Santa Cruz / Monterey Bay KOA
RV Sites, Tent Sites
Check-in: 2:00 pm, Check-out: 11:00 am
Accommodations
Check-in: 4:00 pm, Check-out: 11:00 am
Campground Site Map
KOA Holiday Campgrounds
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 Patios™ 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.
Directions
We are located 11 miles South of Santa Cruz.
Take Hwy 1 South to San Andreas Rd Exit 432 and go W 3.2 miles on San Andreas Rd.
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.**
Take Hwy 1 North, take exit 425 onto W Riverside Dr, take a left on W Riverside Dr toward Lee Rd.
In .2 miles, take a right on Lee Rd
In .2 miles, take a left on W Beach St
In 1.4 miles, take a right on San Andreas Rd
In 4.2 miles, destination will be on your right - look for the Yellow KOA Sign!
Events
Campground Events
Care Camps Weekened
CampgroundMay 10 - 12, 2019
Stay Friday May 10th and receive Saturday May 11th for $20. This weekend is all about raising funds to send kids to our care camps. Stay tuned to our Facebook page for a full list of activities that we will be having for this weekend!
Themed Weekends!
CampgroundJun 1 - Sep 1, 2019
Themed weekends are in for Summer 2019... from the Jungle to Pirates and Princesses to a Luau and Christmas in July, we've got a whole lot going on here! Activity sheets will be uploaded to our Facebook page as we get closer to each weekend.
Halloween Spooktacular!
CampgroundOct 4 - 27, 2019
Offering a NEW Haunted Trail, Pumpkin Patch Party, and The Headless Horseman. We offer now 4 weekends full of scary fun during our Halloween Spooktacular-Oct 4-6, Oct 11-13, Oct. 18-20, Oct. 25-27. Get yourself a costume, and be sure to dress up your cabin, RV, or tent to try and win a free night stay with us! Book early! We sell out every year.Download the details
Christmas Village
CampgroundDec 7 - 21, 2019
We're bringing Christmas to the beach with our festive Christmas Village. Join us for Saturday night light shows, S'mores & coco with Mel, Christmas crafts, Christmas sing along train, a chance to meet Santa, snow and so much more!
Additional activities include:
-Site decorating contest - 1st place will win a 2 night stay in any choice of accommodations (2 will be awarded each weekend).
-Showing of the Polar Express
-Make or add your own ornament to the community tree.
Event occurs Friday and Saturday December 7th through December 21, 2019.
*Two night minimum for Christmas Village Weekends*Download the details
Local Area Events
2nd Saturday on the Farm
LocalJun 1 - Nov 1, 2019
2601 E Lake Ave
Watsonville, CA 95076
831-724-5898
Every month, the Agricultural History Project Center and Museum hosts agriculture centered events at the Santa Cruz County Fairground from 11am-3pm. A full list of events and dates are located on the website provided.
U.S. Open Championship
LocalJun 10 - 16, 2019
1700 17 Mile Dr
Pebble Beach Golf Links
Pebble Beach, CA 93953
U.S. Open Championship tradition continues, when Pebble Beach hosts its sixth U.S. Open on June 13-16, 2019!
Free Movies on the Beach at the Santa Cruz Boardwalk
LocalJun 19 - Aug 14, 2019
400 Beach St
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831-423-5590
There's nothing like watching a classic, free movie on the beach with the Giant Dipper twinkling overhead and the gentle sound of summer surf in the background. Bring a blanket or low-back beach chair and join the fun at the Santa Cruz Boardwalk Wednesday Nights at 9 pm.
