El Capitan State Park, Southern California / A RV Campground Fav!

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

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[@aquiconfeya]

You mention that you arrive Sundays w/out recervacion, so it's OK to arrive with NO recervacion?

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

We used to do that several years ago - we haven’t been here since I made this video, so not sure. Best to check the website for current regulations & reservation info (lots changed with Covid)!

[@PhotoStoryChannel]

thanks for sharing then I know the other side of the world ............salam dari Indonesia

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

Thanks for stopping by!

[@patsykluting-lucas3804]

Heather and Jim Santa Barbara was an awesome beach, community and Mission back in 60-70s. The last time camping Santa Barbara and coast 80s-90s. We didn't enjoy the ocean due to oil spill back in 1969. Incredible how long the oil lingered. Walking in water and come out with oil on feet/legs. Horrible. $45 no power/dump on off season is high. Beautiful area🏕 safe travels

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

This whole stretch of coastline is beautiful! I remember that oil spill too... it was really bad. I think this is pricey too, but it was a great spot for a friend's recent birthday camping weekend ~ we pretty much took up an entire loop!

[@patsykluting-lucas3804]

@@TravelSmallLiveBig the campgrounds looks peaceful.

[@PleasantValleyOutdoors]

I’ve just subscribed and have been checking out your videos. Great stuff. Really enjoy your narrations.

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

Thanks for the kind words! My newer videos are better - a fun hobby as we travel. We are full-time now so will have a lot more. Safe travels!

[@MissLadyChakeitha]

BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

MOM2MOM With Lady Goff it’s a pretty cool spot!

[@JenniferLupine]

Looks like a beautiful location to camp at the coast! I’ll add this to my wish list - thanks!😊😊

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

Jennifer Lupine it’s a nice spot for a few days! There are some great sites at the lower ends of some of the loops with awesome views!

[@JenniferLupine]

@@TravelSmallLiveBig Thanks! We enjoy hiking too, so having trails nearby is a plus!

[@CampTravelExplore]

Beautiful campground! Great job going over it! Nice video!!

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

The views are just beautiful here! More than we generally spend, but hey ~ it's Southern California!

[@robertmendez7915]

Which site # did you show here that you stayed?

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

I believe it was site 13 - been awhile!

[@AmericasParks]

Another great review, Heater! Beautiful views of the water. Can't wait to get back to CA!

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

It is a beautiful spot for sure! Love the view of the islands. Come on out!

[@AmericasParks]

@@TravelSmallLiveBig Thanks! Hope to kind of get out there as we're hitting a Bible Conference in LA next month. However, with the limited free time, we'll be going East for a few days in the Mojave area.

[@AmericasParks]

@@TravelSmallLiveBig Also, wanted to ask you Heather what microphone/software you use for your "voice-overs." Your voice sounds absolutely perfect.

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

Never enough time! I'd love to do some more exploring in the Mojave area!

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

I have a microphone made by audio-technical and I use Filmora to do my editing. Funny you say that, as I had an obnoxious puppy here, a husband chatting to himself and boats going by! Some days I feel I did the voice-overs the best I could and somedays I just say the heck with it and save the video. This was a heck with it one - ha ha!

[@owl1873]

I'm a newbie and just completed my family's first camping adventure at Lodge Pole Campground Sequoia National Park. It was amazing. My kids took to camping like fish to water. Any tip on how to improve the chances of getting a memorable campsite at El Capitan SB would be greatly appreciated. God Bless

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

That’s so cool! Yeah - kids & camping are a perfect mix. Glad they did well! I would say reserve early and if you can go during the week, you might get a nicer site. If you look on the map of sites the ones on the bottoms of the loops towards the ocean are the most popular. Good luck!

[@WithinHikingDistance]

Lovely campground Heather! Better stay far from skunks 😊 Definitely more expensive than the usual places you've been. It's California I guess... Have a great week and hope all is going well with pup Sierra!

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

Within Hiking Distance beachfront California isn’t cheap! It’s definitely more than we usually spend, but it does have its nice parts. Oh my... this dog is quite the handful. Can’t wait until her training classes start in February. It is two steps forward and one step back with her, but she can be cute! 🙄

[@WithinHikingDistance]

@@TravelSmallLiveBig This too shall pass (plus she's cute 😉)

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

She is lucky she is cute!

[@adventuringoutdoorswitheric]

Yeah $45 is a little pricey for a campground but this beautiful portion of beach makes it even more worth it!

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

CA State Parks just seem to charge a lot - makes OR State Park look even more amazing than they are, which is saying a lot!

[@gosiarhomecooking5123]

Wonderful video, very nice place for comping.

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

Thank you - it is a nice place with beautiful views!

[@markreynolds3850]

I spent time here , it was nice time .i also camped at Gaviota camp ground

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

There are a few spots at El Cap with commanding views! How was Gaviota? Seems they are only open on the weekends for camping and it's more of a parking lot style.

[@markreynolds3850]

Thanks for sharing,I have been here,very nice

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

Very cool you have been here! The view is awesome from here!

[@theadventuresofzoomandbettie]

We spent time in California for our Honeymoon last October (We are from Australia) and there was just far too much to see in the couple of weeks we were there! Will have to come back again!!

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

The Adventures of Zoom and Bettie even more so if we went to your country! We would need months. My husband’s best friend is from Australia and he wants us to go with him some time - never enough time! Congrats!

[@DHVVLOG]

Wonderful video. Always support full, let's grow together. Thanks for sharing 🍷🌟🎁💖

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

Thank you & thanks for taking the time to comment!

[@rebeccathompson8782]

We are often here. Watch out for rattlesnakes. The campground will close 9/2021 for repairs.

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

Oh wow - thanks for the info on rattlesnakes - we have been lucky to not see any there “yet”, but we have seen skunks! And thanks for the info on the re-do closure - I think the campground could use some care. Thanks for taking the time to comment & Happy Camping!

[@DesmondsDonders]

That is a costly campsite. We get ones like that as well which is why we boondock so much

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

I know! We never spend this much, but campgrounds along the coast in Southern California can be pricey ~ only so much coast! Still fun though.

[@poptart8310]

You pay for being by the ocean. Many ocean view sites. We're going back next week to camp here for a couple of nights. :-)

[@hillcountryhick4639]

$45 for near-dry camping, ouch

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

HillCountryHick I know!! We never pay that, but every once in awhile...😂

[@LivingInSantaClarita]

We enjoy your videos and have used your recommendations on a few locations! This is another great video and thank you. We have an R172 and your site looks spacious! what site number is that? How far is the beach to walk to from there?

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

Awesome to hear! I believe we were in site #13 - not up on the bluffs, but in the first loop off to the right as you pull in. More of in an oak stand without the views of the ocean. Beach wasn't far at all - just out of our loop, then across the main road. We like if we don't have to un-hook! I think the way we got into the site was to go clockwise around the loop - I remember going one way and realizing that wasn't going to work. Thank you for the kind words! Curious to where else you have stayed that I have done a video on :) Heather

[@LivingInSantaClarita]

@@TravelSmallLiveBig Bon Niche Cellars, Rio Seco Winery, Montana De Oro, Jalama Beach.

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

@@LivingInSantaClarita all nice spots! Let me know if you have any plans out of the SLO / SB area - we have lots of other favorites!

[@TravelGlobalVideos]

This is one of our favorite!! We have been many times and love sitting on the waters edge!! Thank you for sharing. New friend and just subscribed to your channel. Check us out at Travel Global as we would love the support!!

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

We were camping the last several days, so just read your comment! Yes - a beautiful place and view! Thank you :)