NEW BRIGHTON STATE BEACH: New Brighton
State Beach, a 93-acre park features picnic areas, swimming, fishing
and a nearby forest of Monterey pine and Coastal Live Oak. The camping
area is on a bluff overlooking northern Monterey Bay and is one of the
more popular State Beaches in California. It is renowned for its family-oriented
campground, which sits on the towering bluffs high above the Pacific
Ocean. Beautiful, flourishing vegetation of towering pine trees, Monterey
Cypress, oak, eucalyptus trees, and wild berry vines enclose campers
with a peaceful serenity.
VISITOR CENTER:
A visitor center is in the works for New Brighton State Beach.
CAMPING:
Reservations 800-444-7275
December through February off reservation: first come
first serve only. See General Info for more camping information.
ACCESSIBILITY:
Restrooms
Showers
Camping
Picnicking
CLIMATE/CLOTHING:
Weather varies from cool, misty mornings to hot summer afternoons. Layered
clothing is advised.
AMENTIES:
Picnicking (with group sites)
Hike/bike sites
Restrooms
Showers
RV sanitation station
Food, lodging and supplies are available nearby
EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES:
Seasonal Junior Ranger programs (check at kiosk for time/date)
Family programs
Guided tours
Historic sites
Docent-led educational programs by appointment
GENERAL INFO/TRAILS
MORE CAMPING INFORMATION:
Camping fees:
--Regular (72 sites, up to 36') $25/day
--Premium (4 sites) $35/day (best ocean views)
--Hookup (6 sites) $35.00/day
--Bicycle sites (4) $3.00/person/day
--Group Site (3 sites) $125.00/day
--Senior (62+) Discount $2.00 off/day
--Disabled Discount 1/2 off/day with state pass
* JUVENILES under 18 years of age not camping
with a parent or legal guardian must have WRITTEN permission to camp
in the park. Permission letters must include the name of the park, the
name of the juvenile, the dates they may stay and the name, address,
phone number and signature of the person's parent or legal guardian.
The parent must be reachable at all times during the juvenile's visit.
Children 14 years of age and under may not camp without a parent present
during the stay.
LOCAL FLAVORS: Capitola Village is set between two bluffs on a flat
wide path of beach at the mouth of the Soquel Creek. For over 100 years
this area of the coast has wooed inlanders trying to escape the hot
temperatures during the summer.
Santa Cruz is only minutes from Capitola, with its world famous mile
long Beach Boardwalk and Amusement Park. This park is open year-round
and is a guarantee for fun for all ages.
OTHER ATTRACTIONS:
- Cabrillo Music Festival
- University of California at Santa Cruz
- Santa Cruz Mountains and Redwood Forest
- Santa Cruz Wharf
- Santa Cruz Memorial Lighthouse
- Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
- Mystery Spot, Santa Cruz
- Aptos Village Park/Aptos
- Cave Train/Kiddy Ride at Amusement Park
- Santa Cruz Mission
by: Carla Iacovetti
©2006Carla Iacovetti
