Reviews

joel johnson

The yurt as was great. Very cozy and everything worked. The place is set up for a romantic or solo trip. Kind of close to the freeway which is a bit distracting from the white noise. But also right next to the ocean. Good for 1 or two people. Lots of no pets signs which is great if you have allergies. In general the other guest were pleasant and easy going, no one was rushed and trying to everything they could on a once in a lifetime trip. I went solo for a dive trip but will try the larger accommodations with the family or maybe just rent an rv. I highly recommend the clean pleasant getaway they provide. With more time and a few loved ones it would be nice sitting outside and enjoying the fire. This isn’t back packing it is low stress glamping. Sometimes that’s all we need to recharge.

Am Cav

Beautiful quiet campground! The whole place was immaculate and well maintained. The amenities were wonderful… loved the playground, dog park and easy access to the beach dunes! Our family and dog had the best time! Also loved being among all the cypress trees… it was magical! The staff were also very attentive, helpful and kind! Only negative is the highway noise, but that goes hand in hand with the convenience of the campground being an easy stopping point on your journeys!

Elizabeth G Heilman

Extremely clean, nice laundry facilities, nice dog area, cute cabins. I loved the fact that it was across from a dog leash beach. There was definitely road noise… but location annd cleanliness outweighs anny negatives. This was an elevated thousandtrails Rv park. We had a premium site that was spacious and level for our 27 ft Rv. Would definitely stay here again!

Samantha Morrow

We stayed in the Yurts, which were very comfortable. We arrived very late, which the resort staff were able to accommodate us. Everyone we met there were very friendly and helpful. Outside is a parking spot, picnic table, fixed ice chest, a fire pit and 2 adarondack chairs. The bed was like sleeping on a cloud, the bedding and bath towels are provided. With a table and chairs, a dresser, 2 beside tables with lamps where you can charge your phones and a little heater. Even with our luggage, we were comfortable with plenty of room to move around. We wanted our coffee when we wake up early & since there is power in the yurt, we brought an electric kettle and French press. All of the common areas: the bathroom & shower, community center, and the children's play area were all very clean. The little Bodega in the office had enough items to choose from so that we didn't need to leave the park if we didn't want to. However, the park is close to town for provisions. It's right next to the Marina Nature Preserve and down the road from Marina State Park. It's also only about a half an hour away from Monterey on one side and Santa Cruz on the other. We went to the Monterey Aquarium with family one day and on our way to the airport, we stopped at the boardwalk in Santa Cruz. Being centrally located made these stops very easy to pull off in a short amount of time. Can't wait for our next stay.

Richie

My wife, me and my kids stay at Marina dunes all the time. The facility is absolutely wonderful that people are great. It is in a perfect spot when you come to Monterey to camp and explore and anybody that comes here and leaves any kind of a bad review needs to stay home lock their doors and do not come out of their house.

Steve Harden

One of the best parks that is available to Thousand Trails members. Great location and nice spots. Yes the highway can be loud but it is not that bad and if you are here more that a couple of days it fades into background noise.

Greg Griffin

Very nice hosts. Calm location internally. Most people driving slowly. There is significant highway noise, of course, but you come for the beach and Monterey. Nice mix of trees. Walking path directly to beach. Can get packages delivered directly to your site (WHICH IS GREATLY APPRECIATED). They take extra care to make sure gravel is blown off the road and even rake the gravel parking spaces after vehicles leave to give a fresh and clean impression. NEVER seen that before. An extra touch of care. Certainly not taking the lazy approach. The sand at the beach is very coarse, which means it doesn't pack down, even when wet. Always a soft step and unrideable by fat tire bikes. Bike path not too far on other side of highway alongside a road heading north-south.

Barbara Batugo

Beautiful Yurt Stay with Great Location 🌊 Our family spent a week in Big Sur staying in cabins, but there was virtually no cell phone reception, which made it impossible for me to work. Since I had to work three days of the week, we chose to stay at Marina Dunes RV Park in a yurt — and it was even nicer than expected! The yurt was very clean and comfortable, and the bed was great — we slept so well. Staff were friendly, check-in was easy, and the bathrooms (a short walk away) were cleaned daily and well-maintained. Even though it’s close to the Pacific Coast Highway (Highway 1), it was surprisingly quiet. The location is perfect for exploring Monterey, Carmel, and Big Sur. There’s a beautiful trail over the dunes that takes you right to the ocean, and just down the street is a state beach entrance and parking lot — we even rode our bikes there! 🚴‍♀️ The drive from here to Big Sur is absolutely breathtaking and so worth it. Cell reception was excellent for T-Mobile (four bars most of the time), and if you need full 5G, just head up the street to Walmart. We loved it so much we booked another two-week stay later this year, and this time we’ll be bringing our RV. Highly recommend!

Kate Berry

Clean, cozy, and a short walk to the beach! Stayed one night in a yurt: comfortable bed, linens and towels provided, plus fire pit, picnic table, and chairs. Restrooms and showers were great. My parents stayed in one of the RV sites, which were spacious, well-kept, and perfect for relaxing. The tiny homes on-site were also adorable. Quick drive to Monterey and plenty of stores/restaurants in Marina. Park store closes early, so plan ahead. Highly recommend for RV stays or a relaxing seaside getaway!

cody hannigan

Graded flat spots. Fenced area with a picnic table. We had a 50amp spot, full hookups. Great customer service. Easy to park wide roads. Near the beach, and had great bike paths.

musttanguy

Nice spots, clean grounds and facilities. Super friendly staff !! The northern section was alittle more established with trees whereas south lot was alot more open. Definately can't go wrong staying here. We stayed at site 81 which is a pull through site on the end.

R MarKC

We’ve been camping here for years, and it’s always been our go to spot for spring and summer getaways. The beach is just a short walk from our RV campsite, which is a huge plus. The RV park is consistently clean, and the customer service has always been great. While you can hear some noise from the freeway, it’s barely noticeable with the ocean so close by. The location is incredibly convenient, especially being near Monterey Bay which is the main reason we keep coming back. As members of the Monterey Bay Aquarium, we love that we can camp here and easily drive to the Aquarium. Our stays have always been memorable, and we look forward to returning year after year.

Bessie Young

Super easy to get to and right next to the beach. There is an awesome trail to take to the beach as well. Spots aren't very private and the rates were a bit pricey.

Kevin Webb

Our experience was outstanding. As a disclaimer we were put in the brand new section which is choice. Pavers so you really don't need a rug and it's big for keeping out the dirt and sand. Hookups were fine. Shower was hot and free. General store, laundry and so on. Facilities were great. You're pretty close to the ocean by foot or if you can find a parking spot the state park entrance on the way in to the park is instant access to the beach. If you take the dogs its the foot path only and while you can drive down to the entrance it's a fair distance to the beach. I really found no flaws. Your mileage may vary and I can't speak to the original location 100 yds away from the section we stayed at but it was definitely more children and lots of them so for us, we probably would have had a slightly diminished experience.

Dan Holowack

We initially planned to stay for 4 nights. Then extended for another two weeks. We loved the RV Park and the location. Quick drive into Monterey or up to Moss Landing to see more wildlife. You can tell the staff really care about this place. The bathroom and showers are spotless. Every site is carefully cleaned before new folks arrive. The office store has a bunch of things too. We have a baby and a dog and really enjoyed the close access to the dog-friendly beach (right behind the RV park) and the state beach, also a short walk down the road.