Santa Barbara Sunrise RV Park — Attraction in Santa Barbara

Our son graduated UCSB and we used chose SB Sunrise RV as it was the closest camping facility to the campus. I can not express how perfect this location and experience was for us, and the four other family members who camped in the same location.

First my rig is 34'9" long. Although the park is relatively small (that's a good thing) the spaces are large, accommodating, and clean. I have attached a photo to show how spacious or spot (#2) was.

The first night we took an UBER from the campground to downtown for dinner and drinks. The UBER ride was about $7.00 each way. It was quick and easy. Downtown Santa Barbara is beautiful with plenty to see, eat, and drink.

Another night we held a dinner time graduation party for my son, his girlfriend (she also graduated), and all of our family members. We reserved space #23 to afford us plenty of room and to be clear of other's campsites. It was PERFECT! The managers took extra effort to clean the space and put extra picnic tables at the location in preparation for our party. Completely a success!

I have seen many complaints on this thread reference traffic noise from the US-101. There is definitely traffic noise but we frequently camp at beaches and in the desert. At the beach the surf noise is about the same. In the desert, the off road toy noise is MUCH louder. So, I would say, you just need to be realistic about the fact you are in a camper and it is near a freeway.

And finally, the managers are as good as they get. They greet everyone and make sure your experience is as good as possible. They helped me back in my rig to the spot saving us from the typical marital argument (haha). They made sure all of my equipment was of correct size as they have some adapters to help you if you come up short with your sewage tube.

Again, I was very pleased and would strongly recommend this location for any camping adventure if you are in...

I'm leaving a 5* review for realistic reasons. This is a great place to stay for a night or a couple of weeks. Debbie & Terry are the managers & they run a tight ship! I know they are supposed to get a day off, but I have yet to see Terry not fixing something, painting, putting up a fence or hammering away... always with a smile on his face. They are great with communication, as well. If anything comes up, they'll let you know. The 4 private bathrooms (toilet, sink & shower) are always clean. There is a cleaning company that shows up at least once a day and cleans the bathrooms and laundry area. The laundry area offers 3 washers & dryers. They have always been available when I do laundry; which is just about every day, as we have 2 fur ball kids 🐺🐶. Other amenities are free cable, internet, which is great. We don't want to use our Mi-fi if we don't have to. Dogs are welcome, of course. I've seen all sizes here. Lots of space for pups to get walked. Lots of grass, gravel, whatever your pet pal prefers. (I don't ever see pup droppings in the park area). Or walk your pup(s) around the neighborhood. It's not the prettiest neighborhood, however, it is safe. Everyone walks there dogs around here. Your right next to the freeway, it's very convenient. If the noise bothers you, just wear ear plugs. You won't here a thing :) Everyone I have come across is beyond nice & respectful. So, if you are expecting the Biltmore, this is not it. This is not a resort nor do they claim to be. Sunrise offers you a friendly, clean place to stay, where you can shower, do your laundry & walk your pooch in peace. If you want anything else more exciting, get in your car, truck (mode of transport) & explore beautiful Santa Barbara. Isn't that why were here...

The location is a polarizing conversation. On the one hand you're close to and accessibly quick to pretty much anything in Santa Barbara. That, because you're 50 feet and a 9 foot wall away from the 101 Freeway. But then, you're 50 feet away from the 101...... Forget doing anything outside unless you are ok with yelling to converse. The noise is outrageously bad for an RV park. Even off peak hours it is a steady stream of cars, trucks and motorcycle wizzing and/or screaming by. For us it's ok. We don't care much about amenities and we liked the central location but you will not spend your time here having family fun outside your coach. You're in a 90 decibel environment under good conditions. You will also not get a pool, clubhouse, dog run or any now expected RV park niceties. 22 lots, weird, urban layout, old bathrooms and laundry. Both are serviceable but they won't remind you of the last RV "resort" you went to. This is a bare bones RV park with severe limitations. All that said, staff was great, price was right and you really are 10 minutes from almost anything in town. We may even be back because of that but it won't be because the park itself is nice, it isn't but hop in your car and downtown Santa Barbara, beaches and the like are a stones throw away and at a...