We have stayed here in our RV multiple times. Sites are large and clean…read more This trip we stayed in a king safari tent. When staying here, remember... it's a tent, don't expect a flashy hotel room. Our tent had a king sized bed. It was stocked with towels, plates, pans, silverware, paper towels, dish soap & a sponge. It had a coffee maker with coffee, a fridge, microwave and a toaster. The heater worked great and we enjoyed using the outdoor kitchen.

Just spent this past weekend at flying flags in Buellton. This was our fourth time visiting. Still…read morea very clean resort however there is a new ban on E bikes. We were warned as we checked in that if we were caught riding our E bikes we would be kicked off the premises. Needless to say this change affected our experience and will have a big impact on us returning. One of the best parts of visiting campgrounds is riding around and our E bikes with our families and venturing out of the resort into the city to enjoy local activities and businesses.

Renting a boat is a great way to explore Lake Cachuma! Cruising around the lake gave us a…read morecompletely different perspective, and it was a relaxing way to spend a couple of hours with family and friends. The boat itself was very easy to operate. Even if you've never driven one before, it's pretty straightforward--just steer and move forward or reverse. Before we left the dock, the staff thoroughly explained how to operate the boat and went over all the safety rules. The guys at the dock were friendly, patient, and very helpful, which made us feel comfortable before heading out. We rented a 12-person pontoon boat for $190 for 2 hours, plus a $15 fuel charge. A $750 credit card deposit is also required at check-in. The only downside was the rental process. We tried to rent a boat on Saturday around 11:00 AM, but were told there were no boats available. The staff simply told us to come back later but couldn't give us any estimate of when a boat might return. We came back again around 3:00 PM, and unfortunately there were still no boats available. Since rentals are by the hour, there should be an approximate return time for the boats so customers don't have to keep making unnecessary trips back to the rental office. Fortunately, we checked again on Sunday morning after checking out of our campsite and were finally able to rent a boat. Once we got on the water, everything went smoothly, and our entire group had an amazing time.

I had 10 wonderful days of camping here with great neighbors who respected quiet hours…read more Unfortunately, a new couple moved in and their dog barked nonstop all night -- from 11 PM until 5 AM. Quiet hours are clearly stated as 10 PM to 7 AM ,and we all signed a contract agreeing to that. I contacted the park office, only to later be told I should have called the sheriff instead. The ranger did absolutely nothing during the night. This morning the ranger spoke to my neighbor and then came to tell me that I could move -- even though I followed all the rules. The noisy neighbors were allowed to stay. If I wanted peace and quiet, apparently I was the one expected to relocate. When I asked the neighbor why he couldn't control his dog, he said, "What do you want me to do, tape its mouth shut?" That says everything about the kind of pet owner he is. It's unbelievable to punish someone who's been here peacefully for 10 days while allowing a dog to bark all night and disturb the entire campground. If you stay here, bring earplugs -- because management won't help. I'm giving two stars only because I enjoyed my stay before the neighbors from hell showed up.

After multiple times staying; we truly love it here! Always…read morehave great neighbors, for the most part the sites are clean. Park Ranger cks for valid stays by verifying reservations but for those people that need a lesson on keeping your dogs leashed !! More posts needed!! Please - whether friendly or not, your dog will wonder & it could be a bad ending. Overall - even with morning fog, the ocean wave sounds are so relaxing & tranquil. Beaches are wonderful to walk and although many boulders- there was plenty of inlets to climb down with sandbags to help make your steps safe even for elderly dogs. Another great trip in the books! Thank you Ventura.

Be prepared to know how to parallel park an RV. Bring a tow vehicle to go to other places. Learn to…read morelove your neighbors because you are packed in like sardines. Know that there is no "easy" access to the beach, just rock climb over boulders or walk to nearby Faria Beach Campground. But most of all, get ready to experience a beautiful view of the sunset. You can enjoy walks on the beach with your pets, and the sound of the ocean waves will lull you to sleep (and the occasional commuter train or small freight train). I would recommend, maybe.

We recently wrapped up another amazing camping stay with Sun Outdoors Santa Barbara and the amount…read moreof stuff we were able to do in a few days while still enjoying the laid back, coastal experience was beyond our expectations. From this location you're minutes away from the beach (across the highway with foot or car access), a short drive in to Solvang or DT Santa Barbara! And less than an hour to Ventura if you want to do a Channel Island day trip. The property offers convenient amenities like: Heated pool and hot tub, Nearby hiking trails, Views of Channel Islands and the Ynez Mountains, Concrete RV pads and grassy tent sites and a Market. Misc: The property was super clean and tidy. Two for two we arrived at our campsite and it looked like we were the 1st ones to have ever set foot in it. Immaculate! And of course the staff members are super friendly and helpful. Overall: If you're part of the RV bunch that enjoys a perfectly maintained property for your outing this is your spot. If you're a camper that enjoys setting up a tent and unwind...but also enjoys a hot shower and clean restrooms then by all means do consider Sun Outdoors your next get away spot.

My favorite campground, hands down…read more It honestly bugs me that Yelp only has a one-to-five rating system, because sometimes five stars just isn't enough. This place deserves a 9.9 out of 10. Let me tell you about this hidden gem. First off, the name is almost misleading. Sun Outdoors Santa Barbara makes it sound like it's right in Santa Barbara, but it's actually about 15 minutes north of Goleta, in the El Capitan area -- and that name fits it much better. This place feels like a hidden piece of heaven. This is my third time being here. The first time was when I was in boarding school in eighth grade and we came here on a school trip. The second time was when I was married and stayed at the connected glamping resort. My ex-wife loved to travel, and we stayed at some very elegant places, but this was glamping at its finest. What I didn't realize back then is that the hotel and RV campground are connected by a little trail. You can walk from the RV side to the hotel area, visit their little convenience store, and continue down toward the beach. I'm currently in spot 818, all the way near the top, and it feels like I'm in the mountains. It's private, peaceful, and surrounded by nature. But just a short walk away, you have access to one of the most beautiful beaches around. It feels almost private. Absolutely stunning. For me, this RV campground is perfect. They have everything: a dog park where your dog can run off-leash, a kids' playground, hiking trails, a pool, a jacuzzi, clean and beautiful bathrooms, and well-kept grounds. Everything is maintained extremely well. The staff is also outstanding. Kathy runs the place, and she clearly runs a tight ship. Every staff member I've dealt with has been wonderful. They're never in your way, but they're always there when you need them. That's rare. Before coming here, I stayed at a very nice RV park in Malibu. Was it nice? Sure. You could see the ocean. But it felt more like being in a parking lot. Here, I feel like I'm actually camping in the woods. Then you walk a little ways and suddenly you're at this incredible beach. I started RV life in February, and this is my fourth place so far. To me, this is heaven on earth. I've been here for a month, and I have to leave on the 8th because a school rented out the whole property and everyone has to clear out. Honestly, I'm sad to leave. But it's probably for the best, because I'm supposed to be exploring the coast -- and if I didn't have to leave, I might never go. As Arnold Schwarzenegger would say: I'll be back. Thank you to Kathy and everyone at Sun Outdoors/El Capitan for making my stay so comfortable and wonderful. I rarely write reviews unless a place is either the absolute best or disturbingly bad. This place is something very special. If you ever get the chance to stay here, take it.

It's nice campground but bathrooms are older. But at night it can get windy due hills and valley…read morewinds go through toward the beach, There's a small store for ice, drinks, snacks, few different goods and Souvenirs too.

This is just for the campground, not the rest of the park. Stayed here for 1 night while traveling…read morefrom NorCal to SoCal and wanted a little break. It's not typical of campgrounds I'm used to (like in Tahoe) where the sites are separate and there is some level of privacy. This is literally just a parking lot and there's some dirt behind the parking spot for you to pitch a tent. I can't really knock it because that's often typical of beach campgrounds. But just not my style. On the positive, it's like a 2 minute walk to the beach and it's nice to be next to the ocean. It does get a bit windy, so be aware of that. As an en route campground it's definitely not worth the $50 unless you need to shower. Probably should have just slept at a nearby vista point. But I can see it being great for families with kids who want to have beach time and then just walk back to the campsite.

First time visiting and it was amazing! Such a GORGEOUS spot! Easy parking, clean, friendly staff,…read moreand great food! Highly recommend ordering food and then finding a spot to hang out by the beach OR the creek that runs into the beach. So fun!

It takes a moment to make your way out here, but once you've here, it is amazing!! Beautiful open…read morebeaches and surf. Come for a day trip or plan to camp on site. Both RV and tent camping accommodations. A true gem of the central coast. You may even experience a Space X rocket launch like we did. Vandenberg Space Base is just up the coast line. Safe travels friend.

Great beach but a crammed little campground with no privacy. We stopped in for one night on our way…read moreto Santa Barbara, and it was a perfect little pitstop. The beach was beautiful and overall the experience was good but we were right next to the host and we felt like sardines , way too close to multiple neighbors . Our neighbors tent was probably 7 or 8 feet from our campfire ring ......Luckily everyone was friendly but not having any space or privacy is a pretty big deal, definitely not the kind of place I would stay for two or three nights, just one and done but a great pitstop to get you to Santa Barbara.

Noise pollution is a huge problem there's a train not even 100 feet from the campgrounds and it is…read moreloud and annoying besides that it's fine besides the fact you can't have dogs at the beach also someone else had to waffle stomp inside one of the showers