El Capitan State Beach

Beach · Goleta, Santa Barbara County, California

State beach on the Santa Barbara coast offering a sandy beach, rocky tide pools and stands of sycamore, suited to swimming, fishing, surfing, picnicking and camping.

Activities covered: Swimming, Surfing, Fishing.

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