El Capitan State Beach 
Highway 101
Goleta, CA 93117
805-968-1033
http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=601
State Park: Bike, Birding, Camp, Fish, Hike, Picnic, Walk, Water Sports
Offers visitors a sandy beach, rocky tidepools, and stands of sycamore and oaks along El Capit n Creek. It’s a perfect setting for swimming, fishing, surfing, picnicking and camping. A stairway provides access from the bluffs to the beach area. A bike trail connects the park with Refugio State Beach, 2.5 miles away.