My daughter just asked when we are headed back to Santa Barbara. She's only 4 and she remembers what a great time we've had the last two summers. All of us. It was the first time since kids that I felt rejuvinated and relaxed after a vacation. I walked the beach without my little one and I painted (a painting.... More

Since 2004 my daughter and I have spent a week at FVC every summer except one. We love it there. Each year she asks "when are we going back to Santa Barbara?" Some of the things I like best about the vacation are child care, meals, and location! This is one of the few family camps that offers child care... More

Finally! A vacation that doesn't leave you feeling like you need another vacation at the end of it! I started going here when my son was 2 years old. My fussy boy was assigned his own counselor to hold and calm him until he was upset, which didn't last long with all the activities they planned- the staff was phenomenal... More

My husband and I love traveling and vacationing with our 2 kids but FVC blew everything else out of the water. We love The Grande Wailea in Hawaii and so do the kids but this was even better than that. It is a perfect blend of family time and couple time and time to relax. We went wine tasting, shopping... More

The staff is great!! We've been there for 3 years now and will be there for year 4. Our son hasn't been happy to leave mom, dad and sister to go to his group but the staff was able take him and he ended up having a great time!! The reptile show added this past summer was a great addition.... More

This vacation was by far the best, most enjoyable week for our whole family! As a Mom of a 2- and a 1-year-old boy, I literally could not imagine any vacation that was a true "vacation" -- we had tried to get away once and I realized that I STILL ended up making all the meals, doing all the cleanup-... More

Ever since my 7 year old was 9 months old we have been going to the FVC at UCSB. From the staff, vacationers, accommodations, food and fantastic programming this is the best Family Vacation we have ever taken - and continue to do summer after summer. The kids, 10 and 7, spend their days with their grade group going on... More

My son is very social and really enjoyed everything about this vacation and still talks about "Tina" and his vacation. Mostly, I am asked when we are going again. The staff are wonderful and they took great care of my baby twins and my 4 year old while I had some quiet time and even while having family time.

Best place for families. Great tradition, and high energy staff. You will not be bored, unless you want to be. Beautiful place.