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Montecito Inn vs El Capitan Canyon

Montecito Inn and El Capitan Canyon are both rated highly by experts. On balance, El Capitan Canyon scores slightly higher than Montecito Inn. El Capitan Canyon has a TripExpert Score of 75 with endorsements from 5 reviewers such as Gayot, Lonely Planet and goop.

Montecito Inn
Montecito Inn
7 / 10
1295 Coast Village Rd., Santa Barbara, CA 93108
From $155 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"For lodging, the three-story Montecito Inn is a friendly Mediterranean-style retreat founded in 1928 by a group of investors headed by Charlie Chaplin."
Star Service Star Service
"This is a stylish and unassuming hotel with a colorful history." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Charming, Spanish Revival inn with a wide range of rooms and rates, from quaint, basic units to elaborate suites, plus pool, sauna and jacuzzi."
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
12.0
"The Montecito Inn embodies the coastal elegance that's often associated with Santa Barbara, California." 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