Veterans Memorial Park Campground

Yes, that is correct, we stayed 5 nights at a 3 night maximum park. The last two nights were mid week, the park wasn't full, and we asked permission. There is an on site campground manager who makes frequent rounds and seems very aware of what is going on in the campground. He granted us permission.

Camping is first come, first available. We arrived early Saturday and grabbed one of the last two sites. It was one of the worst sites, but we didn't move when other sites opened up. We spent most of our time out sight seeing and the campground was more of a landing place.

Our site was very close to the restrooms/bath house. There were two showers in each side (men/women.) Signs were on the bath house that showers were for campers only, but this was not enforced. In fact there was a steady stream of folks in the evenings parking beside the bath house and going in to take showers. Most parked right beside our site and it was clear that these were folks who were living out of their cars. That might bother some people, but it was very orderly and didn't bother us at all . The campground manager was really on top of it and he would appear anytime someone loitered too long and told them to move along. A camper at a site further way may not even notice this activity.

Sites have a picnic table and fire ring although fires were not permitted due to the drought. There is a dish washing sink behind the bath house. Road to the park is one mile from the center of town, up a hill, and through a residential area.

This is a multi use town park with birthday parties near the playground, dog walkers, and joggers on the trails. Our 9 year old loved the playground and all the kids he got to play with here.

There are so many things to do in the area. We enjoyed the Monterey Warf and seeing the sea lions, seals, and otters. We took a Whale watching tour and saw humpback whales. We spent a day at the Monterey Aquarium and found some good restaurants.