Solvang EV Cruisers

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What a fantastic idea, driving little cars around solving. They can fit up to 4 ppl and go around 35 miles per hour. You can cruise around and connect your phone to the Bluetooth and bump out while driving. We drove to the mission and did the tour, fabulous experience. read more

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Moke Experience was one of the highlights during my Solvang trip, I'm so happy I found them here on Yelp! My family and I arrived on a Sunday afternoon without a reservation and they were able to get us an eMoke pretty quick. I didn't know the name of the gentleman that helped us but after reading some of the other reviews here I'm pretty sure it was Quincy that assisted us. He has such a joyful personality, made us all feel so welcome and had some funny jokes to tell! Quincy went over the map of Solvang with us, making sure to point out some good spots to check out and also good areas for nice pictures to take. I really appreciate that they wanted to make sure we had a good experience and got the most out of our time with the eMoke. We ended up paying $50 for an hour. Initially we had been wanting an hour and a half because we weren't sure how long it would take to travel around Solvang and see all the sights. Honestly, an hour is more than enough time to enjoy, the town is actually quite small so you're able to drive around a few times within an hour time span. We also had enough time to stop at a couple places and take pictures too! We'll definitely be back to Moke Experience when we visit Solvang again in the future. Thank you to Quincy and the staff for ensuring we had a good time! read more

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Jessica T.

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My electrical vehicle experience (aka EVXP) was an incredible experience! Reservations were possible via a call or text, payment was easy online. We needed a 5 seater vehicle and they were able to accommodate for our party. We arrived to check-in and it effortless! We had some issues with the battery of our vehicle, but staff was quick to meet our needs and ended up giving us two four seaters when our original vehicle had battery troubles. We were able to explore the city of Solvang in the vehicle in style. Very easy to drive, built with Bluetooth and cushioned seats. Definitely recommend for all to try! read more

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Elijah F.

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I called them they didn't answer and no body showed up I paid nothing happened I'm very disappointed in my stay at the town

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My family and I had an incredible experience with them! The welcoming staff, the cushioned seats, and the great views we drove through made it so fun and relaxing! We had battery issues on the road, but the team, especially Quincy, went above and beyond our expectations. The professionalism and kindness they showed were truly impressive. We even got a photo with them. If you're ever in search of something fun around Solvang, I would recommend EVXP. We will be returning! 10/10 read more

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Dawn R.

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Talk about FUN!! The kids and I were walking around town when we saw the Mokes. We were very intrigued as you see other people driving them and have loads of fun. Listening to music and laughing. Having a great time. I told the kids to go to the hotel and drop everything off to our room and I'll get a Moke. The Owner is super nice and funny. I learned alot about what Mokes are and how they were actually used within the British Army. I rented one for approx. $50 an hour. Great price for great fun! They are electric and so easy to drive. This is an experience you CANNOT miss. You are guaranteed to have fun. Nice alternative to drive within the small town than walking everywhere when it is a but warm. Give it a go, I guarantee you will not regret it! read more

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Cars work really well, price is right, interior and exterior was very clean and maintained, & the attendant at the front was very nice! read more

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Jonathan R.

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During our recent trip to Solvang we decided to rent the electric vehicles that you see people cruising around Solvang in. We had a blast! Quincy, thank you for being so kind and getting us familiar with the EV cars! A great way to see the city! read more

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I rented one of these for my sons birthday and it was so much fun. He had a great time exploring Solvang- they are dog friendly, so we were able to take our golden, which just made it that much better. You're able to park and explore while you have the moke, which is great because its easier to park around town. We made the reservation ahead of time but they allow you to walk up and reserve as well. They were all decorated for Christmas which was super cute. The staff was helpful, friendly, and really made my sons birthday special. We would definitely rent again. read more

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A great experience. We rented 4 a week ago and it really made for our housekeepers. Thank you so much for taking such great care of us. We had so much fun and loved the scavenger hunt too. read more

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Wendy M.

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Car was the perfect shade of pink! Staff was super friendly and helpful! Definitely recommend when in Solvang!! read more

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Livier M.

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Moke Experience made our trip to Solvang worth the drive. We were pretty shocked at how reasonable the prices were and staff were committed to helping us find a vehicle in pink that i was dying to drive. Unfortunately, I had to settle for white but i appreciated the effort they put into it. My husband had mentioned that we were in town for my birthday and one of the employees gave me a bday card! It was such a sweet touch. Keep in mind that the town is rather small so we were surprised that we had driven through the entire downtown area rather quickly so we decided to pull over and explore some of the shops. Do yourself a favor and rent one of these babies out. It'll make the experience that much better. read more

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One of the best things to do In Solvang! We called in the afternoon on Fourth of July and were told that they had a slot open at 5pm. Quincy the owner met us and after going through the required paperwork, introduced us to the yellow Moke (like smoke without the S) electric vehicle. As we rolled out for our hour ride, we blasted some Hawaiian Reggae tunes out of the Bluetooth speakers and enjoyed rolling through Solvang, waving at pedestrians headed to the mission for the fireworks. It was such a fun way to enjoy the California sunset. Great tunes, the fam, fresh air, the top down. One of the best memories made with this one. It was also fun honking and waving at fellow Moke drivers. We'd totally do this again but hope to find other EVXP experiences in other cities real soon! read more

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Nikki C.

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We had an absolute blast using MyEXVP today while exploring Solvang!!! They have the cutest, coolest, easy to drive small electric vehicles! The customer service was equally as great!! I highly recommend using MyEVXP to help enhance your day in Solvang...you won't regret it!! read more

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Rudy R.

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Solvang by itself is an amazing and beautiful place to hang, but getting a EVXP takes your Solvang experience to the next level. We'll maintained and clean vehicles to cruise around town is the thing to do. Your map includes discounts to various shops as well. Many different colors to chose from so we picked the pink one. I would recommend in a sunny day to get the tarp on for added shade for your cruise. The paperwork process is easy and quick so you can start your ride. read more

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Manuel A.

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Super easy to rent a car. Had a blast driving the EVX around town Great experience!! Highly recommended read more

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Kenyeda C.

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Enjoyed our ride around town in this cute car. The gentleman and young lady were very helpful. I recommend booking the 4hr window because 1hr flew right past us. Will definitely rent again when visiting the area. read more

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Jen B.

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Omgggg we had a blast we rented a pink one and had a ball! Quincy is literally the best! I love were late and he was so nice and got us right in!!! If you haven't done this you have to when visiting Solvang!!!! We will definitely be back!! Oohhhh and there's even a Bluetooth so we jammed out to Christmas music!!! Thanks Quincy see ya again!! read more

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Xio G.

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My family and I rented one of their electrical cars and it was so much fun. Quincy had a map ready for recommendations and a fun game to go along with the ride. If you are in SOLVANG I highly recommend visiting Moke Experience. The prices are super reasonable. The cars are clean. He had two youngsters disinfecting/cleaning the cars. The boys had great personalities and were little hustlers. read more

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Jarvis J.

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So we went to visit Solvang, California which is a Danish community off the 154 North. As we were walking we saw a couple of guys driving these different looking little jeep type cars. So the wife and kids were like let's see what the cost is. So we found that it is $49.99 an hour to drive one of the electric cars. These cars cost about $21,000 dollars if you want to buy one, but we were game, so we rented one. Now, I am a very secure man, but I really did not want to drive a pink little jeep car around the city, but oh my God, it was so fun. You can connect your phone to the car through Bluetooth and the kids were pumping Doja Cat and Nicki Minaj through the radio as we are cruising about town. They give you full instructions on how it works which is pretty simple. We had a blast about town and even bumped into a fellow pink Mole car driver as we were out. It so worth the cost and the fun involved is priceless. If you are in town, stop and rent one. read more

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Richard R.

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Had a blast w/my family renting one of these bad boys. It definitely brought our self quided tour around the heart of downtown Solvang just that much more exciting. The vehicles were all clean and looked brand new. We even got to pick the color of our choosing (my son's favorite color of red). Kuddos to ownership for running a well managed business. I will definitely do business w/them again!!! ...more power to you guys!!! read more

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Yvette F.

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This was so much fun! We rented the pink moke for an hour and it was such a great way to explore Solvang. Staff was friendly and renting process was super simple. We didn't need reservations as it was mid week. You would probably need them on weekends when the town is much more crowded. It's a little pricey compared to just a year or two ago but still worth it. Upon return we couldn't find a person to help us so we had to wait around for a bit. I would definitely recommend you try exploring Solvang this way at least once! read more

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Moke experience was the highlight of our stay in Solvang!! It's a perfect way to get around town! Quincy and his staff were very helpful! Customer service is 5 stars!! I would definitely recommend and come back. read more

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Israel D.

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Very fun while visiting slovang and blasting 1000 miles ( white chicks song). Recommend 100%!!

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Grace L.

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We had lots of fun . Rented for an hour for about 65$ . The vehicle can be ridden in and around the little town. Great and friendly staff

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This was super fun! One of the best ways to experience Solvang! The cars were cute, clean, easy to drive and really fun to operate! The map was easy to understand and it was super super fun! Good price per hour, would definitely recommend! read more

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Coneche E.

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Really good time an hour at night was worth it. Really good customer service Quincy gave us great advice on where to go around.

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Amazing service, super fun! You get to tour all of Solvang! All kinds of color vehicles to choose from :)

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Very easy, quite, little electric car to use around town. I rented it for only a hour which is a reasonable amount of time to tour Solvang. Pretty cool that it has a Bluetooth radio. Good customer service. The only reason why I gave them a 4 star instead of 5 is because I found this place on Yelp & seen that they offered 30 Minutes free with check in only to find it it's during the week only and not the weekends and that is not stated on the Yelp page. read more

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Went to Solvang this past weekend with family. Saw this cool electric cars while we were grabbing a snack and decided to give it a try. We rented 2 cars for an hour and drove around town. At first didn't think it was going to be much fun. After turning on the car, connecting the LED lights and turning up the music, we were rolling like cool kids around town. Such a great experience, will definitely do it again! read more

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The little EV Moke jeep was a blast. What an enjoyable way to take a relaxed pace tour around the Solvang area! The folks at Moke Experience were very nice - and we shared a few laughs together. Our thanks to Quincy and the crew. read more

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Awesome! Think 1.5-2 hours is enough time on the Moke but super fun and cool to just buzz around with music and friends. Take your our self tour of the Solvang area! Fresh air and a cool experience :) read more

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This is our second time renting the moke. I am giving this a negative review because of price gauging in these trying days of covid! It wasn't till after I received my email confirming the $52.80 charge for an hour that I was blown away! So I searched my email with my last receipt and sure enough I had only payed $25.99 on Jan 2020. For the same hour that we drove the moke. I am really unhappy that some people are taking advantage in times like this. :-( read more

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The owner is really cool and funny! Definitely would recommend to rent out the EV cars to explore Solvang. They even provide a map to help you explore the city! read more

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1510 Mission Drive
Solvang, CA 93463
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(805) 322-8535
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https://www.solvangev.com

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What time does Solvang EV Cruisers open?

Solvang EV Cruisers opens at 10:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Solvang EV Cruisers close?

Solvang EV Cruisers closes at 6:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

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Does Solvang EV Cruisers have free WiFi?

Yes, Solvang EV Cruisers has free WiFi.

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Explore Solvang like never before with Solvang EV rentals. With its open-air body style, our electric vehicles offer unrivaled sightseeing capabilities, quickly becoming one of the most sought-after and stylish transport experiences available in Solvang.

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“You're able to park and explore while you have the moke, which is great because its easier to park around town.”

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(47 reviews)

28.9 mi

My two brothers and I spent the long Thanksgiving weekend in Solvang and decided to end our trip…read morewith an ATV tour in the Santa Barbara mountains before heading back to L.A. Best decision ever! Although getting to the meeting point was a bit scary as we drove 15 mph through winding roads next to steep cliffs, the views were nice and the ATV experience was totally worth it! We gave ourselves plenty of time to get lost and it took us about 1.5 hours to get to the checkpoint. Luckily Google Maps was on the entire time and we even had an hour to kill on top of the mountain before our 12:30pm appointment. (Also had screenshots of the directions in case we lost service). Upon arrival, we met with the two girls who were wearing face masks and face shields so we felt safe. They had all the sanitizing stuff. They checked us all in, gave us each a mesh covering for our head, pairs of gloves, goggles and helmets. They offered different insurance plans (just like a rental car company), each ranging in price. Then, they walked us over to the ATVs where Jorge was our tour guide. He asked us if we've ever rode before and taught us how to use the automatic ATVs and made us feel comfortable and safe. (Throttle was on the right handle bar and brakes on the left. Second brake was a foot pedal). We drove on wide and narrow trails, over some fun rocky areas, kicking up lots of dust, and he took photos of us the entire time. This was a great family bonding experience and we're all still talking about how fun it was and want to do it again. Know Before You Go: It gets dusty so wear clothes and closed toe shoes that you're ok getting dirty. Give yourself plenty of time to drive to the location because the last thing you want to do is rush through the scary mountain roads. 10/10 would definitely do this again!

WARNING We saw all…read morethe awesome reviews from this place and thought to give it a shot. My wife has been wanting to go ATV'ing awhile, we were staying in Santa Barbara for the weekend so the timing was perfect. We live almost 2 1/2 hours away from the location (Santa Barbara)but gave ourselves a 40 minute cushion before our reservation. We past through 2 counties and caught anADDITIONAL hour of traffic on the way and completely missed our reservation. Now before your reservation you sign a agreement with a reschedule disclosure attached. We didn't make the appointment, didn't reschedule and we were forced to forfeit our prepaid $250 for two riders. This is an online business so you won't be able to talk with a single soul. I reach out via email, and was surprised how quickly they responded in NOT caring about helping me with my issue. Bottom line; no they didn't do anything wrong by not helping, but they could care less about having satisfied customers or anything outside of collecting our money. So if you're planning on going with this company then please be on time cause you'll not be shown any leniency, or to cough up an additional 40% of your initial cost PER PERSON just to reschedule.

Jorge told us to get off the ATVs and took this photo of us with the cool mountain background

Christy, Sean and Steven

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Flying Flags RV Resort & Campground

3.9

(889 reviews)

2.9 mi

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.

Santa Ynez Guest Ranch - Ranch Loft

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We love flying flags

Waypoint Ventura

One of my most favorite places to stay. Such a unique, relaxing place to get away. Everything is…read moreclean and people are friendly. Short walk to downtown or the pier. Lots of places to dine.

This hidden spot was so fun! And when I say hidden, I drove past the sign 3 times. The airstreams…read moreare so fun - we stayed in our van, and our friends stayed in the "Touch of Grey" airstream. Walking distance to everything - or hop on one of their bikes. A cute touch is the morning juice bar! I only took away the 5th star because the pictures show an ocean view - but 3 years ago an apartment complex was built blocking it. I was initially disappointed, but the grounds made up for it, and we will be back!

Interior RV -

The Navigator

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Jalama Beach County Park

4.2

(172 reviews)

21.1 mi

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.

Amazing sunset from campsite 113!

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Beautiful

Sun Outdoors Santa Barbara

3.6

(215 reviews)

11.3 mi

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.

This is an amazing location away from the city and just nature around you. The staff are friendly…read moreand very helpful. We stayed in our motorhome and was a great experience. Our first time staying in camp ground, we had electricity hooked up which was very good. We stayed next to the pool and hot tub. My kids really loved going to the pool and hot tub. The showers/restrooms were kept clean. There are 4 showers where we stayed. The camp ground is huge and there's different places in the camp ground where you can stay. There's the RV and tent encampment. There's also El Capitan Canyon encampment which falls in the Sun Outdoor family branch where there's cabins and yurts. We are definitely coming back!! Definitely recommended.

There's a park next to the tent and RV encampment. My kids had a great time.

Sun outdoors RV resort

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Larger pull-through sites

El Capitan State Beach

3.5

(235 reviews)

11.5 mi

Another year, another great trip!…read more We planned this trip last minute as we usually do. We were able to snag a last minute reservation and got a pretty decent space. We didn't get our top pick which was 29, but we got 58 which is nice as well. Not too many people around us either which was a nice surprise. We brought our pup this time and he's been having a blast so far. Bathrooms in the middle section need the token machine replaced but other than that, everything is great!

Oil covered beach. Off shore drilling near by. Hard to tell when you first get there, but oil…read moreaccumulates and your feet/shoes

Let's go explore the tide pool!

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

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The walk to the shore

Gaviota State Park

3.1

(131 reviews)

8.8 mi

Didn't explore the tide pools, wind caves, hiking trails, or natural hot springs (yet), or use one…read moreof the 41 campsites, but I loved the tall train trestle looking over the sandy, secluded beach, which can be seen in the excellent movies Sideways and 20th Century Women. Gaviota allegedly takes its name from Spanish soldiers who killed a seagull while camping there in 1769, though that story might be for the birds. Of the 2000 acres of backcountry, the steep Gaviota Peak Fire Road (2.5 miles from entrance) lleads to small sulfur springs, open to the public. Overlook Fire Road is a three mile round trip up a hill for a view of the Channel Islands. It's called Overlook because mountain lions were will overlook you with napkins stuffed into the collar holding knives and forks.

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.