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The Secret Gardens by the Bay

Hosted by Yeyen · Watsonville, California
22 sites · RV, Tent, Lodging · 11 acres
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✨ The Secret Gardens ✨ Once upon a time, hidden just beyond the whispers of the ocean breeze, there was a secret place where roses stretched toward the sky, dahlias painted the land with color, and lavender cascaded like purple waterfalls. No one quite knew how to find it—until they stumbled upon it. Here, hearts opened with ease, carried by birdsong, the sway of ancient oaks, the fragrance of woodsmoke, and the laughter that seemed to live in the very air. The Secret Gardens unfurls across 11 acres of enchanted redwoods and noble oaks, where each campsite bears a name drawn straight from the pages of Alice in Wonderland. Guests often tell us: “One night is never enough.” And indeed, when you step out of your car, words and pictures fail—there is only the Wow. In true secret-garden spirit, we share just enough glimpses to spark curiosity. The real magic is revealed only when you arrive. Just one mile from Seascape Beach and a short stroll to Seascape Village—with its quaint cafés, market, spa, and more—our haven balances wild wonder with simple comforts. 🌿 The Realms of the Secret Gardens 🌲 Tulgey Woods Nestled beneath towering redwoods, this woodland hosts RV and tent sites, along with Dodo’s Glamp and the Secret Wagon. Here you’ll find showers, bathrooms, a communal kitchen, a campfire circle, and outdoor dining spaces. It’s perfect for families, car campers, and adventurers with roomy tents. ♟️ Chessboard Land Where play and comfort intertwine: cabins, a communal lounge, a sprawling kitchen, living-wall showers, cozy firepits, and even a projector screen for starlit cinema nights. This is the social heart of the gardens. 🐇 Rabbit Holes (open late spring through summer) Two primitive hideaways—Tweedledee and Tweedledum—await in the wilder reaches of the land. Here, no cars intrude; instead, we whisk your belongings by ATV to these tucked-away forest nooks. 🌸 Private Group Groves Three secluded enclaves designed for gatherings, each with its own bathroom, shower, grill, and sink: • Cheshire Grove • The Horseshoe • Wonderland ⸻ 🌟 What Awaits You • Cozy cabins, Dodo’s Glamp, and the Secret Wagon—complete with bedding, heaters, and access to Chessboard Land’s wonders. • Communal spaces alive with warmth: kitchen, fire pits and trail
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White Rabbit @ Top of Wonderland

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Tent site · Sleeps 4
Sitting on top of the hills you'll have a beautiful view of the campground. You have access to our communal kitchen, bathrooms and showers. This site is 10 foot by 10 foot, big enough for one 2-4 tent site and maximum of 4 people sleeping side by side. You can't have 2 tents on this site or you have to reserve another one next to it. Perfect for a couple or a family of four. If you need a second tent, please look into our Pop Up Camper site or Medium RV site. More privacy and bigger (35 ft x 15 ft) with access to electricity, Water and a propane firepit. You can rent the whole 4 sites on this area if you have a group of people that camp with you otherwise there is not much of a privacy on this site.
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Cheshire Cat @ Wonderland

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Tent site · Sleeps 4
Bring your own favorite tent and enjoy the view of the campground from up above. The site overlooks a serene and peaceful garden. Enjoy this majestic view! This site is 10 foot by 10 foot, big enough for one 2-4 tent site and maximum of 4 people sleeping side by side. You can't have 2 tents on this site or you have to reserve another one next to it. Perfect for a couple or a family of four. If you need a second tent, please look into our Pop Up Camper site or Medium RV site. More privacy and bigger (35 by 15) with access to electricity, Water and a propane firepit. You can rent the whole 4 sites on this area if you have a group of people that camp with you otherwise there is not much of a privacy on this site.
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Mad Hatter Hideaway @ Wonderland

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Tent site · Sleeps 4
Sitting on top of the hills you'll have a beautiful view of the campground. You have access to our communal kitchen, bathrooms and showers. This site is 10 foot by 10 foot, big enough for one 2-4 tent site and maximum of 4 people sleeping side by side. You can't have 2 tents on this site or you have to reserve another one next to it. Perfect for a couple or a family of four. If you need a second tent, please look into our Pop Up Camper site or Medium RV site. More privacy and bigger (50 feet by 20 feet) with access to electricity, Water and a propane firepit. You can rent the whole 4 sites on this area if you have a group of people that camp with you otherwise there is not much of a privacy on this site.
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Tweedledee @ The Rabbit Hole

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Tent site · Sleeps 6
One of the new sites we just built. Fit 4-6 people. It has a toilet and water on site and a short distance to our amazing panoramic hang out deck with a sink, grill, fireplace and toilet. This site is away from the main campground. Perfect for a seclusion. There is another campsite nearby but private so The Rabbit Hole retreat area is perfect for 2 sets of family getting together.
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Your Own Tent @ The Secret Gardens

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Tent site · Sleeps 4
Sitting on top of the hills you'll have a beautiful view of the campground. You have access to our communal kitchen, bathrooms and showers.
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Alice @ Top of Wonderland

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Tent site · Sleeps 4
Sitting on top of the hills you'll have a beautiful view of the campground. You have access to our communal kitchen, bathrooms and showers. This site is 10 foot by 10 foot, big enough for one 2-4 tent site and maximum of 4 people sleeping side by side. You can't have 2 tents on this site or you have to reserve another one next to it. Perfect for a couple or a family of four. If you need a second tent, please look into our Large Tent Site @ Tugley Wood site. More privacy and bigger (30 by 15) with access to electricity, Water and a propane firepit. You can rent the whole 4 sites on this area if you have a group of people that camp with you otherwise there is not much of a privacy on this site.
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Your own tent @ The Secret Garden

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Tent site · Sleeps 4
Bring your own favorite tent and enjoy the view of the campground from up above. The site overlooks a serene and peaceful garden. Enjoy this majestic view! This site is 10 foot by 10 foot, big enough for one 2-4 tent site and maximum of 4 people sleeping side by side. You can't have 2 tents on this site or you have to reserve another one next to it. Perfect for a couple or a family of four. If you need a second tent, please look into our Pop Up Camper site or Medium RV site. More privacy and bigger (50 feet by 20 feet) with access to electricity, Water and a propane firepit. You can rent the whole 4 sites on this area if you have a group of people that camp with you otherwise there is not much of a privacy on this site.
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Tweedledum

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Tent site · Sleeps 6
One of the new sites we just built. Fit 4-6 people. It has a toilet and water on site and a short distance to our amazing panoramic hang out deck with a sink, grill, fireplace and toilet. This site is away from the main campground. Perfect for a seclusion. There is another campsite nearby but private so The Rabbit Hole retreat area is perfect for 2 sets of family getting together.
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Your event with Ocean View

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Tent site · Sleeps 100
Wellness events? Ceremonies? Celebrations? This deck can handle up to 100 people. There is an outdoor kitchen and we offer rental for tables, chairs, benches, couches, etc. There are showers and bathrooms Noise and hours restrictions applied Fire pit and jacuzzi are available as extras, cold plunge possible.
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Tweedledum @ The Rabbit Hole

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Tent site · Sleeps 4
One of the new sites we just built. Fit 4-6 people. It has a toilet and water on site and a short distance to our amazing panoramic hang out deck with a sink, grill, fireplace and toilet. This site is away from the main campground. Perfect for a seclusion. There is another campsite nearby but private so The Rabbit Hole retreat area is perfect for 2 sets of family getting together.
Campfires allowed
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🪶 Eaglet’s Perch @ Tulgey Woods

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 25 ft
This RV/Tent site is Hidden beneath the towering branches, Eaglet’s Perch offers a spacious 35’ x 21’ clearing with its own picnic table (73” x 37”), along with electricity (110w/20amp + 220w/30amp) and fresh water access. About Tulgey Woods 🌲 Tulgey Woods – A Wonderland Hideaway Step through the oak and redwood arches into Tulgey Woods, a woodland nook of the Secret Gardens where curious creatures gather and time feels just a bit topsy-turvy. Each campsite is kissed with a touch of Alice in Wonderland charm — a picnic beneath giant trees, fireside tales that drift into the night, and shared spaces where strangers become friends. 🌙 Shared Treasures of Tulgey Woods All woodland wanderers have access to: ✨ 2 outdoor hot showers (soap included) ✨ 1 woodland restroom ✨ A rustic outdoor kitchen with fridge, sink, and 2 propane BBQs with burners (bring your own cookware & utensils)
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🦎 Bill the Lizard @ Tulgey Woods

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 8 · Vehicles under 26 ft
This RV/Tent site is Tucked cozily beneath the watchful oaks and redwoods, Bill the Lizard’s Nook is a woodland hideaway where simple comforts meet Wonderland whimsy. This 26’ x 22’ clearing offers a sturdy picnic table (105” x 35”), along with electric hook-ups (110w/20amp + 220w/30amps) and water access — just right for a pair of tents, a snug van, or a small RV. It’s a site where families and wanderers can rest under the leafy canopy, letting the forest whisper its secrets while Bill scampers about unseen. About Tulgey Woods 🌲 Tulgey Woods – A Wonderland Hideaway Step through the oak and redwood arches into Tulgey Woods, a woodland nook of the Secret Gardens where curious creatures gather and time feels just a bit topsy-turvy. Each campsite is kissed with a touch of Alice in Wonderland charm — a picnic beneath giant trees, fireside tales that drift into the night, and shared spaces where strangers become friends. 🌙 Shared Treasures of Tulgey Woods Every wanderer in Tulgey Woods is welcome to: ✨ 2 hot outdoor showers (with soap) ✨ 1 woodland restroom ✨ A rustic outdoor kitchen with fridge, sink, and 2 propane BBQs with burners (please bring your own cookware & utensils)
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Small/Medium RV @ TulgeyWood

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 9 · Vehicles under 25 ft
Within 3 minutes you will be on the edge of the cliff overlook the Monterey Bay to catch a sunset or a sunrise. We are in a secluded private property with impressive landscaping and architecture. There is an additional surcharge of $99 to use the shower and kitchen if you are using this site for tent camping instead. We'll collect the fee during the check in.
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Cheshire Cat @ Tulgey Woods

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 8 · Vehicles under 30 ft
🐱 Cheshire Cat’s Grin @ Tulgey Woods Venture into Tulgey Woods and you may just find yourself smiling back at the invisible grin of the Cheshire Cat. This 30’ x 20’ woodland nook comes with a sturdy picnic table (105” x 35”), electricity (110w/20amp + 220w/30amps), and fresh water access — perfect for tents, vans, or a small RV that likes to disappear among the trees. ✨ Drift toward the shared forest fireplace where stories spark as brightly as the flames, or conjure a more private glow with your own propane fire. What to bring along your curious journey: Your own tent or RV Food, cookware, and dinnerware (plus oil, spices, and your favorite feast fixings) A trusty ice chest for woodland refreshments About Tulgey Woods: 🌲 Tulgey Woods – A Wonderland Hideaway Step through the oak and redwood arches into Tulgey Woods, a woodland nook of the Secret Gardens where curious creatures gather and time feels just a bit topsy-turvy. Each campsite is kissed with a touch of Alice in Wonderland charm — a picnic beneath giant trees, fireside tales that drift into the night, and shared spaces where strangers become friends. 🌙 Shared Treasures of Tulgey Woods All woodland wanderers have access to: ✨ 2 outdoor hot showers (soap included) ✨ 1 woodland restroom ✨ A rustic outdoor kitchen with fridge, sink, and 2 propane BBQs with burners (bring your own cookware & utensils)
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🦜 Lory's Table @ Tulgey Woods

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 15 ft
🦜 Lory’s Table Lory’s nook is about 24’ x 22’ , graced by a long wooden picnic table (125” x 33”) that curves around two mighty trees like a woodland banquet hall. With electric outlets (110w/20amp), water access, and room for tents, vans, or tiny trailers, it’s a natural stage for laughter, storytelling, and shared meals. ✨ Commune with fellow wanderers at the large fireplace, or whisper your tales beside your own private propane fire (please bring your own 5 gallon propane tank or rent from us under "Extra"). About Tulgey Woods 🌲 Tulgey Woods – A Wonderland Hideaway Step through the oak and redwood arches into Tulgey Woods, a woodland nook of the Secret Gardens where curious creatures gather and time feels just a bit topsy-turvy. Each campsite is kissed with a touch of Alice in Wonderland charm — a picnic beneath giant trees, fireside tales that drift into the night, and shared spaces where strangers become friends. 🌙 Shared Treasures of Tulgey Woods All woodland wanderers have access to: ✨ 2 outdoor hot showers (soap included) ✨ 1 woodland restroom ✨ A rustic outdoor kitchen with fridge, sink, and 2 propane BBQs with burners (bring your own cookware & utensils)
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👒 The Duchess @ Tulgey Wood

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 8 · Vehicles under 15 ft
🦆 👒 The Duchess’ Retreat @ Tulgey Woods A step further into the woods lies The Duchess, ever so particular about comfort and space. This 32’ x 19’ site offers a touch more breathing room, with a picnic table (105” x 35”), electric hook-ups (110w/20amp + 220w/30amps), and water access. Whether tent, van, or small RV, all are welcome in her court beneath the redwoods and oaks. ✨ Warm yourself at the great communal fireplace where laughter and tales swirl with the smoke, or request a private propane flame (Extra) to keep your evening cozy and serene. 🌲 Tulgey Woods – A Wonderland Hideaway Step through the oak and redwood arches into Tulgey Woods, a woodland nook of the Secret Gardens where curious creatures gather and time feels just a bit topsy-turvy. Each campsite is kissed with a touch of Alice in Wonderland charm — a picnic beneath giant trees, fireside tales that drift into the night, and shared spaces where strangers become friends. Each site comes with a propane firepit but you gotta haul your own 5 gallons propane tank or rent from us (under Extra). 🌙 Shared Treasures of Tulgey Woods All woodland wanderers have access to: ✨ 2 outdoor hot showers (soap included) ✨ 1 woodland restroom ✨ A rustic outdoor kitchen with fridge, sink, and 2 propane BBQs with burners (bring your own cookware & utensils)
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🪶 The Dodo's Glamp Tent

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Bell tent · Sleeps 6
🪶 The Dodo Bell Tent Step into a canvas cocoon where whimsy meets comfort. The 16.4’ bell tent (9.8’ tall, 5’ entrance) sleeps up to 6 guests, with electric outlets (110w/20amp) and water access. A perfect gathering place for friends or families who want a cozy nest under Wonderland’s enchanted skies. A queen size bed
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Book the whole campground

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Cabin · Sleeps 150
We got so many request since we opened up this campground in July 2024 so we decided to give the opportunity to people or organizations to have their own private camping experience. This is for camping purposes only or to celebrate non wedding / live music/ live show events. Just simply low key getting together with friends and family. No outside guest is permitted without any permission from the host. This reservation includes the RV sites 6 sites , Horseshoe , Cheshire Grove and the Queen's garden and Rabbit Hole area Cabins The tea house (4 people with 1 queen mattress and 2 folding beds) The boat house (6 people with 1 queen mattress, 4 folding beds) The log cabin (2 people max with one queen hanging/swing mattress) The hookah cabin (2 people max with one queen hanging/swing mattress) The Dormouse cabin (2 people max with one queen hanging/swing mattress) Dodo's Glamp (6 people max with one queen mattress and 4 folding bads) The King of heart's tree house - honey moon suite (2 people max with one queen mattress). The only one that has a toilet inside The Secret Wagon (2 people max with a Full size mattress) and there is a pocket listing called the Wave, a private sweet comfy space with a lawn area and a sheltered wooden platform where you can pitch a tent and an outdoor living room. Plus plenty of area to pitch tents Total of 7 bathrooms and 7 showers in this main campground This whole campsite can take up to 150 people in this 11 acres property.
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Glamp @ The Secret Gardens

Booked 2 times
Bell tent · Sleeps 4
This site will be available starting on 8/9/2024 Imagine having your tent and bed already set up when you arrive and waking up in this 12 acres of private land full of flowers, shrubs and trees. Enjoy exploring 600 plants of Dahlias and roses sprinkled around the land. Feel the magic this land has to offer.
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Dodo's Glamp 2

Bell tent · Sleeps 6
Imagine having your tent and bed already set up when you arrive and waking up in this 12 acres of private land full of flowers, shrubs and trees. Enjoy exploring 600 plants of Dahlias and roses sprinkled around the land. Feel the magic this land has to offer. This tent has one queen size bed with a complete beddings. If you have a reservation more than 2 people then you have to add the extra person and if you need an additional twin size bed you can rent one from us under "Extra" otherwise bring your own sleeping bags. No dogs on furniture and beds please.
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The Knight's Cabin

Cabin · Sleeps 2
The Knight's cabin is decorated with antique and rustic decorations. It has a relaxing full size swing bed for the knight to rest. Despite the picture we have now a sliding door and a window.
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The Queen Cabin

Booked 5 times
Cabin · Sleeps 2
The Queen cabin has a swing bed that's relaxing and decorated in Shabby Chic style. Despite the picture we now have a solid door and window. From here you have a beautiful view of the campground and a romantic alley to your cabin.
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Watsonville, Santa Cruz, California, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Yeyen G.

Joined in April 2023
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