors, noisy neighbors and constant elevator dings.
In contrast, Deluxe Cabins at our campground feature your own private entrance. The lack of shared walls means the noises you hear will be the sounds of nature or the crackling of a campfire.
In Santa Cruz, places to stay may or may not include housekeeping. While you may find daily housekeeping in some luxury or all-inclusive hotels, standard hotels, similar to Deluxe Cabins, typically do not offer this service.
For some guests, not having daily visits from housekeeping means more privacy and fewer interruptions, making it easier to unwind. Others may prefer the convenience of daily cleaning during their stay.
Santa Cruz / Monterey Bay KOA Holiday's Deluxe Cabins offer many benefits compared to a standard hotel stay, including:
You can also expect to get most of the same amenities a hotel offers.
When you are planning a trip to Santa Cruz, consider places to stay that leave lasting memories. Reserve your Deluxe Cabin at Santa Cruz / Monterey Bay KOA Holiday today!
That doesn't mean this area has to always be empty. When you start reviewing camping options, your history will display here to help compare sites and find the best stay. You will be able to share your stay information with friends or family and save it for a later time if you have a KOA Account.
Make checkout easy by booking all your reservations at once. Add your sites from different campgrounds into your shopping cart* and then choose checkout.
