Campground Reviews

May 20, 2026
Amazing experience. The reggae was amazing. The store ran out of seltzers, and no hard alcohol so we had to door dash $400 in alcohol but the campground itself if beautiful, and the most friendly staff I've even encountered. We all got our spots for next year already. See you in May 2027!!
May 20, 2026
The employees were wonderful. Very helpful with checking in, getting wood, and answering any questions we had. The facility was very clean.
May 20, 2026
Had a great time. Nice reggae music
May 20, 2026
Great stay. Awesome place for kids.
May 20, 2026
Beautiful campground with everything we could need! Very clean and well maintained. All the employees were super helpful and friendly. We will definitely be back :)
May 20, 2026
The staff were all very friendly and helpful. Big improvement from several years ago. The entertainment was great.
May 19, 2026
Everything about this site is absolutely magical and the staff is incredible for every detail they put into making our experience completely unique and amazing. Shady Webb organized the best activities and music that was uplifting and so much fun. Can’t wait to come back next year. Thank you.
May 19, 2026
May 19, 2026
May 18, 2026
May 18, 2026
This is an amazing location for families. Facilities are excellent and staff very friendly and efficient. However, if you are looking for a quiet stay this is not it. Lots of children and activities. Really have to be careful driving within the park. Beach State Park nearby. Be careful of GPS directions. Access from the North on Hwy 1 safest bet. Great location between Monterey & Santa Cruz.
May 18, 2026
May 18, 2026
It’s always a good time staying at Monterey Bay KOA. The cherry on top was staying during their Reggae Weekend. Great music playing Friday and Saturday. Lots of awesome vendors. Thanks again for a great stay!
May 18, 2026
The best staff EVER, clean, well-kept facility, accommodating with lots of activities and entertainment.
May 18, 2026
This place was perfect. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted by friendly and helpful staff. I went to the front office to let them know I couldn’t open my trailer door because the hedge next to our site was overgrown, and they had someone trim it right away. The bathhouses were clean, the water was warm, and the water pressure was excellent, honestly one of the best campground showers.
May 18, 2026
May 18, 2026
Staff was very friendly and was surprised by a reggae festival
May 17, 2026
Beautiful park. Very well maintained. A little too busy for us.
May 16, 2026
Not a good location, very pricy for what you get.
May 16, 2026
Very nice well maintained koa. The most trees and plants ever saw so at a koa. Maybe little to much on cooler days. Every thing was great we stay here for the location. I great place for family and kids so much to do for them this koa has everything really. Very clean bathroom well stocked store to.
May 16, 2026
May 16, 2026
Impressed with size and quality of sites. Staff is upbeat and helpful.
May 15, 2026
Our kids had a wonderful time but we had difficulty with the cable hook up (we did not get any channels) and the sewer drainage at our site was very poor, which made emptying the black water more yucky then it needed to be. We loved the space and location of our site (#63) but it would have been nice for the cable channels to be working and to have good flow in the wastewater drain.
May 15, 2026
we love your place , come back and come back . thank you
May 15, 2026
Helpful staff, clean and safe accommodations.
May 14, 2026
May 14, 2026
I'm excited to return. So much for the kids to do. Beautiful property. I had a small issue and they went out of their way to fix it. Looking forward to returning.
May 14, 2026
May 14, 2026
Basically, it’s a great place. I don’t know if the weather I had there was typical, but I woke up with everything totally sopping, even though they claimed it hadn’t rained. My biggest complaint with my campsite was the water spigot. It probably was fine for hooking up an RV. However, it was impossible to fill a water bottle from the spigot because the water w
May 13, 2026
May 13, 2026
Very nice place with plenty of staff and events to make for a great time.
May 12, 2026
We had a wonderful time and the staff were so friendly, helpful and fantastic! We LOVED the guitar player and the cook who sang too! Wow! What talent! We can't wait to return!
May 12, 2026
wonderful spot and lots to do staff very friendly and helpful at all times
May 12, 2026
May 12, 2026
Great place and staff, enjoyed our time there.
May 12, 2026
We had an amazing stay at the Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay KOA this past weekend! The park was large, clean, and very well maintained. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, and the camp store was fully stocked with everything we needed. We especially loved the live music by The California Kid at The Sand Shack on Saturday night! The pool and Dive-In Theatre were such a fun bonus too!
May 11, 2026
May 11, 2026
Such a great camping experience!
May 11, 2026
Great stay, very crowded but a nice time
May 11, 2026
Perfect! Great friendly staff.
May 11, 2026
We had. Great time. All the staff was very helpful. We can’t wait to come back
May 11, 2026
The place is beautiful and the staff is amazing.
May 10, 2026
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May 06, 2026
May 06, 2026
All the staff I had interaction with were extremely helpful and polite. They all seemed very happy as well. That was very refreshing in this day and age.
May 06, 2026
My favorite place to stay , feels like home, clean, staff is friendly and accommodating, love it here!
May 04, 2026
Every single employee was amazing and our group had a great time! Thank you all so much
May 04, 2026
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