Goleta, California
Private Beach Farm
About Private Beach Farm
This is an incredibly historic site in Santa Barbara history. 2 tribes of Chumash Indians lived here for 10,000 years. This is where Spain landed and began colonizing the area. In the 1950's and 60's, this was the site of the World's largest orchid farm. There is a book called The Royal Rancho, if you are a history buff. We are a farm on the beach just North of Santa Barbara and Goleta, Ca. You will camp in a historic, glass greenhouse with incredible ocean views. Inside is a cob pizza oven that works awesome. (Bring your own firewood),,, a place to pitch tents and tiny artistic structures to explore. You will have a private bath and shower (Primitive, no electricity, but the hot shower has the best view in the world of any shower!) Bring your own toiletries and whatnot. Private beach access from our property. We have a barnyard with a multitude of farm animals. Limited electricity in greenhouse (A couple of extension chords). The fire ban is ONLY for open campfires. The pizza oven and YOUR bbq or propane flame is fine. If you are camping during the rain, be advised, it gets wet in the greenhouse. It's an antique after all!
Accommodations on the property
- RV site
- Tent platform
Location
Goleta, California
Open in Google MapsWhat people say about their stay at Private Beach Farm
Synthesized from 34 review mentions across 6 aspects.
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Setting & Nature
“The Private Beach Farm offers a unique and serene camping experience, perfect for those seeking tranquility and a touch of adventure. Campers loved the peace and beauty of the gree…”
15 mentions
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Host & Communication
“The hosts, Fred and Jinger, are praised for their responsiveness and welcoming nature, enhancing the overall camping experience. Guests consistently appreciate their hospitality an…”
5 mentions
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Value for Price
“Had so much fun exploring and our dog got to zoomie all over the beach.”
5 mentions
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Amenities
“absolutely beautiful gardens of succulents”
4 mentions
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Pet-Friendly
“We loved staying here at Private Beach Farm with our dog.”
3 mentions
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Comfort & Sleep
“It's incredibly peaceful, and the perfect getaway!”
2 mentions
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Recent reviews
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Excellent camping experience in a historic greenhouse. Worth it for the price for this unique location and features. Fred and Jinger have been great with their comms as well. Our second time and won’t be our last.
This place is magical! The campsite is on a cliff over the ocean, so you have amazing views, and the sound of the waves crashing below. There are trails to explore, and you can even go down to your own private beach. The entire property is gorgeous, with views of the rolling hills. It's incredibly peaceful, and the perfect getaway!
Epic. We Loved our stay. Rustic for sure … but that is what we were hoping for. Our pups had the time of their lives playing on the huge private beach We will be back❤️ Jinger was very helpful and gave us some great stories about the local history. She also gave us a few lessons in horticulture and succulents.- she’s done a tremendous job planting absolutely beautiful gardens of succulents on the property.
Awesome space, amazing private beach, absolutely loved it!
I think the property is unique, peaceful, and quiet overall. But you are dry camping with the exception of a bathroom and shower. And it’s very pricey so you have to balance privacy with anonymity. I really enjoyed the experience, enjoyed the beach and having a great fun night. Not sure if we will return.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Private Beach Farm located?
Private Beach Farm is located in Goleta, California.
What types of accommodations does Private Beach Farm offer?
Private Beach Farm offers RV site, Tent platform. Specifics vary — verify the exact unit availability with the operator before booking.
How is Private Beach Farm rated?
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