Santa Cruz North / Costanoa KOA

The Great Outdoors

When you camp in a travel trailer at Santa Cruz North/Costanoa KOA, you'll be just minutes away from Año Nuevo State Park in Pescadero. Here you can see thousands of seals migrating, molting, and more. A marine education center lets you brush up on the creatures of the sea before you explore various terrains like wetland marshes, coastal terrace prairies, and dune fields. You can check it all out with some hiking; keep an eye out for rare resident creatures like the California red-legged frog.Aim the Pescadero RV rental north for a few miles, and you can enjoy more exploration at Butano State Park, with well over 4,000 acres to traverse. Plan a day trip here, and you can go on various hikes, from the easy Little Butano Creek with ferns and redwoods to the strenuous Canyon Loop that covers 9.5 miles. In addition to the great hikes to enjoy here, you can learn a ton about the culture and history of the park at the visitor center and check out the interpretive programs.West Waddell Creek State Wilderness in Davenport is another rugged spot to explore, along with the neighboring Big Basin Redwoods State Park in Boulder Creek. You can enjoy plenty of trails at West Waddell Creek, and at Big Basin, you can trek through 80 miles of trails while observing a variety of vegetation amid redwood forests and riparian habitats. Multiple trails feature waterfalls, and you can spot creatures like bobcats and birds like herons and California woodpeckers.

Explore the City

While touring the area during your RV camping trip near Santa Cruz, you can experience the landscape from a different vantage point with a visit to Roaring Camp Railroads in Felton. At this historic railroad, you can hop on an authentic steam-powered train for an exhilarating, enchanting ride through the forest. The Santa Cruz Beach Train travels through Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park while the Redwood Forest Steam Train heads to the summit of Bear Mountain. There are also events planned throughout the year here, so check the calendar to see what'll be going on during your visit.West of San Jose in Santa Clara, you can be immersed in some of the marvels of technology at the Intel Museum. At this family-friendly destination, you can explore 10,000 square feet of interactive learning exhibits for both kids and adults. Take a trip through technological history on the Intel timeline and check out exhibits about Making Silicon Chips and how Moore’s Law helped catapult some of the technological advances we use today.Change up your relaxing stay at Santa Cruz North/Coastanoa KOA and head to California's Great America amusement park in Santa Clara. There you can try the exhilarating Railblazer single-rail steel coaster. Other attractions like the Boomerang Bay Waterpark and Halloween Haunt make this a fun destination year-round. You can also find plenty of fine dining and daily shows featuring song and dance.Rent a motorhome near Santa Cruz North/Coastanoa KOA, and you can expect stunning views, vibrant city life, and all sorts of action. This eco-adventure resort captures the essence of the region; once you've settled into your campsite, you might never want to leave.