Ocean Mesa

Very clean however the smell of the sewer system is an on going issue. This makes for a challenging vacation. For the amount of rent I wish they would figure this out

We arrived late Sunday night. We were quickly accommodated and set up camp. The grounds were nice especially the general store and restrooms. We started a bonfire and cracked a couple beers. The night security, Jim stopped by to check on us and give us the rundown of how the campgrounds worked. The stars were billions and the camp was quiet after 10pm. We woke early to a clean camp ready to cook breakfast. Restrooms are a short walk from most camps and they have laundry on site which came in handy! All in all lovely experience and we will definitely be back!

Well, this is not at all what I expected it to be. Our family is a tent– camping family. We camp several times a year. We are also the misfit type that enjoy climbing, bouldering and hiking. The sports and hobbies we are interested in proclaim what type of camping we look forward to. Getting away from the busy lifestyle, and hearing the beautiful sounds of nature. Since we have children we thought Ocean Mesa could be a nice perk and I read all these great reviews about the facilities here. Yet, when I pulled in I realized the reviewers must be city people, adjusted to living on tight quarters and are comforted by the roar of the freeway. If you are looking for that in a camping trip, then by all means this is the place for you. The space between our tent quarters and the neighbors are probably 15 feet, and the fire pits possibly 25 ft distance from each other. I can hear tweenagers giggling quietly in the tent next door. When we pulled in to set up camp the two neighboring sites had their differing radio stations playing at full blast. At night I couldn’t hear the crickets because the freeway was a stones throw away. And my eyes and lungs are in pain from being filled with all the lighter fluid lit campfires. Also, our site had trash on it when we got here. As I sit here on a dirt road several paces from the «community» I realize there are probably some odd folks like me who just cannot handle this type of environment. For $ 55 a night? I’ll never do this again.

Ok… so when we first went out to this RV park last December we really enjoyed it. We took an 18ft travel trailer and got a premium spot. Although it was a little tight to get our trailer backed up we thought it was very nice spot. This summer we went back and rented a pull through because we now have a 30ft travel trailer, we were not impressed by our site. We really didn’t have any division between the sites except for some small trees. What I found funny is that if you see the top pull-​through (by top I mean the ones higher on the hill) they have nice full hedges that divide the sites. I guess I’m a bit more picky because we had just gone to the Chula Vista RV park and it was amazing. Very clean, nice size sites with nice hedges that divides the sites. They also had nice dog runs for our lab with synthetic grass and a dog wash for them as well. I guess I can say I felt a bit spoiled at Chula Vista and the rates were much more reasonable. After seeing the differences between the two parks, Ocean Mesa is too expensive for what they offer. Won’t be returning.

One of the cleanest rv camps I’ve been to. We also had access to El Capitan Canyon campground. Both ocean Mesa n El Capitan Canyon are owned by the same allowing for use of both faculties, such as free rental bikes at the Canyon facility if you’re staying at Ocean Mesa. Staff friendly and helpful at both places.
The only reason I didn’t give 5 stars is that there was no ocean view from upper campsite and the road noise is continuous. Although… it’s almost sounds like the waves.
If your homesick for your cat, they have a beautiful friendly black cat.

Just a great place. The staff and facilities are lovely, everyone is in a good mood and happy. Beach and trails nearby. Forget something, don’t want to cook, they have a store and restaurant. Say hi to Raylynn, Jessica, Kody & Mesa.

Stayed here in our fifth wheel for three nights. We enjoyed each day. Pet-​friendly, family-​friendly and well-​maintained. Didn’t use the showers or the pool but the sites are spacious, each with a picnic table and Fire pit. Beach is a bit of a hike and you cannot hear the ocean, even from the site closest to the coast. Some, not all, sites have an ocean view. Staff were always pleasant. At one point the washing machines were out of order and they had a tech out the next day. They tech was friendly and helped us get our laundry down. We would stay here again.

I booked this RV site 3 months in advance knowing that coast camping fills up fast during the summer. At $ 90 per night for a premium ocean view site I was very disappointed. The site was so small that we could barely put our chairs out and there was no ocean view. I will not be going back.

Great camping sites. Having showers, a pool and hot tub are a plus especially after a day of going to the beach. Not far from Isla Vista and Santa Barbara. Considering how expensive lodging in Santa Barbara can be, this is very affordable. Family friendly and the site has a market to sell you anything you might have forgotten. The only thing is the sign at the entrance of the pool, basically saying if you have had diarrhea in the last 14 days you aren’t allowed to swim. Considering that rules are usually a result of something bad happening,…it’s a little creepy reminder that makes for an unwanted visual.

Besides the fact that we were camping in a parking lot type setting we had a private fire pit we were across the street from the pool and showers and little store. Be warned have cash they do not take a card. I needed to do laundry one night and that was a bummer. They do have night outdoor movies which I thought was so fun with popcorn and everything. Dogs are allowed and they have a nice little park for the little ones. We really enjoyed our stay and will go back.

Free wifi
Showers (big and clean)
Laundry
Pool and hot tub
Horseshoes and playground
Very friendly workers!
$ 50 per night (tenting)
Compared to $ 45 at el capitan state beach, this place is an oasis!

Clean, fun, family outing! This is by far one of the cleanest RV/​Camping sites we have ever been too. Convenient when you are trying to entertain younger kids. They have gated swimming pool with clean showers and toilets. Free hookups and mini market onsite. The spaces are closer together but it doesn’t bother us. During the day, we were hardly around and by night. My kids were in the RV watching tv. Can get nippy at night and early mornings. We always stay at the Ocean front site. Roads are paved so kids can bring their bikes, rollar skates or blades. This is our go to RV site. Always make reservations ahead of time.
Forgot to mention that Ocean Mesa is right next door to El Capitan Canyon a «safari» campground. You can walk over for some YUMMY breakfast, lunch or early dinner. They also have an awesome gift shop and entertainment. There is an event schedule that you can pick up.

We stayed here over the Christmas Holidays this year in our 27′ Airstream at site 825.
Very friendly staff, very clean and an awesome view of the Pacific — Best coastal RV site we have stayed at thus far. We used the pool/​spa and had a private massage. Great hike to the sister site next door and biked down to the beach. Can’t wait to go back again.

We camped her in August 2012. We loved everything about it, but the ants. Our site and RV were invaded by ants after our first night. We didn’t leave food out or anything, but the staff said that it was hotter than usual and they were basically looking for water. They sent a maintenance worker who sprayed our site with ant spray and the problem was solved.
Bathrooms were the cleanest I have ever seen at a campsite. The nearest full size grocery store is about 10 miles away. If you have small kids, don’t even think about walking to the beach. We took our car and paid the $ 10 fee at El Capitan State Beach.

Family camping there for several years now and still one of the best RV parks we enjoy in our travels. This last stay in early August 2012 the pool was not as clean as we are used to — we recommended they review their pool maintenance contract and procedures. The one down the hill in El Cap Canyon is always clean and you can use that one if desired.

Our family has been clamping here since this RV park opened. You truly get what you pay for here. The sites are spotless, showers and restrooms cleaned several times a day, Laundry facilities, year round heated pool and spa, great access to the beach, friendly staff, stocked store, and NO unruly neighbors!

What can I say about this place? Many RV «resorts» don’t live up to the title, but this place does. We were worried due to the lack of RV parks near Santa Barbara but after two nights at Ocean Mesa we are already planning another trip down the coast.
The roads are well paved and clean, there are tall hedges between the RV spaces. Staff is very friendly and genuinely seems to care about your satisfaction. There is a heated pool and hottub/​jacuzzi and well maintained showers.
It is pricy for an RV place, but worth every penny (especially if you think how much a good to nice hotel is in the Santa Barbara area). If you are just motoring through then you may not get the benefit of this place, but if you can relax for an evening or a day then swing on by and take a look. I don’t think you will be disappointed.

I recently went to Ocean Mesa campgrounds in SB, it was a great time. $ 50 for tent $ 90 a night for rv. I will give you a simple review.
Great for families, great for tent or rv camping. they do need more trees in the tent areas though. The bathrooms were immaculate like a hotel. They had 2 stores and a café. great hiking. beautiful scenery. The beach is a 15 minute bike ride away. They have a playground and they had a classic rock concert one of the nights we were there. People drinking wine and kids running around everywhere. everyone seemed very friendly only a few snobs here and there. They have a jacuzzi and pool. It was pretty busy but the kids loved it. The service was great and very helpful. Their store is pretty stocked for camping and not expensive either. have a great time!

Went camping this past weekend with 3 other families. All but 1 of us were camping rookies. But no worries. This campground is so nice and well equipped you barely feel like you are roughing it.
The campgrounds are divided into a tent camping area right as you drive in and then 2 large RV areas. We did the tent camping thing and had a blast. The sites are big enough for an 8 man tent with a fire/​bbq pit and picnic table. They try to screen each campsite with bushes but some are still pretty small and don’t provide too much coverage. We were towards the back of the campgrounds which was convenient since we could drive our cars around the backside and have the cars nearby.
The facilities were very nice considering you are camping. The general store is well equipped and not outrageously expensive. They even have a deal where if you buy a Ocean Mesa coffee mug for $ 10 you get free coffee refills for the lifetime of the mug. Great deal. The showers and bathrooms were super clean and well stocked. They actually have two areas. The main showers are across the street from the store and are locker room style with privacy curtains. The ones next to the store are individual rooms. I don’t think most people know about these cuz they are on the backside of the building. The handicap shower has a hose showerhead which makes it easier to clean the kids.
The beach is a good hike (uphill on the way home) so we drove everyday. The state beach is $ 10 parking with in/​out privledges. Clean with lifeguards and picnic areas.
Pool was nice and heated. A little crowded at times but not crazy. Hot tub was a hit especially after sleeping on air matresses all nite.
Overall a nice camping spot. Would come back without hesitation.

I believe in modern plumbing, which is why this is my kind of camping. In fact, my friend who is a hard-​core camper (Hi Rich!) claims this place isn’t real camping because the restroom facilities and camp grounds are too CLEAN! Wha? The restrooms are cleaned daily and the showers have incredible water pressure and the water can get nice and hot! Oh! And these are separate showers WITH a changing area and a door — not another curtain.
While the ammentities are fairly standard for some camping grounds, the grounds are so well kept and fairly new it just makes it so much nicer to enjoy. There’s a laundry room, a very well-​stocked store for all the needs you might have forgotten. Everything from wine to smores kits to dish washing liquid AND fresh-​brewed coffee every day. Wi-​Fi, cable T.V. hook up, hiking trails, bike trails, snack bar, horseback riding facilities, entertainment activities (live music, horse shoe rentals, playground). It’s dog friendly with two dog runs that provide poop bags. It has a very nice heated pool, jacuzzi and did I menton this place is clean? Everything is also nicely located to each other. Some camp grounds have one ammenity ridiculously far from the others that you just don’t bother checking it out.
AND, AND they offer massage services. Brilliant. Sleeping on the ground in your tent or cot, or camper bed can do a number on your back so to provide this service is awesome. While I didn’t partake, it was very tempting.
The upper campgrounds are far enough away from the train tracks that we weren’t disturbed by the early morning trains, and positioned well to watch the sun set.
And did I mention the restrooms are clean?