The bathrooms and showers a maintain daily and are keep very clean and stocked with paper. Note there is a $10 fee from parks and recreation to enter. You might be able to get an open spot during the off season if there is one there, but doubtful.…Does the park accept walk-in campers if sites are available?It used to.

Unfortunately as we prepare to leaveC the sun is shining and it's a beautiful day. The camp is very well maintained, bathrooms are fairly clean, and campsite is quite spacious although it's next to each other and mostly rectangular, there's basically no privacy, but we didn't mind it as we had polite & quiet "neighbors" to each side (our site is no.4).Went to checkout the area to see if it was a possible family friendly venue to host our next camping vacation and the woman ranger  at the front checkin station wouldn't even let us veiw the grounds. The campgrounds are safe for bike riding and playing. My friend and I visit here twice a year at least. It turned out to be a good dive. This was one of the best experiences ever! I come for Mary! They have some of the best beachfront property in the Golden State and thankfully it is protected from developers. Refugio State Beach is a park in Santa Barbara County and has an elevation of 23 feet.

We decided to dive into the data on California shark […]California State Beaches can be found up and down the coast. Refugio State Beach Camping Campsites are located very close to the beach with some nestled in shady palm trees.
Starting at the park entrance there is a three mile-long paved bike trail that connects Refugio State Beach to To get to Refugio State Beach, drive west from the Santa Barbara area on the 101 and look for the signs to the park at Exit 120 for Refugio Road.Gaviota Hot Springs is just up the highway from Gaviota State Beach and Campground. COVID update: Refugio State Beach has updated their hours and services. There is a $6 fee to park but it is a very nice beach and not as occupied on a Tuesday afternoon.Nice State Beach with lifeguard, store and public restrooms.
It’s walking distance from the main drag and the bakeries. The park itself allow visitors a camp site . There was plenty of room in our campsite to park a 35ft rig; definitely coming back.Hello Russell, glad to hear we met your expectations :). Sites can be reserved from April 1 through

I didn't think that many people would opt to pay $10 considering the proliferation of free beaches in Santa Barbara County. The direct and official information for Refugio State Beach in Goleta, California. Camp at your own risk - you might get lucky and have better neighbors, or you could have the neighbors we did and no one will do anything about it. From Mission Drive (Hwy […]Mission Santa Ines was founded on September 17, 1804 by Father Estevan Tapis. See you on your next visit!The worst camping experience I'd ever had, which is really sad because this used to be a wonderful place. We enjoyed walking back and forth in the water break for over an hour enjoying he cool water and sand between our toes. Honestly, I experienced…""Decided to drive to Solvang in the middle of the week after being quarantined for months. here after school.

Please accept our apology and consider coming back to enjoy the beach another time. The bathrooms and showers were clean for the most part, and the dumpsters were emptied often enough that they weren't ever overflowing for very long. The reef had hundreds of sea urchin ,starfish, anemones and kelp.

"You can find more info on the park website: www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=603 What a great way to enjoy Santa Barbara- from the water! They were unbelievably loud, partying pretty hard - yelling to each other between campsites, playing loud music, etc. Definitely coming back"I love this place! He also said he gave them a stern warning the evening we were there. Imagine falling asleep to the sounds of crashing waves. Your children will grow up someday and take their children here, it's the kind of place you always want to come back toThis is the first time we camped on the beach, we usually camp in the woods (such as Big Sur and Yosemite National Park). The campground is right next to the beach.