Sunset State Beach Campground

159 reviews

Sunset State Beach, Watsonville, CA 95076, USA
+1 831-763-7063
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Sunset State Beach Campground Introduce

Sunset State Beach Campground, located in Watsonville, California, offers a memorable camping experience with its stunning beachfront location. This campground provides opportunities for RV and tent camping, access to a beautiful beach, and a variety of outdoor activities, making it an ideal destination for those seeking a relaxing and scenic coastal getaway.

Environment: Sunset State Beach Campground is situated directly on the beach, offering campers breathtaking views of Monterey Bay and the Pacific Ocean. The campground is nestled among sand dunes and coastal vegetation, providing a natural and serene setting. The beach itself is a long stretch of sandy shoreline, perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and exploring. The combination of the beachfront location and the natural surroundings creates a unique and unforgettable camping experience.

Services and Facilities: Sunset State Beach Campground offers a range of services and facilities to enhance visitor experience:

Campsites: The campground provides designated campsites for both RVs and tents, with options for various levels of amenities, including hookups (water and electric) and dry camping.
Restrooms and Showers: Clean restrooms and showers are available for registered campers.
Picnic Areas: Picnic tables are scattered throughout the campground and day-use areas, providing scenic spots for enjoying meals and snacks.
Beach Access: Campers have direct access to Sunset State Beach, where they can enjoy swimming, sunbathing, and exploring the coastline.
Fire Pits: Fire pits are available at each campsite, allowing campers to enjoy campfires and barbecues.
Parking: Parking is available for both campers and day-use visitors, with designated lots located near the beach and campground.

Activities and Features: Staying at Sunset State Beach Campground provides access to a variety of activities and features:

Beach Activities: Enjoy swimming, sunbathing, beachcombing, and exploring the coastline along Sunset State Beach.
Surfing and Boating: Take advantage of the ocean access for surfing and boating activities.
Wildlife Viewing: Observe a variety of seabirds, seals, and other marine life that inhabit the area, and keep an eye out for whales during migration season.
Hiking and Nature Walks: Explore the trails in the surrounding area, offering opportunities for scenic hikes and nature walks.
Photography: Capture the beauty of the coastline, the ocean, and the natural surroundings through photography, preserving memories of your visit.

Campground Promotion Information:

Sunset State Beach Campground offers a unique and unforgettable camping experience, combining the beauty of the California coast with the convenience of beachfront access.
The campground's location adjacent to Sunset State Beach provides stunning views and easy access to a variety of beach activities.
The proximity to the charming town of Watsonville and other nearby attractions makes it an ideal base camp for exploring the region.
Whether you're a beach lover, an outdoor enthusiast, or simply seeking a relaxing getaway, Sunset State Beach Campground has something to offer everyone.
Come and experience the magic of Sunset State Beach, where you can connect with nature, enjoy the beauty of the coast, and create lasting memories with loved ones.

Sunset State Beach Campground is a true gem of the California coast, offering visitors a chance to experience the beauty of Monterey Bay, enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, and create unforgettable memories. Come and discover the magic of Sunset State Beach for yourself!

Details

Highlights
Picnics

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom

Offerings
RV camping

Activities
Hiking

Amenities
Barbecue grill
Picnic tables
Public restroom
Public shower
Restroom
Running water
Tent sites

Payments
Camping fee
Credit cards
Debit cards

Children
Good for kids
Kid-friendly hikes

Parking
On-site parking
Paid parking lot

Pets
Dogs allowed

Location

California Santa Cruz County Watsonville Sunset State Beach

Customer Reviews

4.0

159 reviews

K Windrunner

Oct 27, 2024

Very nice campground. Facilities are old, but maintained clean. There was a racoon party at night nearby site 28. Be careful if you have small dogs or kids. They don't usually attack adults if you approach to them first. Nature such as trees, soil, animals, the sound of wave, and the song of birds in the morning is so great. You can see dolphines from the sunset beach if you are lucky.

Melonie Lang

Sep 14, 2024

Was very clean. Very relaxing and great camping experience! The restrooms have showers just for the camping people that take quarters. Bathrooms were cleaned every day, with no bad smells. Couldn't ask for more from camping grounds! And the beach we'll you can see the pictures yourself. Lots of room on the beach. We stayed Tuesday-Friday check out. Check out is noon. And they will NOT let you check in even a minute before 2 pm. You can buy wood there for $15.00 a bundle. 2 bundles lasted the whole time for us. We made our fire just after the sun went down. Every camp i saw had a picnic table and a pantry to lock up food. Remember, there is wildlife. We had very large raccoons every night but they look very friendly. Just be careful of the holes walking at night. The moles like to dig a lot. Even under your tent with you in it, lol Still a great experience will go again in a heartbeat.

Hi I Am

Nov 24, 2024

Camped here twice. Picnic tables and storage cabinets are very old and falling apart. Some camp sites don’t even have storage cabinets and are close to each other. At most 2-3 tents (2 person tents) per site would fit, anything larger or bigger, it will be cramped. At least the picnic tables can be moved around to make space if needed. A big plus that it’s near the beach.

Stephanie Allen

Sep 14, 2024

Drove a few hours to get here as it had great reviews and beautiful views. I was completely devastated when I saw the site as it was overgrown, poorly taken care of, disgusting bathrooms and had extremely unhelpful/unprofessional check in hosts. I had to leave to find another campsite up the highway. This should be a free campsite if they are going to care so little about it. My first huge disappointment with a CA state park. Go up north for your moneys worth. Also fire the young dark haired guy and gal with the SUV. I waited forever to check in and waited in the lot by the gate. Instead of telling me I could check in they bullshitted around. The girl took a lunch break in the back of her truck and the guy never told me the campsite was ready after asking repeatedly. Then I got to the campsite and it was a complete shitshow of a place.

Doris Lavezzo

Nov 11, 2023

My husband and I spent 4 nights in the south campgrounds, staying in site #14. We were in our 26' RV so there was plenty of room in the driveway, it was also relatively level. Some site have quite a slope to them and would be really hard to level any kind of RV. The grounds were well kept, and the bathrooms were clean. It was a 1/4 mile walk to the beach, which was not bad at all. The beach was beautiful and was perfect for a long walk to bird watch and just enjoy the ocean waves. There are a couple vista points that you can walk to to watch the sunsets without having to go all the way down to the beach.