Redwood Ops Outdoor Laser Tag

Redwood Ops Outdoor Laser Tag is located in the Santa Cruz Mountains near the small community of Corralitos, California, situated on the grounds of the Koinonia Conference Grounds at 1605 Eureka Canyon Road.

Live-Action Video Game in the Redwoods

Redwood Ops is not your average laser tag venue. It is a tactical, outdoor laser tag experience designed to feel like stepping into a live-action video game — specifically, a "Call of Duty" style battle played out in a real forest. The games are entirely team-based, and players are equipped with professional-grade taggers that feature metal exteriors, red dot scopes, and the ability to emulate over 350 different weapons. Each tagger produces over 18,000 sound effects and has a precision accuracy of up to 400 feet. Players start with 70 hit points and can choose between a machine gun, a sniper rifle, or a flamethrower — each with its own damage level, ammo capacity, and reload time. The taggers provide real-time audio and visual feedback, so you know instantly when you have tagged an opponent or been hit yourself.

A Forest Battlescape Like No Other

The playing field is not a warehouse with inflatable barriers. It is a short hike into a redwood forest, where the natural terrain provides the cover. Giant redwood trees, fallen logs, and the natural contours of the forest floor serve as the primary obstacles and hiding spots. There are no neon lights or painted walls — just the quiet, towering beauty of an ancient forest transformed into a tactical battleground. At each team's base, there are medic boxes that allow deactivated players to re-enter the game, and mystery boxes scattered throughout the field let players randomly select a new weapon. The setting is intentionally remote — once you start up Eureka Canyon Road, GPS and cell service disappear, creating a true escape from the everyday world.

Built for Groups That Want to Bond Through Battle

Redwood Ops is designed specifically for private groups. The venue does not operate as a drop-in, open-play facility. Instead, every session is a booked, private event. This makes it a particularly strong choice for youth groups, corporate team-building events, birthday parties, school groups, sports teams, and church mission teams. Each session runs a minimum of two hours, which includes an instructional briefing, time to gear up and gear down, and multiple missions or games woven into a complete adventure experience. The structure encourages communication, strategy, and teamwork — players must work together to navigate the forest, coordinate attacks, and achieve mission objectives. The minimum age is 10, making it accessible to teens and adults alike.

Professional Equipment with a Personal Touch

The equipment at Redwood Ops comes from Battlefield Sports, a manufacturer whose gear is used in actual military and police training. The taggers are built with tough metal shells and high-tech electronics inside, using harmless infrared and digital radio frequency for communication. Despite the professional-grade hardware, the system is designed to be intuitive enough for beginners to pick up and enjoy immediately. There is no paint, no pain, no goggles, and no bulky protective gear — just a lightweight tagger and the freedom to move through the forest. The experience is run by Daryl, the point of contact for all bookings, who operates out of the Koinonia Conference Grounds. The staff are described as encouraging and attentive, making sure every group feels supported from the moment they arrive.

A True Getaway That Keeps You Coming Back

Redwood Ops is located on the grounds of Koinonia Conference Grounds, a Christian retreat center that also offers lodging, meals, and other activities such as high ropes courses, a giant slide, archery, hiking trails, and a pool. This means that groups can turn a laser tag session into a full-day or weekend retreat experience. The setting is intentionally disconnected — no cell service, no Wi-Fi, no distractions — just the forest and the people you are with. For corporate groups looking for a meaningful team-building experience, or for a family wanting to celebrate a birthday in a way that feels truly adventurous, Redwood Ops offers something rare: a chance to play hard in a place that feels worlds away from everyday life, even though it is only about 35 minutes from Santa Cruz and 30 minutes from Capitola.