El Capitan State Beach
What To Expect: El Capitan State Beach has it all: beachcombing, camping, cycling, fishing, hiking, picnicking, surfing, swimming, tide pooling and more.
Region: Gaviota Coast
All Surfing
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Refugio State Beach
What To Expect: Campground amenities include picnic tables, fire rings, flush toilets, pay showers, potable water, and a general store. With an ocean front location you can surf, fish, swim, play in the sand, walk along the shore, and more.Region: Gaviota Coast -
Haskell’s Beach Trail
What To Expect: Short trail that provides access to Haskell’s Beach. The trail is lined with historical and interpretive signs discussing the Chumash Indian culture.Region: Goleta Valley -
Campus Point State Marine Conservation Area
What To Expect: Just offshore from UC Santa Barbara, Campus Point State Marine Conservation Area provides surfers with a point break and a steady offshore wind, and has colorful tide pools for curious nature lovers.Region: Goleta Valley -
Naples State Marine Conservation Area
What To Expect: Naples Reef offers a remote, wilderness-type dive for more experienced divers. Look for sea lions, harbor seals and all types of reef fish.Region: Gaviota Coast
