Camping Santa Barbara Style!

Ocean Mesa Campground at El Capitan is THE premier campground on the beautiful California Central Coast. Located just 20 minutes north of downtown Santa Barbara, Ocean Mesa is surrounded by Los Padres National Forest above the magnificent Pacific Ocean. Visit the tide pools at near-by El Capitan State Beach, explore our 15 miles of hiking trails, enjoy a music-filled Saturday evening under the stars at El Capitan Canyon, or just relax and take in the magnificent ocean views of the Gaviota Coast.

An ocean view from every R.V. and tent site, Ocean Mesa offers the best of modern camping life including a heated pool and spa, laundry facilities, ATM and convenience store. The Mesa is also wired for internet use and T.V. so you never have to feel too disconnected from life at home.

We’d love to hear from you! Please leave your name and contact information on our brochure page and we’ll be sure to keep you updated on special events, promotions and activities. We look forward to welcoming you to Ocean Mesa Campground!

DIRECTIONS:
U.S. 101 (Southbound) 30 minutes from Buellton,take exit 117 (El Capitan State Beach). Southbound exit, turn left under Freeway, then left along the frontage road. Turn right onto Calle Real, then right on El Capitan Terrace Lane to Office/Store.

U.S. 101 (Northbound), 20 minutes from Santa Barbara, take exit 117 (El Capitan State Beach). Drive past the El Capitan Canyon entrance and turn right onto Calle Real, then right on El Capitan Terrace Lane to Office/Store.

Enter our GPS location for your navigation & mapping system:
NORTH 34 degrees 27 minutes 50 seconds
WEST 120 degrees 01 minutes 36 seconds

Summer is here!

Take in our beautiful ocean views and coastal weather. Enjoy hiking on the Bill Wallace trail. Beachcombing along El Capitan State Beach. Bike rides along our local bike paths.

To make your reservation, please contact us directly at 1-866-410-5783.

We look forward to accommodating you!

The famous El Capitan Canyon Concert Series is in full swing! Enjoy an outdoor concert and Canyon BBQ. Music is complimentary for overnight guests of Ocean Mesa. Click here for the performance schedule.

We are pet friendly! We have 2 dog runs: one is fenced, the other is an open run. Dogs are to be on a leash at all times and never left unattended at their campsite. To protect wildlife, dogs are not allowed on the hiking trails.