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The Secret Gardens by the Bay

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· Watsonville, Santa Cruz, California

5 acres hosted by Yeyen G.

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

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

Yeyen is a Star Host

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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). What to expect: - Access to fully stocked kitchen: Propane powered grill and stove (commercial grade), refrigerators, freezer, pots, pans, utensils, kitchenware, dinnerware, basic spices and olive oil. - Hot showers and flushable toilettes - If you reserve a cabin, it comes with beddings (sheets, blankets, pillows) - A heater in your cabin What not to expect: - Towels - Free smores

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66 ratings · 49 reviews

Jennifer P.recommends

January 14, 2025

Your (Medium size) RVThe Secret

Highly recommend!

Beautiful common grounds, helpful hosts, clean amenities, and really unique woodwork. Would recommend and stay here again. Yeyen accepted my reservation early because my other campgrounds didnt work out because of weather. Yeyen was very helpful and accommodating. Thank you!

Corinne H.recommends

January 9, 2025

Your (Big) RV @ The Secret Gardens

This is a super special location, so much love and work has gone into this property. Also very close to a gorgeous beach. Highly recommend!

Shaun M.recommends

January 7, 2025

Your (Medium size) RV @ The Secret

Spectacular!

Secret Garden was fabulous! We were pleasantly surprised by the amenities and the design. Walking paths galore around sunny woodwork and foliage. It was a feast for the eyes and we will definitely return!

Dan B.recommends

January 7, 2025

Your (Medium size) RVThe Secret

Great Place to Stay

Overall great experience staying here. Really enjoyed just walking around the site and appreciating all the detailed work that went into the landscaping and buildings. The kitchen appliances are chef quality. Also appreciated how kind the host was.

Samantha C.recommends

January 6, 2025

The Romantic Tea House

Charming outdoor common area, and I appreciate the option for campfires. The whole area was very well maintained and welcoming.

Amy K.recommends

January 5, 2025

Your (Big) RV @ The Secret Gardens

Great stay- highly recommend!

Great views everywhere you look! Super unique, beautiful, and creative place to stay. Love the communal fire pits and kitchen. Would benefit from full RV/trailer hookups, but ultimately will be coming back! We loved it!

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