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El Capitan Canyon vs Harbor House Inn

Both El Capitan Canyon and Harbor House Inn are rated very highly by writers. On balance, El Capitan Canyon ranks slightly better than Harbor House Inn. El Capitan Canyon is ranked #20 in Santa Barbara with positive reviews from 5 publications like Gayot, Lonely Planet and Oyster.

El Capitan Canyon
El Capitan Canyon
7 / 10
11560 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
From $0 /night
  • Restaurant
  • Pool
  • Family Friendly
  • Free Parking
  • Kitchenette
  • Meeting Rooms
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Travel + Leisure 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 Gayot
"Near the beautiful beaches north of Santa Barbara, families cram into this luxury campground to enjoy the semi-rustic life."
Oyster 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 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 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
Harbor House Inn
Harbor House Inn
7 / 10
104 Bath St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $134 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Concierge
  • Family Friendly
  • Free Parking
  • Multilingual
  • Kitchenette
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Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"Harbor House Inn looks like something out of a Disney fairytale: Charming and quaint, this 17-room bed and breakfast-style inn sits in a quiet residential area just minutes from West Beach." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Down by the harbor, this freshly converted motel offers good-value studios, including two that welcome your four-legged friend with open arms." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"In a quiet neighborhood just off the waterfront, this seventeen-unit motor court surprises with its homey accommodations."