New Brighton Beach State Park is a campers dream. The beach area is very pretty, great for morning walks and i've never seen the waves there get so big that young families can't have a good time. You can access the beach via the parking lot at beach level or from the campground via the beach trail down the bluff.... more

We live in Capitola, so can certainly choose among the many restaurants, but we find ourselves returning to the Paradise Beach Grille again and again. I most recently had the Chicken Parmesian, and it was absolutely delicious. I also think that their salmon is the very best around. We enjoy the friendly staff, and of course, the lovely view. We... more