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 Tide Pooling
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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 -
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 -
UCSB Lagoon Trail
What To Expect: The trail circles the UCSB Lagoon from Campus Point towards the center of the campus. Hikers will pass beaches, surf spots, tidepools, and take in spectacular ocean views from the coastal bluffs.Trail Distance: 1.5 MiRegion: Goleta Valley
