Vacations are always great, but sometimes you need to get even further away from it all than usual - that's what makes camping in Santa Barbara so popular. In particular, Santa Barbara camping offers plenty of incentives to leave it all behind, with welcoming weather 10 months out of the year and scenic wildlife and vistas ready to welcome you wherever you head. This makes Santa Barbara beach camping the perfect place to pitch a tent or park an RV and enjoy nature and the company of your favorite people. If you want a break from civilization, and want to get away from your vacation rental for a day, camping can be a blast in Santa Barbara.
Santa Barbara's diversity is one of its strongest selling points. Despite being located on the coast, a short drive is all that separates you from mountain trails and restful bowers. Some insist that camping isn't camping if you can't breathe mountain air - if you agree, then set course north for Los Padres National Forest. This National Park offers camping in Santa Barbara for RVs as well as for people who carry everything on their backs. The area offers sites ranging from low-altitude to high-altitude, as well as rivers and woodlands. Also north of the city lies Cachuma Lake, which offers a complete camping experience: hiking, fishing, boating, photography, and picnics are all available.
On the other hand, Santa Barbara also offers many prime camping locations along the coast. Spending the day refreshed by the sea breeze, marveling at the glint of the sun on the ocean, and spending the nights lulled to sleep by the sound of waves - beach camping Santa Barbara is an experience that can't be missed. Refugio State Park offers surfing and fishing among palm trees, giving a feel of a tropical getaway. It also offers trailheads and picnic spots for those who prefer to stay dry.
Further west, Gaviota State Park remains popular with campers across the county, offering a pier for fishing and even scuba divers. A trailhead from the beach heads up to Gaviota Peak, making it an ideal spot for those craving a diverse experience. Further north along the Coast, El Capitan offers all the amenities of beach property, surrounded by the sycamores and oaks that characterize the Pacific Northwest locale.
For those looking for a truly rugged experience, Channel Islands National Park offers camp sites for those willing to bring their own tents and food. Enjoy a feeling of true self-reliance in an area rich with flora and wildlife, knowing you're about as far away from it all as you can get!
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