http://www.santacruzstateparks.org/parks/sunset/index.php
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunset_State_Beach
Map of Sunset State Beach Campground

The beach is 16 miles south of Santa Cruz. Take Hwy 1 exit on San Andreas Road, and follow signs south.

Below are the campsite assignments for the Spring Roughout. 

Please keep in mind that we are limited to 2 cars per campsite--for a total of 32 cars.  While this SOUNDS like a lot of car parking, it's not.   Please carpool as much as possible!!

It is BEST if your Circle checks in to the campsite assigned.  When they check in, they will need to know the name of the person who originally reserved that campsite.  All of this gets chaotic on Friday evening.  If worse comes to worst, tell them to check in under the name of their Circle Leader, or under Jeff Vasek, or under Tracy Denis.  After that, we'll get everyone into the campsite and deal with cars.

Theoretically, if everyone checks in at one of the correct campsites, they won't be charged ANY FEE.  However, if they check into a campsite that already is full, they will probably have to pay for a car parking fee.

Badgers
Campsites #39 and #40 (reserved by Tracy Denis)
Campsites #41 and #42 (reserved by Ray Bellantoni)

Wolverines
Campsite #46 (reserved by Paul Summers)
Campsite #48 (reserved by Jeff Vasek)

Kougars
Campsites #56 and #57 (reserved by Yakoub Bellawala)
Campsite #58 (reserved by Greg Brower)

Wolfpack
Campsites #43 and #44 (reserved by Allwyn Lobo)
Campsite #47 (reserved by Paul Summers)

Red Tail Hawks
Campsites #54 and #55 (reserved by Matt Doar)

Kodiaks
Campsite #59 (reserved by Greg Brower)
Campsites #60 and #61 (reserved by Brian Johnson)

If anyone has questions, or gets hung up at the Ranger Station, call Jeff Vasek 408/315-1319.  I assume we'll have cell coverage, but maybe not???

Link to  Map of the Campsites

Big Bear is providing Saturday's Lunch and Dinner for all.  That means that each camper will be on their own for Friday Dinner, Saturday & Sunday Breakfast.  Usually each Circle pools together for these meals.  Speak with your Circle Leader about this.

Friday:

Saturday:

Circle Navigators are reminded to bring written list of graduates (real names and Guide names) to the campfire to keep the ceremony moving without fumbling for names.

Sunday:

What will the weather be like at Sunset Beach?

• It may be 50 degrees or 90 degrees.
• It may be very calm or very windy.
• It may be very clear and sunny or foggy with some rain.
• Bring several changes of clothes in case your son gets soaked by a wave.
• Bring hats and sunscreen – You and/or your son can get sunburn, even when its foggy.
• Bring a waterproof jacket.

Sensible Precautions

Sunset Beach is a public camp site and many people pass through the beach area. As in any public area keep track of your charges and don’t leave valuables unattended.

Bring sunscreen and apply even when the weather seems cloudy or foggy.

Tide information:

This information courtesy of the SaltWaterTides web site:

Tides for Santa Cruz, Monterey Bay starting with May 30, 2008.

Day        High      Tide  Height   Sunrise    Moon  Time      % Moon
           /Low      Time    Feet    Sunset                    Visible

F   30      Low   1:36 AM     1.0   5:51 AM    Rise  2:39 AM      31
    30     High   7:25 AM     3.3   8:21 PM     Set  3:54 PM
    30      Low  12:44 PM     1.3
    30     High   7:28 PM     5.3

Sa  31      Low   2:28 AM     0.1   5:50 AM    Rise  3:08 AM      21
    31     High   8:41 AM     3.3   8:22 PM     Set  5:07 PM
    31      Low   1:28 PM     1.7
    31     High   8:04 PM     5.8

Su   1      Low   3:17 AM    -0.7   5:50 AM    Rise  3:43 AM      12
     1     High   9:49 AM     3.4   8:22 PM     Set  6:25 PM
     1      Low   2:13 PM     2.0
     1     High   8:44 PM     6.2

Making next year's reservations

It is critical to reserve as many sites as possible the moment the sales process opens, currently the beginning of December of the previous year.

ROCK ON!!