This epic Northern California campground has so many amenities and fun activities you won’t want to leave. Santa Cruz / Monterey Bay KOA campground offers a compelling combination of natural beauty, recreational amenities, nearby attractions, and friendly service. It offers many opportunities for families and groups to create lasting memories while enjoying a fun camping experience.

Sometimes we camp to be outside in nature and have comfortable and affordable accommodations. But at this campground, there is so much to do, as well as different ways to camp, you’ll choose this campground over a hotel any day.
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This campground is located in Watsonville, a place many Californians associate with strawberries as this region produces tons of the red berries. The campground is a 15-minute walk to Manresa State Beach and it’s about a 20-minute drive to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Wharf.
The Santa Cruz / Monterey Bay KOA campground has a heated pool, hot tub, splash pad, and so much more!
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There is a playground, an arcade, and a basketball court– enough activities to keep everyone entertained. The campground also puts on organized activities, such as crafts, movie nights, and themed weekends.
Take your little ones on the KOA Express Fun Train that departs from the KOA train station.
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Guests also enjoy the “KOA Jumping Pillow'' open from dusk ‘til dawn. This amenity is a guest favorite! This campground also welcomes your pets. Take your pet to “Kamp K9”-- two fully-enclosed pet playgrounds where your pup can run around.
The Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay KOA also caters to different camping preferences. Whether you want to stay at an RV site, tent camp, or rent a cozy cabin, the campground offers a range of options.
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The availability of a camp store stocked with essentials and camping supplies adds to the convenience factor, making it easy for guests to stay put and enjoy all the amenities. The camping sites are decorated in a beach theme, with surfboards and Adirondack chairs, in some cases.
Rent bikes for the whole family at the campground and explore the nearby beaches and communities of Rio Del Mar and La Selva Beach.
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Take a break from the campground’s amenities and the nearby beach to explore the wildlife refuge that’s literally right next to the campground. The Ellicott Slough National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1975 to help protect several local species such as the Santa Cruz long-toed salamander subspecies and the California red-legged frog.
Kids and adults will have a blast here! This campground is the perfect home base for families who want to explore Monterey Bay and the surrounding areas.
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Stay at the Santa Cruz / Monterey Bay KOA campground for a memorable and enjoyable camping experience. Its location near the breathtaking beauty of the California coast and lively beach towns creates an ideal setting for summer fun and memory-making.

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Santa Cruz / Monterey Bay KOA Holiday, 1186 San Andreas Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076, USA