Refugio State Beach

Refugio State Beach entrance fee

$10 per vehicle

Refugio State Beach hours

Hours as published by California State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.

About Refugio State Beach

Palms above the sand give this beach twenty-two miles west of Santa Barbara an oddly tropical feel, and the sunsets are its own. Coastal fishing, picnicking and campsites a few steps from the water.

Things to do

• 🥾 Hiking
• 🚲 Biking
• 🛶 Paddling
• 🏊 Swimming
• 🎣 Fishing
• ⛵ Boating
• 🧭 Geocaching

Amenities & facilities

• 🏕️ Campsites
• 🚿 Showers
• 🚻 Restrooms
• 👥 Group Sites
• ♿ Accessible Facilities

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Camping options

• Tent camping
• RV access
• Group campsites
• Hike-and-bike campsites

Contact

🎒 Gear up for Refugio State Beach

Popular gear for what this park offers:

• Tents
• Kayaks
• Fishing rods
• Hiking boots
• Bike helmets
• Water shoes
• Life jackets
• Handheld GPS
• Bug spray
• Coolers
• Sleeping bags
• Camp chairs
• Camp stoves
• Lanterns

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Nearby state parks

• El Capitán State Beach
• Gaviota State Park
• Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park
• El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park
• La Purísima Mission State Historic Park
• Carpinteria State Beach