Best Glamping near Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara, California, is one of the Golden State’s quintessential beach towns. With pristine beaches and immaculate ocean views, you’ll want to stop and smell the roses (and the ocean air).

The best camping near Santa Barbara is just up US Route 101 at El Capitan State Beach. If you’re looking for mountains or free camping, your next best choice is the nearby Dick Smith Wilderness. With an RV resort nearby and tent campsite options available, you should have no problem finding a place to sleep. No matter whether you prefer the beach or the mountains, you’ll find campgrounds to suit you near Santa Barbara, CA.

Best Glamping Sites Near Santa Barbara, California (22)

    1. Santa Cruz Campground — Carpinteria State Beach

    47 Reviews
    Carpinteria, CA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 968-1033

    $45 - $180 / night

    "We live in nearby Santa Barbara, but will use Carp State Beach as a midway meeting point when friends from Southern California and Central California meet up."

    "Took my son here for a weekend to explore Santa Barbara. There is no overnight parking in the park unless you have a previously reserved car camping campsite."

    2. Cachuma Lake Recreation Area

    57 Reviews
    Santa Ynez, CA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 686-5055

    "There are close to 200 sites here, which is mind-boggling to me. It was an awesome campground, and we were cooking up plans for a someday party (be it friends or family) there."

    "I am a native of Santa Barbara, CA, so I grew up going to Cachuma Lake. Cachuma Lake’s main recreational area is on a bluff overlooking the lake."

    3. Sun Outdoors Santa Barbara

    19 Reviews
    Goleta, CA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 879-5751

    "Awesome campground 20 min from Santa Barbara. Its small and really well maintained. Pool, hiking trails, great wifi. Walk down to the beach or just chill at your site."

    "If you find yourself up near Santa Barbara, this luxury RV Resort and Campground is a real splurge."

    4. Lake Casitas Recreation Area

    39 Reviews
    Oak View, CA
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 649-2233

    "This campground is located in Santa Barbara County just west of Ojai. Beautiful mountain scenery. It’s great for tents and RVs.

    The lake offers fishing and boating, no body contact."

    "A nice feature, (we did not take advantage of), is there is a water slide park near the entrance. As far as I know, this is a separate fee, but nothing astronomical."

    5. Thousand Trails Rancho Oso

    7 Reviews
    Goleta, CA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "I played some mini golf, right next to the horseshoe pits, but other amenities you use at your own risk. The store, and kitchen are closed."

    "We chose it because it was near Santa Barbara. And it was affordable (with Thousand Trails). So near to Santa Barbara is a relative term. It’s a 35 minute drive on a lovely windey mountain road."

    6. Flying Flags RV Resort

    21 Reviews
    Buellton, CA
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (877) 783-5247

    "We had the best time renting an air stream from tgis location. It was retro and such a great experience. We had air conditioning, running water, and perfect amenities available."

    "It is located in Buellton, CA very near the historic town of Solvang, as well as Lake Cachuma and Los Padres National Forest. The campsite is in a beautiful setting surrounded by green rolling hills."

    7. Ventura Beach RV Resort

    15 Reviews
    Ventura, CA
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 643-9137

    "Walking distance to beach. Taken well care of. Nice store on grounds. Pool and spa on site."

    "It is close to the 101 freeway, you can hear the traffic, but that didn’t bother us. Just be aware, it’s not a super quiet place."

    8. Reyes Creek Campground

    15 Reviews
    Pine Mountain Club, CA
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 434-1996

    $30 - $154 / night

    "(and what's the point of camping without a campfire?)."

    "The abandoned town is a 3 minute walk from camp and really interesting. Some camp spots are right on the creek and the running water is a peaceful background noise for your trip. Highly recommend!"

    9. Jalama Beach County Park

    38 Reviews
    Santa Ynez, CA
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 736-3504

    "Lovely group of drive-up campsites. Accommodates both tent campers and RV campers. Small market on-site with most camping needs. Small Restaurant on site as well."

    "Remote beach camping in Santa Barbara County!"

    10. Camp Comfort Park

    8 Reviews
    Ojai, CA
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 654-3951

    ", electric hookups, picnic table and fire pit! AMAZING bathrooms and coin showers as well as coin laundry!"

    "Great park alongside with really nice seating and playground for kids Showers, a small well kept laundry, plus each site is meticulously cleaned after each guest leaves making it ready and fresh for new"

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Glamping Reviews near Santa Barbara, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular glamping campsite near Santa Barbara, CA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Santa Barbara, CA is Santa Cruz Campground — Carpinteria State Beach with a 4.2-star rating from 47 reviews.

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