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Our top choices for El Capitan State Beach hotels

A restaurant with multiple dining tables, chairs, and hanging light fixtures.

1. Chumash Casino Resort

Chumash Casino Resort
4.0 star property
17.6 km from El Capitan State Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,477 reviews)
"Great place to stay."
United States
Jan
The price is ￥18,369
￥21,414 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 3 - Dec 4
Chumash Casino Resort
Terrace/patio

2. Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
3.0 star property
Old Town, 14.3 km from El Capitan State Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"The rooftop bar is great! Conveniently located hotel. Will definitely stay here again!"
United States
Stephanie
The price is ￥32,075
￥36,629 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a central fire pit, and potted plants.

3. Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
3.0 star property
Ellwood, 14.3 km from El Capitan State Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (945 reviews)
"We had to leave on a very early flight, so we were happy to have a good, clean bed and nice place at the desk."
United States
Sarajean
The price is ￥38,999
￥44,553 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
A patio with wicker chairs, a fire pit, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

4. Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
3.0 star property
Old Town, 16.4 km from El Capitan State Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (582 reviews)
"Amazing, friendly staff and clean room. Breakfast was amazing, and extended slightly by a few minutes on a Monday morning just for the late people getting up. Would recommend and stay again."
United States
Mario
The price is ￥40,578
￥46,417 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
An outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and a fire pit, surrounded by a garden with various plants and flowers.

5. Hotel Ynez

Hotel Ynez
2.5 star property
18 km from El Capitan State Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (414 reviews)
"Such a great place to stay! Rooms are spacious and garden area is fantastic!!"
United States
Sarah
The price is ￥31,420
￥36,354 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Hotel Ynez
A traditional half-timbered house with a wooden door, white shutters, and a wooden porch.

6. Wine Valley Inn

Wine Valley Inn
3.0 star property
18.7 km from El Capitan State Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,558 reviews)
"Great location within walking distance of all the shops and restaurants"
United States
Julian
The price is ￥19,894
￥23,192 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Wine Valley Inn
A building with a clock tower, multiple windows, and a red-tiled roof.

7. Royal Copenhagen Inn

Royal Copenhagen Inn
2.5 star property
18.8 km from El Capitan State Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,987 reviews)
"Love staying here!"
United States
Michael
The price is ￥17,194
￥20,075 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Royal Copenhagen Inn
A bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

8. The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
Fairview, 18.3 km from El Capitan State Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,113 reviews)
"Clean comfortable stay"
United States
Abel
The price is ￥30,296
￥34,718 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
A conference room with multiple tables and chairs, a projector, and framed pictures on the walls.

9. Vinland Hotel and Lounge

Vinland Hotel and Lounge
3.5 star property
18.9 km from El Capitan State Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2,443 reviews)
"Good location, easy to get around, we had a great time."
United States
Anatoly
The price is ￥16,802
￥19,628 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Vinland Hotel and Lounge
A traditional building with a balcony, a staircase, and a fence with lights.

10. New Haven Inn

New Haven Inn
2.5 star property
18.2 km from El Capitan State Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"The staff were friendly helpful bed was so comfortable!"
United States
Sharon
The price is ￥20,201
￥25,082 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
New Haven Inn
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building.

11. Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
2.5 star property
Fairview, 18.4 km from El Capitan State Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,020 reviews)
"Good place."
United States
Victor
The price is ￥30,062
￥34,329 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
A row of traditional half-timbered cottages with string lights, a sign for Solvang Inn & Cottages, and a paved walkway.

12. Solvang Inn and Cottages

Solvang Inn and Cottages
2.0 star property
18.9 km from El Capitan State Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Excellent hotel! Clean, comfortable, and great service."
United States
Huzaifah
The price is ￥16,177
￥18,916 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Solvang Inn and Cottages
A traditional building with a covered entrance, American and Danish flags, and a sign for "The King Frederik's".

13. King Frederik Inn

King Frederik Inn
2.5 star property
18.7 km from El Capitan State Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,172 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Joseph
The price is ￥20,630
￥24,032 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
King Frederik Inn
A building with two red doors, a small balcony with a bird sculpture, and a potted plant in front.

14. Hamlet Inn

Hamlet Inn
2.0 star property
18.8 km from El Capitan State Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Centrally located and a very comfortable hotel."
United States
Gilbert
The price is ￥14,052
￥16,493 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Hamlet Inn
A spacious lobby with a red sofa, a chandelier, wooden beams, and a staircase.

15. Corque Hotel, Solvang, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Corque Hotel, Solvang, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
4.0 star property
18.3 km from El Capitan State Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,956 reviews)
"Had a fantastic Stay very clean and kind staff hot tub was Great will be returning in the future"
United States
Austin
The price is ￥29,368
￥33,953 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 3 - Dec 4
Corque Hotel, Solvang, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with a view of palm trees, and a door.

16. Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
2.0 star property
Fairview, 17.7 km from El Capitan State Beach
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,192 reviews)
"Great only because next to airport"
United States
Isabel
The price is ￥15,631
￥18,293 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
View from room

17. The Marlo

The Marlo
3.5 star property
18.2 km from El Capitan State Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"One of the nicest places I’ve stayed at and I’ll definitely be back another time."
United States
Kaitlyn
The price is ￥11,983
￥16,834 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
The Marlo
An outdoor patio with wooden pergolas, string lights, and seating areas.

18. The Hadsten Solvang, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Hadsten Solvang, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3.5 star property
18.9 km from El Capitan State Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Everything was good and a good value"
United States
Stefan
The price is ￥20,586
￥23,942 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
The Hadsten Solvang, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by a glass enclosure with trees visible through the glass.

19. Polo House and Bungalows

Polo House and Bungalows
3.5 star property
17.9 km from El Capitan State Beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (98 reviews)
"Loved it"
United States
Daniel
The price is ￥53,288
￥80,797 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Polo House and Bungalows
An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs, a round table, and a potted plant.

20. The Landsby

The Landsby
3.5 star property
18.7 km from El Capitan State Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (988 reviews)
"Fantastic place to stay while in Solvang"
United States
Nichoals
The price is ￥33,962
￥39,256 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
The Landsby
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Compare top hotels near El Capitan State Beach

A restaurant with multiple dining tables, chairs, and hanging light fixtures.

Chumash Casino Resort

4.0 star property
17.6 km from El Capitan State Beach
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Terrace/patio

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

3.0 star property
Old Town, 14.3 km from El Capitan State Beach
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An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a central fire pit, and potted plants.

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

3.0 star property
Ellwood, 14.3 km from El Capitan State Beach
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A patio with wicker chairs, a fire pit, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

3.0 star property
Old Town, 16.4 km from El Capitan State Beach
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An outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and a fire pit, surrounded by a garden with various plants and flowers.

Hotel Ynez

2.5 star property
18 km from El Capitan State Beach
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9.4
Exceptional
2,477 reviews
9.0
Wonderful
1,000 reviews
9.0
Wonderful
945 reviews
9.2
Wonderful
582 reviews
9.4
Exceptional
414 reviews
The price is ￥18,369
￥21,414 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 3 - Dec 4
The price is ￥32,075
￥36,629 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
The price is ￥38,999
￥44,553 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
The price is ￥40,578
￥46,417 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
The price is ￥31,420
￥36,354 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
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  • No Spa
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Hotels recommended for families near El Capitan State Beach

A resort with a swimming pool, beach access, and ocean views.

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
Ellwood
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001)
The price is ￥99,155
￥127,026 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

Top El Capitan State Beach Hotel Reviews

Chumash Casino Resort

Chumash Casino Resort

8/10 Good
"The room was clean and comfortable. The staff was pleasant. Chumash Casino Resort needs more dining options. A food court would be nice. Otherwise it was a 6 mile drive to get more options for dining."
Melissa 2-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Chumash Casino Resort

Other attractions near El Capitan State Beach

A beach with calm waters, a clear sky, and birds on the sand.

Refugio State Beach

9.0/10 (40 reviews)
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Refugio State Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Goleta. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around El Capitan State Beach?
El Capitan State Beach is located in Goleta. This family-friendly area is known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 11 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay near El Capitan State Beach?
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this resort offers 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. You'll find it 6 mi (9.6 km) from El Capitan State Beach. Other good options in the area include Chumash Casino Resort and Wine Valley Inn.
How many hotels are there near El Capitan State Beach?
Expedia has 11 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from El Capitan State Beach.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near El Capitan State Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available near El Capitan State Beach.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near El Capitan State Beach?
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