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    Getting here

    Five routes to 2505 Portola Drive, each with RV-specific notes.

    Heads up.Murray Street Harbor Bridge is closed through 2026. If you're coming from downtown Santa Cruz, the Boardwalk, or the Westside, route via Soquel Avenue → Capitola Road → 41st Avenue south to Portola.

    Address

    2505 Portola Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

    GPS: 36.9605° N, 121.9677° W

    By Route

    Driving from where you are

    Route 01

    From San Francisco

    1 hr 30 min·78 mi

    Most direct via Highway 17 from the Bay; or scenic via Highway 1 down the coast (adds 30+ min).

    1. I-280 S or US-101 S down to San Jose.
    2. From San Jose, take CA-17 S over the mountain — windy, no trucks lane, leave extra time on weekends.
    3. Merge onto CA-1 S; the 41st Avenue exit is about 3 miles ahead.
    4. Take the 41st Avenue exit and head toward the ocean — about 1½ miles to Portola Drive.
    5. Turn right on Portola Drive. Beach RV Pleasure Point is ¾ mile west at 2505 Portola Dr, on the right.

    Route 02

    From San Jose / Silicon Valley

    45 min·32 mi

    Straight shot down CA-17, then a couple of turns. Avoid Friday afternoons if you can.

    1. CA-17 S from San Jose — about 25 miles over the Santa Cruz Mountains.
    2. Merge onto CA-1 S; the 41st Avenue exit is about 3 miles ahead.
    3. Take the 41st Avenue exit and head toward the ocean — about 1½ miles to Portola Drive.
    4. Turn right on Portola Drive. Beach RV Pleasure Point is ¾ mile west at 2505 Portola Dr, on the right.

    Route 03

    From Monterey / Salinas

    45 min·47 mi

    North on Highway 1 — one of the great California coast drives. Especially nice in the morning.

    1. CA-1 N from Monterey through Marina, Watsonville, and Aptos.
    2. Continue past Capitola to the 41st Avenue exit.
    3. Take the 41st Avenue exit and head toward the ocean — about 1½ miles to Portola Drive.
    4. Turn right on Portola Drive. Beach RV Pleasure Point is ¾ mile west at 2505 Portola Dr, on the right.

    Route 04

    From Los Angeles

    5 hr 30 min·340 mi

    Long drive — split into two days if you can. Most go via US-101 N.

    1. US-101 N from Los Angeles through Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Salinas.
    2. Exit at CA-1 N near Castroville (or stay on 101 to San Jose and reverse — slightly faster).
    3. Follow CA-1 N through Aptos and Capitola to the 41st Avenue exit.
    4. Take the 41st Avenue exit and head toward the ocean — about 1½ miles to Portola Drive.
    5. Turn right on Portola Drive. Beach RV Pleasure Point is ¾ mile west at 2505 Portola Dr, on the right.

    Route 05

    From Sacramento / Central Valley

    2 hr 45 min·150 mi

    I-80 W and I-680 S to San Jose, then over CA-17. Beat-the-heat run for valley locals.

    1. I-80 W from Sacramento to I-680 S.
    2. I-680 S to San Jose, then merge to CA-17 S.
    3. CA-17 S over the mountain, then onto CA-1 S; the 41st Avenue exit is about 3 miles ahead.
    4. Take the 41st Avenue exit and head toward the ocean — about 1½ miles to Portola Drive.
    5. Turn right on Portola Drive. Beach RV Pleasure Point is ¾ mile west at 2505 Portola Dr, on the right.

    If You're in an RV

    A few things to know before you arrive

    • Check-in is all online — eSign your terms and conditions before arrival and you can pull right into your spot.
    • CA-17 has a no-trucks-over-39' restriction on the steep grade. If you're towing or driving a class A near max length, stay extra cautious — the road is windy with limited shoulder.
    • Once you turn right on Portola it gets residential. Slow down at 26th Ave — the park is just ahead.
    • The park entrance is on the right (North) side of Portola. If you miss it, loop back via Capitola Road — don't try to U-turn on Portola.
    • Pull in straight to your numbered site.

    Once You're Here

    Arriving at the park

    The park is compact — sixteen sites tucked between the creek and Portola. Read this before you pull in.

    Parking

    • Each site includes parking for one RV and one vehicle. The vehicle parks directly in front of your RV, within site lines — do not block driveway or neighbor access.
    • Two paid overflow spots — call the office in advance if you need one.
    • Visitor parking is not available inside the park. Visitors street park on Portola.
    • EV charging from your site requires advance approval and a $100/day fee.

    Pulling into your site

    • Site 16 is the only true pull-through.
    • Site 13 is pull-forward (head-in, no backing required).
    • Every other site is a back-in. Park is compact with limited clearance — back as far as safely possible, and keep all slide-outs, awnings, and vehicles inside your site boundaries.
    Have questions? Reach the office
    Beach RV Pleasure Point park map showing all 16 numbered sites, entry, and amenities
    Open the interactive site map