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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It was our first time here at El Capitan Canyon. We heard great reviews from family and friends. I had a hard time trying to figure out what to expect before we left but got some great advice about what to bring (there is a list on the website). I would definitely call it "glamping". We stayed in a King... More