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El Capitan Canyon


El Capitan Canyon
11560 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
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1 of 5 stars
director12 18 contributions
CA
Jun 15, 2009 | Trip type: Business
0/1 found this review helpful

We reserved specific cabins and facilities many months in advance. At the last minute, the management decided to change the facilities we were promised under the written contract. Although in the end it worked out without having access to the facilities we expected under the contract, it was outrageous and stressful. We have used their property for a number of... more

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4 of 5 stars
lvpool 9 contributions
Los Angeles
Apr 20, 2009 | Trip type: Family
2/2 found this review helpful

I stayed over at this place during my kids' spring break. We stay over the tent, rather than cabin. It costs around $155 per night. One might think that this way over priced for a tent, but with that you get a huge pre-setup tent. Two comfortable beds, lights, heaters, and other hotel amenities, such as towels. It is true... more

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3 of 5 stars
ValueSeekerRW 15 contributions
Los Angeles, CA
Apr 18, 2009 | Trip type: Family
3/4 found this review helpful

We were traveling with friends of ours, altogether a party of 6. We were able to all fit in the Canyon Loft cabin, and so the price worked out pretty reasonably per family. It was unusually hot on the 2nd night we stayed there, and there was a thermal inversion effect happening within the canyon. NO breeze to speak of,... more

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3 of 5 stars
mommy3x 2 contributions
Woodland Hills, CA
Apr 13, 2009 | Trip type: Family
1/1 found this review helpful

I like camping but just can't sleep in a tent/ground any more, so this is the best of both worlds. Having stayed here several years before, I kind of knew what to expect: grounds/cabins are nice, depending on the section; kitchenette & micro; clean bathroom/shower; small creek; flies (in swarms); tweens running around unsupervised. Our cabin was surrounded on 3... more

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4 of 5 stars
scoles 38 contributions
san francisco
Mar 23, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway
0/1 found this review helpful

We just returned from a sister weekend at El Capitan and had a wonderful time. The cabin suite was perfect for us, with just enough space to escape the rain and wind outside. The bedding was nice and having maid service while camping is a rarity! There were several large groups visiting at this time which made it not as... more

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3 of 5 stars
liz3498 1 contribution
Mo Val, CA
Mar 5, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We booked this cabin with the idea of having a romantic getaway the cabin we got was $630 with taxes. It was nice but not what i expected for that price. The other cabins are way to close and the bbq grill is actually the fire pit. The complimentary beach cruisers where horrible!!! Rusted and not in the best condition..There... more

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1 of 5 stars
LA_Gaucho 1 contribution
Santa Monica
Jan 20, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
3/5 found this review helpful

I went to school in Santa Barbara and used to love coming up to El Cap before they made it a glamping site. I was actually really excited to spend a little more and have some nicer camping accommodations and my fiancee and I couldn't wait for a relaxing weekend away from the Grind in LA. Then we arrived.... I... more

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3 of 5 stars
woodstock21000 1 contribution
Boston, Ma
Dec 3, 2008 | Trip type: Family
2/3 found this review helpful

I loved the Sunset photos of El Capitan and am completely bought into the concept of glamping, but found this spot to be poorly run and expensive for what it is. We've stayed several times at Maho Bay on St. Johns and found that to be an incredible spot and a great value. The idea is a fine one and... more

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2 of 5 stars
fpbear 7 contributions
Fullerton, CA
Oct 27, 2008 | Trip type: Couples
3/4 found this review helpful

We stayed for 2 nights and we were expecting some kind of wilderness canyon. It is not like that at all! Instead of trying to paint a picture of a camping image, to be truthful the brochure should show a picnic area with playgrounds and swings, with kids screaming all day and night, with the cabins and tents right next... more

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2 of 5 stars
moodang 2 contributions
los angeles
Sep 29, 2008 | Trip type: Friends getaway

I read about El Capitan Canyon from Sunset Magazine. It got nice, inviting pictures, perfect for a get away weekend. I went there with 3 other adults. All of us were looking forward to spend a nice, peaceful weekend getaway and to get the "Glamping" experiences of hassle free camping. What we experienced instead was a place where it's full... more

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Address: 11560 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
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