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    Flying Flags RV Resort & Campground

    3.9 (898 reviews)
    Open • 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    George U.

    Upon arrival we were very impressed with the overall resort and the professional and kind staff members. The amenities are also nice with the pool, spa, gym etc. The rationale for the 3 star rating is based on several factors. Let's start with the one that is hard to control but should be disclosed atleast upon arrival. This would be the massive amount of blackbirds dive bombing and pooping all over the sites and customer's items and RVs. We were in site number 7 after requesting during my reservation to not be near the front entry when I spoke with Carlos on the phone while making my reservation. These blackbirds are a nuisance and crapped all over our chairs, rugs, BBQ, stove, RV, steps, awning etc. We spent 10 days at the resort and spent much time cleaning bird poop. It was like a scene from the movie "The Birds" by Alfred Hitchcock. That made the stay miserable. We left each day to go hiking and exploring and came back to our site full of bird droppings and not just a few, it was like freckles of crap everywhere. Secondly and not quite as dramatic and severe was the laundry as 4 machines were totally out of order leaving not many to utilize. The restaurant was a nice feature as was the nearby Sideways Lounge. We probably won't be staying here again especially after the bird fiasco which was nightmarish to say the least. The 10 day stay also cost us approximately $1200 and I spent many hours cleaning bird poop and now need to have out RV detailed, chairs, carpet etc. sanitized and cleaned. I saw the spikes on all of the light poles and spoke to some of the staff members about the bird problems and they are fully aware. The place would a better place to stay if we didn't have those troubling issues. It's hard to camp somewhere and enjoy the outdoors when you can't even sit outside the RV and enjoy the day without getting pooped on by the vast amount of nuisance blackbirds in the resort.

    Mess upon arrival

    We have stayed here quite a few times without much issue. For some reason this time was different. We showed up to our spot and it was wet, didn't think much of it as I had a neighbor already hooked up to the shared hookup post, figured they hosed something down- no big deal. After unloading, leveling etc I went to hook up. What a mess. There had clearly been an ongoing leak that had been ignored. It was overall just gross. I immediately asked them to come take a look, which they did. But I was told they'd have to wait until the next day for the manager, for the right tool. The next day I had to ask them to come by again as they never showed up. After coming back from lunch it looked the same so I reached out again and was told it was fixed- which it wasn't. An hour or two after that I looked again to see if any had dried up and they had put something around the post I assume to try and absorb the water before spreading, which didn't work at all. I find out that my neighbor sharing the post had asked about it too with no help. At $200 a night, this is pretty unacceptable in my opinion. I have reached out after my stay with no response so far as well.

    Live music at the restaurant
    EJ F.

    (+) Memorable glamping experience. Great for large groups to reserve neighboring spots and hang out. RV spots, cabins, air streams, different options to book here. We had a total of 12 in our party and shared 2 cabins and an RV between us and they were all near each other which was convenient. (+) Wine cabin was like a tiny home. Fun 2nd floor loft and we liked the barn doors that slid side to side. Small but decent kitchen, had the necessities. Best feature was the fire pit in the small backyard. And since we had some of us in the cabin next door it was nice to just walk across in the openings since it's not fully fenced and separated. (+) Kid friendly. We enjoyed the pool / jacuzzi / splash pad a few times. Dog friendly, took my dog on many walks and visited the dog park. Fun riding bikes around, playing basketball or soccer at the pavilion, tossing around a football. Also good spots for family photoshoot... my mother-in-law hired a professional photographer and we got some amazing pictures taken. (+) Restaurant onsite, limited hours but decent menu. Fire pits on the patio and live music certain nights. Hard to hear when your number is called when the band is playing so just check with the chef outside if you think your food should be ready. (+) Their store by registration has plenty of snacks and drinks. Also, free coffee in the lobby and it's pretty good coffee!

    Pool area after dark
    Holi L.

    Flying Flags is such a unique, fun place! We've been coming here for about ten years now, and each visit I see more improvements. We've used RV spots, the cabins, the vintage trailers, and most recently the Tiki tent. The pools, restrooms and common areas are always clean and well-kept, the staff are a delight, and and I enjoy watching all the kids have fun and make memories.

    Mike electric vehicles can be rented to drive around town!
    Tina H.

    This might be one of the best RV Resorts! There truly is something for everyone and even locals seem to come to get wine, pizza and ice cream at the front outdoor restaurant bar. We enjoyed the gorgeous yurt and camp sites and there is also the ever famous Sideways wine bar in the back, pools with cabanas and This was our first time in the area and we really loved exploring the towns nearby and returning back to the camp site where we can have pizza, enjoy nice walks with the dogs, spending time by the fire or drawing on the sidewalks with chalk, lounging poolside and even enjoying some fancy desserts at the dessert food truck. We even got a ride in an electric Moke mobile! Definitely loved Flying Flags and look forward to enjoying this all inclusive gem dog friendly RV Resort where everyone is friendly and nice.

    Santa Ynez Guest Ranch - Ranch Loft: Thoroughbred (701) - my type of camping: Glamping!
    Wendy L.

    Flying Flags RV Resort & Campground in Buellton, CA exceeded my expectations and I can't wait to be back! From the moment our party arrived to Flyjng Flags, the staff welcomed us and treated us with kindness and respect. They were genuinely friendly people and I can tell they really care about making sure guests enjoy their stay while providing a clean and safe environment. The RV resort has different sections for all styles of camping, whether it's your own personal trailer, in a Jupe tent, tiki tent, vintage trailer, wine cottage, or brew haus cottage. We stayed in the private ranch area - the Santa Ynez Ranch Cottages and I loved the privacy. I loved that it was a cottage and really embodied the term 'glamping' - definitely my kind of camping. LOL The cottage itself had a private driveway to park our vehicle, a front porch with included a table and oscillating fan, an entryway patio with grill and patio furniture, a bedroom, a kids loft, a smallish full kitchen, and a little family room. It almost felt like a bed and breakfast! The bathroom was nice and clean too. We stayed in 701. The ranch area had its own private pool for the community too. My sister and her family all stayed in one of the four Brew Haus Cottages. Their cottage looked similar to ours but had smaller/cheaper furniture inside than what we had. However, they had a huge front patio and an outdoor fireplace. They stayed in Brew Haus 3. And we loved the shade from their tree. Quiet hours were between 10pm and 8am, and seemed to be followed by everyone on the premise. It was nice to see the employees making rounds throughout the RV resort and campground. It is definitely not a hotel stay because there were bugs inside and, because I knew we were "camping", I was okay with the bugs (we saw 3 spiders in our cottage). Overall, I have more wonderful things to say about this place but I'll leave that for you to experience. I've raved about it to family and friends and can't wait to be back again. Other notable things: - Minutes away from Solvang and Ostrichland - Starbucks, Albertson's, CVS, and Anderson's Pea Soup just around the corner from Flying Flags - They sell food and other basic pantry items, including souvenirs, ice, wood, etc. - There's a dog park, and playground, soccer field, basketball court, etc. - Be sure to pay attention to signs and speed limit, as there are lots of kids running around and on their bikes or scooters. - Their site map is very helpful! - Remember to leave a tip if you feel the staff have earned it :)

    Marco B.

    Amazing getaway far enough from home to not run into anyone but close enough to stay longer! Had an amazing time here with family and friends the staff is friendly and welcoming no issues at all so peaceful a respectful environment! So many activities for the kids aswell as adults! I suggest checking the weather for your stay so u can pack accordingly i forgot my pants ended ip freezing my little legs at night!

    One of many nasty cabanas ranging from 400-600$ a night that is crazy

    We literally are here today. We have been frequent flyers at this place consistently. It had been about six months since we've been here and I have never seen this place is rundown our beginning experience at the registration officer dealing with the gentleman by the name of Carlos, who was the lead was absolutely rude. No explanation to anything basically like we got your money. There's nothing else you can do about it all we were doing was asking things that they used to do prior to and no longer do anymore. They have completely changed their rules without any notice. There's always a right way of explaining things in Carlos you were absolutely rude. I've been working in sales and Customer Service for over 15 years and I've never seen somebody as rude as you and being as the today was our check-in you knew that there was no way I could get a refund so the way I get back is by reviews and I will review you on every single platform I have. I pray that you Flying Flags find better customer service to run your front being as a Carlos. Make sure to let us know that he had been here for three years with his chest out. Please have a discussion with your lead because he was very unprofessional. We are also here in one of the cabanas in their stained disgustingly reeks of Urine. The restrooms are unclean and they no longer hand out towels. This place is completely went upside down our last time, spending vacations here. We are locals from this area. Our family owns businesses here not that we expect any privileges. We did not mention it at all to anybody. This place is disgusting. for as much as they charge do you think they would get new cushions for the cabanas and not count every single towel we can't even get towels delivered to us out at the pool area. They say we have to walk up to the front desk and get our towels thanks Carlos. Appreciate your Customer Service.

    "Internet"

    We're here now and all I can say is we're glad we are leaving tomorrow. FYI- their "internet" only supports "basic browsing only." We have not been able to connect at all and unfortunately cell service isn't great. Really wish they would have said this anywhere on their website or at booking instead of advertising their WiFi. Also they advertise "free cable." You have to bring a long chord to connect, again something we would have loved to know prior. We thought it was through their internet. Unfortunately due to how loud it is, we have to play music or a movie for our dogs if we are not in the rv and unfortunately cannot. We weren't even able to order an uber to go to Solvang due to how bad their internet and the reception is here. Shame we had such high expectations, back to staying at KOA's! They're phenomenal and never have any issues, if you do, they comp you and go out of their way to address.

    So our light is bright but the campground light is as bright as what we had! Ridiculous and waste of money smh
    Linda S.

    If I could give this place 0 stars, I absolutely would. This was by far the worst camping experience we've ever had. Between 8am - 10pm (not quiet hours) we received continuous complaints saying guests had reported us for noise. Yet staff admitted they couldn't even hear our music or voices when they drove by. When I responded to Ivy's text about our experience, I rated it "00" because it was H-O-R-R-I-B-L-E. Later, Jennifer called to follow up, and things only got worse. She told us our music and voices shouldn't be louder than "three campsites down." When I explained we weren't loud, she had no answer. At this point, we genuinely felt targeted. I asked Jennifer a simple question: If a family brings a child on the spectrum who might cry or make noise, would that be an issue here? She said yes, it has been an issue. That was shocking to hear. It's extremely disappointing that this campground seems to discriminate against children with special needs. That speaks volumes. We came here to enjoy Veterans Day weekend and ended up feeling hurt, frustrated, and completely unwelcome. Jennifer kept talking over me while asking me to explain my side; it was exhausting and disrespectful. We will never be back and will not recommend this place to anyone. We camp all over California, and this was, without a doubt, the worst experience we've ever had. It's currently 10:19pm and got a compliant that our lights is too bright? So we're not too noisy now?Well.. apparently since we're not loud but the lights is lighting? Oh my goodness....... This is ridiculous! H-O-R-R-I-B-L-E!!

    Restrooms & Showers
    Mary L.

    This was our first time here and it was very busy as the Wine and Chili cook off was happening during the time we were there. There is a lot to offer at this RV resort. There is a kids' playground, pool with kid water area, plus an additional pool and hot tub, bocce ball area, basketball court, walking / bike trail nearby, and we believe a golf course is close as well. The gift shop/grocery store is not that big but has the necessary items. There are 2 eating establishments - one on-site up front, which has great food, and the other one is next door at the hotel. The eating establishment on-site had an area outside to eat with a gas fireplace and a musician in the evening hours. For anyone that wants a party there, there seems to be a section that is specially for large parties (weddings, birthdays, etc.) that is private and a little bit secluded. That is nice to have when you want all your guests to stay nearby without having to be near everyone else and make it more memorable. There are a lot of different areas to stay if you don't have an RV or bus. There are a lot of tents and smaller cabins, and larger ones. One area that has smaller tents has a couple of solar panels set up next to them. There is a safari cabin area and also larger modular type cabins are available. For RV's, there is a propane filling station to refill your propane tanks. As well as a dumo station. Those are 2 things that you don't see too often and are nice to have close by. There shouldn't be any reason that family and friends couldn't join you on a wonderful weekend at this resort & campground. A lot of memories are to be made during your time here!

    Sunrise spot 30. Full sun and hook ups bring shade tent

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    great staff, great place to stay, clean. BUT, they don't take cash. so will will pay a little extra for things

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    Ask the Community - Flying Flags RV Resort & Campground

    Are dogs allowed in rented cabins?

    From the FlyingFlags.com website under FAQs:… 

    Hello, do you have long term camping?

    I stayed about two weeks. I'm not sure how much longer I could've extended I didn't see the kind of… 

    Is it just me or they horrible at answering phones? Another number? I'm looking to see if there is a site number?

    Yes, I've had trouble too. They will call you back in a timely manner if you email or text asking for a call.

    Is there any EV charger on site?

    I didn't see one, but that's not to say there isn't one. Solvang and Santa Ynez are both very close and there are public charging stations there ... you can go shopping and charge ... I play cards, so I go to Chumash Casino to play poker ... can… 

    Are there locks on the tents / yurts?

    From what I saw no just like zippers that lock the tents

    Are there coffee makers in the airstream's?

    Yes there are, but we thought the complementary coffee in the office was much better! Enjoy your stay 😊

    What are your pool hours?

    I believe it was open untill 8pm

    Do the cottages have private bathroom and shower?

    Yes, I believe they do. This is a great place to stay highly recommended! You can get all the information you need by emailing- flyingflags@highwaywestvacations.com

    Are there cooktops and ovens in trailers?

    We rented a vintage air stream trailer. The oven and cooktop did not work inside the trailer. There was a really nice outdoor grill that had a cooktop, sink, flat grill and 2 burners.… 

    Wondering if the pools are heated? Also, are the pools open on the weekdays? I've read a review stating the pools are only open on the weekends.

    Pools are heated and open 7- days a week

    Reserve particular site? I've been calling for 4 days,..they don't answer and don't return messages left?

    If you are asking if you are able to reserve a specific site number, you can. Just call them and tell them which one you'd like.

    Does the kitchen have utensils?

    Yes

    Do the pool gates require a key or are they open? Check in is at 4pm so we want to go to the pool early if possible.

    You don't need a key. Cheers.

    For their cabanas can we reserve them ahead of time? Or it's only first come first serve?

    Sorry, I do not know the answer.

    Are campfires allowed on the premium RV sights?

    Yes

    Hi, can you have a tent on your RV site?

    NO.

    Does each airstream have its own BBQ grill? Or are they shared with other airstreams nearby? Same question for fire pits also!

    Yes they do.

    Hello, we will be staying in the safari tents, is there wifi or strong cellphone signal? Thanks in advance

    Yes they have wifi and cellphone signal.

    Are their pots and pans in the cottages for cooking?

    Yes the kitchen is fully stocked

    Hi, is there air conditioning in cottages?

    Yes!

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    Review Highlights - Flying Flags RV Resort & Campground

    “The location is great too for visiting Solvang 10 minutes down the street or a 90 minute drive to Hearst Castle.”

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    14.0 mi

    Peyton the Lifeguard is the GOAT! Bro saved me from getting pulled out into the abyss, and the…read morehelp me not eat crap when coming back ashore though rocky terrain. Good looking out Peyton!

    Cons: The campsite use to be beautiful when our kids were…read moreyoung! 20 yrs ago! Now it's run down and not kept up. Especially the bathroom and showers. We got campsite #80 disabled for my husband. Plus you can't get any sites when you go on website their system sells out as soon as it opens every six months. For a handicap spot to be right in front of the bathrooms is crazy. Bright lights shinning in your campsite all night. Drunk people having conversations outside the bathrooms until 3:00 am. Not to mention the state park employees barely clean them. So the toilets make up want to throw up. I asked one of the workers if they hose them down. He said they did but not while we were there! Then to take a shower forget it unless you want to stand in other people bodily fluids! None of the showers drained. And some showers had no water flow or only scolding hot water. I am appalled how disgusting this State Park has declined! The worst of the experience was sharing all of the amenities with at least 150 or more campers. Pros: beautiful beach, nature, stars, wild critters, amazing sweet kind woman that ran the supply store. Memories to last for ever even if some of them traumatized me! Go in knowing you get what you get so don't throw a fit! BTW I couldn't take a picture of the toilets for sure they'd call the health department!

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    El Capitan State Beach - Let's go explore the tide pool!

    Let's go explore the tide pool!

    El Capitan State Beach - We spotted a seagull plunging into the water near the beach to catch a fish!

    We spotted a seagull plunging into the water near the beach to catch a fish!

    El Capitan State Beach - The walk to the shore

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    The walk to the shore

    Cachuma Lake - Views from the bottom of trail

    Cachuma Lake

    4.1(45 reviews)
    13.6 mi

    One of the best campsites Ive had the chance to camp at. We booked site #453 and it was right by…read morethe northeastern part. Its right by the water, which allowed for beautiful views the entire time we were there. Be warned, it can get super windy since most of the campsites that are close to the water are on a bluff, which lead to our campsite being windier than those that were away from the water. The campground itself is mostly dirt and the camp roads need some TLC but the grounds themselves are well maintained. There are a couple of restrooms throughout the campsite and the toilets are flushable. They have a showers that cost $1 for about 3 minutes of very very hot water. We wernt able to change the water temp so that was unfortunate. Now lets get into our campsite. As mentioned, it was by the water and there were some trees nearby but they provide little to no shade. A couple of campsites further south was a campsite that was identical to ours but with lots of shade. I would recommend at least 2 canopies to stay cool in the summer heat. We were able to make both a wood fire and use our propane stove, so i'm glad there were no fire restrictions in place. (Make sure to check local fire restrictions during fire season!) This was mid August and we camped Monday-Thursday and we found the campground to be fairly quite at night. Make sure to secure your food at night as there are LOTS of raccoons. On our second night I was woken up to an entire family looking through our belongings. Thankfully, all other campers were respectful of quite hours and we slept good all three nights. Another thing we were not prepared for was the amount of hornets/wasps. Every time we cooked breakfast our campsite was swarmed by them to the point were we were getting uncomfortable by the amount that had spawned outta nowhere. I would advise taking something to deter them. There's a camp store by the entrance of the campsite, they have all the essentials with a slight upcharge, but thats expected since the other closest stores were 20-30 min away. They also have a gas station there that was fairly priced and had all the essentials(Beer, food and ice). Passing the store and heading towards the campsites, theres also a docking station where you can rent boats, Kayaks, etc. The rangers were all kind and on the last day when we were leaving, my car battery had died and they were kind enough to give us a jump. I cant recommend this spot enough, there's plenty to do within the campground and its perfect for a quick getaway.

    Quick stop at Lake Cachuma while on our way we only had about 15 minutes to use the restroom and…read moretake a quick look around. Even in that short time, the lake was stunning. The water was such a beautiful deep blue, and the whole area has a calm, scenic feel. It definitely looks like a great place for camping or spending a full day outdoors. Next time, I'd love to come back and explore more.

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    Cachuma Lake - Beginning of the Sweet Water Trailhead

    Beginning of the Sweet Water Trailhead

    Cachuma Lake - Views from the bottom of trail

    Views from the bottom of trail

    Cachuma Lake - January 18th, 2026. The lake is at 102%  capacity.

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    January 18th, 2026. The lake is at 102% capacity.

    Cachuma Lake Recreation Area & State Park - Lone kayaker in the early morning mist

    Cachuma Lake Recreation Area & State Park

    3.4(332 reviews)
    13.6 mi

    We made our annual summer camping trip with three other families, and as always, we had a BLAST and…read morecreated awesome memories. This campground is well maintained except for the blacktop leading to the individual campsites. These roads could definitely use some much-needed TLC Despite this minor issue, there is so much to do here for kids of all ages 1-100 and beyond. Besides camping, there are trails everywhere to bike, walk, or jog. There is a large area where you can rent boats (pontoons), fish, and use a large public swimming pool, plus movie nights sponsored by the campground, showers, a market, a gas station, and much more. Quiet time in the entire campground is from 10 pm - 700 am, which means all music and other loud noise must cease during this period. If you do not abide by this strict rule, park rangers will kindly remind you of this campground rule. Individual campsites are spacious and offer campers room to park their vehicles and set up tents, canopies, and other camping equipment. Campers are very respectful of each other's space This place is safe and conveniently located with mere Miles from the city of Solvang and a twenty-five-minute drive to Santa Barbara. I hope to keep this destination as an annual vacation spot for my family and friends for years to come.

    Great place and staff are very friendly. Restrooms/showers are a huge plus and clean. Portal…read moretoilets are available, but such a strong odor, I didn't use them after the first time. Would have been nice to have electricity to the tent sites, but not really an issue. I'll be back.

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    Cachuma Lake Recreation Area & State Park - Lake Cachuma full after 2022 winter storms

    Lake Cachuma full after 2022 winter storms

    Cachuma Lake Recreation Area & State Park - Sage

    Sage

    Cachuma Lake Recreation Area & State Park - Sage

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