El Capitan State Beach

Parks Directory of the United States / State Parks / California

Location:17 miles west of Santa Barbara off US 101.
Facilities:Campsites for family, group, en route, or hike/bike camping (some @di sites), restrooms (é), picnic areas, hiking trails, nature trails, bike trails, food service, supplies.
Activities:Camping, hiking, bicycling, fishing, swimming, surfing, guided tours.
Special Features:Terrain includes a sandy beach, rocky tidepools, and stands of sycamore and oaks along El Capitán Creek. A stairway provides access from the bluffs to the beach area, and a bike trail connects the park with Refugio State Beach (see separate entry) 2.5 miles away.
Address:c/o Channel Coast District Office
911 San Pedro St
Ventura, CA 93001
Phone:805-968-1033
Web: www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=601
Size: 2,634 acres.

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