Ojai Valley InnvsEl Capitan Canyon
Both properties are praised by writers. On balance, Ojai Valley Inn is preferred by most reviewers compared to El Capitan Canyon. Ojai Valley Inn comes in at 76 with positive reviews from 3 sources such as Time Out, Forbes Travel Guide and Fodor's.
Ojai Valley Inn
Fodor's
Forbes Travel Guide
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905 Country Club Rd, Ojai, CA 93023
From $459/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "This outdoorsy, golf-oriented resort and spa is set on beautifully landscaped grounds, with hillside views in nearly all directions."
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If you're a history buff, ask for a room in the original 90-year-old adobe building.
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"It’s no wonder why the celebrated Ojai Valley
Inn attracts artists from all over the world." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Stay at the five-star Ojai Valley Inn and relax with a luxe spa treatment, play a round of golf or tennis, experience beekeeping, birdwatching...or just relax and enjoy the view from your balcony."
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Travel + Leisure "The property is gorgeous and has something for everyone, including world-class dining, amazing wineries, a fabulous spa, walking and biking trails, and golf."
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"About 90 minutes
northwest of Los
Angeles, Ojai Valley Inn has welcomed notables like Judy Garland and Walt
Disney for nearly a century.Set on 220
acres of verdant rolling hills that..." Full review
Afar Magazine "There’s a comfortable stillness to the acres of Ojai Valley Inn and Spa that’s apparent even when a cacophony of voices fills the air. Sunlight shines brightly against the resort’s white..." Full review
Afar Magazine "Spread across 220 acres of coastal valley, the Ojai Valley Inn opened in 1923, originally commissioned by an early 20th-century glass tycoon. With white stucco and terra-cotta buildings,..." Full review
"We all know where honey comes from, but if you've ever wanted a close-up look at a working hive — complete with a hands-on demonstration by an actual beekeeper — book the 90-minute..."
National GeographicEl Capitan Canyon Travel + Leisure
Gayot
Oyster
goop
Lonely Planet
11560 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
From $0/night
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Family Friendly
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
- Meeting Rooms
Travel + Leisure "These comfortable cedar cabins—outfitted with Wi-Fi and other 21st-century amenities—are near El Capitan State Beach, a 17-mile drive from Santa Barbara." Full review
Gayot "Near the beautiful beaches north of Santa Barbara, families cram into this luxury campground to enjoy the semi-rustic life."
Oyster Mid-Range
"With enough modern conveniences to satisfy travelers who would rather just semi-rough it. Guests stay in cabins, tents, or yurts; only cabins have en-suite bathrooms." Full review
goop "Made up of cabins and tents... El Capitan offers a rustic but luxurious way to experience the El Capitan Canyon and beach near Santa Barbara." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"About 20 miles west of Santa Barbara, off Hwy 101 opposite El Capitán State Beach, this ‘glamping’ resort is for anyone who loves camping, but hates to wake up with dirt under their nails." Full review
