4.50341 reviewsPrice
$10 - $100/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
60 campsites
Season
Open mid-May through...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$10 - $100/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
60 campsites
Season
Open mid-May through...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
We'll monitor this campground and alert you the moment sites become available.
Free to start · paid plans add 2-min scans
263,000+ sites monitored · Email alerts to start; SMS and in-app with an account
Learn more about alerts →Manresa State Beach Campground
205 Manresa Beach Road, La Selva Beach, CA 95076
We'll monitor this campground and alert you the moment sites become available.
Free to start · paid plans add 2-min scans
263,000+ sites monitored · Email alerts to start; SMS and in-app with an account
Learn more about alerts →Wildlife watchers and surf fishers who can grab an ocean-facing site like #14 will get the most from this place. Fall camping here is genuinely excellent: clear skies, mid-60s days, sea otters and dolphins offshore, and far fewer people than July.
Beach access stairs are currently closed due to erosion, so getting to the sand takes more effort than usual. Add in the walk-in carry from the parking lot, heavy morning dew on everything, and reports of theft at some sites, and car campers who want to roll in and relax may find
Camper Report Card
Rated higher than 28% of graded campgrounds
Graded on what 99 campers actually wrote - graded on 14 things that make or break a trip. Each topic is graded against every other campground on it - A is among the best, C about average. No star ratings.
Strengths
Watch-outs
Each topic is graded against every other campground on it; a topic campers liked never grades below C−. ± shows the 95% confidence range from the sample size.
Manresa State Beach Campground appears in our curated guides. Explore more top-rated campgrounds for the same activities and regions.
Availability, what to pack, similar spots — ask anything and get an instant answer.
October brings the Central Coast's best weather: mid-60s to mid-70s days, 50s nights, and clear skies as summer fog clears out. Fall delivers calm conditions for bluff hikes, beachcombing, and wildlife watching, with fewer crowds than summer. Mornings can be damp year-round. The Pacific keeps things cool and dewy, especially near the bluffs.
October recommended: best weather (60s–70s), clearer skies and quieter conditions.
Reservation tips, booking windows, and free cancellation alerts.
Manresa State Beach campground provides a variety of amenities that cater to tent campers with walk-in sites. The facilities are praised for their cleanliness, but certain elements such as showers require coins for usage, and parking is not directly at the campsites. The self-registration system simplifies late arrivals. Restrooms are well-maintained, and drinking water is accessible at many sites. The campground is generally appreciated for its proximity to the ocean and natural views.
Researching this campground? Ask anything — other campers and our team will weigh in. No visit required.
Short heads-ups about the road in, gear quirks, timing, and more. You don't have to have been here to share what you know.
Rate Manresa State Beach Campground
Been here? Tap a star to start. Takes about a minute.
Sign-in required only if you want your name on it.
Pulled from per-site mentions in 341 reviews.
Site #1 is well-reviewed for its amenities, while site #14 is praised for its ocean view and privacy.
Site #24 is noted to have less privacy and frequent foot traffic.
Be the first to review this campground
Every adventure creates another. Share what you learned so the next camper feels a little more prepared heading out.
