5-STARS FOR SEACLIFF STATE BEACH! Home from our beach day…read moredate, and I have to say... this beach was BEACHING! Today was exactly what we needed--relaxing, mood-boosting, peaceful, and simply enjoyable. Sometimes a day by the ocean really does feel like a reset button for the soul. We arrived early, chose our spot wisely, and settled in for the day. The weather was absolutely perfect! The waves were crashing and hugging the sand like a long-lost friend. The birds were birding (including one beautiful little feathered friend whose name I couldn't remember--and unfortunately, I couldn't get a picture either ‍). The dogs were out there pupping around in the water, happily retrieving balls and sticks their humans tossed for them. And the kids were everywhere--playing, splashing, laughing, and having the absolute BEST time in the sun. One of the things I really appreciate about Seacliff State Beach is how accessible and accommodating it is. Beach accessibility Handicap parking available Clean restrooms Working showers Clean changing rooms Covered picnic areas Pet-friendly amenities, including dog bowls with clean, fresh water And the parking is very reasonable at $10 for the day, with seniors receiving $1 off. That's a pretty great deal for spending an entire day at the beach! We even got lucky enough to see dolphins swimming by! We also spotted a healthy seal enjoying the water. Unfortunately, we did see another seal on the beach that appeared very lethargic and remained there for much of the day. That part was heartbreaking to see. I sincerely hope someone was able to get the appropriate wildlife professionals involved. And then there was our little tent adventure. Packing it up was easy enough... until we tried getting it back into its bag with the wind fighting us every step of the way! So we decided to bring it home and fold it back up in the garage where Mother Nature couldn't interfere with our packing skills. After a full day of sunshine, fresh ocean air, good food, beautiful scenery, wildlife, and just enjoying each other's company, we came home feeling relaxed, refreshed, and grateful. And if you know the area, Seacliff State Beach is also conveniently close to some great local spots, including Manuel's Restaurant, Marianna's Ice Cream Parlor, and Snow White's, just to name a few. WOULD ABSOLUTELY VISIT AGAIN! Seacliff State Beach checked all the boxes for us: accessibility, amenities, family-friendly fun, pet-friendly spaces, beautiful scenery, and a perfect place to spend a relaxing day by the ocean. The beach was beaching.The birds were birding.The waves were waving.The dogs were pupping.And we were just grateful to be there. Sometimes you don't need anything fancy. Just a beach, a picnic, someone you love, and a beautiful day. Until the next beach day...

I saw pictures of Seacliff State Beach online and wanted to check it out. I drove out there and it…read morewas pretty crowded. Parking is $10 but if you come late in the day, there's no parking in the lower lot. I parked in the upper lot and walked down the long step of stairs. It wasn't too bad. The view was incredible especially with the sunken ship. It used to be a restaurant and entertainment venue. However, the pier leading to the ship is long gone. There is a visitor's center where you can buy gifts and also learn the history about Seacliff State Beach and also look through a telescope to see the sunken ship much better. The beach was very packed and if you're going there to relax and swim, it's the best place to do so. There's not much to do around. There's no restaurants or shops next to the beach but that's fine because it keeps it natural. There was still a lot of damage to the parking lots and parts of the beach from previous floods and storm damage. There are plenty of bathrooms along the beach but bring your own soap and toilet paper because there isn't any. Overall, it was a nice beach and good place to relax and frolic in the sand and water.

We just spent the weekend at Beach RV for our anniversary. It is a hidden gem! A peaceful inlet is…read morevisible from Monterey Bay and there are beaches within walking distance. The park is small, quiet, and well-maintained, and the managers are friendly and helpful. A wonderful Mexican restaurant with reasonable prices and delicious food is a block away. There is also a BBQ nearby. We will definitely visit again!

This is a good clean campground and well maintained. Read the description carefully as the spaces…read moreare tight. No picnic tables and no room to sit at your site. Conveniently located near lots to do.

Excellent customer service, once I got someone on the phone. The website was hijacked by a spam…read moresite, so ignore the website & call them. It is mostly for long-term guests, and it had a waiting list when I talked to them because it was the busy season. I drove through the property and really liked it. I changed plans & didn't buy a 5th-wheel travel trailer now, but when I do, I will buy it off-season & be sure to stay at Santa Vida.

We stayed here for five days. This park is mainly for long-term guests, but I will say the people…read morewho live here are so kind and helped us get our trailer situated as the spot we were given was difficult to park in (off a hill). Everyone was very friendly. Not many amenities, but we had our full hook-ups and use of the bathroom facilities which is really all we needed as we were out most of the time. The park is super close to downtown which was a plus. We had issues with our power as we had to convert from 50 to 30amp, but I think our rig was just too powerful which is not the parks fault. Everything else was great! We were told there is a cool hiking trail and creek but we did not experience that for ourselves. Definitely a cute little spot to stay close to town!

Beautiful state beach for either spending the day or overnight in one of the campsites!…read more We stopped in on a Sunday around 1pm and wasn't crowded at all. Since we paid $10 at Seacliff state beach a few miles away it was free to enter with our receipt. We asked about the overnight camp sites and were told book in advance on www.parks.ca.gov. They did have some open sites although premium ocean view sites which I believe have hookups go quickly as are only around 9 of those. They are on the top of a tall bluff so do not have easy access to the beach. The beach is a further walk or drive to a separate area of the park. The beach area is pretty and would be a chill spot to enjoy the afternoon away from a ton of people. We enjoyed our time here.

Somewhat selective enforcement of camping rules. As a result our camping trip ended before it even…read morebegan. So last year my wife was diagnosed with cancer, so this year we decided to make the annual group camping trip a little easier by renting an rv. We rented a camper and arranged to have it dropped off to the campground, something the company had done regularly in the past. Unfortunately, a few weeks earlier, New Brighton started somewhat inconsistently requiring tow vehicles to be present at the campground at all times. I say inconsistent as it seems there are many campers at sites without tow vehicles present, and I am not sure why employees of the RV company we used, Alfredo and Roberto, had the lady at the gate so upset with them when so many other local campers seemed to have no issues. This afternoon, when Roberto was trying to drop off our camper at our campsite, she got so upset she threatened to call the police on him. I have some theories as to what might motivate the inconsistent treatment of visitors but I won't speculate openly. At any rate, with the camper denied entry, we dropped off our food at the campsite, which looked well maintained, and locked it in the generously sized bear locker for our friends before regrettably heading home - our weekend trip ending before it started. If you plan to camp here you should either plan to have your tow vehicle never leave, bring a drivable RV, or hey, maybe just not get the rules enforced on you because you were luckier than Alfredo or Roberto.

Recreation is the Bomb. Lots of live music. Themed weekends! Six weeks of Halloween. Bike…read morerentals...Fun Train and more...

Great staff, sites, fellow campers, and amenities! One of our go-to places that's close for weekend…read moregetaways. Little pricey, but they offer and lot and the location can't be beat. Our kids love it. Halloween is an extra special time! Love the theme weekends.

TLDR: nestled right in Scotts Valley, basically in the middle of a suburb, near markets and…read morerestaurants, yet provides tranquility. Spots are asphalt, close together but there's a nice wooden barrier between spots to provide some privacy. Our neighbors were talking until 3:00 a.m. and we could hear them so we told them to quiet doen. But honestly this happens so frequently at many campsites so I'm not upset. The highlight is the pool and the hot tub. Thank you so much to the owners and managers who actually heat both of these to a comfortable temperature. It seems like this is so rare these days. The pool is about 80 degrees. And the hot tub was piping! Loved it. The rec room is fun too. The kids loved air hockey, connect four, and the arcade game with hundreds of options. This place is near some of the best Cambodian and Thai food we've had (Jia Tella). And a very short drive to a safe way and nob Hill market. Very nice stay.

My wife and I recently stayed at "Santa Cruz Ranch RV Resort" in Scotts Valley, CA for the first…read moretime and we must say we enjoyed our stay. The design of the sites were well thought out (even though the asphalt pads were a bit small) there was still plenty of room between the sites and easy access to the Full Hookups. The property was very clean, well manicured landscaping, and the amenities, i.e., Laundry Room, had plenty of machines that were both clean and well maintained. In addition to the excellent property features, we were equally impressed with the property manager, Sjarifah. She was very friendly, professional, and displayed excellent customer service skills, all while multitasking (working the office and facility grounds). Sjarifah is definitely an asset to the park and represents company well. In fact, I made it a point to thank her before our departure for her hard work, professionalism and overall kindness. Sjarifah is Definitely The Gold Standard of Customer Service. If we were to visit the Santa Cruz area again and needed a resort to lodge at, we would definitely choose the Santa Cruz Ranch RV Resort.

We enjoyed our stay at Moss Landing KOA. Yes, the sites are close but management did an amazing job…read moredirecting my husband into a back in spot. Conveniently located for going out whale watching and going out on Elkhorn Slough. Short drive to Monterey to visit the Aquarium and go sailing out in the ocean. Great week of adventures!

Rating one star and if I could I would go less I would! Staff surrounded us as we were parking and…read morewe must have not have been dressed right or something cause they decided we did not belong there! They told Us our Cattle dog was part Pit Bull when we know for a fact she is not! I have vet papers stating she not a mixed breed but they would not even look at them and instead said you have been re funded and need to leave immediately. When asked how he was qualified he said he was not an expert. 46 spaces in less that 4 acres. Staff was friendly until they weren't made us feel like we were at Alcatraz! They tell what their insurance covers and does not cover, tells you where to park, how to park etc... oh and said you need to walk across the street to smoke but didn't even asked if I was a smoker! Just assumed I was! said we could stay but our dog could not be on the premises. she has been at several parks and never had one issue ever and she is only 1 1/2 years old! We made these plans 6 months in advance and had no where else to go! Had to come up with a reservation immediately! The only nice thing I could say about the park is it is clean but very very tight! With many years of traveling and the hundreds of parks I have stayed in this was the worst experience we have ever had!! We were in the area for a family celebration and now we are having to park many miles out of our way and drive lots of extra miles everyday! Only wish there were other options in the area!

This park is a great way to visit Santa Cruz! Yes, it is basically a parking lot with hook ups, no…read morewifi and no bathrooms or showers. But the location is great, and it has the best price in all of Santa Cruz. Also, it's right on the harbor so you are looking out at the boats! It's an easy drive to anywhere you want to visit in the area. It felt very safe to me. So many of the rv parks in SR charge as much as a hotel room, which makes no sense to me. I was really happy to find this place. I will definitely come here again.

Very quiet. It is impressive with the ramps are easy to access . I have a mobility master and I was…read moreable to drive almost anywhere and go into the city.

Pretty cool RV camping site just above Santa Cruz in the hills. I'm not an RV camper but my cousin…read morewho has a small child is. I like to rough it a bit more in a tent with a more natural setting. This place gets packed on weekends and I found the spacing to be too dense. Like neighbors all around 360 and just within feet of each other. But ya know what this is a gripe from a tent camper who chooses places based on spacing and density. Also every RV camper is used to this style of camping. They prefer convenience over solitude, to each their own. I will say that for as packed as this place gets, the campers are all good natured and considerate. No loud after hours noise/partying, no blaring of music and I didn't even hear any buzzes from a generator. Kids playing all over the place, which I love to see. The park offers great services like they'll deliver firewood or a fire pit to any site. They have a general store up front and the grounds are immaculate. There are bathrooms with showers if one didn't want to use the RV version. And the clincher for me on why I would recommend this campsite to anyone interested are the aesthetics. Their name truly is accurate...they are dead smack in the middle of a redwood forest. Even the dozens of monster RVs that are there are all in the shadows of a majestic redwood forest. There's even a nice creek that flows through the resort where people can wade, play and relax. Even though not my cup of tea, I can still acknowledge and appreciate what this place brings. And I'm glad it is there for others.

This was our second stay here and one of our favorite places. There's nothing like camping in the…read moremiddle of a redwood forest yet be 15-20 minutes from the beach. Very family oriented as lots of kids on scooters having the time of their lives. Even though lots of kids were there, the place is still very peaceful and quiet. There's is a nice clubhouse with a kitchen area, sofa and games such as fooseball and shuffleboard. Several board games as well. The deck has plenty of tables for eating or just hanging out. The San Lorenzo river is right there and just beautiful. Easy to walk down to the river. Staff are very friendly and welcoming. I love their little store- it has the right amount of miniature basics and there is also ice cream pints and the most delicious ice cream sandwiches. The other bonus is that you can burn a real wood fire at night! Will definitely keep coming back!