El Capitan Canyon in Santa Barbara | Travel + Leisure
11560 Calle Real
Santa Barbara, California
www.elcapitancanyon.com
866/352-2729 or 805/685-3887

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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>>

“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>>

“50 Affordable Beach Resorts”

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”

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