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5 of 5 stars
CA
26 Oct 2009 | Trip type: Couples

My husband and I planned a quick anniversary trip and stayed September 29-October 1. My husband always wants to camp, I do not, and this is the closest I am likely to get to it. The goal for the trip was purely to get away from everything. We booked the wine package - creekside king cabin (came with bottle of... more

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2 of 5 stars
California
24 Oct 2009 | Trip type: Family

We, a family with three kids (14,12,6) stayed here for two nights. The location is great, the campground clean. Our canyon loft cabin was at the far upper end of the property, about 1 mile away from the check-in and market. We needed the car all the time to drive up and down. I have no idea how that works... more

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4 of 5 stars
the OC, CA
8 Oct 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

I'm not the camping type per say, but El Capitan Canyon could change that mindset. A friend and I spent two night at El Capitan Canyon Resort in one of their safari tents. Two queen beds that looked like they were fashioned by Paul Bunyan with comfy and warm down comforters. Wood floors, tables and chairs, fans and heaters, plus... more

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1 of 5 stars
Amarillo, Texas
9 Sep 2009 | Trip type: Couples

I got. Along with a karoke machine. There was about seven cabins all which were friends, about 10 couples and about 25 children about 10 and under. I complained 4 times and was told that they could move me. I was right in the middle of cooking our dinner and had been there four nights. Instead of telling these people... more

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2 of 5 stars
etown
2 Sep 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We booked a tent for one night assuming a romantic getaway...what we got was hordes of children, biking , running screaming during daylight hours unsupervised by their parents. At night time they gave the little darlings flashlights so they could light up your tent like a movie premiere. In the middle of the night I was awoken twice by the... more

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5 of 5 stars
Pasadena
26 Aug 2009 | Trip type: Family

We stayed at El Capitan Canyon Sun-Tues and we had a fantastic time! Our cabin was located in the Lower Loop, which is the area that is closest to the market. After taking a walk to the other areas, I believe this was the best area (we stayed in cabin 110). There was a large grassy area is the center... more

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4 of 5 stars
los angeles
13 Aug 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

We planned this trip very last minute and didn't book our cabin until the night before. Originally 3 friends and I had planned on going to Catalina to get away from the city (LA) for a couple days. After realizing that it might be more work than we had time to plan for, we decided to head to Santa Barbara... more

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4 of 5 stars
Tustin, California
19 Jul 2009

We stayed at El Capitan Campground for 2 days a couple of weeks ago. I went with a my husband and 7 year-old son and my girlfriend and her two sons, 7 and 5 and my in-law. We had a great time. Since we are so "city-fied", we spent much of the first day making our "nest". Here's what I... more

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1 of 5 stars
CA
15 Jun 2009 | Trip type: Business
0/1 found this review helpful

We reserved specific cabins and facilities many months in advance. At the last minute, the management decided to change the facilities we were promised under the written contract. Although in the end it worked out without having access to the facilities we expected under the contract, it was outrageous and stressful. We have used their property for a number of... more

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4 of 5 stars
Los Angeles
20 Apr 2009 | Trip type: Family
2/2 found this review helpful

I stayed over at this place during my kids' spring break. We stay over the tent, rather than cabin. It costs around $155 per night. One might think that this way over priced for a tent, but with that you get a huge pre-setup tent. Two comfortable beds, lights, heaters, and other hotel amenities, such as towels. It is true... more

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Address: 11560 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
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