Sunset State Beach Park

Located a few miles south of Aptos, on the shores of Monterey Bay and adjacent to Manresa Beach, Sunset Beach offers shady, dune-protected camping sites. The Park also has a glider port. Activities: Camping, Hiking, Fishing, Swimming is hazardous at Sunset, due to dangerous rip currents, cold water and deep holes. Camping Sunset Beach has 1 group site and 90 family camping sites, 83 of which are reservable on line.

GROUP CAMPING: The one group site can accommodate up to 50 people and 10 vehicles. FAMILY CAMPING: The 83 family sites can accommodate up to 8 people each. The first vehicle is included in the camping fee. Family Camping sites include:

Table Fire Ring Food Lockers Running Water Restrooms Coin-operated Showers

FEES: As of 2008, fees include a $7.50 non-refundable on-line reservation fee, plus the following:

Group Campsite - $224 per night Family Campsites - $11 - $15 per site per night

Information website: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=544

Map Link (beta): https://www.google.com/maps?q=36.8970061,-121.8374503

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Notes:
Arrival Type: Drive In
Person Capacity: 8
Car Capacity: 2
County: Santa Cruz
Jurisdiction: Califoria State Parks
Booking Cost Information: There is a $10 vehicle day-use fee. [Regular Sized Auto: $10 (Senior $9, age 62 or older); Bus Parking (10-24 passengers): $50; Bus Parking (25+ passengers): $100]
Information Last Updated: January 18, 2025