El Capitan Beach Camping

El Capitán State Beach

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Tripadvisor (129) · Beach in Goleta, United States
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El Capitán State Beach, located in Goleta, California, is a beautiful park offering sandy beaches, rocky tidepools, and scenic views of sycamore and oak …

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4.0/5 · 129 reviews
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Sep 19, 2024
Class A RV - Caution Driving into campground. Very low hanging branches. We stayed in site 121 with our 40ft Tiffin. Tires must stay on pavement. Spaces are not level. Bring blocks. Sunsets are m… Full review by Sharbearnana
Jun 28, 2024
This beach was recommended to us by some family friends so we made the drive up. The beach itself was not too crowded and had some beautiful views. There were lots of rock areas to explore. Upon l… Full review by 95katyp
Sep 13, 2022
We’ve been coming here for years. Last year was a first seeing rats, this year was worse. ☹️ Hope they get things under control while they are closed. Full review by Keiko M
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Take some time off from your regular schedule and enjoy a relaxing day at El Capitan State Beach. This beach is a popular recreational s…
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Facts

Located:Santa Barbara County, California
Established:1953
Area:2,634 acres (10.66 km²)

Questions & answers

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Is there still tar on the beach?
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Yes
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Answer by Heiko F · Aug 2, 2019
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Hi, Do you know which campground numbers are the farthest away from freeway and train where the noise is less …
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Hi, Do you know which campground numbers are the farthest away from freeway and train where the noise is less distracting at night?
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My favorite campsites are Site 84 & 85. Perfect view of the sunset and closer to the beach. you can hear the waves at night. its closer to the cliff.
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Answer by MoeKnee · Nov 10, 2019
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Are dogs allowed off leash on the beach?
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I don't believe so, no. Also, there is a TON of tar on the beach, and your dog is likely to get it on her/his paws. And then the licking of the paws -- can't be good for the dog, right? The …
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I don't believe so, no. Also, there is a TON of tar on the beach, and your dog is likely to get it on her/his paws. And then the licking of the paws -- can't be good for the dog, right? The tar really ruined the beach experience for me.
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Answer by Michelle F · Dec 26, 2018
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How does the rolling window reservation system work?
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California State Parks moved from a block or on-sale day reservation period to a rolling window. The public can reserve the highly sought-after campsites and lodging six months...
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