Off the grid glamping in New Cuyama, California

Unplug in the hidden valley of Enchantment

Off the grid glamping in New Cuyama, California

Unplug in the hidden valley of Enchantment

Blue Sky Center offers more than just a unique Airbnb experience. This non-profit organization is working hard to strengthen its community by supporting entrepreneurs and the rural economy. Blue Sky Center features a small cantina, a t-shirt vendor, and a classic car restoration shop onsite to support and empower the local neighborhood. They even started their own beverage company, all produced with local ingredients from the surrounding farms. If you are looking to stay overnight, choose from one of their five “Shelton Huts”, all carefully placed like a half-moon around a common area. Here, in the peace and quiet, enjoy an outdoor picnic, take a plunge in the cowboy pool or play some cornhole.

If living off the grid in the desert with little access to wifi and no A/C is not your cup of tea, then check out Cuyama Buckhorn, just right down the street.

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Rates

From $115 / night excluding taxes and fees. Breakfast is not included.

Check-In / Out

In: 12:00pm (flexible, subject to availability)Out: 11:00am (flexible, subject to availability)

Location

Blue Sky Center, 1000 Perkins Rd, New Cuyama, California, USA. 1h from Oceano Sand Dunes.1h 23min drive from San Louis Obispo. 2h drive from Santa Barbara. 2h 20min drive from Los Angeles.

Room Types

5 Shelton Huts (off-the-ground glamping structures), 1 Sheepherder Wagon, dispersed camping platforms for bring-your-own-tent campers, 7 dorm-style rooms in our main building for special events. Most accommodations require stairs (not fully ADA-accessible).

Food & Drink

Cuyama Beverage Co’s high desert tonics are available on arrival upon request; can connect you to local caterers and chefs for private events, weddings, retreats, etc. Cuyama Buckhorn Restaurant & Bar within walking distance.

Nearest Airport

L88 is on-site! Small private aircraft only.SBA – Santa Barbara Airport (2 hours, 9 min.)LAX – Los Angeles International Airport (2.5 hours)BUR - Burbank Airport (2 hours)

Highlights

Explore Carrizo Plain National Monument (especially in the spring when the wildflowers are in bloom!). Hike to historic cave paintings or walk the Soda Lake Overlook & Boardwalk. Equine experiences at a local ranch. Enjoy being a ranch hand for a day or tap into your adventurous side with horseback archery. Petting zoo at Cuyama Oaks Ranch. Wine tasting at Condor’s Hope Vineyard or Sagebrush Annie’s. Tour and/or sunset walk to Blue Sky Center. Stop into 1952 Vintage Finds. The valley offers some of the best stargazing in California (due to little light pollution allowing for dark skies).

Other Facilities

Cowboy pool (seasonal), outdoor shower (seasonal), Khalili Cantina (kitchen and hang out space on the property), commercial kitchen (for rent as an add-on for events), dispersed camping sites.

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