California RV reviews

Salinas/Monterey KOA is located 7 miles north of Salinas in Prunedale, CA. It is a nice location...central to Santa Cruz, Monterey, Carmel, San Jose, etc I have worked her for 14 months.. some of the descriptions from earlier posts do not fit the reality of this park.

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We are staying in Santa Cruz! Thanks to all for your feed back.

Much cooler at the Santa Cruz park, about 1/4 mile to the ocean, we have stayed there many times, very hot in the summer in Salinas.

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Salinas violence

Any place you stop within 2 miles of Salinas, you are in danger from flying bullets, especially at night. Many innocents are killed or wounded from flying bullets raining down from above. My father's pickup took a bullet right through the hood while sitting in our driveway...62 Dodge, thick steel. An RV roof is even less protection. Gas stations are bad too...the gangs prey on travelers. It was bad in the 70's, and has only gotten worse. The vast majority of my friends have moved away, never to return, and they take their parents with them. Gang shootings, execution style, occur in parking lots and streets in broad daylight. If you value your life, drive through Salinas without stopping.

It's unfortunate about Salinas, could be such a nice town but it has been overrun by gangs and there is a lot of gang violence. Potential exists for innocent victims, but reality most violence is target against those in the gang lifestyle. That said, I would avoid extended stays their if possible.

May want to consider Betabel RV park between Watsonville and Hollister. Personally I haven't stayed there but driven past multiple times. Looks nice and well maintained. Good online reviews.

Both are nice. Take a look at them both Salinas and Watsonville Salinas is more for overnight and long term guests while the Santa Cruz KOA is more for vacation guests.