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The parkland was acquired between 1953 and 1967 and the State Parks Commission classified El Capitán State Beach in June of 1962. [3] In 2002 the state acquired 2,500 acres (1,000 ha) at a discount from the owners of El Capitan Ranch.
The state beach, located off the 101 Freeway just 30 minutes north of Santa Barbara's downtown, features 132 standard campsites, five group sites and spaces for hike-and-bike campsites.
The ranch is within Rancho Dos Pueblos, a 15,535-acre (62.87 km 2) Mexican land grant, stretching between the Goleta Slough and the boundary of El Capitan State Beach. [52] [53] Dos Pueblos Institute uses the ranch as an outdoor classroom teaching sustainable agriculture and provides Chumash bands with a place for ceremonies. [54]
Following the fire, the El Capitán State Beach Campground was expected to remain closed for weeks. [16] The campground itself was not damaged but a water treatment plant that services the campground sustained major damage. [17] Air quality advisories were put into effect on June 17 as haze and falling ash were visible in Los Angeles County. [18]
Natural recreational opportunities are the mainstay along the Gaviota Coast, with a string of State Parks and Beaches dotting this rural, agricultural coastline. Refreshments and minimal supplies are available in-season at the El Capitan and Refugio State Beaches, which also provide beach and hiking opportunities. Urban amenities are virtually ...
Refugio State Beach (Chumash: Qasil, "Beautiful" [3]) is a protected state beach park in California, United States, approximately 20 miles (32 km) west of Santa Barbara. [4] One of three state parks along the Gaviota Coast , it is 2.5 miles (4.0 km) west of El Capitán State Beach .
In 2019, 10-year-old Selah Schneiter and her father spent four and a half days climbing El Capitan’s Nose route, which runs up the center of the rock’s face and has attracted the best climbers ...
The state closed heavily used El Capitán State Beach for a month, which was finally reopened on June 26 for camping and day use. [51] Refugio State Beach was more heavily damaged and did not reopen until July 17, 2015. [52] These two popular parks quickly filled up with summer crowds when they reopened. Eric Hjelstrom, California State Parks ...