New Brighton State Beach

Located in the town of Capitola, about six miles south of Santa Cruz, Brighton Beach features swimming, fishing, and camping on a bluff overlooking Monterey Bay, surrounded by Monterey pine and Coastal Live Oak. Activities: Camping, Swimming, Hiking, Fishing Camping New Brighton has three group sites and 111 Family Camping Sites. Fires are permitted in the fire rings. GROUP CAMPING: There are three groups sites, reservable by phone or on-line. Each group site can accommodate 9-25 people and four vehicles. Extra vehicles can park in the parking lot. Access to showers. FAMILY CAMPING: There are 111 family sites, reservable by phone or line. Each site can accommodate up to 8 people and two cars each. The first vehicle is included in the camping fee. Family Camping sites include: Table, Fire Ring, Running Water, Restrooms, Coin-operated Showers

Information website: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=542

Map Link (beta): https://www.google.com/maps?q=36.9784397,-121.9382294

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County: Santa Cruz
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Information Last Updated: January 19, 2025