Santa Cruz North / Costanoa KOA

Chris Hull

This Fathers day weekend 6/21/26, was our second stay at Costanoa. We had a wonderful time and a great stay. Our kids love the activities and it's proximity to beaches that are very spacious is amazing. There was alit of whale and sea lion action in the sea, visible from camp. We had a minor hiccup on our first evening, but Oscar and Trish handled and rectified this will ease and care. Thank you so much you two!! This was my second time dealing with Oscar, and I absolutely applaud his guest service and friendly demeanor. We will definitely beck back and are already scheduled for February. What a amazing place to enjoy with family and friends. We ate 4 times at the Cascade restaurant. Great all 4 times. Erin was our server 2 of 4 times, A+

Mrs Biggitta

Here is the updated review, incorporating the fact that the bathrooms are too far away from these new sites: 2. As a first-time visitor, I was really excited to join friends who have stayed here before and raved about it, but unfortunately, this particular spot missed the mark for us. While the location itself is absolutely beautiful and the views are stunning, the constant, biting wind made our stay pretty uncomfortable. On top of that, the bathrooms are way too far from these new group tent sites. Walking there feels like a drastic, freezing drop in temperature, which makes the long trek even more unpleasant. Our friends mentioned that the previous group sites they used to book were much warmer, well-sheltered from the elements, and conveniently close to the restrooms. By comparison, these current sites feel like a major downgrade. The scenery is gorgeous, but the extreme exposure to the cold and the inconvenient layout completely outweighed the views for us. If you are coming here for the first time, I'd highly recommend making sure you get the older, more sheltered sites—otherwise, I unfortunately can't recommend staying at these specific ones.

Nostra Labuesta

Stunning Views, But Bitterly Cold and Poorly Located Costanoa is a beautiful destination with breathtaking scenery, but the current campsite locations are a serious downgrade from the previous group sites. The new sites are positioned further down toward the coast, leaving them fully exposed to a relentless, biting wind. In tents and around the campsites, the cold is inescapable — it follows you all day and makes it nearly impossible to truly enjoy your surroundings. The temperature difference is so dramatic that walking to the bathrooms actually feels warmer — the campsites themselves are the coldest spot, which says a lot. The previous group sites were simply outstanding — warmer, well-sheltered from the wind, and conveniently located near the facilities. The contrast is stark and disappointing — especially for long-time visitors who know what this place is capable of. While the views here are genuinely stunning, the cold and exposure completely overshadow them. We couldn’t relax or enjoy ourselves, and we wouldn’t return to these specific sites. To add insult to injury, the cancellation policy charges $20 per site — which feels unreasonable, particularly when the sites themselves don’t deliver a comfortable experience. Our recommendations to Costanoa management: relocate the group sites further up and away from the coastal wind, where it’s significantly warmer. Consider building cabins to give guests proper shelter from the elements. We have been coming here for years and truly love this place — which is exactly why this change has been so disappointing. We hope to see it corrected.

Emma maloney

Spent the weekend here with my family celebrating a birthday and we had an amazing time!! Costanoa truly has it all, from tent camping spots to RV spots to cozy glamping tents to cabins and a beautiful lodge, there’s something for everyone’s speed of camping. Very dog friendly too! What really sets it apart is the setting. Surrounded by lush greenery, a stunning eucalyptus grove, and right next to the ocean, it feels like a peaceful escape only an hour from SF! There are campfires everywhere, perfect for relaxing and soaking in the outdoor vibe. We ate at both the restaurant and the pizza place. Both had great food and drinks! It was especially magical for the kids, activities all weekend like tie dye and even a falconry expert with hawks made it such a unique experience. So cool! Can’t forget about the resident goats too. The whole weekend felt special from start to finish, and it’s one of those rare places that delivers on both relaxation and fun. We’re already planning our return!!

R P

I didn't stay at the hotel but we always stay at the RV park. It is one of our favorite places to stay. This place is always clean and we'll maintained. The Seascape spots are the best, but you literally can't go wrong with any of the other spots either. The restaurant is amazing too. I can't say enough about this place. It really is beautiful and relaxing.