{"id":13193,"date":"2024-03-27T16:38:24","date_gmt":"2024-03-27T23:38:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=13193"},"modified":"2025-04-29T09:16:25","modified_gmt":"2025-04-29T16:16:25","slug":"santa-barbara-rv-parks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/santa-barbara-rv-parks\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top 9 Santa Barbara RV Parks For Your Next Trip"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&rsquo;re in the Santa Barbara area and want to find the best places to park your RV in southern California, we&rsquo;ve got you covered! Whether you&rsquo;re looking to <strong>spend the weekend surfing on California&rsquo;s breathtaking coast<\/strong>, or you&rsquo;re <strong>planning a week-long hiking trip<\/strong>, there&rsquo;s an RV site that&rsquo;s right for you.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here, we give our top recommendations for RV parks in the Santa Barbara area,<em> complete with plenty of information<\/em><strong><em> about pricing, amenities, and attractions<\/em><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"best-santa-barbara-rv-parks\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Best Santa Barbara RV Parks<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Carpinteria<\/strong> and <strong>Rancho Oso<\/strong> are our favorite <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/best-rv-camping-in-california\/\">RV camping<\/a> locations because of their<strong> price<\/strong> and <strong>overall value<\/strong>. We also like <strong>Refugio State Beach<\/strong>, but unfortunately, it&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parks.ca.gov\/?page_id=603\" target=\"_blank\">closed until further notice<\/a> for repairs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"9-santa-barbara-sunrise-rv-park\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#9: <strong>Santa Barbara Sunrise RV Park<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location<\/strong>: 516 S Salinas St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cost<\/strong>: $70-$80 per night<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>RV Size Restrictions<\/strong>: Up to 45 feet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Top Amenities<\/strong>: High-speed internet, full hookups, picnic tables, bathrooms\/showers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Attractions Nearby<\/strong>: East Beach, Andree Clark Bird Refuge, Santa Barbara Zoo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Santa Barbara Sunrise is situated near downtown Santa Barbara. <strong>This park is the perfect base for exploring local beaches.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite its proximity to the highway (and its roaring traffic), guests often find the noise to be a soothing white noise backdrop. Add in the park&rsquo;s high cleanliness score, and there&rsquo;s no reason not to reserve a spot at Santa Barbara Sunrise RV Park.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This campground is also lauded for its friendly management that&rsquo;s deeply committed to a seamless, stress-free stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<html><body><div id=\"in_post\">\n    <div class=\"control\">\r\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/search?can_store_vehicle=true&amp;overrideTitle=RV%20Storage&amp;storing=RV\" onclick=\"rudderanalytics.track('press editorial cta button', {location: 'first in post', version: '2.2'}, () =&gt; { console.log('track call'); });\">\r\n\t\t  <div class=\"first-in-post-cta\">\r\n\t\t    <header>\r\n\t\t      <h2 id=\"how-neighbor-is-changing-rv-storage\">How Neighbor is changing RV storage<\/h2>\r\n\t\t    <\/header>\r\n\t\t    <section>\r\n\t\t      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n\t\t        <div class=\"service-option-icon\">\r\n\t\t          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" viewbox=\"0 0 60 60\" fill=\"none\">\r\n\t\t            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M13.125 9.375C11.0539 9.375 9.375 11.0539 9.375 13.125V46.875C9.375 48.9461 11.0539 50.625 13.125 50.625H46.875C48.9461 50.625 50.625 48.9461 50.625 46.875V13.125C50.625 11.0539 48.9461 9.375 46.875 9.375H13.125ZM28.125 16.875C28.125 15.8395 28.9645 15 30 15C31.0355 15 31.875 15.8395 31.875 16.875V20.625H35.625C36.6605 20.625 37.5 21.4645 37.5 22.5C37.5 23.5355 36.6605 24.375 35.625 24.375H26.25C25.2145 24.375 24.375 25.2145 24.375 26.25C24.375 27.2855 25.2145 28.125 26.25 28.125H33.75C36.8566 28.125 39.375 30.6434 39.375 33.75C39.375 36.8566 36.8566 39.375 33.75 39.375H31.875V43.125C31.875 44.1605 31.0355 45 30 45C28.9645 45 28.125 44.1605 28.125 43.125V39.375H22.5C21.4645 39.375 20.625 38.5355 20.625 37.5C20.625 36.4645 21.4645 35.625 22.5 35.625H33.75C34.7855 35.625 35.625 34.7855 35.625 33.75C35.625 32.7145 34.7855 31.875 33.75 31.875H26.25C23.1434 31.875 20.625 29.3566 20.625 26.25C20.625 23.1434 23.1434 20.625 26.25 20.625H28.125V16.875Z\" fill=\"#005EB8\"><\/path>\r\n\t\t          <\/svg>\r\n\t\t        <\/div>\r\n\t\t        <h3 id=\"transparent-monthly-savings\">Transparent monthly savings<\/h3>\r\n\t\t        <p>Renters save 30-50% on RV storage, on average. 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Neighbor makes it easy.<\/p>\r\n\t\t      <\/div>\r\n\t\t    <\/section>\r\n\t\t    <footer>\r\n\t\t      <button>Search nearby RV Storage <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"25\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 25 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n\t\t          <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M11 2.90625C9.4981 2.90625 8.02993 3.35162 6.78114 4.18603C5.53236 5.02044 4.55905 6.20642 3.98429 7.594C3.40954 8.98157 3.25916 10.5084 3.55217 11.9815C3.84517 13.4545 4.56841 14.8076 5.63041 15.8696C6.69242 16.9316 8.04549 17.6548 9.51854 17.9478C10.9916 18.2408 12.5184 18.0905 13.906 17.5157C14.4508 17.29 14.9646 17.0029 15.4382 16.6618L19.5132 20.7368C19.9892 21.2127 20.7608 21.2127 21.2368 20.7368C21.7127 20.2608 21.7127 19.4892 21.2368 19.0132L17.1618 14.9382C17.2137 14.8661 17.2645 14.793 17.314 14.7189C18.1484 13.4701 18.5938 12.0019 18.5938 10.5C18.5938 8.48601 17.7937 6.55451 16.3696 5.13041C14.9455 3.7063 13.014 2.90625 11 2.90625ZM14.7493 14.0398C14.9463 13.8311 15.1264 13.6054 15.2873 13.3647C15.8538 12.5167 16.1562 11.5198 16.1562 10.5C16.1562 9.13248 15.613 7.82096 14.646 6.85398C13.679 5.887 12.3675 5.34375 11 5.34375C9.98019 5.34375 8.98328 5.64616 8.13534 6.21273C7.2874 6.77931 6.62651 7.58461 6.23625 8.52679C5.84599 9.46897 5.74387 10.5057 5.94283 11.5059C6.14178 12.5061 6.63287 13.4249 7.35398 14.146C8.0751 14.8671 8.99385 15.3582 9.99407 15.5572C10.9943 15.7561 12.031 15.654 12.9732 15.2638C13.5557 15.0225 14.086 14.6777 14.5398 14.2493C14.5699 14.2108 14.6028 14.1737 14.6382 14.1382C14.6737 14.1028 14.7108 14.0699 14.7493 14.0398Z\" fill=\"#EFF5F8\"><\/path>\r\n\t\t        <\/svg>\r\n\t\t      <\/button>\r\n\t\t    <\/footer>\r\n\t\t  <\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t<\/div>\n  <\/div><\/body><\/html><h3 id=\"8-carpinteria-state-beach\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#8: Carpinteria State Beach<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location<\/strong>: 205 Palm Ave, Carpinteria, CA 93013<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cost<\/strong>: $70-$80 per night for hookup sites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>RV Size Restrictions<\/strong>: No more than 30 feet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Top Amenities<\/strong>: Quarter-operated showers, easy beach access, premium hook-up sites available<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Attractions Nearby<\/strong>: Wine Canyon Tours, Airplant Alchemy, Tar Pits Park<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Carpinteria State Beach<\/strong>, nestled on Southern California&rsquo;s south-facing coastline, offers an array of campsites, <strong>perfect for families and large groups.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As for amenities, the park boasts outdoor showers, a wheelchair-accessible layout, and plenty of day trip options. From <strong>guided tours<\/strong> and <strong>scuba diving excursions<\/strong> to <strong>family programs<\/strong> and <strong>geocaching<\/strong>, there&rsquo;s no shortage of adventures to be had at Carpinteria State Beach.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>While not all the campsites at Carpinteria State Beach are meant for RVs<\/strong>, you can find parking locations and hookups in the <strong>Anacapa, Santa Cruz, and Santa Miquel Loops.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Note that you can stay at Carpinteria State Beach for a<strong> maximum of seven consecutive days <\/strong><em>between March 1 and November 30<\/em>, and <strong>up to fifteen consecutive days<\/strong> <em>from December 1 through February 28. <\/em>The total maximum stay allowed is 30 days in any calendar year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"7-rancho-oso-rv-resort\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#7: Rancho Oso RV Resort<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location<\/strong>: 3750 Paradise Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cost<\/strong>: $93 per night for water sites, $80 per night for dry sites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>RV Size Restrictions<\/strong>: No more than 40 feet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Top Amenities<\/strong>: Spa, WiFi, dog park, basketball courts, and game room<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Attractions Nearby<\/strong>: Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park, Vista Point, Lizard&rsquo;s Mouth Rock<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rancho Oso RV Resort received the <strong>TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence<\/strong> for its unique combination of Wild West charm and modern RV luxury.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ranchooso.net\/\" target=\"_blank\">The resort<\/a> is bordered by the national forest and the Santa Ynez River, unveiling acres of photo-worthy scenery, perfect for hiking and photography. The RV sites come equipped with electric, water, and cable TV hookups, ensuring that your stay is as <strong><em>comfortable<\/em><\/strong> as it is <strong><em>adventurous.&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Rancho Oso RV Resort, you can go horseback riding, swim in the on-site pool, or strike up a friendly game of pickleball with your fellow campers. For those long-time equestrians, the resort provides <strong>monthly horse boarding services <\/strong>and horse camping options with access to miles of trails in the Los Padres National Forest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"6-cachuma-lake-recreation-area\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#6: Cachuma Lake Recreation Area<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location<\/strong>: 1 Lakeview Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93105<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cost<\/strong>: $45-$55 for partial or full hookups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>RV Size Restrictions<\/strong>: N\/A<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Top Amenities<\/strong>: Quarter-operated showers, hiking trails, disc golf course, swimming pools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Attractions Nearby<\/strong>: Neal Taylor Nature Center, Danish Village, Cloud Climbers Jeep Tours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located near Santa Barbara, Cachuma Lake Recreation Area is a serene oasis where tranquil lake waters mirror the area&rsquo;s remarkable natural beauty. Here, <strong>hundreds of campsites<\/strong> await, placed conveniently close to <strong>fire pits<\/strong>, <strong>picnic tables<\/strong>, and <strong>restrooms with hot showers.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are <strong>over 100 partial and full hookup RV campgrounds<\/strong>, including electric, sewer, and water.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<html><body><div id=\"2_in_post\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/search?can_store_vehicle=true&amp;overrideTitle=RV%20Storage&amp;storing=RV\" onclick=\"rudderanalytics.track('press editorial cta button', {location: 'second in post', version: '2.0'}, () =&gt; { console.log('track call'); });\">\r\n  <div class=\"second-in-post-cta\">\r\n    <section>\r\n      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n        <h2 id=\"save-up-to-1200-year-on-rv-storage-parking\">Save up to $1,200\/year on RV storage &amp; parking<\/h2>\r\n        <button>Search in your area\r\n          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"25\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 25 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M11 2.90625C9.4981 2.90625 8.02993 3.35162 6.78114 4.18603C5.53236 5.02044 4.55905 6.20642 3.98429 7.594C3.40954 8.98157 3.25916 10.5084 3.55217 11.9815C3.84517 13.4545 4.56841 14.8076 5.63041 15.8696C6.69242 16.9316 8.04549 17.6548 9.51854 17.9478C10.9916 18.2408 12.5184 18.0905 13.906 17.5157C14.4508 17.29 14.9646 17.0029 15.4382 16.6618L19.5132 20.7368C19.9892 21.2127 20.7608 21.2127 21.2368 20.7368C21.7127 20.2608 21.7127 19.4892 21.2368 19.0132L17.1618 14.9382C17.2137 14.8661 17.2645 14.793 17.314 14.7189C18.1484 13.4701 18.5938 12.0019 18.5938 10.5C18.5938 8.48601 17.7937 6.55451 16.3696 5.13041C14.9455 3.7063 13.014 2.90625 11 2.90625ZM14.7493 14.0398C14.9463 13.8311 15.1264 13.6054 15.2873 13.3647C15.8538 12.5167 16.1562 11.5198 16.1562 10.5C16.1562 9.13248 15.613 7.82096 14.646 6.85398C13.679 5.887 12.3675 5.34375 11 5.34375C9.98019 5.34375 8.98328 5.64616 8.13534 6.21273C7.2874 6.77931 6.62651 7.58461 6.23625 8.52679C5.84599 9.46897 5.74387 10.5057 5.94283 11.5059C6.14178 12.5061 6.63287 13.4249 7.35398 14.146C8.0751 14.8671 8.99385 15.3582 9.99407 15.5572C10.9943 15.7561 12.031 15.654 12.9732 15.2638C13.5557 15.0225 14.086 14.6777 14.5398 14.2493C14.5699 14.2108 14.6028 14.1737 14.6382 14.1382C14.6737 14.1028 14.7108 14.0699 14.7493 14.0398Z\" fill=\"#EFF5F8\"><\/path>\r\n          <\/svg>\r\n        <\/button>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/a>\n  <\/div><\/body><\/html><h3 id=\"5-los-prietos-campground\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#5: Los Prietos Campground<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location<\/strong>: 111 Paradise Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cost<\/strong>: $40 &ndash; $42 per night for standard electric\/non-electric sites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>RV Size Restrictions<\/strong>: Up to 30 feet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Top Amenities<\/strong>: Flush toilets, camp tables, fresh water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Attractions Nearby<\/strong>: Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park, Red Rock Pools, Cold Spring Canyon Arch Bridge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Los Prietos Campground, tucked within the Los Padres National Forest, offers a tranquil refuge beneath a canopy of <strong>large oak trees that shade its 38 campsites<\/strong>. With <strong>paved roads<\/strong> to your spot and <strong>amenities like firewood<\/strong> available for purchase, Los Prietos is designed with convenience in mind.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each Los Prietos campground has a<strong> table<\/strong>, <strong>campfire ring with grill,<\/strong> and a<strong> pedestal grill,<\/strong> as well as <strong>access to flush toilets and fresh drinking water<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>However, do note there are no full utility hookups for RVs, so it&rsquo;s a more rustic <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/ultimate-camping-storage-guide\/\"><em>camping experience<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"4-faria-beach-park\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#4: Faria Beach Park<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location<\/strong>: 4350 Pacific Coast Hwy, Ventura, CA 93001<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cost<\/strong>: $62 -$69 per night<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>RV Size Restrictions<\/strong>: Up to 34 feet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Top Amenities<\/strong>: Showers, WiFi, on-site cafe, restrooms, and dumpster<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Attractions Nearby<\/strong>: Ventura Harbor Village, Pacific View Shopping Center, Marina Park<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Faria RV Park is a smaller location than, say, Rancho Oso, but it offers campers a picturesque retreat with the Channel Islands National Park on the horizon. It&rsquo;s not the fanciest RV site, but it&rsquo;s great for a weekend getaway or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/best-rv-road-trip-routes\/\">road trip pit stop<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Faria Beach<strong> allows a maximum of 6 people per campsite<\/strong> and <strong>up to a 14-consecutive-day stay. <\/strong>The campground also permits dogs <em>if they&rsquo;re leashed.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"3-rincon-parkway-rv-campground\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#3: Rincon Parkway RV Campground<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location<\/strong>: 4668 Pacific Coast Hwy, Ventura, CA 93001<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cost<\/strong>: $43-$47 per day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>RV Size Restrictions<\/strong>: Up to 40 feet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Top Amenities<\/strong>: None<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Attractions Nearby<\/strong>: Ventura Botanical Gardens, Kellogg Park, Harbor Cove Beach<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rincon Parkway RV Campground is the perfect boondocking locale.<strong> Located next to the Pacific Coast Highway<\/strong> and the <strong>Coast Starlight railroad line<\/strong>, this site provides <strong>127 parking spaces <\/strong>dedicated to RVers seeking a rugged overnight stay.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although there aren&rsquo;t amenities like hookups, dump stations, and shower facilities available, the campground&rsquo;s stunning coastal views more than make up for it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here, you can <strong>spot dolphins and whales in their natural habitat<\/strong> or <strong>surf the waves<\/strong>, all while enjoying the freedom of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/the-9-best-rvs-for-boondocking\/\">dry camping<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"2-jalama-beach\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#2: Jalama Beach<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location<\/strong>: 9999 Jalama Rd, Lompoc, CA 93436<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cost<\/strong>: $60-$65 per night<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>RV Size Restrictions<\/strong>: N\/A<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Top Amenities<\/strong>: Hot showers, BBQ pit, restrooms, and picnic tables<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Attractions Nearby<\/strong>: Jack &amp; Laura Dangermond Nature Preserve, Gaviota State Park, Lompoc Aquatic Center&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jalama Beach County Park is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.countyofsb.org\/638\/Jalama-Beach\" target=\"_blank\">luxury beachfront<\/a> RV park with state-of-the-art facilities. Known for its 107 campsites, each featuring either ocean views or direct beachfront access, the park promises an experience that&rsquo;s as comfortable as it is breathtaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With quiet hours from 10 pm to 8 am, you can treat yourself to some much-deserved <em>peace <\/em>and <em>quiet<\/em>, allowing you to wake up refreshed with <strong>stunning views of the beach and the Santa Ynez mountains.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"1-flying-flags-rv-resort-campground\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#1: Flying Flags RV Resort &amp; Campground<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location<\/strong>: 180 Ave of Flags, Buellton, CA 93427<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cost<\/strong>: $100-$200&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>RV Size Restrictions<\/strong>: Up to 45 feet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Top Amenities<\/strong>: Swimming pools, bocce ball courts, and playgrounds&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Attractions Nearby<\/strong>: Hans Christian Andersen Museum, Brick Barn Wine Estate, Santa Ynez Valley Botanical Garden<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\" pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/RP_kA6xcQkKvFfL9IlkV8vr4yC-8dhOqfE86pz3L-QSPzHTNcfDe_IKj4NlnlZnmFfnyJPw-6Wd8azgQjdZh-110Sg3qDeQhqVpPe7-1K2toNJ6xPE5Y3_ASkbBHSBwSiG2c8jYYCyNJRPdFUS7FGM0\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Courtesy of Flying Flags RV Park<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While it&rsquo;s more expensive than other RV parks, Flying Flags RV Resort &amp; Campground has many more amenities, including activity centers, swimming pools, full hookups, and access to Santa Barbara proper.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This RV park has lots for motorhomes and fifth-wheels up to 45+ feet,<\/strong> or smaller lots for trailers\/RVs as small as 19 feet. Whether you&rsquo;re traveling in a big rig or a smaller travel trailer, Flying Flags provides the perfect urban setting for your RV adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"until-the-next-adventure\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Until the Next Adventure&hellip;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once your adventure in sunny Santa Barbara ends, <strong>you&rsquo;ll need a safe place to store your RV<\/strong>. To avoid costly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/rv-maintenance-guide\/\">maintenance<\/a> repairs, we suggest investing in a climate-controlled indoor location. A service like Neighbor.com can help you easily find enclosed RV storage in your area.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Neighbor helps connect RV owners with storage options in all 50 states, some of which might even be in your community! 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