Santa Barbara: Nature, with a bit of luxury, at El Capitan Canyon - Travel - LATimes.com: "Summer is running out. If you want to get away before the Labor Day crush to a place that’s not too far from home, you might find solace in a stunning natural setting — and a third night free — at a cabin or safari tent at El Capitan Canyon near Santa Barbara.
The deal: The resort, which brings some luxury to nature, is about 20 minutes from downtown Santa Barbara and a 10-minute walk inland from El Capitan State Beach. It offers 108 cedar cabins of various sizes and 26 safari tents (with beds, not sleeping bags) tucked along the canyon."
