beginner
Santa Babara, California, United States
El Capitan State Beach
El Capitan State Beach in Santa Barbara offers sandy beach access with moderate surf and scenic mountain backdrop typical of central California coast. This beginner to intermediate spot provides reliable ocean swimming conditions with excellent state park facilities. Tip: Arrive early; this popular beach has limited parking that fills quickly on weekends.

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El Capitan State Beach
34.4582, -120.0244
Details
- Location
- Santa Babara, California, United States
- Type
- ocean
- Difficulty
- beginner
- Coordinates
- 34.4582, -120.0244