Seacliff State Beach is a nice and chill beach in Aptos. We visited b/c we like the ocean and need…read moreto get away from the drab of the valley every once in awhile, haha. I enjoyed seeing the ocean and my kids love playing on the beach, but I wanted to highlight the Visitor Center. So Seacliff State Beach has a nice little visitor center/museum, it's small, but it's actually full of great info, and it's free. It gave me a whole new appreciation for that boat wreck (the SS Palo Alto) at the end of the dilapidated pier out there right on the beach. There was a ton of historical artifacts, documents, and pictures all providing great info on what happened, why, and how it all went down w/the SS Palo Alto. They even had a video about S.S. Palo Alto and you can look at it through the telescope. Pretty cool stuff. There were also excellent exhibits on the geology and wildlife in the Monterey Bay ecosystem in general and at Sea Cliff Beach in particular. So much to learn from this little place, my kids had a blast b/c a lot of the small exhibits were hands on. They also got a kick out of the "stuffed animals" i.e. the taxidermy of local bird which were well done and really allowed for literal close-up looks at the birds in this marine region. Neat for those of us who like science generally and marine biology and animals specifically. Finally, there's a gift shop in there too, if you want to pick up a book about this region, some souvenirs, or send a friend a postcard from your trip here and the prices were all reasonable. People who worked here were friendly, informative, and helpful. We'll plan to visit again, hopefully soon.

What a beautiful magical beach with a ship wreck peeking out of the ocean not to far from the…read moreshoreline. Plenty of beautiful rocks and sea glass. My girlfriend found two fossilized great white shark teeth so that is cool and she found a natural sea marble just beautiful. Stayed for the sunset it was amazing. You have to come. Plenty of parking it was a 10$ fee but worth every dollar. There are restrooms. And shower

My Husband and I just spent a lovely 3 nights at this quaint campground. The location was ideal! A…read moreshort walk to the beach, local restaurants and shops. Even though nestled off the road, traffic noise was not an issue. The owner lives nearby and is available for anything (even bringing you quarters). Although there's not a ton of amenities, the personal touches to the property was over the top. Dog park, Laundry, and very nice private restrooms/showers. Plus they even have a station set up to paint rocks! We will definitely return, and highly recommend!

We took an impromptu camping trip in the middle of the week and landed here, at Pleasure Point. The…read moreease to book and find this spot was great. We were immediately greeted and helped by Eric (owner), he is kind and informative. It's not a large RV park, but it's absolutely perfectly situated to food, shopping and the beach. We walked to all these locations. We really loved it here.

I have to tell you all out there in yelpland...This was one of the greatest homes I have ever had…read more The owners are wonderful, the redwoods are about as good as God can offer. I will miss this place after three years of living here! This RV Park you can never go wrong with! It truly is magnificent. The trails, the chapel and just the walk to and from brings peace to an ever changing world. Come visit...you won't regret it!!!!

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.

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.

One of my favorite beaches and campgrounds. Gets very narrow when the tide is in. Has interesting…read morefossil cliffs on the western end. Waves are gentle and relatively safe. Not the most accessible, however. Very steep concrete steps at one end, lower steps at the other, both in moderate disrepair. Wildlife includes sea otters, sea lions, various seabirds. Staff at the kiosk were friendly, helpful, and welcoming.

Wonderful stay at KOA Holiday Campground!…read more We had a fantastic experience at this KOA Holiday campground. The entire place was very clean and well maintained, which we really appreciated. The pool was spotless, and the jacuzzi was warm and relaxing after a long day. What we loved most is that there are so many activities for kids. It's a great place for families -- children have plenty to do and never get bored. The campground is organized, friendly, and comfortable. Everything felt safe and welcoming. We enjoyed our stay so much that we definitely plan to come back again!

Beautiful campground with tons of options from tent-only sites to glamping cabins. We chose a…read moreglamping cabin although it didn't have a bathroom it was super close to a restroom facility which was always very clean and well stocked. The queen bed was super comfy and I loved not having to bring my own linens. It also had a mini fridge which was really convenient. We were there before peak season (mid May) so everything was pretty calm. We arrived after office hours and it was so easy. The employee at the guard shack was super friendly and gave us our key. The next day we went and checked in with the registration desk and had a nice chat with the gals there. Everyone was so helpful and welcoming! I'll definitely be coming back!

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.

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.

I am a big fan of KOA and have stayed at all of the three levels that I thought they had up till…read morenow. This one is a small KOA - the manager tells me it's the first KOAExpress. The other levels, journey, destination and resort are increasingly fancy, but generally have some kind of market, a cafe or restaurant, pools, jacuzzis and the like - more so at the higher levels. Well, this one was a fraction of the size of most of those. it was very well kept, nice level paved sites, excellent bathrooms - two full bathrooms, where you get your own toilet, sink and shower and door It's essentially located right in the harbor, there's a gate that will get you to the docks. Including all the whale watching boats . A bunch of sea lions were my neighbors on a rock on the other side of the fence. There are a couple of restaurants within walking distance as well, so that makes up for not having one on site

I really love KOA campgrounds. This one is a hidden little spot between Monterey and Santa Cruz,…read moreless than a 1/2 hour drive to each. Really nice staff, very clean and safe. The spots are very close to each other, but this is a small campground, maybe 50 spots. The KOA person guided us into our spot, made it easy because if it was just me and the wife... well you know! Moss landing is an old fishing town, very small, abut very historical and interesting to walk around. The ocean beach is walking distance from the campground. I will return to this place, very safe and very secluded. Nice clean laundry room, landscaping is beautiful, location is in a very secluded area in the farming community. Very tight spots, you are really close to your neighbor. But that's OK, this is a place you stay at, and go out during the day to see the sites around the area. There is no stores or restaurants in the area. Only one deli (which is really good but only open to 3pm). So you will need to have food and supply with you.

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.

Excellent rv resort! Very clean, well maintained and super friendly staff. We stayed for a week…read moreand loved every minute. Great Wi-Fi, clean showers and bathrooms, they have a common bbq area that is really nice. All sorts of local sightseeing events, steam train, Santa Cruz Boardwalk and a couple of wineries. Super nice.

We just finished up our first stay here and we'll definitely be returning. I found the staff to…read moreall be super friendly and helpful. The resort itself appears to be pretty old. They seem to be a doing a good job improving things, as two sections were under construction. Our site was a good sized spot, although it was one of their bigger sites. There was lots of gravel which was nice because it rained substantially. One thing that irritated me was the our site wasn't level at all. I used all of my leveling blocks just to get it as level as possible. It would be great if they could work on that. They have an awesome deck that overlooks the river and there's a trail that you can take to the water (it's sketchy, but fun). Their clubhouse had a bunch of games inside which my kiddo really enjoyed. They do have a small store at their main office, but it was pretty lame. There wasn't much to buy. It would be cool if they had some resort hoodies or t-shirts or something. One last thing, if this place had a pool or a big hot tub, it would be fantastic. My back was screaming after the drive in.