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El Capitan Canyon

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11560 Calle Real
Santa Barbara , CA
(866) 352-2729

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These comfortable cedar cabins—outfitted with Wi-Fi and other 21st-century amenities—are near El Capitan State Beach, a 17-mile drive from Santa Barbara. This elegant camping spot is set in a 2,500-acre nature preserve. The 96 tin-roofed cedar cabins have private bathrooms, jacuzzis, sleeping lofts, fire pits, and kitchenettes, while the 26 canvas-walled safari tents on wooden decks with handcrafted twig furniture and woven rugs share common facilities. After exploring tidal pools on the stony Pacific shore, unwind during an in-room Barefoot Deep Massage. The campground offers surfing lessons and kayak outings in the Pacific; less adventurous visitors can take yoga classes or float in the heated pool

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From Travel + Leisure , JUN 2008

Comfortable cedar cabins—outfitted with Wi-Fi and other 21st-century amenities—are near El Capitan State Beach, a 17-mile drive from Santa Barbara...MORE>>

– Oliver Schwaner-Albright California Hotels: Casual Elegance

From Food & Wine , MAY 2004

About 20 minutes outside the city of Santa Barbara, this elegant camping spot is set in a 2,500-acre nature preserve. The cedar cabins have private bathrooms and kitchenettes, while the safari tents share common facilities. In-room massage, surfing lessons and free bikes are available...MORE>>

– Brad A. Johnson 5 Weekend Escapes: Santa Barbara County

From Travel + Leisure , MAR 2004

If you want to camp without pitching a tent, El Capitan Canyon, 15 miles north of downtown Santa Barbara, has 26 canvas-walled rooms on wooden decks, with handcrafted twig furniture. Need your own bathroom? The 96 tin-roofed cedar cabins provide that and more: a kitchenette, Jacuzzi tub, sleeping loft, and fire pit. After exploring tidal pools on the stony Pacific shore, unwind during an in-room Barefoot Deep Massage....MORE>>

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From Travel + Leisure , JUL 2003

Sleep in one of 26 raised-platform safari tents, outfitted with willow beds, woven rugs, and wood decks. The campground offers surfing lessons and kayak outings in the Pacific; less adventurous visitors can take yoga classes or float in the heated pool....MORE>>

– Alan Brown Get Outside

Last updated June 2008

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