Campground
New Brighton State Beach campground
Capitola, California
Clifftop camp above a Monterey Bay beach, near Capitola Village.
- Price
- Check ReserveCalifornia for rates
- Booking
- Book ahead

New Brighton is a state beach with a campground on a wooded bluff above the sand. Capitola's village cafes and the Santa Cruz boardwalk are a short drive, and the camp has beach access via a trail.
Good to know
- Book months ahead for summer
- Capitola Village is a good food stop
- Trains pass nearby
- Best time
- Spring to autumn
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Paved, off Highway 1
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
Facilities
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Showers
- Toilets
- Drinking water
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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