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Harbor View Inn vs El Capitan Canyon

Both hotels are highly recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Harbor View Inn scores marginally higher than El Capitan Canyon. Harbor View Inn comes in at #16 in Santa Barbara with praise from 4 reviewers like Gayot, Star Service and Forbes Travel Guide.

Harbor View Inn
Harbor View Inn
7 / 10
28 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $285 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Star Service Star Service
"This place offers a backdrop of updated early-California design for all ages. The well-groomed grounds and hot, hot, hot tub are big benefits." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"One of the more appealing luxury hotels around, offering on-site restaurant and bar, pool and jacuzzis and elegant rooms with patios or balconies."
Gayot Gayot
"In terms of proximity to Santa Barbara'€™s most popular tourist destinations, it doesn't get more central than this."
Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"If you're looking for a taste of the best of old California, look no further than Harbor View Inn." Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
5.0
"Recent guests said the Harbor View Inn's location is its main selling point." Full review
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