Flying Flags RV Resort & Campground

The Great Outdoors

Lake Cachuma is a popular recreation area in Los Padres National Forest. Flanked by the Santa Ynez and San Rafael Mountains, the glittering 9,000-acre lake and recreation area offers countless opportunities for enjoying the outdoors. Enjoy sunny skies and mild temperatures while hiking, picnicking, or mountain biking. If you want to get out on the water, you’ll find the lake boasts celebrated fishing conditions. Perfect for the entire family, you’ll definitely want to check out Lake Cachuma when you book an RV rental near Flying Flags RV Resort and Campground.Gaviota State Park is about 30 miles west of Santa Barbara in the city of Goleta. Stretching from the wind-tossed sea to stands of oak and chaparral, this California state park has something to offer everyone. When you're camping at Flying Flags RV Resort and Campground and visit the park, you’ll find a number of recreational activities at your disposal. Covering more than 2,000 acres, the park has over 12 miles of hiking trails, plus opportunities for boating, fishing, and camping. Explore a variety of habitats including freshwater marshes, riparian habitats, chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and marine habitats. And while you’re exploring, keep your eyes peeled for coyotes, lizards, dusky-footed wood rats, white-crowned sparrows, and other animals that call these environments home.If you’re interested in botany, check out Lotusland. A 37-acre estate and botanical garden, Lotusland is home to more than 3,000 plants, including rare cacti, euphorbias, and cycads. No matter your plant preference, there’s probably a garden dedicated to it here. There’s an aloe garden, fern garden, a Japanese garden, an Australian garden, a succulent garden, and a topiary garden, to name a few. Celebrated as one of the world’s top gardens, it’s definitely worth checking out when you visit the area.

Exploring the City

When you search for an RV in Santa Barbara County, you’ll find the area boasts several amazing vineyards and wineries. Scenic valleys, rolling hills, and lush grapevines set the perfect backdrop for an evening of friendship and wine tasting. Enjoy a vineyard tour or find your new favorite in the tasting room. At the end of the day, grab a few bottles to add to your collection at home.Another point of interest in the local area is the Old Mission Santa Barbara. The landmark Spanish mission was built in 1786 and features gardens, a gift shop, and commanding views of the ocean. The mission was built with the intent of converting Native Americans into Christians and Spanish citizens. Today, the Old Mission Santa Barbara is home to a community of Franciscan friars, a lovely church and active parish, a cemetery and mausoleum, 12 acres of gardens, a museum, and gift shop.You’ll also want to check out Stearns Wharf while in Santa Barbara. The wharf has been around since 1872 and was the longest deep-water wharf between Los Angeles and San Francisco when it was built. The historic pier has restaurants, quaint shops, a small aquarium, and stunning views of the water. One of Santa Barbara’s most prized attractions, come see for yourself why this place is so esteemed among locals and tourists.