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New Brighton State Beach Campground

Campsite in Capitola

CampsiteQuiet surroundings (no bars or transit within 250 m)

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About

New Brighton State Beach Campground is a campsite in Capitola. It sits close to Potbelly Beach and Potbelly Beach, about 7.1 km from Beach Station (Santa Cruz).

Best for

Quiet stay

no bars or nightlife within 250 m · no transit stop within 150 m · airport more than 5 km away

Location

What's nearby

  • Potbelly Beach0.5 km
  • Potbelly Beach0.8 km
  • Cabrillo College Gallery1.4 km
  • Phoebe's Fine Art and Jewelry1.4 km
  • Esplanade Park Beach1.4 km
  • Capitola Historical Museum1.5 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 1 place to eat

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport
Monterey Bay Academy Airport 11.6 km
Nearest station
Beach Station (Santa Cruz)7.1 km
Nearest beach
Potbelly Beach0.5 km
Sea temperature
Sea temperature about 15.6 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving
Drives on the right
Currency
USD
Power
Type A/B plugs · 120 V · 60 Hz
Tap water
Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

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