Established Camping
El Capitán State Beach
About
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.
Activities and Facilities Include:
-Picnic Areas
-Exhibits and Programs
-Fishing
-Guided Tours
-Scuba Diving/Snorkeling
-Beach Area
-Swimming
-Windsurfing/Surfing
-Family Programs
-Geocaching
Beach wheelchairs are available for use by the public with no cost. With this specially designed chair, wheelchair users may access the beach at several locations. Contact a ranger or lifeguard for additional information.
Reservation Info
Visitors will be able to reserve campsites and lodging six months in advance from the current date. Bookings may extend from the arrival date to the desired departure date – based on availability and the park’s maximum stay rules.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonGood
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileGood
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
GuideOkay tent site but overall environment great
Site #112 didn’t really have flat ground for tent. A good spot if you share with neighbors/family at the site next to it. Beautiful beach views sunset a short walk from campsite but this site has no beach views. Entire campground gets a track train and 101 fwy noise, but you can also hear the waves at night. Overall a great experience.
ScoutBeautiful views!
Got a great ADA campsite for my sweetie and I w our 2 little dogs. First night unobstructed views of sunset over the ocean. Decided to stay a few more nights. Beach is fantastic, but no dogs allowed so we will jave to travel for that, makes me very sad.
TravelerExcellent all way around
Perfect for families. Can be slightly noisy if your side is on the back side by the freeway
Location
El Capitán State Beach is located in California
Directions
The beach is located off Hwy 101 seventeen miles west of Santa Barbara. From Hwy 101 north- or southbound, take Exit 117 for El Capitán State Beach. Proceed south toward the ocean and the park entrance.
Coordinates
34.4627950693706 N
120.02985574382971 W