This is a beautiful scenic hike surrounded by nature. The river runs alongside the trail for most…read moreof the way, creating a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere as you make your way toward the overlook deck. The views are breathtaking and the sound of the flowing water makes the experience even more enjoyable. If you're planning a picnic, head down to the river area -- the water is not very deep, making it a great spot for families and kids to enjoy. The steam engine train ride adds a special charm to the visit, offering a beautiful way to take in the scenery. There are also BBQ options available where you can purchase food, along with items from the general store. You can also bring your own food and spend the day soaking in the peaceful surroundings. A wonderful place to hike, relax, and enjoy the beauty of nature.

Amazing 0.8 mile reasonably level trail through a dense grove of majestic redwood giants. There was…read morealmost no one in the parking lot when I arrived at 9am on a Wednesday but the parking lot was full by noon when I left. There is a California state park gift shop that opens at 10am. Parking is $10 ($9 for seniors over 62). There is also a walkway from the parking lot to the Roaring Camp train station next to the state park.

This is a private community of cabins tucked away in the Santa Cruz Mountains. My parents own a…read morecabin here and I spent my summers here as a kid and teenager. The season runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day and there are events almost every weekend. Families put on Saturday night dinners and Sunday breakfasts. There are other events such as hot fudge sundaes at the pool, a 4th of July parade, and a talent show at the end of the season. The grounds boast a gazebo at the top of the property which has a beautiful view of the mountains, a creek a the bottom of the property which was a blast to play in as a kid, a playground, a pool, a heated porch for dinners, a snack bar, and plenty of space to run around. The cabins here are quaint and on the small side, but most have the usual amenities like cable TV, stoves, fridges, etc. Cabins aren't allowed to have dishwashers or washing machines/dryers since these properties aren't intended for long term use, but they are all unique and very cute. Most of the people here, or at least the people that participate in the weekend activities are very friendly and include elderly couples and young families with babies.

Small community but very nice! Has a pool, basketball court, volleyball/badminton net, boccie ball,…read morehorseshoes, playground, snack shack, even a nice eating area called Pappy's Porch! Our family has been up there since my grandparent's time, so we know everyone very well! It is not a hotel, but it is a private residential area. There are a few cabins up for sale, so be sure to check them out, they're beautiful! There are also events every weekend from Memorial Day to Labor Day! No wifi unless you provide it!

Our church has used Camp Maymac as a retreat facility for many years. The accommodations are simple…read more(you get what you pay for), but there is never an issue getting hot water or using the heater in the cabins. The staff is incredibly friendly and the meals are delicious. There are also many great hiking trails nearby. There is also a lot of space for recreational sports like volleyball, basketball, pickle ball and soccer. Great place to host a retreat!

This camp was exceptional! Far beyond my expectations. The staff were so diligent, polite, and…read moreshowed excellent team work. Facilities were clean and beautiful. Cabins have heater with bathroom/showers inside. Food was plentiful and absolutely delicious! While we were there 2 other churches were there too. Price very reasonable. Volleyball, basketball, pickleball, pool, and large grassy field on site.

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!

Beautiful RV park! Very small. Some sites may be a little challenging to park in, due to the trees…read moreand the size of your RV. But well worth the effort. It's just so relaxing being surrounded by so many redwoods. Tent sites are available too. Clean bathrooms and showers. Easy access to the creek. Follow the directions on their website vs directions on the GPS/Maps App on your phone.

they staff was very mean especially andrew. also they dont treat their campers nicley and often…read moremake them feel stupid. they forced a camper to serve condiments to her friends instead of joining them. this is dehuminizing and degrading. another camper was forced to do manual labor such as hauling very hevy items without any help from the lazy counclers. they were extremely disrespectful and even forced us to listen to party 4 u by charlie xcx whilst crying in teh bakcseet not allowed to speak. they treated us as sub human with litle to no considersaton of our feelings. i experienced teh worst day of my life here. the day me and a close friend were forced to stay in a shack while the rest of our friends had fun. all because of a rumor. lastly, girls and boys were rarely allowed to hang out despite having great friendships. please send your kids to another camp where they will have the freedom and respect to be normal. i was also forced to pick up pig poop when doing an activity. BAD

My 14yo daughter was exposed to illegal drugs at Kennolyn. We were under the impression that…read moreKennolyn was a wholesome, sheltered place, but one of the campers, a very wealthy boy, was apparently allowed to bring a marijuana vape pen into camp (despite the fact that the camp assures parents that they will search kids on the way in). He apparently bragged about having the weed vape all week to the other campers, and when the Camp left a group of teen campers unsupervised at night (why?), someone apparently used the weed vape. When the boy was later busted by the camp, he denied using it, claiming that my daughter and another 14 yo girl were the real culprits. The boy insisted he didn't even know he had the marijuana vape in his bag, that someone must have put it there, and said that my daughter and the other girl had "bullied" him into letting them use it. To be clear, though more than a dozen kids were there when the weed vape was used, no one OTHER THAN THE BOY WHO BROUGHT THE WEED VAPE TO CAMP ever said that the girls used the weed vape. For whatever reason, Kennolyn joined the boy in pointing the finger at the girls, and on that basis alone locked my daughter in a room by herself for a long period while they tried to extract a "confession" out of her; they performatively humiliated her by forcing her to serve the other campers at a food line, as if she was the lunch lady and no longer one of them; they refused to let her say goodbye to her cabinmates and friends, or even to collect their contact information; they made her do manual labor for a period, moving heavy bags off of a truck; and, as a final indignity, forced her to go to sleep in a cabin in the woods by herself. My daughter is a young 14, she was absolutely shamed and terrified, and said she cried herself to sleep. I'm paying $2,700 a week for that?!? When I picked her up the next morning she was visibly stressed and shaken, but she was even more angry, because she insisted she'd been falsely accused and had never even seen the boy's marijuana vape, let alone used it. When I emailed Kennolyn's management to challenge the boy's lies about my daughter and complain about the way they had treated her, suddenly their story began to change: now they insisted my daughter had confessed to the boy's accusations! My daughter categorically denied confessing to anything, and the more I dug into it, the more Kennolyn's story changed--first it was one counselor who purportedly heard the confession, then, wait, it was a different counselor altogether who had heard it, then suddenly there were TWO other counselors present for the confessions; etc. The more their story changed, the lower my trust for Kennolyn's leadership dropped. I'm not sure exactly what really happened, but they acted captiously and callously toward my daughter, and were suspiciously inconsistent in their dealings with me, particularly in the way they bent over backwards to exonerate and excuse the boy who actually brought the illegal marijuana vape to camp. My daughter feels disrespected and unfairly maligned, and regrets ever having gone to Kennolyn--they really treated her poorly. I don't blame her, and can't believe I wasted so much money to send my kid somewhere unsafe, where she would be exposed to illegal drugs. We won't be going back.

I stayed here on a couple of occassions as part of a weekend Unitarian family retreat. The…read morefacilities were rustic, but comfortable and welcoming. And with Butano State Park and the ocean nearby, there were many options for our group.

This Girl Scout sleep away camp has been a big part of my daughter's summer time fun for the past…read morefew years. She loves it and has gained so much confidence in herself through this worthwhile program. They have recently made many improvements to the facilities, without losing that camp feeling.

Oh my goodness, this place is very nice. I must declare coming here for a men's retreat with my…read morechurch was the best decision ever made. There are plenty of sports to play when there is free time and they have a very nice walking trail that is a walk to remember. The owners of this place are very nice and are happy to help at any time. This camp can fit a lot of people. Food is bring your own and make your own. The meeting place is also the cafeteria. It also comes with a bell if you want to let others know if the food is ready. For me personally I like it here because I live very close to the area. Only a 30 minute drive from my flat. Note: during the winter months, the pool is not open so please plan accordingly. Park by the meeting center do not go too far.

We've been coming here in the last 5 yrs or so Father's Day camping . Great place , make your own…read moremeal and with family working together it's more fun. The place is clean , kitchen is huge and people are very professional. We're coming back next week for camp !

Spent an amazing day in May at sunset beach. The weather was breezy and warm and surprisingly very…read morelittle traffic at this beautiful beach. There is plenty of space to spread out for bbqing, fire pit, sunning, frolicking in the sand with no disturbance. Super clean beach, and clean restrooms. Parking day pass for a $10. If you enjoy Northern California state parks, an annual pass is $125.

This beach was great. Had a great time…read more Something didn't feel right about the parking. Basically was told the parking was full but I'm free to park outside. I was told to still pay the $10. Also when we were waiting in the queue to pay for parking, some people drove right by us and parked. They looked like tourists and not an annual pass holder.