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.**
You will never run out of ideas for where to go in Santa Cruz, California. The Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay Area has a variety of activities, so your family is sure to have a fun and memorable vacation. Explore these top Santa Cruz attractions.
Attractions
Create lasting family memories with Santa Cruz's local attractions. Ride carnival rides at amusement parks, see ocean life at an aquarium, browse outlet shops or explore history at a museum.
Recreation
If you want to get active and spend a day on the beach, the area has plenty of recreational activities. Monterey Bay is a top destination for surfing and other ocean sports. If you prefer staying on shore, you can take a scenic drive or walk along the Pacific shoreline.
Events
Santa Cruz has many events that offer perfect opportunities to get involved in local culture. You can taste beer and wine, visit a cultural fair, run a 5K and eat delicious food at cook-offs. No matter the time of year you visit, your family will find an event to attend.
Reserve a Site at Santa Cruz / Monterey Bay KOA Holiday Today
Santa Cruz / Monterey Bay KOA Holiday is the perfect place to stay when exploring the area. The campground is centrally located between Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay, so local attractions are only a short drive away. You can also find a variety of on-site recreation activities and many ways to stay, from RV Sites to Deluxe Cabins. Reserve your site today!
Located in Santa Cruz, 15 minutes north of the campground, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk offers carnival rides, including the 1924 "Giant Dipper" - one of the few wooden roller coasters still in existence, as well as games, shops, miniature golf and more. As the only remaining seaside amusement park in the country, the Boardwalk is truly a one-of-a-kind experience.
400 Beach Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Be one of the nearly two million visitors to the Monterey Bay Aquarium this year. Home to more than 550 marine species from penguins to jellies to coral, the aquarium is a short 30 minute drive from the campground. Open 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. daily; 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. summer weekdays and holidays; 9:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. summer weekends. Admission is charged. Wheelchair accessible.
886 Cannery Row
Monterey, CA 93940
Just minutes away, Capitola Village is dotted with unique boutiques and gift shops as well as dozens of intimate dining hideaways and ocean view restaurants.
716 Capitola Avenue
Capitola, CA 95010
A quick (25 minute) car ride gets you to the train station in Felton for a trip back in time. Board the Roaring Camp Railroad's steam train and embark on a 90-minute journey through redwood groves to the top of Bear Mountain. The Beach Train takes riders on three-hour tours of redwood forests, across a century-old steel bridge, and through an 1875 tunnel.
5401 Graham Hill Road
Felton, CA 95018
We are located just under 1 mile from Manresa State Beach. Miles of sand, park lands and bike paths extend the length of Santa Cruz County. A short drive leads you to a relaxing day of fresh crab, kite flying and walking on the beach. Let your cares fade away as the waves hit the shore. Watch the fishing boats bring in the daily catch and enjoy fresh crab and San Francisco Sourdough. Enjoy some BBQ'd oysters, a local's favorite! Waterfront restaurants and souvenir shopping are available up and down the coast. There are 28 beaches to seek out in Santa Cruz. Click on the website to find your perfect beach!
1445 San Andreas Road
Watsonvile, CA 95076
Learn with the best! Richard Schmidt Surf School is Santa Cruz's original surf school since 1978. Enjoy the beautiful waves of Santa Cruz under the instruction of some of the area's top surfers.
Experience this magnificent 17-mile drive as it hugs the dramatic Pacific coastline and delves into the lush Del Monte Forest.
The beaches are just the beginning! Explore majestic redwood forests in Santa Cruz County's 14 state parks. Taste fresh cuisine and fine wines. Experience rich history and acclaimed arts. Santa Cruz's Traveler's Guide will help you discover all that Santa Cruz has to offer. Online visitor information keeps you up-to-date on Santa Cruz's year-round events for everyone. Find out about the latest news for visitors, or check out what's happening this week. Many things to see and do in Santa Cruz County are absolutely free.
"Original" Downtown Antique Faire is on the 2nd Sunday of the month. Vendors offer an eclectic blend of antiques and unique items. Weather permitting. Year round.
Lincoln Street (between Pacific and Cedar)
Santa Cruz,, CA 95060
Start a new holiday tradition, ice skating at the Boardwalk! The Boardwalk's Main Plaza sparkles with all the fun of a winter wonderland with ice skating and festive foods plus rides, games and more! Each 1-hour session includes ice skate rental for only $14.95 + tax.
Santa Cruz Boardwalk 400 Beach Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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