Events and Activities

Summer Programs


Manresa State Beach
Located off  Highway 1, south of Aptos, take San Andreas Road southwest and continue to Manresa Uplands off of Sand Dollar Rd.  (831) 761-1795

Evening Campfire Program – 1 hour program
Every Saturday in July at 8:00pm
Join us at the Manresa Uplands campfire center for an evening of interactive and educational entertainment for the whole family. Engage in games and songs while learning about the nocturnal animals, marine mammals, or marine environment of Manresa State Beach. Wheelchair and stroller accessible.

Junior Ranger Programs – 1 hour program
Every Saturday in July at 5pm
Come explore and play games as you learn about plants, animals, geology and more. This program is designed for ages 7-12 only, and kids earn rewards for their participation. Please register your child 15 minutes in advance at the Manresa Uplands campfire center and be sure your child is dressed for active play in the outdoors.

Events made possible by California State Park Docents, California State Parks and Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks