Santa Cruz / Monterey Bay KOA

Carmel-by-the-Sea and 17-Mile Drive

Carmel-by-the-Sea, with its winding, tree-lined streets, over 50 inns, 60 restaurants, and hundreds of unique boutiques and shops, is often likened to a quaint, European village. Once a haven for artists, Carmel-by-the-Sea reflects its artistic heritage in the more than 70 art galleries that call this charming village “home”. Seventeen-Mile Drive offers views of California’s breathtaking coastal scenery. See rocky cliffs and herds of sunbathing sea lions. Witness the stark beauty of the Lone Cypress and Seal Rock. The drive features five championship golf courses, including world-renowned Pebble Beach and Lodge.

Historic Monterey - Cannery Row and Fisherman’s Wharf

Cannery Row is an historic area of the city of Monterey, located on the Bay between the Coast Guard wharf and the Pacific Grove border. Cannery Row was the heart of a thriving sardine industry in Monterey during the 1920s and ‘30s. Today, it is a popular visitor area that includes the famous Monterey Bay Aquarium, galleries, shops, wine-tasting rooms, a factory outlet center, specialty stores, restaurants, hotels and inns. Fisherman’s Wharf is lined with seafood restaurants, fish markets, art galleries, specialty shops, candy stores, a theater and fishing, diving, sight-seeing and whale-watching charter and tour companies.

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Monterey Bay Aquarium, this fascinating, internationally acclaimed aquarium focuses on educating visitors about the mysteries and wonders of the Monterey Bay.

Roaring Camp and Redwoods

Located in Felton. Visit this 1880’s logging town set in the redwoods of San Lorenzo Valley. Ride a narrow-gauge steam train through the redwoods to the top of Bear Mountain, or take the train into town, stopping at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Features chuck wagon barbecue, nature trails, western music, dancing and a 1880’s store.

Great America Theme World

San Francisco Tours

Tour begins at KOA Kampground. Sights visited include: Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park, Japanese Tea Garden, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Cable Cars, Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf, Presidio, Residential Neighborhoods, Cliff House, Ocean Beach, Seal Rocks, St. Ignatius Church, Victorian Houses, Civic Center and City Hall, Opera House, Symphony Hall, Nob Hill, Financial District, Transamerican Pyramid, Bank of America World Headquarters, Embarcadero Center, Levi Strauss Corp. Headquarters, S.F. - Oakland Bay Bridge, Ferry Building, North Beach, Crookedest Street in the World, and Palace of Fine Arts. If you are interested in this tour, please call the campground at (1-800-992-2267) to make your reservation.

Wine Country

Spend a fantastic day touring through beautiful vineyards and unforgettable landscapes. Both Napa Valley and Valley of the moon offer wine tours, boutique shopping fabulous restaurants and everything you need to make an enjoyable excursion. If you love cooking then a visit to COPIA is a must! Copia was developed by Robert Mondavi and Julia Child. Everything from cooking classes, amazing herb gardens, kitchen accessories, educational wine seminars, music festivals and of course a great restaurant are available at this amazing facility. The wine country loves to entertain! Wineries host jazz festivals, a mustard festival (with world renowned wine auction), art exhibits and wine makers dinners. We will be happy to make additional suggestion upon your arrival.

Beaches

A short drive leads you to a relaxing day of fresh crab, kite flying and walking on the beach. Let you cares fade away as the wave hit the shore. Watch the fishing boats bring in the daily catch and enjoy fresh crab and San Francisco Sourdough. Enjoy some barbequed oysters, a locals favorite! Waterfront restaurants and souvenir shopping are available up and down the coast.