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The Secret Gardens by the Bay

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· Watsonville, Santa Cruz, California

5 acres hosted by Yeyen G.

10 lodging sites · 8 RV/tent sites · 7 tent sites

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Romantic

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is romantic.

Creature comforts

Enjoy the comforts of home at some sites—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.

This is a brand new listing on Hipcamp. The Secret Gardens is located about 2 minutes drive from the beach and the Monterey bay, about 12 miles away South of Santa Cruz. The beaches here are more peaceful and spread out as long as your eyes can see. We are 33 miles away from Monterey aquarium but you almost don't have to go anywhere when you are here. There are many things to do such as hiking at Land of Medicine Buddha or Forrest of Nisene Mark, Stroll around at Capitola Village, Have coffee and do awesome thrift shopping in downtown Aptos or in Soquel, Get some free foods from Free Food church on Wednesday evening (Yes, locally grown organic produce!), have a picnic on the cliff to watch the sunset, this town kind of remind you what's like to be in town without big boxes and franchise stores everywhere, life as its finest. This campground is also a great setting for your celebrations with two stages, a celebration area, a stone fired pizza oven and a sound systems (These are extras).

Natural features

Coastal

Mountainous

Farm

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43 ratings · 29 reviews

Jake F.recommends

September 28, 2024

Your own tent @ Secret Gardens

Great private camping space with more amenities and shelter options.

Danielle V.recommends

September 28, 2024

Your own Tent @ The Secret G

The Secret Garden

The Secret Garden was beyond our expectations! Greeted upon arrival by a very lovely Yeyen, she showed us the grounds; a oasis in the trees complete with a communal kitchen, beautifully appointed bathrooms, choice of tent camping or cabins … it was magical!! Highly recommend!

David C.recommends

September 20, 2024

Your (Medium size) RV @ The Secret

Very Zen

Lovely stay at this zen like retreat. Reminded me of Lombok Indonesia or Changmai Thailand. Very relaxing outside shower in a beautiful plant setting.

Liza C.recommends

September 18, 2024

Your (Medium size) RV @ The Secret

Amazing

Wow! Great spot! We really enjoyed our stay at the Secret Garden. The kitchen is very well equiped, the amneties are clean. The garden is magical!

Eyal G.recommends

September 16, 2024

Your own tent @ The Sec

Great hosts, beautiful compound, fully equipped kitchen, clean and well maintained, great for kids to run around and play

Raven B.recommends

September 15, 2024

Your own tent @ The Secret Garden

Tent camping at the Secret Garden

My boyfriend and I stayed at the bring your own tent site here and it was gorgeous! The pictures do not do the site justice at all, it is a lot more spacious than it seems. There is a full communal kitchen with equipment available to cook your own meals so you don’t have to bring a portable stove or equipment. There is also a communal fireplace. Yeyen and her husband were both so nice and accommodating and definitely made sure we were comfortable. There are also multiple bathrooms and showers to use which are comfortable. The whole space was well designed, thoughtful and makes you feel very welcomed. We went in mid September, so it the fog definitely crept in but it was still cozy in our tent with just sleeping bags. I would recommend layering up if you are coming during cooler months. Definitely a gem and would highly recommend to anyone looking for a beautiful and cozy trip.

Location

Watsonville, Santa Cruz, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Popeloutchom (Amah Mutsun) and Ohlone First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking