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Refugio Beach State Park
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REFUGIO BEACH STATE PARK
REFUGIO BEACH STATE PARK
10 Refugio Beach Road
Goleta, California   93117

Phone: 805-968-1033
Reservations: 805-968-1033
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. A bike trail along the beach bluff connects the beach with El Capitan State Beach 2.5 miles east.
History of the Area
Located in Santa Barbara County, California, the park was established in 1957. It covers approximately 2,700 acres of land and water. The area is known for its palm trees and sandy beach.

The Chumash people originally inhabited this region before Spanish colonization during the late 18th century. They named it "Refugio," meaning refuge or haven.

In June 2015, an oil spill occurred near Refugio State Beach causing significant environmental damage but has since been cleaned up.

Today it's a popular destination offering camping facilities and recreational activities like swimming, fishing & picnicking to visitors year-round.

FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES OVERVIEW
Day-UseHiking Trailyes
 Bike Trailsyes
CampingPrimitiveyes
Camping
- Tent Camping: Refugio Beach State Park offers numerous tent camping sites with picnic tables and fire pits.

- RV Camping: The park has several spots for recreational vehicles, but no hookups are available.

- Group Campsites: There are two group campsites that can accommodate up to 50 people each.

- Hike or Bike Sites: For those who prefer a more rustic experience, hike/bike-in only campgrounds are also offered.


Location
Refugio Beach State Park is located near Goleta, Lompoc and Santa Barbara

Trails
- Aniso Trail: A 2.5-mile trail that runs along the beach, offering stunning ocean views and opportunities for bird watching.

- Devereux Slough Loop: This is a moderate level hiking loop of about 4 miles around an estuary filled with wildlife including birds and sea otters.

- Sandpiper Golf Course Pathway: Approximately one mile long, this paved path offers scenic coastal vistas as it winds through the adjacent golf course property.

- El Capitan Beach to Refugio State Beach Hike: Roughly three miles in length, hikers can enjoy panoramic Pacific Ocean views while traversing sandy beaches at low tide only.

- Bill Wallace Trailhead - Lower Section (El Capitan Canyon): Starting from El Capitan Campground's entrance road near Highway 101; approximately five miles round trip featuring oak woodland scenery.

-Bill Wallace Upper Trails - Longer Route (El Captain Ranch Road): About ten-miles out-and-back hike leading up into Los Padres National Forest providing expansive coastline view points

-Coastal Vista Point Overlook : Short walk-up pathway off main park area leads to elevated viewpoint overlooking entire coast line region surrounding state park grounds

-Western Blufftops Walkabout : Unmarked but well-trodden pathways lead visitors on casual strolls atop bluff edges directly above crashing surf below

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Area Campgrounds
Flying Flags RV Resort & Campground
180 Avenue of the Flags
Buellton, CA
805-688-3716
Ocean Mesa Campground
100 El Capitan Terrace Lane
Santa Barbara, CA
Nearby Hotels
Booking.com

Directions
Refugio SB is located 20 miles West of Santa Barbara on Highway 101 at Refugio Road.

Address:

Refugio SB

10 Refugio Beach Road

Goleta CA 93117

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