Let us host your group gathering as small as 30 guests up to 146 guests in Aptos, California.
Monte Toyon Camp & Conference Center is a beautiful oasis right in the heart of Aptos, California. Just a short drive from the west coast beaches you’ll head inland on a short drive that meanders through a beautiful wooded forest opening to our doorstep.
Monte Toyon is the perfect location to hold your day or overnight camp or retreat in a beautiful setting. With multiple lodging options and meal service prepared on-site where we can create meals that meet your needs. Our site staff is highly experienced and we strive to make your stay with us safe and enjoyable.
Since we host small and large groups with a variety of interests, we know the importance of handling all the details so you can focus on running your program.
We are open to all types of groups who want to rent our facility whether it be a family reunion, a youth or adult retreat, religious or secular group. With diversity and equity at the heart of our values, we welcome all groups from all backgrounds.
If you are looking for a beautiful property, secluded yet close to city services, Monte Toyon is close to Santa Cruz and the Bay Area. Check out our different lodging options, dining options, recreation and meeting areas and let us know how we can make your dream a reality.
Our pricing is very competitive and we look forward to working with you to create the event you desire. See our pricing packages for more information or feel free to contact our friendly reservations staff at (800) 678-5102 or you can email us at reservations@uccr.org.
Please call us at (800) 678-5102 for availability, detailed site information, or to make a reservation. Let our friendly reservations staff answer your questions and book your group! For a free tour, schedule directly with the Site Director at (831) 688-5420.
We look forward to making your experience possible!
Throughout 2024, bathroom remodels will be taking place at Monte Toyon. Please check with the Associate Site Director, Noell Pope at noellp@montetoyon.org, regarding which bathrooms might be closed during your stay.
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Let our friendly reservations staff answer your questions and book your group!
Monte Toyon
Reservations: (800) 678-5102
Address: 220 Cloister Lane, Aptos, CA 95003
Coming to camp? We recommend visitors use our tried and true printable driving directions listed below in the site documents.
Site Director Phone: (831) 688-5420
To schedule a tour of Camp Monte Toyon, please call the site director.
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Camp Monte Toyon is owned by the California-Nevada Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church.