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Santa Cruz Bayview Retreat

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· Day Valley, Santa Clara, California
20 acres hosted by N S.
1 RV/tent site
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All to yourself
97% of recent Hipcampers say the pitch is private.
Whenever we go on vacation it’s never as nice as home. This is that same experience as we get when we come home.#1 Hipcamp RV site in Northern California 2021 This campsite is on its own parcel and can accommodate up to three RVs, trailers, or camper vans. Get away from it all, while being in the middle of everything! Resting at 2,800’ feet enjoy acres of privacy from your self contained unit, RV or travel trailer, while camping on your own secluded parcel with unparalleled panoramic views of the Monterey and South Bay.   Experience everything the Bay Area has to offer from this mountain top site. With jaw dropping views, and roughly 50 minutes to any city in the Bay Area, this site is ideal for any person looking for an adventurous getaway retreat.   The seclusion and privacy make this an uncommon, yet ideal romantic trip.  This site is sheltered by the manzanitas and pines of this chaparral community, with its Eastern border along Uvas County Park. Adventure seekers will find paradise here!  Mount Madonna Park with miles of trails is 20 minutes down the road. You can dump your septic there as well!  Horseback riding rentals are located near the park as well as an archery range.  Demonstration forest is 15 minutes down the road, with miles of mountain biking. Spend a day at one of the beaches in Santa Cruz, Capitola, Aptos, Rio Del Mar, Davenport, Half Moon Bay, Monterey, or Carmel and return to your private oasis. Or Explore Silicon Valley from this centrally located parcel. Kim Son Meditation Center and Mount Madonna Center are approximately 15 minutes away.  There are also wonderful wineries throughout the mountains here. The trip to the site will begin with a three mile drive on a rough private dirt road.  Being on the very top of a mountain brings more seasonality than the surrounding cities.   Please be prepared for any kind of extreme weather. Summer: Shade is highly recommended it can get into triple digits. *Spring/fall: Temperatures are generally mild but high winds are possible. *Winter: Typically cold and windy. *During rainy/muddy conditions 4x4/AWD is highly recommended.  It is possible for it to get windy, foggy, rainy, hot and sunny, and even sometimes snowy. Please note: The nearest grocer is 30 minutes from this site. Emergency supplies are available for delivery to your campsite. Cell phone reception is good on most carriers.  Pets are allowed.  Enjoy your time howling at the moon, star gazing, bird watching/wildlife viewing, or relaxing with your favorite libation. Don't forget your camera! Please keep the lid to the trash closed, and do not pour grease anywhere you do not want wasps. We have traps available if there is an issue. Just ask.
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Biking
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Fishing
Hiking
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Desert
Forest
Coastal
Mountainous
94%
158 ratings · 133 reviews
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Emily M.
September 15, 2024
#1 Acres of Privacy Heavenly Views
Great views
It’s a bit of a drive to get to but had beautiful views. The campsite is very dusty and the bathrooms were pretty far from our site but otherwise everything was great.
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Emily M.recommends
August 26, 2024
#1 Acres of Privacy Heavenly Views
Santa Cruz mountain views
The views were beautiful! Study picnic table and totally private! The 3 mile dirt road was a fun adventure making you feel like you were really getting away. Would recommend using your RVs toilets or nature, instead of the provided bathroom
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David M.recommends
August 25, 2024
#1 Acres of Privacy Heavenly Views
Great views, almost no human noise
The site is lovely, great views of both Santa Cruz and the surrounding mountains, and very private. There were at least three areas within the campsite itself that we could set up at, each of which had different views that were equally stunning. A picnic table and a couple chairs were provided at the biggest area, and if you get the propane fire that's where it is set up as well. Host was very responsive and sent us great directions the day of the stay. If you come from the east (152?), prepare for one of the worst roads I've ever driven, extremely rough gravel for about 3 miles uphill; from the west (17) it was still rough but not nearly as bad. Google's directions from the west will be wrong if you're towing a trailer, the host will give better ones. The toilet onsite is essentially a porta-potty, and there is no water available so be sure to prepare for that.
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Aaron L.recommends
August 19, 2024
#1 Acres of Privacy Heavenly Views
Unbeatable views in both directions. Very quiet and secluded.
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Alexandre A.
August 12, 2024
#1 Acres of Privacy Heavenly Views
Rough road, great views, secluded
The site is very secluded and private. We were alone in the middle of the mountains, that was a very positive aspect. On the other hand, the site is far from any hiking trails, and although the host mentioned proximity to uvas canyon county park, which indeed was just a few feet away, all the trails are at least an hour away. The road to get there is 45 minutes of dirty bumpy road. While it is understandable that this is the price for privacy, it should at least be clearh advertised in the description. Lastly, the views were priviledged, the sunrise was a unique sight.
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Rick B.recommends
August 1, 2024
#1 Acres of Privacy Heavenly Views
Fantastic view
Fantastic views at the end of a godawful 3-mile dirt road. Wonderful site, very quiet and remote.
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Day Valley, Santa Clara, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Tamien Nation, Popeloutchom (Amah Mutsun), Ohlone, Awaswas, and Muwekma First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by N S.

Joined in March 2021
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