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CALIFORNIA: MANRESA STATE BEACH

Manresa State Beach is located along La Selva Beach just a few miles west of Watsonville. The campground sits on the cliffs above the beach and hosts 64 campsites. Some sites have views of Monterey Bay in the distance and nice western exposures to watch sunsets, while others are more isolated along the eastern edge of the park. The campground is traversed with walking trails that are frequented by local residents and daytime visitors because they provide easy beach access.

Most campsites are comfortably sized with soft ground that is generally flat to mildly sloping. Water is typically close by most sites. The campground is divided into a north side with one loop and south side with two loops, each with its own restroom and shower facilities.

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Some sites are arranged closely and can provide a nice opportunity for camping with friends and other families.  For example, #s 1, 2, and 3; 33, 34, and 35; 46 through 49; and 59 and 60 each offer clusters of sites that can be leveraged for groups.

Nearby Watsonville offers opportunities for buying camp supplies as well as other amenities.  It also has many dining options.  Firewood is often sold by the locals along the drive into the park.  There are also ample opportunities to shop and eat in other local towns like Capitola.  

The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk amusement park is less than 30 minutes to the northwest without traffic and the city of Monterey is about an hour in the opposite direction.

La Selva Beach is easily accessible down the sloping trail that is paved most of the way (see the walking tour by clicking the icons along the trail on the map).  The water is cold and difficult for swimming, but it is a hot spot for surfers.  It is possible to see sea lions and dolphins along with a variety of seabirds from the shore.  Pictures of the beach can be seen by clicking on the overlook icon on the map or by going to the panorama view at the end of the trail by the beach a clicking on the photo album.

There is no parking near the campsites.  All loading is done in a 20-minute parking zone at the lower entrance.  Long-term parking is provided to campers at the upper level of the park near the ranger booth.  The camp host is also located next to the long-term parking lot.  Click on the icons on the map for pictures.

Cell signals (only T-Mobile was tested) vary greatly throughout the park with very strong signals in some areas and no signal in others.  Different providers might have different results.  The park does not provide public Wi-Fi, but some network signals for nearby locations do appear; it’s not clear that those networks can be joined.

More information can be found on the park website.

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Camp Site Dimension Camp Site Shape Exposure Slope Water Restrooms Wi-Fi T-Mobile Signal
Manresa Camp Site #1 18 x 18 yards Round Exposed Mild 0 yards 42 yards None 45 Mbps
Manresa Camp Site #2 18 x 18 yards Round Exposed Mild 0 yards 42 yards None 45 Mbps
Manresa Camp Site #3 18 x 18 yards Round Exposed Mild 0 yards 42 yards None 45 Mbps
Manresa Camp Site #4 14 x 5 yards L Partial Flat to Mild 0 yards 25 yards None 14 Mbps
Manresa Camp Site #5 16 x 7 yards Rectangle Exposed Flat to Steep 14 yards 56 yards None 38 Mbps
Manresa Camp #6 12 x 9 yards Rectangle Exposed Flat & Mild 7 yards 59 yards None 0 Mbps
Manresa Camp Site #7 19 x 6 yards Rectangle Exposed Flat & Mild 0 yards 50 yards None 0 Mbps
Manresa Camp Site #8 13 x 13 yards Square Partial Moderate 13 yards 28 yards None 0 Mbps
Manresa Camp Site #9 25 x 15 yards Irregular Exposed Limited Flat 0 yards 50 yards None 16 Mbps
Manresa Camp Site #10 33 x 15 yards Rectangle Exposed Limited Flat 0 yards 45 yards None 1 Mbps
Manresa Camp Site #11 24 x 9 yards Irregular Exposed Mild 0 yards 25 yards None 0 Mbps
Manresa Camp Site #12 12 x 15 yards Irregular Exposed Limited Flat 0 yards 77 yards None 0 Mbps
Manresa Camp Site #13 28 x 21 yards Irregular Exposed Mild 0 yards 25 yards None 0 Mpbs
Manresa Camp Site #14 15 x 9 yards Rectangle Exposed Mostly Flat 15 yards 90 yards None 0 Mbps
Manresa Camp Site #15 13 x 9 yards Oval Exposed Mild 20 yards 80 yards None 0.1 Mbps
Manresa Camp #16 10 x 13 yards Oval Partial Mid 25 yards 70 yards None 0 Mbps
Manresa Camp Site #17 17 x 13 yards Oval Exposed Flat to Mild 0 yards 80 yards None 0 Mbps
Manresa Camp Site #18 14 x 7 yards Rectangle Exposed Flat 0 yards 80 yards None 0 Mbps
Manresa Camp Site #19 11 x 11 yards Square Partial Flat 0 yards 100 yards None 0 Mbps
Manresa Camp Site #20 13 x 30 yards Irregular Mixed Flat 15 yards 80 yards None 0 Mbps
Manresa Camp Site #21 18 x 14 yards Irregular Partial Mild 0 yards 70 yards None 0 Mbps
Manresa Camp Site #22 7 x 11 yards Rectangle Covered Lumpy 0 yards 50 yards None 0 Mbps
Manresa Camp Site #23 18 x 10 yards Rectangle Mostly Covered Flat 0 yards 40 yards None 0 Mbps
Manresa Camp Site #24 15 x 17 yards Rectangle Partial Mild 30 yards 30 yards None 0 Mbps
Manresa Camp Site #25 20 x 7 yards Triangle Exposed Mild 0 yards 47 yards None 0 Mbps
Manresa Camp Site #26 10 x 10 yards Square Exposed Flat 15 yards 38 yards None 0 Mbps
Manresa Camp Site #27 16 x 22 yards Oval Exposed Limited Flat 37 yards 75 yards None 0 Mbps
Manresa Camp Site #28 18 x 18 yards Round Covered Flat 0 yards 33 yards None 0 Mbps
Manresa Camp #29 16 x 13 yards Irregular Partial Lumpy 0 yards 22 yards None 96 Mbps
Manresa Camp Site #30 18 x 9 yards Irregular Exposed Lumpy 5 yards 70 yards None 190 Mbps
Manresa Camp Site #31 24 x 30 yards Rectangle Exposed Mild 0 yards 90 yards None 200 Mbps
Manresa Camp Site #32 19 x 22 yards Triangle Partial Lumpy 10 yards 110 yards None 183 Mbps
Manresa Camp Site #33 46 x 36 yards Rectangle Partial Lumpy 0 yards 130 yards None 200 Mbps
Manresa Camp Site #34 46 x 36 yards Rectangle Partial Lumpy 0 yards 130 yards None 200 Mbps
Manresa Camp Site #35 46 x 36 yards Rectangle Partial Lumpy 0 yards 130 yards None 200 Mbps
Manresa Camp Site #36 18 x 8 yards Oval Semi-Circle Limited Flat 5 yards 115 yards None 87 Mbps
Manresa Camp Site #37 16 x 15 yards Rectangle Partial Lumpy 0 yards 118 yards None 67 Mbps
Manresa Camp Site #38 12 x 23 Lollipop Exposed Flat 20 yards 120 yards None 0 Mbps
Manresa Camp Site #39 17 x 11 yards Rectangle Exposed Flat 10 yards 100 yards None 60 Mbps
Manresa Camp Site #40 30 x 17 yards Rectangle Exposed Flat 0 yards 90 yards None 176 Mbps
Manresa Camp Site #41 30 x 17 yards Rectangle Exposed Flat 0 yards 90 yards None 176 Mbps
Manresa Camp Site #42 26 x 25 yards Oval Partial Moderate 0 yards 64 yards None 43 Mbps
Manresa Camp Site #43 33 x 14 yards Rectangle Mixed Mild 19 yards 63 yards None 22 Mbps
Manresa Camp Site #44 16 x 11 yards Rectangle Exposed Moderate 0 yards 44 yards None 44 Mbps
Manresa Camp Site #45 18 x 11 yards Irregular Covered Lumpy 0 yards 42 yards None 14 Mbps
Manresa Camp Site #46 23 x 13 yards Rectangle Exposed Mild 5 yards 75 yards None 20 Mbps
Manresa Camp Site #47 21 x 14 yards Tee Mixed Lumpy 0 yards 100 yards None 29 Mbps
Manresa Camp Site #48 12 x 12 yards Round Covered Mild 15 yards 125 yards None 0 Mbps
Manresa Camp Site #49 26 x 11 yards Rectangle Exposed Moderate to Steep 0 yards 130 yards None 0.4 Mbps
Manresa Camp Site #50 18 x 14 yards Rectangle Mixed Flat to Mild 0 yards 115 yards None 66 Mbps
Manresa Camp Site #51 14 x10 yards Irregular Mixed Moderate 10 yards 100 yards None 0 Mbps
Manresa Camp Site #52 12 x 11 yards Square Covered Flat 0 yards 70 yards None 0 Mbps
Manresa Camp Site #53 12 x 9 yards Semi-Circle Mixed Mild 0 yards 55 yards None 0 Mbps
Manresa Camp Site #54 18 x 13 yards Irregular Mixed Mild 12 yards 55 yards None 15 Mbps
Manresa Camp Site #55 21 x 16 yards Rectangle Mixed Flat 13 yards 23 yards None 14 Mbps
Manresa Camp Site #56 15 x 6 yards Rectangle Mixed Flat 0 yards 66 yards None 0 Mbps
Manresa Camp Site #57 12 x 6 yards Rectangle Exposed Mild 12 yards 12 yards None 0 Mbps
Manresa Camp Site #58 18 x 17 yards Irregular Exposed Flat 10 yards 104 yards None 0 Mbps
Manresa Camp Site #59 10 x 10 yards Round Exposed Flat 15 yards 108 yards None 0 Mbps
Manresa Camp Site #60 21 x 11 yards Rectangle Exposed Flat 12 yards 108 yards None 0 Mbps
Manresa Camp Site #61 14 x 10 yards Rectangle Exposed Flat 0 yards 77 yards None 0 Mbps
Manresa Camp Site #62 16 x 10 yards Irregular Exposed Mild 12 yards 65 yards None 0 Mbps
Manresa Camp Site #63 13 x 18 yards Rectangle Exposed Lumpy 0 yards 70 yards None 20 Mbps
Manresa Camp Site #64 21 x 13 yards Irregular Exposed Flat 15 yards 33 yards None 18 Mbps
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