El Capitan Canyon

4-star glamping resort on the Gaviota Coast with a working farm and daily family activities

Accommodations

El Capitan Canyon offers cedar cabins, yurts, and safari tents spread across 80 acres of canyon and meadow. The Creekside Queen and Creekside King cabins provide direct access to the seasonal creek, while the Corral Loft is one of the renovated units that matches the advertised photos. Each accommodation type includes a private fire pit and picnic table for outdoor cooking and evening gatherings.

On-Site Farm & Animal Encounters

El Capitan Canyon operates a working farm with llamas, sheep, goats, and a donkey that guests can visit via a short hike from the property. Farmer Larry leads free farm tours, offering bottle-feeding of baby goats and hands-on interaction with the animals. The farm provides a backdrop of the Gaviota Coast and Santa Ynez Mountains for photography and nature observation.

Dining & Market

The Canyon Market sells local wines, fresh regional ingredients, and prepared foods such as pizza and BBQ kits for cooking over the fire pit. Guests can purchase a BBQ kit that includes firewood, utensils, drinks, food, and s'mores. The market also offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner options, though prices are noted as higher than off-site stores.

Activities & Entertainment

El Capitan Canyon provides complimentary bicycle rentals for exploring the property and nearby Gaviota State Park. The heated swimming pool and children's playground are open daily, and the hotel schedules live music performances on Saturday nights. Evening fire pits and stargazing are encouraged due to the lack of light pollution on the property.

Family & Children

The property includes a children's playground and a heated swimming pool open until 10 pm. Daily organized activities such as nature scavenger hunts and the on-site farm with llamas, goats, and sheep keep children engaged. The hotel also offers a Wolf Camp program for school groups, with a range of outdoor activities.

• Accommodations: Cedar cabins, yurts, and safari tents with private fire pits
• On-Site Farm: Working farm with llamas, goats, sheep, and free tours with Farmer Larry
• Dining: Canyon Market with BBQ kits, pizza, and local wines
• Activities: Complimentary bicycle rentals, heated pool, and live music on Saturdays
• Family: Children's playground, Wolf Camp program, and farm animal encounters