Description

California, New Brighton State Beach Campground.  The campground has easy access from Highway 1.  It's located approximately six miles south of Santa Cruz on HWY1.  

Directions:

The beach is in the town of Capitola, just south of Santa Cruz. The beach can be reached by taking the New Brighton/Park Avenue exit off Highway One and go south for just one block.  Take the first left onto McGregor Road.  After approximately one block, take a right into the campground.  

Also, see the Campbase map provided here.  

Comment

New Brighton State Beach Campground is open all year with 111 RV and tent camp spots.  Most camp spots have shade from large old growth trees.  It's a bueatiful wooded campground right on the beach.  Premium camp spots have an ocean view and are located on the bluffs above the beach.  Electric and water camp spots are also available but, they are limited to approximately 10 spots.  Big rigs to approximately 45 feet can be accommodated, some camp spots may be larger.  The campground is located in a wilderness area inside the "big city".  Most services are available within 5 miles of the park.  The park also has hike/bike sites and group sites available.  Firewood is available from the campground host.  It's $10 per bag but, it's a large bag.  Ice is not available at the campground.  

Note: To enter the campground there is a railroad underpass that has a 14 foot clearance.  If your RV is taller than 14 feet you may not be able to get into this campground.  Please see our photos tab for picture of the underpass.

Local Recreation:

Most campers to this location are enjoying the local beach.  The campground has easy access to the beach via hiking trails.  Tide pools can be found in the area.

Seacliff State Beach is just a mile from the campground.  It's a nice walk along the beach between campgrounds.  Seacliff is the beach with the sunken cement ship. 

The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Pier are just 10 miles north on Highway 1.  There are all kinds of things to eat, see, and do on the Boardwalk.  There are numerous carnival rides including a roller coaster.  The pier is also right there.  Please see the Campbase Photos tab for pictures of the Boardwalk.