NOTE: We are working on an issue with the 20% discount. For camping, just go ahead and reserve your tent site. It's $46.50 per site, 4 peeps per site, without the discount. For other lodging, please reserve right away (you don't pay until you arrive).Costanoa.DescriptionCostanoa scouting mission - narrated by Edmundo
Surrounded by endless acres of undisturbed wilderness, rolling coastal hills, and secluded beaches, Costanoa invites you to explore the extraordinary beauty of California's scenic coast and experience nature in its purest form. Connected to four state parks, 30,000 acres of hiking trails and a vibrant wildlife reserve, Costanoa offers the unique opportunity to experience outdoor living in comfortable, stylish surroundings.
Located just one hour south of San Francisco on the eastside of historic Highway 1, our lodge and camp overlook a spectacular stretch of rugged bluffs and secluded panoramic beaches. Just moments to the south lies Año Nuevo, the nation's largest Elephant Seal rookery, to the east stand the majestic redwoods of Big Basin State Park, and to the north the lighthouse at Pigeon Point towers gracefully over fields of pumpkins, artichokes and wild berries.
Costanoa lies at the center of one of the most ruggedly beautiful and spacious stretches of California's coast. Here you'll find no boundary between nature and the Costanoa base camp. The local wildlife, including many rare and endangered species, vastly outnumbers humans. The nearby reserve of Año Nuevo remains as pristine as it was around New Year's Day in 1603, when Spanish maritime explorer Sebastian Vizcaino identified the coastal feature and diarist Father Antonio de la Ascension called it "Punta de Año Nuevo" (Point of New Year).
Costanoa enjoys an unusually temperate climate, nestled in the middle of a "banana belt" between Año Nuevo and Pigeon Point Lighthouse. Long-time residents and generations of farmers say that they enjoy 30 to 40 more days of sunshine per year here than at points north and south. With the ocean and air at about the same temperature year-round, flora and fauna thrive in the area. Nearly 400 years ago, Sebastian Vizcaino described this part of the coast as "swarming with wild, large sea beasts," including otters, seals and whales. On land, his expedition found an abundance of deer, foxes, bobcats and grizzly bears. Except for the grizzlies, descendants of these ancient natives still live near Costanoa. It is a tribute to this robust ecosystem, and to a concerted effort at nature conservation, that the elephant seal and gray whale populations remain at levels nearly that of 200 years ago.
Discover the local residents-whales, elephant seals, etc.-as you set out on dramatic hiking and biking excursions, explore the local tide pools and coastal dunes, take advantage of on-site horseback riding, kayaking, windsurfing and much more. So pack your hiking boots and an appetite for the outdoors, and prepare to encounter nature in a wonderful new way.
Located along the pristine coast of California's scenic Highway 1. Centrally located near San Francisco (55 miles), Santa Cruz (25 miles), San Jose (45 miles), and Half Moon Bay (25 miles).
Available Options- Camping
These have a wood platform, parking space, water and electricity. There is a limit of 4 people and 1 car per site. *These accommodations share comfort station bathroom facilities. While open campfires are not permitted at each site, we encourage our guests to use the picnic areas or fireplaces located in each comfort station. Dogs are not allowed for guests staying in Pitch Your Own Tent sites. See our Pet Policy for details. We have a campground kiosk now for camping registration which you will see as you drive into the campground. Our regular weekend (Fri/Sat) rates for camping are as follows; Tent campsites $46.50 per night. If four (4) people camp on one site, the price will average out to be $11.70/night/per person. From these prices your group (let the attendant know that you are with the "Gazos Frisbee Group") will receive a 20% discount. These prices do include 10% tax and a $2.50/site coastal conservation fee. Maximum people per tent site is 4 with a 2 tent per site maximum. Maximum people per RV site is 6. We do not allow pets in the tenting areas but leashed dogs are allowed in the RV areas. Cars that do not fit in the site parking area need to be relocated to the lodge or restaurant parking lots. The earlier your group members cal (650 879-7302) to make reservations the better chance we have of getting them closer together. Again, please call 650-879-7302 to make reservations for RV and Pitch Your Own Tent sites. Ask for Kim at the campground kiosk.
- The Lodge
Our forty cozy Lodge rooms at Costanoa are located throughout our two story North and South Lodge buildings. Each of our Lodge rooms feature either a king or two double beds, bathrobes, a mini refrigerator, Bose stereo, two-line telephone with voicemail, coffee maker, thermostat controlled heat, and double french doors which open onto a patio or deck. Our outdoor hot tub is available to Lodge, Cabin and Cypress Bungalow guests from 7am until 10pm each day and there are 24 hour dry saunas located in each of the comfort stations. Wireless internet access is available in all of our lodge rooms and in surrounding areas.
Rooms are either on the first or second floor of the North or South Lodge buildings with North Canyon views facing Cypress Camp, East Ridge views overlooking the Lodge Lawn and the neighboring Ohlone Ridge or West Ocean views facing the west half of Costanoa and the ocean. We are happy to note any requests for a specific room but cannot guarantee it.' To book the lodge, cabins, or bungalows, your group will want to call the front desk at 650-879-1100, and let the attendant know that you are with the "Gazos Frisbee Group" and you will receive the 20% discount (on any type of lodging Costanoa has to offer) Phone is 650-879-1100.
- Douglas Fir Cabins
Our twelve popular Douglas Fir Cabins are located near the entrance of our property overlooking Whitehouse Canyon and Ohlone Ridge. These six buildings share a wall between two units and have a common front porch and shared back deck. Choose a cabin with either a king or two double beds which all include a fireplace, skylights, bathrobes, bath amenities, a mini refrigerator, Bose stereo, two-line telephone with voicemail, coffee maker, thermostat controlled heat and double french doors which open onto the shared deck. Guests who stay in our Douglas Fir Cabins use a dedicated Comfort Station with restrooms, indoor hot showers, heated concrete floors, a 24 hour dry sauna, and outdoor fireplace. Our outdoor hot tub is available to Lodge, Cabin and Cypress Bungalow guests from 7am until 10pm each day. Wireless internet access is available in our cabins as well as surrounding areas. To book the lodge, cabins, or bungalows, your group will want to call the front desk at 650-879-1100, and let the attendant know that you are with the "Gazos Frisbee Group" and you will receive the 20% discount (on any type of lodging Costanoa has to offer) Phone is 650-879-1100.
- Tent Bungalows
Our distinctive Tent Bungalows come in four different configurations. Cypress and Outer Pine have a queen bed and comfortably accommodate 1-2 guests. The Pine Village and Family Bungalows accommodate 3 guests or more. Bungalows are a wood or metal frame with waterproof canvas tent walls. They have electricity, sliding windows, and a locking door. These accommodations combine the best part of camping with creature comforts you will appreciate. No two bungalows are exactly alike as they are placed throughout the property with a variety of views. Guests who come to experience our Tent Bungalows have three dedicated comfort stations to pick from with restrooms, indoor hot showers, heated concrete floors, a 24 hour dry sauna and an outdoor fireplace. We suggest packing flashlights to use in the evenings as our property is quite expansive and rural. Our outdoor hot tub is available to Lodge, Cabin and Cypress Bungalow guests from 7am until 10pm each day. Wireless internet access is available in our bungalows as well as surrounding areas. To book the lodge, cabins, or bungalows, your group will want to call the front desk at 650-879-1100,and let the attendant know that you are with the "Gazos Frisbee Group" and you will receive the 20% discount (on any type of lodging Costanoa has to offer) Phone is 650-879-1100.
To book the lodge, cabins, or bungalows, your group will want to call the front desk at 650-879-1100, and let the attendant know that you are with the "
Gazos Frisbee Group" and you will receive the 20% discount (on any type of lodging Costanoa has to offer). Not combinable with any other offerings. Subject to the normal 72 cancellation requirements Breakfast voucher as always based on double occupancy. Phone is
650-879-1100.
We are working on getting our group code for online booking. Online booking
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