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State Parks & Beaches

El Capitan State Beach - Santa Barbara County

picture of El Capitán State Beach

Please Note:  For the current status of this park, please call (805) 968-1033.

El Capitán State Beach offers visitors a sandy beach, rocky tidepools, and stands of sycamore and oaks along El Capitán Creek. It’s a perfect setting for swimming, fishing, surfing, picnicking and camping. A stairway provides access from the bluffs to the beach area. A bike trail connects the park with Refugio State Beach, 2.5 miles away

Location-Directions
The beach is located off Highway 101 seventeen miles west of Santa Barbara.

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Reservations Recommended

Park Features
Activities Facilities
  • Beach Wheelchair
  • Bike Trails
  • En route Campsites
  • Family Campsites
  • Fishing
  • Group Campsites
  • Guided Tours
  • Hike or Bike Campsites
  • Hiking Trails
  • Swimming
  • Campers (Max. Length)  42'
  • Food Service
  • Picnic Areas
  • Restrooms
  • RV Dump Station
  • Supplies
  • Trailers (Max. Length)  42'

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El Capitan State Beach