This beach was so fun and accessible! The parking can be full but if you wait long enough you will…read moreget a spot and it's so convenient for how close it is to the ocean. The views are stunning and it makes for good people watching! I love this beach!

This is a classic Santa Barbara beach. It has an off-leash area for dogs, a restaurant, tide pools,…read moreand nice shells if you like beachcombing.

If you can get some friends together to chip in for a group camping area, this is the way to do it…read more No partying going on until all hours, no screaming kids running through your site, no drunks to deal with. Unless the parties, kids, and drunks are members of your group, anyway. This was the first time I've had a quiet night camping on Paradise Road unless it was during the winter with nobody else around. Wonderful! Our camp host was awesome, the restrooms were kept clean and fully stocked, and it was a great experience all the way around. Normally you have to cross over a stream to get to the campground, but at the moment it is bone dry. When there's enough water the stream is a great place for your kids to play.

We recently stayed in one of the group sites. We've camped here many years, many times, sometimes…read morein the Spring and sometimes in the Fall. Every year the campsite has been pristine. This year was the total opposite. It was like camping on a humungous red ant hill. Millions of biting red ants everywhere, along with millions of black ants. Then there were the millions of mosquitoes. I look like I am coming down with chicken pox or I'm breaking out in hives. Had to keep our dog in out RV. Couldn't let him lie anywhere. Then there were the filthy bathrooms. Gerry, the camp host, never cleaned them in the four days we were there. Oh, I almost forgot to write that Gerry told us that, in the past two weeks, he had caught about 25 Rattle Snakes!!! And you should have seen all the gopher holes, not just in the dirt but also on the campsite roads. Good size ones. Never will we ever camp there again. NEVER!! And neither should you.

First thing it has great private bathrooms, the park is clean, it has some shade trees, it could…read moreuse more and it's next to hwy 101. After a while i don't even hear it. The hwy noise does not affect normal conversations. There is a tall concrete wall between the park and the highway. I would most definitely stay here again. It's conveniently located near the water and also an easy trek to downtown Santa Barbara. Thanks for a good time Sunrise RV Park!

Always my favorite place to stay in Santa Barbara!…read more We come up here once a year for our anniversary and we drive a converted Van. What I love: Safe, Quiet and peaceful little RV park! Bathrooms are simple clean and stocked with lots of T.P.! The area feels tucked in a secure but close to everything we need and close to downtown! Great communication from the business in case there are any changes No problems when we do late check ins !

Visited on a Thursday night in October 2024. We were the only ones at the campground so that was…read morenice. There were Port-a-potties because the bathrooms were closed. Nice site with wild turkeys visiting in the morning. The road nearby was a slight bummer but not too loud.

We loved it here! We'll be back- restrooms were well kept up! Looking forward to our next trip:)read more

Camping here requires a reservation a couple months in advance, make sure to plan accordingly for…read moremajor holidays as it fills up quick months in advance, we stayed a couple nights and it is peaceful and lovely. The amenities include some good showers with hot water, pick up coins at the entrance before setting up. Restrooms available as well, take something to clean the seats, sometimes people leave a little mess, but overall the cleanliness is good for a campsite restroom/shower.. Great town for bike riding and some hiking along the coast. Weather can be a bit unpredictable, sometimes really windy sometimes calm, gets cold at night. If you prepare with care, the campsites are an awesome time, the beach can get windy and cold, check the weather.

BIG Beach! What a hidden gem! There's a reason there are very few homes available there. So quaint!…read moreIt's a really special place. Easy parking. Great area to ride your bicycle and feel like a kid again. Old-fashioned beach town.

Easy trail, 1.6miles loop, dog friendly, beautiful views with ocean breeze. It's a great place to…read morewatch the sunset. You can park at the bottom of the cliffs at Arroyo Burro Beach Parking Lot (near The Boathouse) or at the top of cliffs in Mesa residential neighborhood on Borton Drive, Medcliff Road or Mesa School Lane/Linda Rd.

It's nice to see how different the ocean views and the vegetation on this trail changes in…read moredifference seasons. I had previously visited in September and this visit it is May. Still a nice day to walk and enjoy the cool ocean breeze, friendly people and dogs on the trail.

Campsite itself was nice. Not their fault that weather was going to well over 110 degrees there. It…read morewas TERRIBLE. Don't come during a heat wave. Thought, mountains would be cooler. After research, even though it's right near the Santa Barbara County beaches, the Los Padres mountains somehow block the air flow from the ocean which creates a desert like setting in that area (Santa Ynez). Camped 8/15-8/16/20 Saturday to Sunday. - Walk in. Sign said 100% capacity but decided to just drive through to see. Small campground. - Got super lucky as all other campsites were RESERVED. There was 1 walk in site left that had a sign up with OPEN when we got there around 10:30am (Site 5. Right next to camp host site). Camp host was not there so we decided to wait instead of driving further down to different campsites and risk losing it (Paradise and Los Prietos). - Waited about 7mins. Paid with camp host $30 for one night and $10 more for extra vehicle as max is 1. We asked if there was another site and she told us that the one we were booking was the only one. She did mention that since it was super hot, some campers did pack up early and leave. But, she can't give those away since it's already been paid for and they might even return at night. Camp host was also very friendly and asked us if we needed firewood and to let her know if we needed or had other questions. - We stuck around until about 12-1pm. It got too hot that we decided to head down and maybe come back later at night. - Came back around 7pm after driving around the beach areas. - It remained hot throughout the night. I think by maybe 10-11pm, it was OK. - Lots of flies and bugs. We made a trap at night/morning for the yellow jackets. (search youtube.) - Bathroom situation. Reason why I decided to come to this area was because they have flush bathrooms. For whatever reason, flush bathrooms were closed and they had about 4 portapotties. Now, 100+ weather and portapotty... DO NOT GO WELL TGTHR. I'll leave it at that. (I'm shuddering and gagging at the thought again.) - Next to main road (Paradise Rd.). Site 5 is right near it so you will hear cars and see head lights at night. You will also hear occasional Turkey gobbles and cow mooing as it's right near a farm. - Sites are pretty spacious to spread around esp site 5. We had 2 SUVs and 3 tents up and we still had room. - I am 100% willing to return after the heatwave and flush bathrooms are back up again!

Clean, quiet campground with a truly lovely campground host. A little close to the road for my…read moretaste and the flush toilets don't look like they've worked in a good long while. Campfire wood for sale and a small bbq grill in the site. Despite some photos, it is not near the water, but a short drive to the Santa Ynez River. It's not one of the top places I've stayed, but perfect for a last minute weekend away. We hiked along the river, visited the Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park and enjoyed danishes in Solvang.

PRELIMINARY FOREWARNINGS: - Three and a half mile,…read moreintermediate to advanced hike with 700-800 foot elevation gain. - This is 30 minutes from Santa Barbara and Goleta within Los Padres National Forest. - Bring $10 in cash bills for the entrance/parking fee. - Drive a 4WD or SUV because you do need to drive over a river wash. - There is very little shade so bring a hat and plenty of water. - Don't confuse it with the "Aniso Trail" which is between El Capitan and Refugio State Beaches along the PCH. This is well within the Los Padres National Forest lands. - A flushing toilet with running water and picnic tables are at the trailhead. - WHAT THE SHALE! Beware when transverse up/down the trail since the ground consists of a lot of shale (fine-grained rock that is a mix of flakes of clay minerals and tiny fragments) which is super slippery. Now with all the 'important' information covered, I will share this Aliso Canyon and Loop is within my top three favorite hikes around Santa Barbara. There is natural beauty with 360-degree views of the greener Santa Ynez and stony San Rafael Mountain Ranges. Along my hike I have seen turkeys, deer, skunks, and many bird species, plus skeletons, scat and foot prints galore. The trail begins as a mile long interpretive trail along a creek and travels through Aliso Canyon (unfortunately I've never seen the tour maps to match the points of interest). Continue in either direction another 2.5 miles to make the loop which climbs out of the canyon and up along the hill crest. At the highest point (1,700 foot elevation) you can enjoy some relaxation on a bench (thanks to the memory of Blanche 1924-1996) with views over the Santa Ynez Valley and both mountain ranges. Directions: Your best bet is to set your GPS to Sage Hill Campground. While it isn't difficult to find the trailhead, it can be potentially confusing at first. Drive on the 154 and turn onto Paradise Road which eventually enters Los Padres. Continue on the winding road until you see the Los Prietos Ranger Station on the left side. (You went too far if you reach Rancho Oso). Turn left and follow the road down and U to the right then left before crossing the Santa Ynez River wash. You will reach the payment area and signage. After depositing your ten dollars, continue to the right until the pavement ends. Cost: - $10 Day Use (CASH ONLY, no checks--they should really modernize and have a machine or even a code that accepts Venmo or Cash Apps!) - No passes accepted (i.e. Golden Age, Interagency, State Park, Federal National Park, or any other pass you can display) - No holidays are observed! Enjoy your time and remember to pack out what you pack in.

Family Friendly - The Aliso trail is located in the Sage…read moreHill Campround. You'll need to buy a day use pass ($10) to park and hike here. Just put the cash in one of their envelopes and put your pass on your dashboard. Is it worth ten bucks? Well, while I love free hikes I do think this was a good loop trail and worth the fee. Start the loop trail on your right up the mountain ( you'll see the sign) and soon you'll be hiking counter-clockwise along the ridge, and back down into the Aliso canyon. There are some great views along the way and the final decent into the canyon along the side of the hill is exhilarating fun for the whole family. Yes this is kid friendly, but it's not easy. Be prepared for some complaining going up. We came after a large rain yet the river that runs through the Aliso canyon was mostly dry. - 3.3 miles total - Little shade so come early or late.. - Good Shoes are recommend as some of the trail is small rubble.

5 STARS! The PERFECT WEDDING VENUE!…read more Unbelievably beautiful natural setting for our 75 person wedding at Rancho Oso, Thousand Trails, Santa Barbara. The nature, the scenery, the private setting and the lighting for the reception, led to the perfect weekend for our outdoor rehearsal dinner and next day wedding and reception. The scenery was spectacular and the accommodations were perfect for our upscale rustic luxury wedding. This wedding weekend, was also a family reunion where everyone attending was able to stay on site, throighoutbthr weekend, in adorable tiny homes, offering more time for connection to each other, to nature, which cut down on commuting time. A lifetime of memories, were created, for the entire guest list. Thank you Rancho Osos, Thousand Trails, Santa Barbara Warmly, Mother of the Bride

Was going to cancel my thousand trails membership because of multiple bad experiences with thousand…read moretrails staff at other locations this place and experience here has definitely changed my mind great staff members excellent service thank you rancho oso

I've been coming to this campsite for years. The campsite Jenni and her husband are welcoming and…read morefriendly. They came by multiple times throughout our stay to make sure everything is okay and offer us garbage bags. I never had a problem with this campsite or the host. Definitely recommend coming to Los prietos it has cell phone service. Bathroom is clean. 10 out 10

If you are even near the bathrooms it smells like a sewage plant, entire place is overwhelmed with…read moreflies to the point you have to go in your car to eat. The river is a joke as well, unless you want your kids to come out with some swollen eyes or damaged ear drums go right ahead. Host was not very hospitable either, overall would not recommend this place at all find somewhere else worth your time.