Sunset Beach Camping

Santa Cruz County

Sunset Beach, Santa Cruz County, California
Sunset Beach, Santa Cruz County, California

Sunset Beach Camping

Santa Cruz County


Sunset State Beach Camping

At one time camping was allowed along the lower sand dunes next to the beach where picnic tables are found today. The campgrounds were moved up onto the bluff to protect the fragile beach environment and to provide many more sites for the public.


Sunset Beach has 90 campsites in total. Sixty-five sites are available for tents, trailers, and RVs. Nine sites are for RVs or trailers only, and 11 are tents-only sites. Every campsite has a picnic table, fire ring, grills and food storage locker. A maximum of 8 people are allowed at each site. Check-in time is 2 PM while check-out is at noon.

Campground Layout and Facilities

The campsites are separated into 3 groups: Dunes Camp, Pine Hollow Camp, and South Camp. Each camping group has a restroom with pay showers. A campground host is available has firewood for sale. Overflow parking areas are provided. An amphitheater is located adjacent to the Pine Hollow Camp. A Hike-Bike Camp is available along with a group camp.

Sunset Beach, Santa Cruz County, CA

Sunset Camping Fees

  • $35 per night for family site
  • $335 for group site

Camping Reservations

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Campground at Sunset State Beach, Santa Cruz County, CA

Sunset Beach South Camp Campground (sites 36 and 37 in foreground)


Manresa State Beach Camping

Manresa State Beach camping is at Manresa Uplands, on a bluff above the beach. Camping is for walk-in, tents only. Campers may park at the lower lot for 20 minutes while they unload or load and then must move their vehicle to the upper lot. The sites are situated around central areas of lawn.

Campsites

  • 64 walk-in, tent-only campsites total
  • Campground divided into 3 clusters
  • 2 accessible, tent-only campsites
  • No RVs
  • Tables, fire pits with grills, food locker
  • Campsites are for a maximum of 8 people
  • Checkout time 2:00 PM

Manresa Beach Campground Fees and Reservations



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Ocean Safety

California State Parks and Recreation cautions that "large surf, cold water temperatures, backwash, sudden drop-offs, pounding shorebreak, and dangerous rip currents can turn what seem like safe activities such as playing near the surf line, wading, or climbing on rock outcroppings, deadly." Learn more about ocean safety at CA State Parks: Ocean Safety