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El Capitan CanyonvsCabrillo Inn at the Beach
El Capitan Canyon and Cabrillo Inn at the Beach are both rated very highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, El Capitan Canyon is preferred by most reviewers compared to Cabrillo Inn at the Beach. El Capitan Canyon comes in at 75 with positive reviews from 5 publications including goop, Lonely Planet and Gayot.
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
Travel + Leisure "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
Gayot "Near the beautiful beaches north of Santa Barbara, families cram into this luxury campground to enjoy the semi-rustic life."
Oyster 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
goop "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
Lonely Planet 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
Cabrillo Inn at the Beach Lonely Planet Oyster
931 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
From $74/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Pool
- Family Friendly
- Free Parking
Lonely Planet "Two pools, two sundecks, and a just-across-the-street view of the Pacific." Full review
Oyster Budget
"Location is the biggest selling point of the lower-middle-range Cabrillo Inn at the Beach." Full review
