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Reviewer score
4.0
out of 5
1 reviews
Camping for the camping-impaired

El Calitan village is comprised of about 100 quaint standalone cabins, each with it's own firepit... See full review

  • BCSoundMixer
  • Feb 7, 2011
Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez mountains lies El Capitan Ranch an incredible beach side canyon resort located fifteen minutes North of downtown Santa Barbara.Built in 2001 El Capitan Canyon offers creek side cabins with full baths and designer tents with down filled comforters wet bar private fire pit just to name a few and an unbelievable back to nature experience.The canyon boasts fifteen miles of backcountry hiking and mountain biking as well as ocean sports kayaking surfing swimming scuba diving fishing and outdoor heated pool.Conference facilities include one of a kind Yurt meeting room that can accommodate from 2 to 200 people.Amenities included in room spa service on site gourmet canyon market seasonal jazz dinner concert series and an extensive childrens program.Come and experience a place so unique so close to nature yet with a level of comfort that is unsurpassed in the realm of outdoor recreating at a truly affordable price. we are a luxury camping resort offering cedar cabins and safari tents and not a traditional hotel. El Capitan Canyon is an outdoor lodging property offering cedar cabins and safari tents and not a traditional hotel.

El Capitan Canyon Rooms

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Canyon Queen Cabin-Queen bed with full linens and sleeping loft with two twin sleeping pads. Included is a bathroom with shower and a kitchenette. Private outdoor eating area includes picnic table and fire-pit with grill. Max 4
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Creekside Double Cabin-With 2 double beds. Quaint gas fireplace in main room and full bathroom with a deep soaking bathtub. Kitchenette. Private outdoor eating area includes picnic table and fire-pit with grill. Deck overlooking the creek.
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Safari Cabin-Our newest most luxurious cabin is located on a private hilltop. Known as Safari Village with breathtaking panoramic ocean- mountain and canyon views. Please call 866.352.2729 for more information on the newest addition to El Capitan Canyon.
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Canyon Bunk Cabin-Two sets of twin bunk beds with full linens and sleeping loft with two twin sleeping pads. Included is a bathroom with shower and a kitchenette with wet bar. Private outdoor eating area includes picnic table and fire-pit with grill.
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Creekside Queen Cabin-With sleeping loft with two twin sleeping pads. Included is a bath and a kitchenette with wetbar. Small refrigerator. Private outdoor eating area includes picnic table and fire-pit with grill. Private deck overlooking the creek.
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Creekside King Cabin-With Quaint gas fireplace and single chair sleeper in main room and full bathroom. The kitchenette is equipped. Private outdoor eating area includes picnic table and fire-pit with grill. Large private deck overlooking the creek.
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Canyon Loft Cabin-Largest cabin in the Canyon with king bed. Front living area includes gas fireplace. Kitchenette w/wetbar sink. Small refrigerator and microwave. Private outdoor eating area includes picnic table and fire-pit w/grill. Large private deck.
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Canyon Suite-Two-room cabin with king bed in the back BD and sofa sleeper in the front living room. Included is a bathroom w/ shower and a kitchenette. Private outdoor eating area includes picnic table and fire-pit with grill. Includes large private deck.

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Nearby airports
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, (SBA), 7.00, MI, N; Los Angeles Intl Airport, (LAX), 90.00, MI, N;
Area description
City Center

Amenities

  • 24 Hour Security
  • Accessible parking
  • AM/FM Alarm Clock
  • Bath Tub
  • Boating
  • Coffee Maker in Room
  • Data port Available
  • Fire Place
  • Fishing
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness center or spa
  • Gift Shop
  • Golf
  • High-speed Internet
  • Internet Access
  • Jacuzzi
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Microwave
  • Modem in Room
  • News Stand
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Parking
  • Phone with speaker
  • Pool
  • Radio
  • Restaurant
  • Security
  • Shops/Commercial Services
  • Shower
  • Smoke Detectors
  • Telephone
  • Wake-up Service

Dining

BEACHSIDE BAR and CAFE
10 miles south Lunch Dinner CasualSea food oyster barCalifornia cuisineA fun surf and turf with a on the beach location
CHILIS GRILL BAR
7 miles south in the Camino Real Market place Lunch Dinner Casual Mexican/American. Restaurant and Sports bar kid friendly
CHEVYS
7 miles south in the Camino Real Market place Lunch DinnerCasual Tex/Mex Homemade tortillas with great drink and food.
KASHIMA SUSHI
10 miles south near UCSB Lunch DinnerCasualSushi/Japanese A new great sushi place.
THE GOOD EARTH RESTAURANT and BAKERY
10 miles south near UCSB Breakfast Lunch and Dinner CasualCalifornai Cuisine with healthy natural ingreds Great family restaurants and delicious bakery.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
04:00 PM
Check-out:
11:00 AM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by Orbitz

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Guest Reviews (1)

Ratings and reviews for El Capitan Canyon

Overall score

4 / 5
1 out of 1
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
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Reviewer score

4
BCSoundMixer
Culver City, CA
Feb 7, 2011

Camping for the camping-impaired

El Calitan village is comprised of about 100 quaint standalone cabins, each with it's own firepit and varying degrees of privacy. The cabins are actually prefab mobile units, but you wouldn't know that on first inspection. We went during off-season, which I suspect is the beat time because we had such a sense of privacy. That is, until a group of USC kids showed up late and began playing techno music in the next cabin. There is a strict no noise policy, so a short call to the front desk took care of that. For about $50, we had a BBQ kit delivered to our door, which included 2 delicious uncooked marinated salmon steaks, raw mixed vegetable ready to sautee, a salad, enough smores ingredients for 2, firewood, and a firestarter. It had been a while since I had made a cite, so it took a few tries, but once we got going it was a really fun and fantastically delicious experience. I actually ended up paying significantly less than [...] quoted. Not sure why but I'm not complaining! I highly recommend this place to those who want to pretend to rough it for a night or two!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
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