Description

New Brighton State Beach campground is off use to day visitors, so make use of its many splendors and stay the night! The location is view-tastic, atop an oceanside bluff and though the campsites aren’t known for privacy, hiking trails will lead you from the site directly down to the beach or to the nearby village known as Capitola by the Sea. Nine campsites are considered premium due to their particularly well-positioned spots overlooking beach-style sunsets. For an extra fee one of those nine sites could be yours, but if premium’s not your jam, 102 other campsites await your choosing, as well as RV accommodation and developed restrooms with hot pay showers. This site fills up fast, so book in advance!
Campsite area
Tent or RV sites
109 sites
Up to 8 guests per site
Up to 6 vehicles
No wheelchair access
Essentials
Campfires allowed
Toilet available
Pets allowed
Amenities
Showers available
Picnic table available
No potable water

Activities

Offered near the campground.

Biking

Interested in surfside riding and pedal powered exploration through farmland backcountry? Check out the various bike friendly ...Read more

Boating

Head over to our kayaking & canoeing section if you’re curious about the boating options at New Brighton.

Fishing

New Brighton State Beach was once a Chinese fishing village and yes, it is still a fishing worthy hub for day visitors and ca...Read more

Hiking

You could easily exhaust yourself combing the length of the sandy shore at New Brighton , beach wanderer! Before you do, check...Read more

Paddling

Don’t leave the salty water of New Brighton behind without sampling a whole host of aquatic transportation options. Along with ...Read more

Surfing

See Kayaking / Canoeing for more info on surfing!

Swimming

Swim in the coves and crests of New Brighton’s Pacific waves. Try a starlit dip, a water-laden morning workout, or a whole fa...Read more

Wildlife watching

If you find yourself cursing your timing during a brisk winter outing to New Brighton State Beach, curse not! You are seasonal...Read more

Terrain

Natural features you'll find at New Brighton Campground.

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Hipcamper Mandy
Mandy S.
recommends this listing.
January 23rd, 2019

This campground can get crowded. The winter is a great time to visit.

Hipcamper Lisa
Lisa M.
recommends this listing.
November 23rd, 2018

Book way in advance. Also, Santa Cruz has it's best weather in September and October.

Hipcamper Melissa
Melissa V.
recommends this listing.
May 18th, 2018

Stunning views. Great beach access. Definitely worth the extra money for the premier campsites. Book in advance!

Hipcamper Justin
Justin L.
recommends this listing.
June 5th, 2017

The availability of hot water for showers and dish washing makes this appealing for new campers.

Hipcamper Anthony
Anthony V.
recommends this listing.
May 21st, 2017

Only a short walk from the beach bust rsvp a spot early

Hipcamper Jacqueline
Jacqueline L.
recommends this listing.
May 5th, 2017

Close to the ocean

Hipcamper Jenny
Jenny R.
recommends this listing.
April 7th, 2017

Beautiful campground, some of the sites are a little close together. There is poison oak in many areas. Beware and watch out. Warn children too!

Hipcamper Xanthe
Xanthe &.
recommends this listing.
February 19th, 2017

Green and shaded with a few beautiful areas for larger groups to gather or have bigger bbqs or just watch the sun set from the top of the cliffs.

Hipcamper Nathan
Nathan H.
recommends this listing.
February 3rd, 2017

Downtown Capitola is a cool little beach town and Nacime Marks is an awesome park with lots of great trails.

Park
New Brighton State Beach
State
California
Country
United States
Phone Number
(831) 464-6329
Directions
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Official Website
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Coordinates
36.98° N, 121.934° W
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