The Secret Gardens by the Bay
11 acres hosted by Yeyen G.
Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Yeyen is a Star Host
Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.
Romantic
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is romantic.
Creature comforts
Enjoy the comforts of home at some sites—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.
Natural features
Coastal
Mountainous
Farm
Ranch
Not currently accepting bookings on Hipcamp
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Reviews
98% Recommend132 ratings · 96 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
3 m campervan ·
Your Pop Up Camper Van/Tr
a beautiful place - we had a magical stay.
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Jacqueline W.
6 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Small Private Group Camp(6-10 ppl)
We had a wonderful time at Yeyen's Hipcamp. Amazing amenities, great hosts, and beautiful space!
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Saya H.
10 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
7 m travel trailer ·
Your (Medium size) RV @ The Secret
It is a unique and interesting place to stay. I was impressed with Yeyen and Farbod who were very friendly and accommodating. You can tell they are proud of the oasis they have created. Overall, I had a wonderful stay.
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Daniel T.
6 months on Hipcamp
Amazing place. This place made our first tent camping trip memorable. All the amenities you can think of are here… the place is so beautiful and the hosts are angels. Every corner of this place is a picture opportunity, magical place.
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Maria C.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
6 m campervan · With kids ·
Your (Medium size) RV @ The Secret
Beautifully designed property. Lots of communal space. Well-stocked kitchen. Very friendly hosts. Beach access is a short drive away.
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David B.
5 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
6 m pop-up camper · With pets ·
Your (Big size) RV @ The Secrets
Such an amazing property and such wonderful hosts we will be back again!
Keith F.
6 years on Hipcamp
Not recommend
· May 2025
6 m pop-up camper · With kids ·
Your (Big size) RV @ The Secrets
Exceptional stay!!! Highly recommend!!! Helpful hosts and extraordinary view.
Lindsey K.
6 reviews
Hi my name is Lucia and I stayed with my friend Tammy at the tea house cabin. Everything was perfect and relaxing.
Yeyen & Farbod were incredible hosts and their property was magical .
They also shared some delicious vegetables.
It’s a place we’re we will be back very soon.
Thank you very much for all the attention to detail.
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Lucia V.
3 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
I only have great things to say about the property and the owners. They went above and beyond to make sure everything was taken care of during our stay. Excellent location and amenities. Great place for young kids too! Will be back again soon.
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Jared P.
9 years on Hipcamp
It was the most amazing stay and the grounds were magical. The owners were incredible hosts and assured we had the very best stay possible! The hospitality of the hosts was above and beyond what was expected and very appreciated
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Frank D.
8 months on Hipcamp
The pictures definitely don’t do it justice, but that’s probably part of keeping it a secret. It’s classy, tranquil and quiet with a range of options for sleeping and relaxing. Host is gracious and kitchen is among the best I’ve used. Definitely NOT for party people
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Christopher G.
1 month on Hipcamp
The land was a magical experience and the hosts were the best! I was in awe of every sight, moment and experience. I didn’t want to leave however I have return plans in place, can’t wait! Thank you to my new friends!
Sheri S.
2 reviews
I’ve never stayed at such a magical place! I wish I lived there, and I’m beyond grateful to have experienced the energy of Yeyen, Farbod, Namvar, Moon, David, Baby bokchoy and the life of each plant. I’m already planning a return visit and I’ve only been home an hour. Thank you for the shared energy, love you all!
Sheri S.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Amazing space! So happy I decided to come here for a small staycation camping trip. Will definitely come back. You can tell the owners take a lot of pride and make sure everything is perfect.
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Rachel R.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
an amazing place with so many cool structures and areas to hang out in. The outdoor kitchen is magical.
Ami M.
9 years on Hipcamp
I hesitate writing a review purely out of selfishness because this is such a magical place and I’d hate to see it overrun or become impossible to book a spot. But it deserves to be seen and enjoyed by everyone! So much care, craftsmanship, and charm has gone into the design and layout of this place - honestly the one area for improvement I can think of would be to find better images for the listing that truly show off all the lovely details, rather than photos of nearby beaches… which really are just mere minutes away, but still… showcase YOUR magic, you guys! :) Both times I have stayed, I wanted nothing more than to stay on the campgrounds and just lounge the day away in one of the many seemingly hidden nooks carved into the sloping landscape. That’s saying a lot with all there is to do in the Santa Cruz area, including the aforementioned nearby beaches. I can’t wait to visit again!
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Mike D.
10 months on Hipcamp
I loved the camping at yeyens land! Its magic and beautiful. We had a great time, and we cannot wait to go back again! Yeyen and her husband are great hosts. Thank you for everything!
Luciana M.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent ·
Your tent @ Secret Gardens
Gorgeous space, close to everything we wanted to do! Yeyen and her partner are incredibly gracious and accommodating hosts. You can tell a lot of love went into this place!
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Karlijn P.
2 reviews
Hosts are very friendly and accommodating, and everything at the site was well thought out. The huge kitchen and the adorable dogs and sheep were a plus! Made our stay more memorable. Will definitely come back🥰
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Marrianne B.
11 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
7 m Class C ·
Your (Medium size) RV @ The Secret
This space is magical, beautiful woodwork, the shared space is like a dream home. Super friendly and accommodating hosts.
James O.
5 reviews
I was on my 1st van trip (and by myself) and this place was magical. The hosts were so kind and the property is really beautiful. If you have a chance to stay here I would highly recommend.
Lisa
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Lisa O.
3 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Beautiful land and wonderful stay!
7 m Class C ·
Your (Medium size) RV @ The Secret
Yeyen's land was so refreshing from the campgrounds I am accustomed to. We were greeted upon arrival. It was first solo trip for my son and I. They helped level up the 25' rig. I was grateful for that. The place is beautiful. Nice accommodations, lot of nice walking trails, amazing community kitchen, showers were so nice and very clean. Lovely, peaceful views and places to sit along the property. The construction and gardens were a delight. Everyone we encountered whether they were working there or visiting were friendly and kind. We had our Josie dog with us. She enjoyed all the walk abouts.
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Wanda O.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
The camp is truly a hidden gem. We were so lucky to stumble upon it and hope to return.
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Mara K.
4 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2025
Biking Coastal Redwoods Trip
3 m pop-up camper · With pets ·
Your (Small size) RV @ The Secret
Secret Gardens is a special and magical gem, we all loved our recent stay! Yenyen and Farbod treated us wonderfully, we felt so very welcome and celebrated.
Everyone in my camping group is already making plans to return to Secret Gardens together.
Showers and kitchen are set up fabulously.
I, and all those in my group highly recommend.
Thank you Yenyen and Farbod! We love David the Sheep!
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Aimee H.
3 reviews
We had a wonderful time as a group of 8. This is a truly impressive property with lots of love and care all around. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed — just be sure to bring kitchen towels for drying dishes. Also recommend bringing eye masks as all the cabins have many windows/skylights w/o blackout curtains. Can’t wait to come back. An absolute gem.
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Victoria S.
5 months on Hipcamp
Secret Gardens is a special and magical gem, we all loved our recent stay! Yenyen and Farbod treated us wonderfully, we felt so very welcome and celebrated.
Everyone in my camping group is already making plans to return to Secret Gardens together.
Showers and kitchen are set up fabulously.
I, and all those in my group highly recommend.
Thank you Yenyen and Farbod! We love David the Sheep!
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Aimee H.
3 reviews
Recommends
· April 2025
7 m campervan ·
Your (Medium size) RV @ The Secret
This is a truly wonderful and unique spot, would highly recommend. The hosts were so helpful and welcoming. This style and set up is like nothing I’ve ever seen before when camping. It has to be seen to be believed!
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Helen L.
4 months on Hipcamp
Our family had a wonderful time RV camping at Secret Gardens. The layout is so thoughtfully detailed with beautiful plants and small white lights at night, and plenty of room to roam and explore for the kids. The kids loved the hammocks, dancing on the stage and roasting s'mores on the bonfire. I loved the private outdoor shower under the fresh blossoming jasmine vines. The staff were all so nice and welcoming, it was like a private paradise.
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Katie C.
2 reviews
Recommends
· March 2025
This place is magical. The owners have put so much meticulous, inspired work into building this space. The tent included not only a platform bed but a heater--it was truly glam.
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Mattie W.
4 years on Hipcamp
This place was an absolute gem - totally surpassed our expectations! Yeyen and Farbod were wonderful, attentive hosts and the place has amazing facilities with wonderful attention to detail and an abundance of quirky, personal touches. We were so comfortable here we really didn’t want to leave - and Farbod even gave our son his first taste of home-grown organic blackberries and oranges. Highly recommend!
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Tom C.
6 reviews
Location
Watsonville, Santa Cruz, California, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Yeyen G.
Joined in April 2023Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 6 hours
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