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.

El Capitan State Beach

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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

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