Campground Reviews

Oct 31, 2026
Oct 30, 2026
The grounds are clean and meticulously maintained. We felt safe there.
Oct 30, 2026
Went to meet up with Daughter. Surprised to see the Halloween festivities it was amazing, good job. suggestion: wider shower curtains to avoid splashing dry clothing.
Oct 30, 2026
Staff was very welcoming and the park itself was clean and enjoyable!
Oct 29, 2026
Oct 28, 2026
We stayed in the Glamping cabins and they were well decorated and comfortable. The grounds and bathroom/shower areas were easily accessible and very clean. I am not a camper but this was a special trip for my honeys birthday and he absolutely loved it! So close to the beach and we'll definitely be back. Thank you!
Oct 27, 2026
Oct 27, 2026
Oct 27, 2026
Oct 27, 2026
Halloween festivities were fantastic! Had such a great time!
Oct 27, 2026
Excellant
Oct 27, 2026
Oct 27, 2026
Great clean campsites. Great atmosphere.
Oct 26, 2026
My family has been coming to KOA Santa cruz since 1978… Now my grandchildren and great grandchildren are coming…A big shout out to Aaron, who was absolutely unbelievably kind and helpful to my husband and I. We always have trouble backing in our trailer and he was there for us. So kind and patient. Love every single employee as well. Thank you so much. We’ll see you soon. Rick and Debbie Alt
Oct 26, 2026
Amazing stay! Appreciate all the amenities and the food at the cafe is delicious!! Thank you for an excellent Halloween weekend
Oct 26, 2026
Oct 26, 2026
Oct 26, 2026
Oct 26, 2026
Oct 26, 2026
We had a great Halloween weekend (Oct 23rd-25th). The only thing missing was the outdoor dance party. Please bring back the outdoor dance party next year for the Halloween weekends!!
Oct 26, 2026
We are in our 70’s & can afford $500. For the weekend our children & grands can not. Noticed lots of grandparents & less kids year after year as prices go up for Halloween. We used to have 5 sights for 20 years now just us. $25. For early check in after driving 4 hours, & her cabin was ready. Pissed off our whole group, end of a tradition of 20+ years.
Oct 26, 2026
We really enjoyed our stay!! All was good Staff was great!! Thank you
Oct 26, 2026
Oct 26, 2026
The Halloween festivities were amazing. We will be back next year for sure.
Oct 24, 2026
Beautiful facility! Friendly staff and well stocked general store. We'll be back!
Oct 23, 2026
Great people, great service
Oct 23, 2026
Second time staying. Everything is great!! Loved the heated pool in October. Great Halloween decorations throughout the park.
Oct 22, 2026
Oct 21, 2026
The employee's were wonderful but paying top dollar to continuously lose power is unacceptable. There's no excuse.
Oct 21, 2026
A great experience, clean and comfortable. Campground felt very clean and well taken care of. Staff was all great and very friendly and attentive.
Oct 20, 2026
Another fun year, but the power was out for our site a good part of each day, coming back on only for 5-10 mins at a time. The staff is over-the-top strict about quiet time.
Oct 20, 2026
It was our first time staying at the Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay KOA during the Halloween season. We were pleasantly surprised how many folks got into the Halloween season and went above and beyond with such creative decorations in such a compact space. Even though it was packed with each site sold out, the staff were very friendly, calm, and very supportive. We booked for next year for sure!!
Oct 20, 2026
We always enjoy our stay at your KOA. This time we were a little skeptical due to your Halloween festivities, but all was good and we actually enjoyed seeing all the youngsters in their costumes.
Oct 20, 2026
Staff was super friendly and helpful but…. I did not receive any communication about the power issues while the snack shack and pillow maintained power. The entire reason we booked this weekend was to decorate our site for Halloween but all my electric decor wasn’t functional during the trick or treating time 5:30-7. It even was shut off well past the time everyone had already shut off their A
Oct 20, 2026
Organized Clean Friendly and helpful ����
Oct 20, 2026
Oct 19, 2026
Power outage was not ideal when we pay for full hook up spits. Also, price increases for the sites made the event less full. Lastly, spots not bringing enough candy was extremely problematic. KOA needs to push attendees to be prepared to make this event fun for all who attend as well as post signage for one piece per site. Big Kids taking handfuls left nothing for the younger children.
Oct 19, 2026
It’s great except the cabins are neglected. The bathroom fan does not work and the lock on bathroom door are not working in cabin 82. Would be great if they raised the lamps over the beds we constantly hit our head on them they are so low. The blind adjustments in front door do not work either
Oct 19, 2026
Everything was great as always! This trip was for our annual Halloween visit. I do have a few suggestions: - start the trick or treating portion an hour later. That gives a dinner break for everyone after the costume contest and lets it get dark. Everything all lit up is really fun. - Announce the menu daily. I planned my own meals but later saw there was clam chowder offered. Great job though
Oct 19, 2026
Oct 19, 2026
Staff is great. Awesome activities. Always have a fantastic time.
Oct 19, 2026
Oct 19, 2026
We had such an amazing weekend! The campground was 100% full, the staff was kind, energetic, and accommodating. My three kids loved trick-or-treating and KOA staff kept them all safe by not allowing ANY cars, bikes, scooters, etc to be on the roads while the kids were out. The activities were top notch, the haunted house was just the right amount of scary, and the treats were overflowing!
Oct 19, 2026
Overall experience, I would highly recommend it. The grounds were amazing. The service was also I would definitely come back again hopefully sooner than later.
Oct 19, 2026
THIS KOA IS VERY WELL KEPT UP. THE STAFF ARE HELPFUL AND FRIENDLY. ONE OF OUR FAVORITE KOA'S TO VISIST
Oct 17, 2026
It was lovely and everyone is so friendly and welcoming.
Oct 17, 2026
Our stay was wonderful. Staff was great!! Always a very positive experience!!
Oct 16, 2026
We always love coming here. We have been coming here for over 30 years. When my children were young, I felt safe coming here by myself with them. My husband was not always able to come with us.
Oct 16, 2026
Campgrounds and campsite were very clean and comfortable. Staff was friendly and helpful. We enjoyed our stay and will be returning in the future.
Oct 16, 2026
Love this location. Clean friendly and lots of things to do around camp and local towns.
Nov 02, 2026
We absolutely love our local KOA. The staff are all very friendly, especially the manager Andy. There are so many fun activities that our toddler is never bored. We will be back soon!
- Amber Nelsen on Google
Oct 30, 2026
THIS is how you do family camping! Five stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We stayed at the Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay KOA during our family trip down the California coast, and what a wonderful experience! Traveling with kids and a large RV can be an adventure all on its own, so finding a campground that genuinely makes families feel welcome is worth its weight in gold. From the friendly communication to the fun, family-oriented atmosphere, this KOA reminded us exactly why we love traveling this way. The Halloween activities were such a fun addition to our trip, and we appreciated the thoughtful text communication that helped us feel informed and welcome. What really makes a campground special isn't just the location or amenities. It's the people, the atmosphere, and those little details that turn an ordinary overnight stay into a family memory. We travel because we want our kids to experience new places, have adventures, and make memories together. This is exactly the kind of campground that makes those experiences enjoyable for everyone—including the parents! A big thank-you to the team for creating such a welcoming environment. Your efforts do not go unnoticed. We would happily return and recommend this KOA to other families!
- Jesse Mccracken on Google
Oct 04, 2026
Wonderful place,incredible staff,clean,safe,pet and kid friendly.
- Sara Laskey on Google