California: Santa Cruz / Monterey, KOA – Campfires, Beach Time and a Mechanical Surfboard. 
California’s Central Coast has miles of beaches and is world famous for its surfing at the surf spot known as “Steamer Lane”. Not just for the surfing crowd, the area also offers forests, farm land and wineries as well as exceptional spots for hiking, biking, camping, and birding. The pace is easy with art, theatre, music, shopping and dining providing a rich mix of vacation options. Have an adventure at Monterey Bay Aquarium; enjoy time along Santa Cruz Boardwalk; take a boat safari from Moss Landing. Finding fun stuff for a family vacation is easy.
Location, location, location! Stay at Santa Cruz / Monterey, KOA and be at the heart of the action, just minutes from miles of gorgeous beaches, Santa Cruz Boardwalk, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Fisherman's Wharf, Pebble Beach golf course, delightful wineries, and plenty of fresh produce stands.
Fun stuff onsite. The campground offers its own entertainment options, including mini golf, banana bikes, a climbing wall, spectacular playground, horseshoes, basketball, volleyball, outdoor movies, video arcade, game room, and heated pool. Hang ten on the mechanical surfboard or ride the mechanical bull, try the KOA Jumping Pillow or ride the KOA Express Fun Train. During the summer months KOA staff members are activity involved in making vacation fun happen for guests. From tie-dying t-shirts at craft hour to singing campfire songs while riding on a tractor pulled wagon and watching movies under the stars, it’s all about having fun. Bonus points: When the idea of cooking is too much it is possible to have freshly baked pizzas delivered to your site. And top your own sundae for dessert.
Night activities include roasting marshmallows, eating s'mores, impromptu sing-a-longs, bingo, outdoor movies, and Karaoke. The Campfire Theatre is the spot for live family night shows including comedy moments, talent shows, and game show re-creations resulting in fun for the whole family – no scripts needed. Bonus points: if your family vacation plans are flexible you may wish to join one of the themed weekends all year long.
Select your sleeping place. Sleeping options include campsites, one room cabins near bathhouses Kamping Lodges and RV rental. Some are also located close to the new playground. The premium two room cabins offer a view of the adjacent wildlife reserve. Relax among giant eucalyptus trees, while listening to song birds. These cozy lodges come equipped with full restrooms & shower, sleep six people and have a kitchenette with dishes, pots/pans, and refrigerator. Try RV camping without the investment. Relax on the deck of a cozy RV with full bathroom (including shower), kitchenette, and grill. Bonus points: Ideal for a family reunion, the Monterey Bay Hall can host up to 200 people. New lodges have been added for 2008.
Here’s the deal. Safety and Service Benefit. Escape with family to Santa Cruz KOA and enjoy an overnight stay or weekend getaway. Fire fighters, fire department personnel, law enforcement officers and personnel, and active duty military receive a 20% discount. Show your identification upon registration. Offer valid January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008.
A "December to Remember". Make your plans now for fantastic savings in December 2008. Reserve an RV site, tent site, or one-room kamping kabin or two-room kamping kabin for only $60 per night plus tax. With space to sleep six people per site with no additional guest fees. Valid dates: December 1-31, 2008.
Make it happen. Santa Cruz / Monterey Bay KOA. 1186 San Andreas Road La Selva Beach, CA 95076. (831) 722- 0551 or toll-free
1-800-562-7701, or go to
Santa Cruz / Monterey Bay KOA
Fun stuff in the area.
Ride the "Giant Dipper" at the Boardwalk. For almost a century the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk has been providing families with carnival rides, seaside fun, and entertainment. In 1924 "Giant Dipper" launched its first thrilling wooden roller coaster run – updated for safety it is still providing thrills for visitors. Less thrilling and more artistic, the 70 hand-carved horses on the Looff Carousel still provide entertainment and music from the original 342-pipe organ. This is the site of the annual Clam Chowder Cookoff and a launching spot for plenty of day adventures including sailing excursions.
Bonus points: Take your beach chairs - every Friday night from the end of June to the end of August enjoy “Bands on the Beach” free concerts. (Santa Cruz Boardwalk 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, 95060.
(831) 423-5590 or
www.beachboardwalk.com)
Go on a pontoon safari. Located just a little north of Santa Cruz, Elkhorn Slough is one of California's largest wetlands and part of a National Estuarine Reserve. Truly wet and wild, the slough weaves inland more than seven miles making a safari by pontoon boat easy. Along the route passengers will see energetic sea otters, docile harbor seals and hundreds of species of waterfowl and migratory shorebirds. The two- hour boat cruises include a naturalist guide with plenty of facts and stories to share. The boat tour is ideal for families providing special activities for children onboard. (Elkhorn Slough Safari at Moss Landing)
Content researched and created by Travel Communications and images provided by KOA. Copyright 2008.
