Explore Central Coast Camping on HipCamp 

Search for Outdoor Accommodations Around Santa Barbara County

Explore Central Coast Camping on HipCamp 

Search for Outdoor Accommodations Around Santa Barbara County 

By Vanessa Vin | June 9, 2022

The badlands of Cuyama are home to Songdog Ranch, where Santa Barbara resident Chuck Flacks (below) recently stayed with a bunch of friends by booking through HipCamp. | Credit: Chuck Flacks

What do you do when you live in paradise but still desire the adventure of a weekend excursion? 

Many Santa Barbarans are turning to HipCamp, an online booking site that combines the novelty of “glamping” with the rustic simplicity of homesteading. This online platform allows private landowners to act as “hosts” to campers looking for memorable outdoor stays in nature. As the name implies, this is camping, but it’s hip, with infinite add-on possibilities, from coffee service and fresh bread to guided hikes and even tarot card readings. Accommodations range from basic to lush, including tent camping, cabins, RV hookups, and more, all within the intimate setting of private property.

HipCamp has saved many families during the pandemic, including Laura Borneman Birch, who often travels with two kids under 5 years old. “During the pandemic, traveling was limited, which opened up the opportunity to explore our local area,” she explained. 

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