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El Capitan CanyonvsAgave Inn
Both hotels are rated highly by writers. On balance, El Capitan Canyon ranks marginally higher than Agave Inn. El Capitan Canyon has a TripExpert Score of 75 with recommendations from 5 reviewers such as Oyster, Gayot and goop.
El Capitan Canyon
Travel + Leisure
Gayot
Oyster
goop
Lonely Planet
11560 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
From $0/night
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Family Friendly
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
- Meeting Rooms
"These 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." Full review
"Near the beautiful beaches north of Santa Barbara, families cram into this luxury campground to enjoy the semi-rustic life."
Mid-Range
"With enough modern conveniences to satisfy travelers who would rather just semi-rough it. Guests stay in cabins, tents, or yurts; only cabins have en-suite bathrooms." Full review
"Made up of cabins and tents... El Capitan offers a rustic but luxurious way to experience the El Capitan Canyon and beach near Santa Barbara." Full review
Top Choice
"About 20 miles west of Santa Barbara, off Hwy 101 opposite El Capitán State Beach, this ‘glamping’ resort is for anyone who loves camping, but hates to wake up with dirt under their nails." Full review
Agave Inn
Time Out
Gayot
Lonely Planet
Oyster
3222 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
From $99/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Free Parking
- Multilingual
- Kitchenette
- Breakfast included
"A reasonably-priced, hip boutique motel with bright colors...it's just a short walk to the restaurants and groceries on State Street." Full review
"Mexican pop meets modern at this hip inn."
"While it’s still just a motel at heart, this boutique-on-a-budget property’s ‘Mexican pop meets modern’ motif livens things up with a color palette from a Frieda Kahlo painting." Full review
Budget
"A hip makeover... turned its basic rooms into fun crash pads with iPod docks, Mexican blankets, and Lucite chairs." Full review