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El Capitan Canyon

11560 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
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Vienna, Austria
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6 reviews 6 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

we arrived late at night (another booked host cancelled our stay 1 hour before arrival), so we asked here for a room. they offered us a great cabin on short notice to a very fair price, and in distance to the group of children nearby. so the night was quiet, the room hat even a fireplace and we could use... More

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Oak View, California
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13 reviews 13 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

We went to El Capitan on Mothers Day weekend 2013 We had a Cabin Creek King. Beautiful cabin! The oversized tub with the big window that looks out to the trees was awesome. Bring your bath bubbles! Also bring all your cooking utensils. They have paper towels and toilet paper and bedding that's about it. Bring your own pillows because... More

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San Francisco, CA
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Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

For the price, the cabins are very overpriced - granted, we were there for New Year's, but for the cost, I would've liked some better amenities, like even a bundle of starter firewood or s'more fixins'. The bathroom was super dated & no hot water after one person took a shower. Utensils not provided in the kitchenette, which seemed amiss.... More

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Redondo Beach, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

My wife and I first stayed here in 2008 (before we were married) as part of a birthday trip to Santa Barbara wine country. We were amazed by how beautiful the property is, how clean and comfortable the tents and cabins and all the amenities are, and how helpful and friendly all the staff are. Two years later, we were... More

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Los Angeles, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

Why we chose El Capitán for our wedding: We love camping - in winter, summer, rain or shine (we admit that it is easier to camp in winter, summer, rain, or shine in California)! A few years ago we began a tradition of camping every January (New Year's time) in Big Sur, California. It is one of our favorite places.... More

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Redondo Beach
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

My husband and I first went to El Capitan Canyon on the way back from Santa Barbara wine country about 6 years ago...little did we know then we would get married there in 2010! El Capitan Canyon is the best of all worlds. It has gorgeous nature, charming cabins, and every amenity that you could possibly need. We are always... More

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Santa Ana, California
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5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

This is "glamping", at it's best...glamour camping! I believe my wife saw this on Oprah...a small canyon filled with tent cabins, real cabins, swimming pools, massage hut & many other great attractions. We always stay in a canyon loft, a one bedroom cabin with a loft that sleeps 4-5. They are equipped with microwave, small fridge, sink & full bathroom.... More

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Aliso Viejo, California
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

This is a camping resort, some have referred to it as "glam camping." My little one really wanted to "camp" and while my husband is an experienced camper, my idea if camping is a hotel with no room service. So, this was a nice compromise. The location was perfect too. We stayed in the adventure yurt, which was another compromise... More

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Sydney
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40 reviews 40 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

I travel for a living, and perhaps three times a year, I stop myself, find a good chair on the front porch rocker and reflect. And I pulled my travel journal for an RV trip I did down the famous California coastline in a Recreational Vehicle from my pals at El Monte RV, and the notes of a fabulous stay... More

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LA
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29 reviews 29 reviews
26 hotel reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
56 helpful votes 56 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013 via mobile

I was a bit of a sceptic; too many nights being pampered in hotels. It's a cabin; with a bathroom and bunks. They're well laid out, small, but clean. You get a fire pit, a good store selling provisions, a well run site, no cars, a pool, hikes, countryside, animals wandering through, lots of families, and frogs singing from the... More

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Also Known As:
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Address: 11560 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
Region: United States > California > Santa Barbara
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Free Parking Kitchenette Restaurant Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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Ranked #4 of 12 Speciality lodging in Santa Barbara
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