There wasn’t a whole lot of information online about Bike Camping at New Brighton State Beach, so here are some of my notes after a recent stay there.
There’s not much info on bicycle campsites on the State Parks website. When you check in you get a flyer with some good information:
Bicycle Campsite – New Brighton State Beach
Bike campsites for en route campers only
- Must have a bicycle* to register for campsite
- Limit is one night only
- Check in time is 4:00pm – Check out time is 9:00am
- Fees must be paid before occupying campsite
- No guests permitted
- Use limited to 10 days in a calendar year with a minimum of 48 hours between stays
Failure to comply will result in citation and/or ejection from campground
*Bicycle defined as per CVC 231
Title XIV CCR 4300, 4302, 4323(a)
CVC 231 states:
A bicycle is a device upon which a person may ride, propelled exclusively by human power, except as provided in Section 312.5, through a belt, chain, or gears, and having one or more wheels. A person riding a bicycle is subject to the provisions of this code specified in Sections 21200 and 21200.5. An electric bicycle is a bicycle.
Some more details about the campsite:
- $5 fee for campsite
- Flush Toilets
- Showers
- Fire pit, wood from camp host
- Cell Service
- Bear Lockers
- Water
Around New Brighton
Capitola Village
A STROLL THROUGH CAPITOLA VILLAGE – Visit Santa Cruz County
A short walk from the campsite. You can walk along the beach on a low tide. Lots of restaurants and coffee shops.
Sante Adairius Rustic Ales // Brewery
https://rusticales.com
103 Kennedy Dr, Capitola, CA 95010
Less than a mile from the campsite. Some of the best sour beers in California.
Pizza My Heart
https://www.pizzamyheart.com/location/pizza-my-heart-capitola-41st-ave/
2180 41st Ave, Capitola, CA 95010
(831) 475-6000
Will deliver to your campsite.
Gayle’s Bakery
http://www.gaylesbakery.com/
504 Bay Ave, Capitola, CA 95010
Best breakfast spot in Capitola
Nob Hill Foods
809 Bay Ave, Capitola, CA 95010
Closest grocery store
Looking for other bike campsites in California?
- Go to: Find a Park
- Select “By Feature”
- Select “OVERNIGHT FACILITIES”
- Check: “Hike or Bike Campsites”
- Click on “Show Results on Map”