Location: County: Santa Cruz. Nearest City: Watsonville.
Campsites, facilities: There are 64 walk-in tent sites.
Piped water, picnic tables, rest rooms, coin-operated showers,
food lockers, and fire rings are provided. Some facilities are
wheelchair accessible. Leashed pets are permitted.
Reservations, fees: Reservations are recommended from
mid-March through October; reserve by phoning 1-800-444-PARK/7275
($7.50 reservation fee); $17-$18 per night.
Contact: Phone the park at 1-831-761-1795 or 1-831-429-2850.
Operating hours, seasons: Call beach for information,
hours vary. Open 4/1-11/30 yearly.
Directions: From Santa Cruz, drive 12 miles southeast
on Highway 1 to the San Andreas Road exit. Drive five miles south
on San Andreas Road to Sand Dollar Drive and follow the signs
to the park entrance. The parking area is about 1,000 yards from
the camping area.
Weather, clothing: The weather can be changeable; layered
clothing is recommended.
Trip notes: Manresa State Beach features a beautiful
expanse of sea and sand, with surf fishing, clamming, and recreation.
This is a beautiful and extremely popular state park, with the
campground set on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Many
sites have ocean views; others are set back in a secluded grove
of pine and cypress trees. There is beach access for fishing,
swimming, or beachcombing. Santa Cruz and Monterey are each a
short drive away and offer endless recreation possibilities.
© 2001, Miwok Lodge 439, Order of the
Arrow, Santa Clara County Council Inc., BSA
Revision 1.2
