👻 Epic Halloween Wkd: Beach Camping! Trick-or-Treat 🎃 in Nature! Spooky Tents, Tunnels + More 🏕️ (WATSONVILLE)

• CAR CAMPING: Park next to your campsite! Campground is easily accessible with minimal walking required with camping gear

• Beach access: Since there are DUNES, we will drive a short distance to beach access point that doesn’t include a tough climb up/down through the sand

• All activities are family-friendly and suitable for all ages

• Recommend packing light for easier setup and more fun!

Friday: Camp opens at 4 p.m. Make camp, kids enjoy arts and crafts, plus games. Begin cooking dinner at 6:30 p.m.; later, we'll make s'mores around the campfire.

Saturday: Breakfast then leave for beach play and exploration. Return in the afternoon to the campsite to make Halloween decorations and prep for evening activities, including trick or treating. 

Sunday: Breakfast, kids' activities and break camp. Head out around 11 a.m. Visit strawberry fields if picking is available. There are also great lunch spots nearby that we can visit or we can say our goodbyes until the next adventure!

• Bear lockers

• Campground is vehicle accessible

• Drinking water

• Fire ring + grill

• Modern restrooms available at the campground

• Picnic tables

• Showers available

• Standard campground trash and recycling facilities

• Dune-protected campsites provide natural windbreaks

• Campfire (depends on park advisory due to conditions at time of our trip; can use gas stove for S’mores if needed)

CAMPERS

EARLY BIRD 🐦 SPECIAL: $285/per family* ($310 after Sept. 30)EARLY BIRD 🐦 SPECIAL: $235 for single-income family* ($260 after Sept. 30)

*Family means you, your partner and kids. One tent + car per family.
*NOTE: After 2 kids, $10 charge for each additional child to cover treats + educational materials.
*Prices increase after Sept. 30 so book early
*The only way to hold your place is by completing the sign-up form and making payment. SPOTS ARE LIMITED!

*SATURDAY MORNING OPTION: If you want to come Saturday morning since Halloween is Friday night, please sign up and make a note in the form. We can offer a $50 discount.*If you are interested in a DAY TRIP, please contact Miranda: miranda@mommymehiking.com

1. Add this adventure to your cart and checkout!

2. Join the WhatsApp chat: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C4Lwsg4uuJsLT80cCdnz7M

3. Sign the waiver (EACH adult joining must sign one; it will be sent to your email)

4. Complete loaner kit request:https://bit.ly/loanerkit

The campsites are on a small rolling hillside with fire pits and grills, plus a parking space, picnic table and storage locker. The ground is a mix of sand, dirt and bushes.

Most of the campsites are NOT shaded.

The restrooms and showers are nearby.

The campsites either connect to campsites being used by our group or are across from them.

The campsites are behind dunes; not directly on the beach

What We Provide

We are focused on providing the best family camping experience possible by offering families the chance to join a community of like-minded families who love the outdoors. We handle all the planning for busy parents, organizing well-planned, fun and educational activities like hiking, kayaking and caving, while providing camp classic experiences like S'mores and stories around the campfire, plus arts and crafts. Our goal is to create memorable adventures while managing all the logistics so you can focus on making memories with your family.

Campsite Reality & Expectations

We work hard to secure the best available campsites for our group while managing the realities of California's extremely competitive camping landscape. Booking campsites in California is challenging, with only seconds to secure anything when reservations open, if availability exists at all.

Campsite conditions vary significantly and may include:

• Different ground surfaces (grass, dirt, or gravel)

• Sloped or uneven terrain

• Varying levels of shade (from heavily wooded to open sun)

• Different views and proximity to water features

• Natural wildlife including wasps, insects, and other critters

• Varying noise levels from other campers

• Different facility conditions and accessibility

• Parking offsite: In some cases, families will have to park in overflow parking when number of vehicles exceed the maximum per site. Overflow parking could be a walk or drive away. The guide will drive you to your car if need be.

Group camping logistics: When group campsites aren't available, we book individual campsites as close together as possible, though proximity cannot always be guaranteed. In these situations, we designate one site as "Camp HQ" for group activities like S'mores, arts and crafts, and community gatherings. You may need to walk or drive short distances between your assigned campsite and Camp HQ.

Weather and environmental factors: Outdoor conditions including weather, temperature, and natural elements are beyond our control and can affect your camping experience.

Agreement

We do not make promises about specific campsite features, views, terrain, or conditions. Our commitment is to secure the best available sites and provide exceptional programming and community experiences. By booking with us, you acknowledge and accept these conditions as part of the authentic outdoor camping experience.

• All logistics 

• Guided walks

• A digital guide for our adventure that includes natural + cultural history of the area

• A camping checklist

• Assistance with camping set-up

• Scavenger hunt and educational activities 

• Arts and crafts for the kids

• An iron-on patch as a memento of the camping trip plus a small journal for parents to document the adventure! (campers only)

• S'mores 

• Firewood + charcoal

• First-aid kit

• Loaner kit of hiking gear (48-hour notice). Please inquire about what gear is available; I have items for kids and adults, like single/double jogging strollers, Baby Bjorn infant carrier, toddler backpack carrier, beach wagons, etc. Complete loaner kit request form

• Halloween treats (we'll bring some but each family will need to bring some to hand out from their tent)

• Halloween decorations (we'll bring some but we'll ask each family to bring some, too)

• Food (we can potluck the side dishes if people want)

• Camping gear (though I have some hiking gear and limited camping gear that you can rent: loaner kit request form)

Generally sunny skies with temps in the low 70s during the day in October while the nights can reach around 50 degrees. The dunes provide excellent protection from ocean breezes. Please ensure that you have a season-3 sleeping bag (which is the most common one; it's great for everything except snow). I'll be keeping an eye on the weather and will advise you as we get closer to the trip.

Low 50s can be warm for some but cool for others. Here are some tips to keep you warm overnight: https://mommymehiking.myshopify.com/blogs/news/10-winter-camping-tips-or-how-to-stay-warm