El Capitan State Beach

Usage Notes

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Layers: Other layers are available. See the California Coastal Commission and Coastal Conservancy Completed Sections layer for the official completed trail segments. (About progress on the trail completion project.)

Point Details

Nearest Town: El Capitan
Location: Hwy 101, 12 mi. north of Goleta

Nearest Milepost
Mile Number:

Coordinates
34.45805470137, -120.02411744854 ↗

Trail Section

Notes

The 133-acre park includes 142 campsites, mostly on the bluffs above the beach. (no RV hookups) El Capitan Point is a popular surfing area. Aviso Trail runs north to Refugio State Beach.

Features

  • Beach Trail
  • Bike Path
  • CCC Access Point
  • Campground
  • Entrance or Parking Fee
  • Facilities for Disabled
  • Firepits
  • Fishing
  • Food Concessions
  • Hiking Trail
  • Improved Surface
  • Lifeguard
  • Natural Surface Trail
  • Parking
  • Restrooms
  • Showers
  • Signage
  • Surfing

Aerial Photo from California Coastal Records Project

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