We visited the market/deli while staying at the RV resort next door. We didnt know this little piece of heaven existed. Great place to sit, relax and enjoy the area while dining on great food. Very reasonable prices on the menu too. Will definitely stop in there again for a quick meal when driving through the area.

Great Camping place !!its well maintained, clean, 4 showers ! + 6 bathrooms, laundry and a little store ...Definitely we came back to this place

It is one of those Places that cares About nature, clean, the best and friendly staff, so I will be back.

Great place..nice and clean! Staff is superb! AWESOME !!! Please go try it for yourself! 2nd time coming and will definitely go back to create more memories with my family

El Capitan Canyon cabins and yurts is a well kept and clean site with ~120 spaces to rent year round.

El Capitan Canyon is a great place to go with friends and family. The cabins are in excellent shape and condition, and there’s a market where you can buy breakfast, lunch, and anything you need for roasting marshmallows that night. I overall recommend El Capitan Canyon for a great place to kick back and relax.

Absolutely relaxing time. Great beach get a way.

Nice, clean campground. Close to the beach. Only complaint is the $45 a night is the cheapest site. Other than that its a great campground thats close to civilization.

Premium rates are charged, but slipping sevice and cleanliness standards give me pause. Cobwebs in the public areas are a big red flag for me. Something so simple to remedy makes one wonder what else is slipping. I wonder how clean is the kitchen if spiders are allowed to nesting among the wine bottles in the shop? The three stars is for the location and the great memories Ive had there.

We stayed there from Sunday until Tuesday and it was an amazing experience. We went in the beginning of August and the weather was so good. It was cooling in the evenings (around low 60s - bring a jacket and pants) and during the day it was in the mid 80s perfect for shorts and a t-shirt. There is a swimming pool there, but because of the cold nights it does get pretty cold for the kids. We went on a trail that was pretty easy mostly flat and then it led to the Llama farm. The person that tended to the farm (oh my gosh I feel so bad I forgot his name) was very informative and spent time and jokes with us, it was a great time. You can see all the amenities in the pictures but there are electrical plugs and so many activities to try join. I guarentee that if you want to experience glamping this is a great way to do it. There is so much more to talk about, but a lot of it thier website does give you info about. The staff there is great and you can order anything brought to your tent or yurt.

We enjoyed a wonderful family vacation. We rented one of the small cabins with the queen bed and the Loft, it also had an interior bathroom and shower which I feel is an absolute must in this area as you come back from the beach and outside Pretty Dirty and sweaty after a long day. Its also nice to have the shower and bathroom right there because depending on where your cabin is located it could be quite a walk. The one thing we were not prepared for is that you literally need to bring everything from chairs to utensils. We were there for two days which I feel was plenty of time to enjoy the camp as well as the beach. There is an on-site Market which is very reasonable with regards to supplies as well as prices, in fact it was a lot less expensive than I thought it would be and the staff is super friendly. Will definitely be going back

Wish we had more time for this place. Really cute, unfortunately our unit smelled like backed up sewage. The store had great food and my sons loved the night swimming.

You literally cannot beat the ambiance of this place! Its like magic! if you are going with kids, go during the weekend when they have activities planned. If you are going on a romantic getaway, go during the week We went in June and it was quite chilly during the day even!

We always love coming here!

Cool glamping spot. Romance your camping away. Close to the beach.

Good place to ease into real camping. Ocean Mesa is glamping, I really enjoyed it

We got walked through following hike on Bill Wallace trail, but its so charming, we want to stay! A variety of cabins and permanent tents with nice bathrooms.

Great service and friendly staff its a good thing to get away with the family from everything whats going on!

Nestled in a peaceful canyon, we walked to the farm where there were a ton of baby animals, then we swam and laid by the pool situated next to the gently rolling hillside. In the evening we watched a kids movie on the giant projector in the woods and meandered down the most lovely lit pathway as it grew dark, hearing the crashing waves of the ocean nearby. Felt like a dream.

Awesome glamping situation. We stayed at a cabin with a bathroom and loft. Sleeps 4. Other options avail. Not cheap but with for the well maintained facilities. Fire pits avail in front of cabins. Enjoy a short hike on Sat am to see their llama sanctuary. Beautiful views. Highly recommended as a family or group trip. Kids can roam around and have lots of fun.

Wonderful glamping experience here. We stayed in the double tent and had a comfortable bed and heat to sleep in. The double tent has 2 full sized beds and cost the same as the queen tent, so in my opinion better value for money if going in a group. Bathroom was excellent! Very clean and there was even service in the tents with new towels given everyday and toiletries refilled. Perfect mix of comfort and nature.

I have been coming for many years. The views, space, ocean and mountains are just breathtaking. I have been taking my children from a young age now grown. They love coming here still. Always a treat. REMEMBER NOT TO FEED THE RACCOONS OR LEAVE FOOD IN TENT OR IN CAMP.PUT FOOD INSIDE CAR

We really enjoyed our time here. The cabins are a bit pricey for what you get and you have to bring just about everything or pay convenience mart type pricing. The staff were all super friendly but we had to call twice to have our cabin serviced/cleaned and then it didnt happen until after 4pm. We were there in the off season (early January), so there werent a lot of people or activities scheduled/happening. We took a walk on our own to the goat farm and were happy we did. The Saturday morning schedule hike to farm was FILLED with screaming kids....We rented the creekside queen cabin. There was no water in the creek... that was a bummer but on the upside, it was quiet and away from the families area.

This campground is very pretty situated by the beach and the hills. It is a good alternative to camping since it has more amenities (market is great). We booked a safari tent originally but when we arrived, the tent smelled and had mold spots on the tent. We thought the tents would be better maintained for $155/night. We decided to switch to a cabin and Vicki at the front desk was very accommodating and helpful. The cabin was a lot better but could be a bit updated I think for $205/night (newer bathroom). But it was a nice experience with our kids and we had fun.

Love this place! We have a 7 and 4 year old and they love it. We invited some friends this time and they loved it. Well be back again soon!

Great Glamping location...

Places great lots of fun the only downside is I was up all night because of the mice in the cabin

Great glamping with our 6 gkids. Snug clean well equipped Yurts! Quiet considering how many campers. Great store and lunch spot. SUPER arrangements for delivery of the fixings for camper cooked dinners... With smores! Pool, was, night movies! We will return!

Very nice & quite place

Great place if you want to be outdoors but with all of the optional luxuries. They have many different accommodation options depending on what options you want while glamping. The cabins are great and many of them have lofts that sleep an additional 2 people. Each site has its own fire pit and picnic table. Staff were very accommodating and friendly. The facilities were generally well maintained and clean.

Lovely, rustic, but very comfortable.

Very glamping site, with prices to match. If you can bring your own food, do so.

This place has everything. Glamping in cabins with deep soaking tubs for 300$or rough it in a safari tent for 150$. There is also camping nearby for 40$. Access to an amazing general store, they have heated swimming pools and even a nearby llama farm. I love it here!

It was fun you can even rent bikes.

If you are not a camper, this is a great alternative. You are outdoors and moving in nature, and the cabins are a place to shower and sleep. The cabins need maintenance. Screens have holes, moldings are missing around windows, little things, but for the price the cabins should be well maintained. Its a great concept. The canyon store and market are well stocked. We found most of the staff to be cheerful and helpful. They cheerfully replaced one of our screens that had holes in it so that we could open the windows during the day. The llama hike is super fun, especially for the kids. I think I would like to give it 4 or even 5 stars, its just that for the price, it seems like the cabins should be in excellent condition. We were with a large group and there was a big range of what condition each cabin was in. Still, I recommend it!

I had a buffalo chicken sandwich. It was good, and the service was fast! I enjoyed sitting outside at the picnic tables.

Im more into camping than glamping but this place was a nice middle ground. We came for a wedding and it was magical.

Place is nice to relax and chill.

Amazing place to visit. Dont miss it.

Simply the best

Ill go out of my way to enjoy this place again. Professional staff and amenities to make the stay care free and comfortable.

If your an early riser and single this may be relaxing.We could not get the bright light to stop coming in our cabin from the high windows. The heating system was either sweltering hot or too cold. Woke up several times. The walk to the market and deli is too far. There were excessive ants. The loft ladder too dangerous for children. Save your money and stay at the beach!

Cant say what it would be like to stay there but the grounds appeared well maintained. Food at the small deli was good and reasonably priced. The model of cabin and yurt at the entrance were interesting.

Love this place! Glam camping at its best!

Never stayed over night here but my wife and I took a stroll through and loved it.

Nice place but not worth the $335 per night for a tiny cabin. We rented the Creekside cabin with a queen bed and tiny loft. The loft is at most 4’ tall in the very middle. The kitchen doesn’t have a stove but only a tiny microwave and small fridge. The cabin is about 12’ x 20’. The furniture and cabinets are terrible quality like a cheap RV. They don’t let you get anywhere near the creek it’s closed off and it’s full of poison ivy. For the price we expected a lot more.

Can never go back to camping in a tent now, this place has ruined us. Five stars for cafe, market, pool, hot showers, and views from llama farm.

Love camping here. Its a bit expensive but the convenience is through the roof. They have it set up to be whatever you want. If you want to cook at the campsite and chop wood. Theyre good with that. If you forgot to bring wood. They sell it onsite and will bring it to your site. They have a restaurant and spa on site hiking and activities all around. Its a great way to spend quality time.

Great wee spot for a comfortable, close to nature experience. Friendly staff, great facilities and close to the beach. Definitely worth it for anyone with kids travelling the California Highway 1

WORST EXPERIENCE !!! FRONT DESK PEOPLE ARE NOT HELPFUL AT ALL. BEWARE WHEN YOU ARE MAKING RESERVATION, YOU WILL THINK THEYLL GIVE YOU A GOOD DEAL BUT WHEN YOU GET THERE YOULL BE DISAPPOINTED OF THE UNIT/CABIN THEY WILL PROVIDE.TOTALLY OUT OF YOUR EXPECTATION. THEN IF YOU DONT AGREE THEYLL OFFER A REFUND WHEN THEY KNOW YOU HAVE NO OTHER CHOICE BECAUSE YOU TRAVELED QUARTER THOUSAND MILES AWAY. WILL NEVER GO BACK AND I WILL TELL MY OTHER FRIENDS TO DO THEMSELVES A FAVOR AND DONT RESERVE IN THIS PLACE.

Great resort. Awesome staff. Look for Alla,..shes my fav.

A special getawayHighly recommended

Incredible glamping experience!! Just a few minutes from Highway 1 (and close to Santa Barbara), but this lush camping area makes you forgot everything about city life. The glamping tents are wonderful, very comfy beds and includes all the necessary stuff (including power outlets etc). Close to showers and toilets. You can buy food and drinks at the sight.

I would have given this place a 4, had I not been expecting to see water. They say their rv campground has water views, and youre really looking forward to it. So when we arrived and saw that it was a sliver of water, from a certain angle, if you tilt your head, etc. we were disappointed. I also felt, that management could do something to help with the smell of foul sewer caps not properly closed. I had to call three times to complain about this. They sent someone out each time, but they just closed one or another, yet they were a lot still left open. I couldnt sit outside because of the smell and had to personally walk around and figure which ones were open to tell them exactly which ones to close. I felt that for the money we paid, we shouldnt have to tell them how to do their jobs, plus mislead people with boasting water views.The rv sites are private from each other, and the people who were staying were considerate. They do implement a lot of rules, and regulations to make sure it stays like that, and at 10:00 its quiet time. So, you cannot be outside with electronics. Therefore, no tvs, radios, iPads etc. are allowed on. Its seems a bit ludicrous that adults need to be told this, but I guess its been an issue before. I was outside with my tv on, and had security come and tell me, its lights out, and although no one has complained, and I cant even hear your tv, Ill allow you to keep it on. I think this is a bit extreme, that youre being told what you can and cant do when youre not being inconsiderate. I felt like I had to hide every night to sit outside, enjoy a drink while watching tv, and enjoying the mild weather.They have a nice pool, and a cute store equipped with lots of essentials, should you be stuck in the park without another means of transportation. You can walk to the beach across the street, but when I say across the street, you have to go through a state park, so its like a mile and a half walk.They have an adjoining campground that has cabins, and youre free to roam around those ground. Every Friday night they have events for guests, that guest from either parks can join. They had a fabulous band one week that sang for 2 hours straight. It was lovely to see everyone dancing and enjoying themselves. They had a lovely fire-pit for guest to keep warm too. The following week they had a wine tasting, which was great and informative. They had other daily activities, hikes, yoga etc.I think theres something for everyone in this campground, but one thing you can definitely expect, is lots of kids on their skateboards, bikes, etc. So, be warned, if you want quiet all the time this is NOT the place for you.

We drove all over the camping sites. All dry camp. Kinda neat all laid out. Just wish the shoreline was closer. Not complaining just alot older now. VERY active alot of tents. Just shows how great the west coast is. SHINES!!!

Love this place, wish you could reserve the cabin spot you want.

El Capitan Canyon is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and much of the fun of camping without having to set up your tent and bring all the gear. We always stay in one of the beautiful cabins, tho there are other types of accommodations. Beach is a short walk away, great as it can get warm in the canyon. Lovely swimming pool with shade, big trees, plenty of open warm sunny areas as well. And green grass, a welcome sight! The camp store/grill/deli has many offerings. Staff helpful and accommodating. Check out the website and other reviews. Worth the price if its in your budget. Plenty for outdoor children to do and places for adults to have quiet as well. I imagine in the height of the summer its fairly busy. Areas to roam and opportunities for privacy. Highly recommend!

Just beautiful. A real switch off. The staff were so helpful. I forgot my disability placard and they were so gracious and extended me all the help I needed with parking and assistance. Fabulous place for kids. The cabin was lovely. The raccoons were friendly . The pool was a little on the cold side but that was probably just a glitch. Highly recommend!

Canyon Market has good food option. My favorite is their daily lunch specials and cookies.

Beautiful place, great facilities and nice people.

Great experience! We booked a two night stay on a whim just one day before and they were able to provide the type of housing and the specified dates. Everything was clean and well mantained. The only sad part is that I bought a magnet at their gifts shop. I dropped it on the floor and it crumbled immediately. My fault for sure but I would have hoped it survived the fall. I do have pictures and experiences to remember by but it wouldve been cool to have a magnet also

Staff is super helpful and friendly. Lots of fun stuff to do/see and of course...the beach is a 5 minute walk away. Highly recommend!!

The nature and beauty of camping with the amenities of home. Cute and comfy cabin, mine came with the loft for little ones or additional guests. Bike rental and hiking trails are convenient. The market has everything you need from wine to fire wood. The breakfast burrito was delicious and enough to same for later. Dont miss a hike to see the goats

Love it here the cafe was amazing such a escape from the city life, I had the double cheeseburger so juicy and ingredients that were so fresh, cant beat the price.dor the taste and view of the scenery around you when you enjoy your lunch

Our Cub Scout pack did a couple hours on a high ropes course with Santa Barbara Adventure Company. The kids had a great time. The SBAC staff were great and able to tailor the time very well to the 7-14 year old kids.

Second time here. Glamping (glamour camping) has never been better. And the best place to do it is at El Capitan. Beach access is close, hiking, outdoor pool, and tons of exploring. You can bring your own food to cook over the fire, or pick up a dinner kit with everything you need (including firewood) from the Canyon market. We love this place, and will be returning for years to come.

Very nice place for family outing.

Amazing place and people

Clean, organized, friendly,fun

The camp site: 30 minutes drive north of Santa Barbara. Very close by the freeway exit. Every camp has its own fire pit and picnic table.We stay at the cabin that can sleep 6, two bunk bed and loft above the bathroom (two twin mattress). There is a microwave, sink and small refrigerator in each cabin. Bedding are comfortable. There is heater inside the cabin too so wont be freezing at night. Bathroom is tiny, shower only. But still better than showing in the public bathroom.The Service: Very strict security, they would check your reservation on their check-in list. Then they will instruct you where to park your car and where to check-in. Front desk staffs are very friendly and helpful. They will give you the room key and map of the camp site. Since it is a huge camp site, the security will escort you to your camp. Very thoughtful that you wont get lost. After they guide you to your camp site to upload your luggage, they will tell you where to park your cars.They staffs drive around the property all the time, very secure. The housekeeping drive around the property to change trash bags.The Parking: About few minutes walk from your camp site. There are a few parking lots through out the property.The camp site is pretty empty during winter time because it is off-season. The price is only $50 cheaper than summer (high-season). Wish they discount more so more people will come and enjoy the camp site.

Stayed in cabin 147. Had 6 twin beds, two are in the loft. Small kitchenette comes with a standard size microwave and small refrigerator. Bring your own plates, utensils, drinking cups and whatever else you need for cooking and dining. Keurig-like coffee maker that takes Keurig cups. Had an encounter with a mouse. Chewed through a bag of pretzels. My in-laws stayed in cabin 146. A mouse (maybe the same one) paid them a visit as well. No ac. Gets warm during the dayso it’s better to sit outside during that time. Bring your own camping chairs.Walking distance to the beach. Be careful of the tar at the beach. I was a victim. Thank goodness the Canyon Market had a one-time use tar remover wipe. Worked like a charm!Pretty peaceful at night. Kids loved having s’mores for dessert after dinner. We brought our own mini stove top and mini grill . Ate at the Canyon Market everyday for lunch. Their food was pretty good. If you forget something, most likely the market will have you covered.Swimming pool was “okay”. Nothing fancy. Bring your own towels.

The experience and cabins were great. Would have been five stars but the food was terrible. Bring your own food and youll be doing great!

I was just passing through. Visited the camp store, it was very nice. The people were very friendly.

This place is a really fun experience, but it is definitely a bit expensive for what you get. We stayed in a cabin—it was nice, but not what I was expecting considering how much we paid for it. Other than that, it is a great environment and fun getaway! Next time, I’ll definitely stay in a yurt.

A wonderful night of food, music and hanging out with friends

Location was good. First night, mouse was found in the toilet. Cabin very hot inside and only a fan to help cool. Very expensive for what you get. In hindsight, we probably should have gotten a room in nearby Solvang at a hotel. More things to see and do and less cash outlay.

Great camping resort, with amenities that let you choose how much you are either camping, or glamping. Our family of four stayed in a double bed tent cabin that was perfect for us. Its close to the beach, and has a great pool. There were a lot of activities like a barbecue and wine tasting, both with live music. The food that is available at the canyon store is great and reasonably priced. The staff at the resort are amazing and helpful at all times. Thank you El Capitan Canyon, we will see you again!

This has become our end of summer destination. We go with a couple other families and really enjoy both the cabins and the scenery. This is luxurious camping and I will always have fond memories of sitting by the fire at night and taking our kids to feed the llamas or spend the day at the beach. Theres a lot to do but we tend to treat this as down time to relax with friends and recharge.

Quiet and peaceful place to visit. They have a variety of accommodations, from relatively simple tents to semi-luxurious cabins. Weve been here twice throughout the years, and will definitely be back.

Beautiful location, well kept grounds, lovely cabins and amenities

This is by far my favorite place to camp from now on. We stayed in the yurts, which were so convenient. The yurt had a mini fridge, hard wood floors, lights, a ceiling fan, and a really comfortable bed. They even provide toiletries for your shower. You step outside of the yurt and have a picnic table and fire pit ready for you. It is so easy, no need to set up a tent, but you still feel like you are camping. The showers were clean and had nice hot water for free...no coins needed!! There is a restaurant and small store on the premises that has everything you need. We ate at the restaurant the first night since we arrived in the evening and didnt want to break out the cooking gear. Also, the camp has really cute events like a wine night, movie nights, star gazing, etc. The amenities here are great and they have hiking trails at the back of their property for the guests.

A great find! Looking forward to staying here again.

Great Glamping spot. Went in December and had the place almost to ourselves. Camp site has bikes to use for free. We took them to the beach which is less than a mile away. Fire pits have a removable grill to bbg on which was perfect. Overall great spot. Definitely coming back soon.

Its a great place for canoe, swim, hiking and more

Nice place. Good food. Fair prices.

It was my first time glamping! I was invited by my bestie. Her daughters school had a summer soiree for a weekend. We hiked, we bbqd, we swam, we gathered around the fire and made smores etc. I had such a lovely experience. Im definitely coming back with my hubby and kids.

We came here for our wedding anniversary with the kids. Rented a cabin by the creek. The cabin has a loft for the kids and a kitchenette. We stayed on a queen size bed.Its been an amazing experience.The staff are polite and the others campers are friendly. The canyon is so beautiful. Its a very kid friendly environment as well.We will definitely be coming back.

What a blast: Glamping at El Capitan Canyon in beautiful Santa Barbara on the California Coast. It was part of my familys every-four-year reunion, and this place has everything! Mountainous hiking trails, a wonderful pool, and, right across the highway--PCH--is the ocean. Did someone say Cowabunga ?! Surfin completes the picture. What a blast!

For the most part, the camping ground was very clean except for our tent. Inside was clean except for the tent itself! Dont they clean the tent? When we put a wippie, all dirt came from the fabric. Loved it but the dirty tent. Next time we will opt for the cabin.

Great ambiance. Convenient location. Nice amenities.

The deli is a great break stop on travels between SLO and SB Counties. Very relaxing for a road weary soul.

Fantastic place. One of my favorites.

Lovely time here! All lodging options! Great get away for Retreats!

Amazing experience

Great camping Beautyful grownds

Lovely Cafe, where I enjoyed several visits for breakfast and lunch. I cant speak to the camping aspect. The display models of tents and cabins are impressive.

Perfect glamping experience near Santa Barbara.. they even have a small cake with good espressos and sandwiches!

Good place to enjoy vacation

Everything is amazing, we live in Pismo Beach and stop to eat all the time. The staff is great, good attitude from all. Thanks very much for your hard work.

Campground, cabins, restuarant, store, awesome count me in!!! Just to go have breakfast, lunch or dinner is beautiful there!