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Campground Reviews

Dec 30, 2021
Very clean facility and we had lots of fun despite the rain. My only suggestion is to rent the 4?seater bikes in 15 min increments. We were exhausted after 10 mins and had to push up hills ;) I would have loved to return it and pay a quarter of the cost.
Dec 29, 2021
People are very nice and accommodating. The park is clean and so kid friendly. Well worth the stay!!
Dec 29, 2021
Our stay was wonderful. The staff was helpful and friendly. Campers were all friendly and courteous. The last few times we have camped here were disappointing but KOA Santa Cruz is back to the top of our list of places to stay!
Dec 28, 2021
Enjoy my stay very much loved my cabin
Dec 28, 2021
I was here over Christmas weekend. Everyone was friendly and helpful, even when they were working Christmas day. Everything was clean and well maintained. I appreciate the multiple dog areas; it is nice to be able to let my dogs off leash for awhile.
Dec 28, 2021
Loved our family time here despite the cold and rain. Heated bathrooms and shower room was a huge plus. So nice and quiet, could hear the frogs way off in the distance at night. This is our off-season destination for sure.
Dec 27, 2021
Great stay, very nice facility. My only complaint was we had family visit us for the day, some are handicapped. Their car was slight on the road and instead of asking in a friendly manner to move, he was very rude send condescending. He was the only downside of our stay.
Dec 27, 2021
Overall, it was a great stay. The staff in the center - while I understand working on christmas is not desired - could have been more helpful. I had made a simple request to use pool / hot tub facilities a few minutes post check out which was declined rather abruptly by staff that day. This is a fairly typical request at most hotels and other facilities, it landed as not the best customer service
Dec 27, 2021
The whole campground was beautifully kept! We were able to get a cabin right next to my daughter's RV camp site. The cabin was very comfortable and clean. Loved our visit
Dec 27, 2021
The Airstream we rented was great. It was clean and very functional. I love the campground and all the amenities. The staff we wonderful especially since they were working on the holiday. I will definitely be back.
Dec 23, 2021
Good stay, very kid friendly, cabin sleeping area was a little claustrophobic. I liked the rest of the cabin, however. I liked the microwave, frig, tv, hair dryer and the queen bed. The pull out couch was very uncomfortable. It appeared there were boys throwing rocks into the pool from the area of the cabins above the pool. I also liked the store.
Dec 23, 2021
Dec 22, 2021
Great trip!
Dec 22, 2021
Our stay was great. Easy check in with clean sights. Staff was very helpful and on top of everything. So much to do with the kids.
Dec 22, 2021
Only negative…too many text messages
Dec 21, 2021
Kids loved the activities and all of the play equipment. We had a great stay. Rental campers were fine but a little worn down, with some missing awnings or windows.
Dec 21, 2021
Dec 21, 2021
Amazing stay, we will definitely be back. So many fun activities for the kids, grounds were well maintained and clean and everyone was so friendly.
Dec 21, 2021
Love this KOA, clean friendly and with all of the amenities. Our visit was marred by noisy neighbors for a couple of evenings and the lack of an internet connection for our last three days there. I don’t mind the sounds of happy kids and adults, but having a big screen TV blaring next to me 6 hours a day is disappointing to say the least…..I didn’t spend $90 a night to have a TV next to me
Dec 20, 2021
Dec 20, 2021
The facilities are beautiful and the amenities are great. But the loud music and partying were a miserable experience. I had my two year with me and our neighbors watched loud movies on there outdoor surround sound system till 10pm nightly. While a group of 4 rvs partied till after that nightly. The spaces are just too close together to not be effected.
Dec 20, 2021
Dec 20, 2021
Dec 20, 2021
Unique experience
Dec 19, 2021
This place is expensive, but the best option for the Santa Cruz area. Full hookups, kid and pet friendly, swimming pool, train rides, kid activities and great play areas make the extra cost worth it. Beach is a short drive away 1/4 mile.
Dec 18, 2021
Staying in an airstream was great fun!! May I suggest setting the hot water temperature higher. I had warm showers but not enough to get warmed up after being out in the rain and wind. Sorry I missed out on the light parade. Looks like you all have a lot of fun!
Dec 15, 2021
Dec 14, 2021
Great, except I'm trying to get to sleep and your office texts me to quite down at 10pm. Yet, 15 spaces away there is a load party. Nothing is being done about it.
Dec 14, 2021
Cabins are nice. Heater did not work.but pet fees are ridiculous.$25 if u stay one night.so if u have 3 pets thats $75.crazy.u. would sell a lot more stuff in store if price was lower.$25 for a hat.
Dec 13, 2021
We always enjoy our stay at the Santa Cruz/Monterey KOA. The scheduled activities for the children keep them entertained all day long.
Dec 13, 2021
Dec 13, 2021
This was probably my 8th stay at this KOA. There was a huuuuuuge party staying in the cabins down near site 82. They had giant speakers on stands and their incredibly loud music played long past quiet time. I had mixed feelings because I want people to have fun, but it was *so loud* (plus lots of screaming adults and kids). No one answered the after hours line despite calling 5 times each night.
Dec 13, 2021
Very nice and friendly environment so much to do kid and pet friendly great experience
Dec 13, 2021
Very clean, friendly, and a convenient place to stay.
Dec 13, 2021
Very clean campground great activities
Dec 12, 2021
Dec 11, 2021
It was all good.
Dec 10, 2021
Had a FedEx package arrive and was confirmed delivery by FedEx. Office staff continued to tell me nothing was delivered... it took me 3 attempts at the office before a 3rd person actually went into the back office and found it.
Dec 10, 2021
What a great park, once you get there. Roadways coming into the park from 101, are tight, bumpy and had low branches, it might just be our rig (13.5 hgt). The park itself is very clean, manicured and the staff is accommodating. When we come back to CA, we will be stopping here again. Hopefully the roads will be fixed. :)
Dec 09, 2021
Dec 09, 2021
Stayed for 4 nights. It’s a 20 minute walk to an absolutely beautiful beach. Or a much shorter bicycle or car drive. Really good staff, lots to do, especially for younger families at the facility itself.
Dec 08, 2021
Facilities were clean. Staff could have been friendlier.
Dec 08, 2021
Dec 07, 2021
Dec 07, 2021
Everyone was friendly. The place is very nice. I love how festive it was. Only 2 things a bit disappointing, but not game changer. The cabin I chose advertised near beach. That was misleading. The bathrooms were being renovated. There was a trailer in its place but the shower was ridiculous. Otherwise enjoyed my stay and I will definitely be back again!
Dec 07, 2021
Excellent if you stay on site with kids but not good to walk or bike outside the camp area.
Dec 06, 2021
Dec 06, 2021
Dec 06, 2021
We had an amazing time! Thank you
Dec 06, 2021
The campground was great and offered our kids so many activities to do. The deluxe cabin that we stayed in was very nice; however, we were right by the shared bathrooms so we constantly smelled sewage when we were outside and we also paid the extra $20 to stay by our friends who were staying with us and they weren’t by us at all and when we called to have the place right by us we got denied.
Feb 10, 2022
We love this place. I've spent time at many Koa over the years and they are all clean, fun for the kids and so close to Monterey pier and Santa cruz boardwalk. Over the years I've stayed here 5 or 6 times. The only drawback is the price it is very spendy. We pay half the fee at the booking and we save for the rest. Never had any problems with the camp sites or the management I have given it 4 stars, not 5 stars because of the price of the lodging. My favorite Koa is Manchester Beach.
- Cindy Russell on Google
Feb 10, 2022
Buen servicio, personal amable.
- Narraciones de un BURRO by Walter Saravia on Google
Feb 10, 2022
Beautiful campground...we'll be booking soon!
- Terene Roberts on Google