State Park
El Capitan State Beach
Goleta, CA
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- Address:Goleta, CA
About
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.
Activities and Facilities Include:
-Picnic Areas
-Exhibits and Programs
-Fishing
-Guided Tours
-Scuba Diving/Snorkeling
-Beach Area
-Swimming
-Windsurfing/Surfing
-Family Programs
-Geocaching
Beach wheelchairs are available for use by the public with no cost. With this specially designed chair, wheelchair users may access the beach at several locations. Contact a ranger or lifeguard for additional information.
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Amenities
Showers
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Firewood
Camp Store
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Cell Service
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
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