Heading to the beach? Be sure to check the weather and make sure it’s not fogged in. Our skies may show blue and sunny, but the coast may be foggy and cool. Here’s some information on the local beaches. Be sure to wear your sunscreen!
Gaviota State Beach - Marked by a tall Southern Pacific railroad trestle that crosses Gaviota Creek high above the day-use parking lot, the park is a popular spot for swimming, picnicking, surf fishing and camping, despite high winds that often blow through the area. A pier on the west end of the beach is used by anglers, and scuba divers and surfers use a boat hoist on the pier to access the waters of the Santa Barbara Channel.
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.
Refugio State Beach - Refugio State Beach offers excellent coastal fishing as well as trails and picnic sites. Palm trees planted near Refugio Creek give a distinctive look to the beach and camping area.
Jalama Beach - Camping, surfing, swimming, fishing, kite flying, birdwatching, beach combing, wind surfing, whale & dolphin watching, basketball, volleyball, horseshoes, walking, foraging at the store or restaurant, or relaxing, lounging and, "livin' a life of luxury, on a sunny afternoon..."
