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El Capitan State Beach

California State Park

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2 El Capitan State Beach Rd. Goleta, CA 93117 805-968-1033 Official Website

GPS: 34.46, -120.0237

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Overview of El Capitan State Beach

Number of Sites 131

Pad Type asphalt

Reservations yes

Elevation 32 ft / 9 m

Max Length 42 ft

Tent Camping Yes

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Q&A - Ask the Community about El Capitan State Beach

To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 805.968.1033

Garykee asked on 6/13/2023

how to make reservations

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hundredproplems asked on 11/7/2022

I've read a couple of reviews that say some of the sites are smaller than stated. Has anyone experienced this? I'm 34...

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tahoedos

tahoedos asked on 10/8/2022

Can one use a generator at this campground?

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stephanie curry asked on 7/13/2022

Are dogs allowed on the beach and can they be off leash?

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alvinster1 asked on 6/9/2022

Do they have dump a station?

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Reviews of El Capitan State Beach 23 people have reviewed this location.

Ratings Summary

Overall Rating
Access
Location
Cleanliness
Site Quality
Noise

Cell Phone Coverage

Verizon 4G
Confirmed by 11 Users
Last reported 10/30/2022
AT&T 4G/5G
Confirmed by 9 Users
Last reported 6/30/2024

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Amenities

Hookups
  • dry camping
Recreation
  • fishing
  • picnic area
  • recreation trail
  • swimming beach
  • water access
Site Amenities
  • fire ring
  • picnic table
Facilities
  • firewood
  • general store
  • group sites
  • ADA Accessible
  • recycle
  • restrooms: flush
  • showers
  • trash
  • water available
Pets
  • pets

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