Seacliff Beach Camping

Santa Cruz County

Seacliff Beach, Santa Cruz County, California
Seacliff Beach, Santa Cruz County, California

Seacliff Beach Camping

Santa Cruz County


Seacliff State Beach Camping

Notice: Due to winter storms in 2022-23 portions of Seacliff Beach are closed, including the campground. Check Seacliff State Beach for the latest information.

Camping at Seacliff State Beach is limited to RVs or trailers which must have fully operating, permanently installed, self-contained plumbing. In all, there are 63 camping spaces. Twenty-six of the sites have hook-ups with water, electricity and sewer. The camping area is composed of a long row of paved RV parking slots facing the beach. Most are wide enough to allow a small outdoor area adjacent to the RV.

The campground is divided into four sections: Lots A, B, and C and a hook-up area. Campers should provide their own picnic table and raised fire ring. Many people roll out a patch of artificial turf and set up camp chairs beside their RVs. Campers are advised to bring their own picnic table and raised fire-ring. restrooms have pay showers.


Seacliff Beach Camping Fees

  • $55 for premium sites
  • $65 for hook-up sites

Seacliff Beach Camping Reservations

Other Nearby Camping Choices

Seacliff Center RV Park

234 State Park Drive, Aptos, CA
Reservations required: (831) 688-3813   Seacliff Center RV Park
32 campsites that accommodate RVs up to 34 feet. Full hook-ups with 30-50 amp service. Within easy walking distance of Seacliff State Beach.

New Brighton State Beach

Just a little over a mile up the coast from Seacliff State Beach is New Brighton State Beach with a 93-acre campground. Campsites are located on the bluff overlooking the beach.

Manresa State Beach

About 5 miles down the coast from Seacliff State Beach is Manresa State Beach.


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Sunset State Beach Camping

Sunset Beach is 4½ miles west of Watsonville. The campground ha 90 sites for tents and RVs. Check-in time is noon. Campsites are well above the ocean, protected somewhat from the wind. Amenities include hot showers.

Reservations: ReserveCalifornia - Sunset Beach
Fees: $35 per night



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Ocean Safety

California State Parks and Recreation cautions that "large surf, cold water temperatures, backwash, sudden drop-offs, pounding shorebreak, and dangerous rip currents can turn what seem like safe activities such as playing near the surf line, wading, or climbing on rock outcroppings, deadly." Learn more about ocean safety at CA State Parks: Ocean Safety