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Also referred to as Point Santa Cruz, Lighthouse Field State Beach sits just a few miles south of the city of Santa Cruz, CA. Lying along State Highway 1, it’s a perfect stop off for anyone taking a trip down the tremendous Californian coastline with their RV rental. Alternatively, it’s just a two-hour drive from San Francisco and an hour's drive from San Jose, making the perfect day trip from any of California’s big cities.
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Getting Outdoors
RV camping at Lighthouse Field State Beach is all about the surfing. It overlooks one of the most well-known surfing spots in California, which has come to be known as Streamer Lane. It’s been a focal point for surfing in the area since the 1940’s thanks to the four separate but overlapping breaks that each create a different type of swell. Surfing here can be challenging and is best for experienced surfers only. If you’re not too confident onboard yet, there are plenty of spots to watch the surfers from the shore, and pick up some tips, or head over to Cowell Beach where the waves are more suited to beginners and have a go yourself.
Camping at Lighthouse Field State Beach
While there are no campgrounds on Lighthouse Field State Beach itself, there are plenty of places to park up your rental RV just a couple of kilometers away. The Santa Cruz Harbor is one of the closest options and offers prime access to Santa Cruz itself as well as all of its beaches. Open from Memorial Day through to Labor Day, and with only twelve spots on offer (all of which are equipped with full hookups), don’t forget to call ahead of your visit to reserve a place. You won’t find any communal washroom facilities here, so if you’re not traveling in a self-contained vehicle, you might want to look somewhere else.
Exploring the Area
You won’t need to venture too far to find a bit of cultural enrichment during your Lighthouse Field State Beach camping trip. Just moments away from the beach, housed in the lighthouse, is the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Through memorabilia, artifacts, and photographs, this small museum successfully tells of the last 100 years of surfing history in not only the local area but the whole of California. Real surfing buffs will love the extensive collection of surfboards that date back to the 1930s and range from early fiberglass boards to primitive redwoods. While entry is free, donations are highly appreciated.
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Recent RV rental reviews in Lighthouse Field State Beach
Stephen S.
October, 2025
This was my first time renting an RV and Katie was a wonderful host. Everything was ready to go at pick-up, and Katie was super helpful in the walkthrough showing everything I needed to know. The Airstream was perfect as a first-timer - easy to setup, tow, and operate.
Melissa K.
September, 2025
The van was everything we dreamed it would be. No issues, it has everything you would need. The rooftop is amazing to hangout on and the bed is super comfortable. Kelvin is a great host!!! Great communicator to explain the van and how it all works - which is very easy to understand. We would highly recommend this van for your trip. It was amazing for our trip to Kings Canyon, Sequoia and Yosemite parks!
Catherine M.
September, 2025
James' s Sprinter van was very comfortable and well stocked. The solar panels kept everything working even though we had no hookups at our campsite.
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