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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 — 16 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
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