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Refugio State Beach
Lined with swaying palms and rocky outcroppings, this beach is one of the more unique places to visit along the Gaviota Coast.
Plan Around Refugio State Beach
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Refugio State Beach Details
Lined with swaying palms and rocky outcroppings, this beach is one of the more unique places to visit along the Gaviota Coast. On a warm day, the shore is teeming with sunbathers, surfers, and anglers, as well as warblers, woodpeckers, and shorebirds. More adventurous hikers can head inland for hiking. There is a 2.5-mile nature trail between this beach and the El Capitan State Beach with amazing views of the ocean. Kayaking tours are also offered in the summer by the parks lifeguards.
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Nearby Parks Around Refugio State Beach
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Refugio State Beach
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2.0 mi away
El Capitan State Beach
Located on the Gaviota Coast, this 2,624-acre beach is ideal for day visitors and overnight guests.
10.3 mi away
Devereux Slough
This designated Important Bird Area is part of a wetland preserve with a marshy lagoon, although the Pacific Ocean is also close by, which means the area sees a unique mix of shorebirds and waterfowl.
10.9 mi away
Gaviota State Park
This 2787-acre park is one of the three major parks along the Gaviota Coast in Santa Barbara. Besides the pristine water views, most people come here for the excellent hiking trails.
15.1 mi away
Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park
Take a peek inside this cave, and you will see some of the best-preserved rock paintings in all of California.
16.8 mi away
Route 154--San Marcos Pass Road
Skip the busy 101 and take the back roads instead!
