Quiet little campground perfect for an overnight stay on the coast. We stayed on a Sunday night, so it was probably quieter than usual, but we don’t have a problem with that.
It’s a KOA Express, so it doesn’t have all the amenities of a full-size KOA campground, such as a pool, hot tub, game room etc., but there is a nice gift shop, laundry room, communal firepit and dog area. There are several antique shops near the campground, along with some nice restaurants and fruit stands. Other than that, it’s a pretty quiet little town, but perfectly positioned for a base of operations if your main destination is Monterey and you don’t mind a 30 minute drive along the coast.
About 2 minute walk up the road is the Whole Enchilada, an excellent Mexican restaurant serving some very interesting and authentic food, as well as a full line up of various tequilas, if that’s your thing. It’s a dog-friendly restaurant too, which worked out perfectly for us.
The campground is an easy walk to the beach, but unfortunately, dogs are not permitted on the beach. That said, no one seemed to care – either about the dogs on the beach or the “no dog” signs, depending on your perspective…
If you’re driving up the coast and looking for somewhere quiet to stay, the Moss Landing KOA is a worth checking out. But, if your rig isn’t that sound-proof, you may not like the clanging of rigging from the boats and the seals barking all night…