| freebies include bikes and admission to regular music events. a woodsy market/deli serves meals and drinks. rustic-chic permanent tents offer heaters and electric lamps, as well as outdoor picnic tables, grills and fire pits. bathrooms are shared. minimum-stay rules may apply. there's also an outdoor pool and a playground. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. set on 300 acres of lush grounds along the scenic pacific coast, this laid-back wilderness resort off highway 101 is a 10-minute walk from the tranquil el capitan state beach and 30 miles from the santa ynez mountains. cedar cabins have kitchens, porches and private bathrooms; some provide fireplaces, lofts and soaking tubs
Santa Barbara Airport 15 min
Gaviota State Park (13 min)
Nearly 3,000-acre park extending from the ocean to the mountains, with hiking, swimming & fishing. Santa Ynez Valley (38 min)
Scenic valley with several communities & full tourism amenities amid green hills & grapevines. Lake Cachuma (39 min)
3,100-acre, man-made lake for camping, boating & fishing in a tranquil setting with yurt rentals. Mission Santa Ines (Ynez) (31 min)
This mission, founded in 1804, is an active parish church, plus a museum with tours & a gift shop. El Capitán State Beach (9 min)
Protected beach with tidal pools & wildlife, plus shaded picnic areas, campsites, trails & lookouts. Goleta Beach Park (17 min)
Public beach featuring paved bicycle trails, picnic areas & a 1,500-ft pier for walking & fishing. Reagan Rancho del Cielo (22 min)
Equestrianism and museum Refugio State Beach (6 min)
Serene stretch of coast & picnicking spot with a snug, basic campground & scenic views. Gaviota Peak (17 min)
Hill with a hiking route through chaparral, with Pacific Ocean views from the summit. Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum (30 min)
Storefront museum exhibiting dozens of U.S., Japanese & European vintage racing motorcycles. Sunstone Winery (36 min)
Winery modelled on a French villa with a lavender-filled courtyard & wine caves, plus tastings. Elverhøj Museum of History & Art (30 min)
Exhibits on Danish culture & the history of Solvang along with art in a Scandinavian-inspired house. El Capitán State Beach (3 min)
Beach with sandy shore & rocky tide pools, offering swimming, fishing & surfing. Nojoqui Falls Park (23 min)
An 85-acre county park with a playground, picnic area & an accessible waterfall measuring 80 feet. Hans Christian Andersen Museum (30 min)
Tiny upstairs museum featuring books & exhibits about legendary author Hans Christian Andersen. | 
