Campground

El Capitán State Beach campground

Goleta, California

Bluff camp on the Gaviota coast with sycamore shade and a trail to the beach.

Price
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Booking
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El Capitán State Beach campground
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El Capitán State Beach is about 20 miles west of Santa Barbara, with a campground on a bluff and a shaded creek. Quiet surf and tide pools are below. The bike path to Refugio State Beach is an easy outing.

Good to know

  • Walk or ride the path to Refugio
  • Beaches have tide pools at low tide
  • Book early in summer
Best time
Spring and autumn
Open
All year
Getting there
Paved, off US-101
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

Facilities

  • Fire pits
  • Picnic tables
  • Showers
  • Toilets
  • Drinking water

The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.

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