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The Secret Gardens by the Bay

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· Watsonville, Santa Cruz, California

5 acres hosted by Yeyen G.

This is a brand new listing on Hipcamp. The Secret Gardens is located about 2 minutes drive from the beach and the Monterey bay, about 12 miles away South of Santa Cruz. The beaches here are more peaceful and spread out as long as your eyes can see. We are 33 miles away from Monterey aquarium but you almost don't have to go anywhere when you are here. There are many things to do such as hiking at Land of Medicine Buddha or Forrest of Nisene Mark, Stroll around at Capitola Village, Have coffee and do awesome thrift shopping in downtown Aptos or in Soquel, Get some free foods from Free Food church on Wednesday evening (Yes, locally grown organic produce!), have a picnic on the cliff to watch the sunset, this town kind of remind you what's like to be in town without big boxes and franchise stores everywhere, life as its finest. This campground is also a great setting for your celebrations with two stages, a celebration area, a stone fired pizza oven and a sound systems (These are extras).

Natural features

Coastal

Mountainous

Farm

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26 ratings · 20 reviews

Aimee H.recommends

September 6, 2024

Your Own Tent @ The Secret Gardens

Hobbit Dream

Yenyen's establishment far exceeded all expectations. Beautiful spot with high functioning amenities available. Secret Gardens is an artist's masterful Hobbit-Dream-creation. Shower is very good. Highway noise heard, yet worth a repeat none the less. We had a bunch of fun staying here, and enjoyed ourselves absoloodle.

Thea S.recommends

September 4, 2024

The Spacious Boat House

I absolutely loved my stay!! The entire spot was absolutely magical. There was so much unique, attention to detail throughout the entire property. I cannot wait to come back :)

Kara S.recommends

September 3, 2024

Your (Medium size) RVThe Secret

Heaven on Earth

This place is stunning! I’ll admit, I’m hesitant to write how incredible this location is for fear that I’ll never be able to book it again once people discover its beauty. From the moment you arrive on the property, there is a sense of wonder, not quite believing your eyes because it is so unexpected and gorgeous. From the well- appointed communal kitchen, to the restrooms that feel like you are showering in the middle a tropical oasis, every detail is so methodically planned out. We met several other people during our stay, and everyone was equally blown away by this property. It is truly a little piece of heaven on earth.

Lisa K.recommends

September 2, 2024

Glamp @ The Secret

We just stayed two nights - a family of four in a glamping tent. I had expected it to be cramped but the space was so much larger than it appeared online. The space is incredibly tranquil, beautifully landscaped with thoughtful touches throughout and everything you need for an amazing camping trip. Would love to stay again!

Sarah B.recommends

August 31, 2024

Glamp @ The Secret

What a lovely new spot! communal kitchen and fire pit are lovely and style and design was superb. What a great new place!

Rebecca G.recommends

August 31, 2024

Glamp @ The Secret

Stunning property, lovely stay

Yeyen's property is just unbelievably beautiful and charming. It's like stepping into a naturized fairyland! We glamped in a stationary tent that was made of yurt-like material with small beds pre-made and ready for us. On a road trip delivering daughter to college there was no room in the car for camping gear but we love camping. This was our perfect solution. Just off of Highway 1, but feels like you're in another world; so calming and peaceful. We would LOVE to stay here again and again, perhaps in one of the cabana/cabins next time just to try another point of view. Thank you for being such a lovely host, Yeyen!

Location

Watsonville, Santa Cruz, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Popeloutchom (Amah Mutsun) and Ohlone First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking