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El Capitan State Beach

El Capitan State Beach is a popular beach located in Goleta, California. It is a part of the California State Park system and is located just off the Pacific Coast Highway. The beach is known for its beautiful views of the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. It is a great spot for swimming, surfing, fishing, and picnicking. There are also several hiking trails in the area, as well as a campground. The beach is also home to a variety of wildlife, including sea lions, dolphins, and whales.

Amenities

- Recreational Facilities

• Ocean
• Swimming
• Fishing
• Body Of Water (Pacific Ocean)
• Kayaking/Canoeing
• Watersports

- Policies

• Pets Welcome
• Day Max Stay (7)
• Tent Camping Allowed

- Other Amenities & Services

• Restroom and Showers
• Restroom/Showers ($)
• Laundry

- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)

• Fishing
• Hiking
• Kayaking/Canoeing
• Boating
• Mountain Biking
• Watersports

- Facility

• Type (State Park)
• Partial Handicap Access

- On-Site Rentals

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- Sites

• Spaces Available (128)
• Max Length (42)
• Dirt Sites (128)
• Back-ins (20 x 42)
• Fire Rings

User Reviews

Paul Webster

April 26, 2022

Large, very loud groups of people that ignore the camp host. Partying until well after midnight. No Ranger patrols at anytime. When I complain at the front gate office they always say they will look into it but they never do.

Craig Saunders

April 19, 2022

This is the best place for camping.

Dan Hollinger

January 19, 2022

Great park...need electric option for Seniors hdkpt and others.

JR Perez

July 20, 2021

Great place! Kids had a blast. The beach is kid friendly as waves were small. The restrooms and showers work fine, but are overdue for upgrade. No black/grey dumps at this campground. The nearby 76 gas station has dump services for $7.50.

Fiona Cole

April 14, 2021

We camped in the upper section, site # 114. Very nice campground on the bluffs above the beach. Walk and bike paths make it easy to get to each section of the campground. Beach access is by staircases or paths. Rocky beach with drift wood on one end, open sandy beach on the other end of the campground. Enjoy mature sycamore trees on the nature trails. Traffic on the 101 and trains can be heard in northern campsites. Best sites have ocean views.

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