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El Capitan State Beach Rd
El Capitan State Beach Rd
About El Capitan State Beach
El Capitán State Beach offers visitors a sandy beach, rocky tidepools, and stands of sycamore and oaks along El Capitán Creek. It’s a perfect setting for swimming, fishing, surfing, picnicking and camping. A stairway provides access from the bluffs to the beach area.
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Ellwood Bluffs
Ideally situated above Goleta's beaches, Elwood Bluffs is a natural and serene open space that features beautiful wild flowers and miles of recreational trails. The bluffs offer a unique blend of hiking, walking, and trail running and is accessible year-round from dusk to dawn. Dogs are welcome to enjoy the…
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Surfing
Line Up For Goleta's Waves Goleta's coastline is perfect for all skill levels all year-round. Dip your toe in and rent a surfboard or take a lesson from a local surfer. For veteran surfers, grab your board and play in Goleta's rolling waves. Winter is your best bet with bigger…
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Haskell’s Beach
One of California's most beautiful beaches, Haskell's Beach is nestled between The Ritz-Carlton Bacara and Sandpiper Golf Club. Soak up the sun on the sandy beach, explore the tide pools, or look for dolphins playing in the ocean. To get Haskell's Beach, follow the directions to The Ritz-Carlton Bacara Resort…
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Campus Point Beach
Campus Point, home to UC Santa Barbara students, locals and traveling surfers, sits on the point of the UC Campus. The winter swell draws in hundreds over the surfing season. No matter your skill level or riding style, Campus Point and its surrounding breaks offer some of the best surfing.…
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Santa Barbara Adventure Company
Join us on an exploration of the Gaviota Coast, home to more than 1,500 species of plant and animal life. This is our most popular coastal trip and offers a perfect day of kayaking, swimming and fun in nature.
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