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CONTACT INFORMATION

Dena Bellman *
District Superintendent, Channel Coast District - California State Parks
805.331.3955 phone 1
[email protected]
[email protected]


Emily Bergstrom *
Special Events Coordinator, California State Parks | Santa Barbara Sector
(805) 968-1033 phone 1
[email protected]
https://www.parks.ca.gov/


Colin Rooney *
Special Event Coordinator, California State Parks - Channel Coast District - Ventura Sector
805-746-7095 phone 1
[email protected]


Katharine Wilson *
District Planning Chief, Channel Coast District - California State Parks
805-804-2060 phone 1
[email protected]


Permits Department, State Parks and Beaches
California Film Commission
7080 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 900, Hollywood, CA 90028 USA
323.860.2960 phone 1
800.858.4749 phone 2
[email protected]
http://film.ca.gov/state-permits/parks-beaches/


* key contact

AKA: Avenida Del Capitan

WEBSITE:
CLOSURE INFORMATION & UPDATES - El Capitán Entrance Improvements Project
State Park Website
Park Brochure

Keywords: Coastal

General Notes: updated 9.17.25 bd

Usage Restriction: ******8/28/2025 – Both pedestrian and vehicle access to close temporarily as Entrance Improvements Project reaches most intensive phase. Temporary Full Closure of El Capitán State Beach Starting September 2.******* No vehicles allowed off road or on the beach at any time

Jurisdictions: CALIFORNIA FILM COMMISSION - CFC, SANTA BARBARA COUNTY FILM COMMISSION

Within 30-Mile Studio Zone: N

State Property: Y

Closed/Vacant: N

Verified: 5/15/2025

Location Details

El Capitan State Beach (SB)

United States / Goleta, California
Location ID: #1556

PARK CLOSURE INFORMATION:
******8/28/2025 – Both pedestrian and vehicle access to close temporarily as Entrance Improvements Project reaches most intensive phase. Temporary Full Closure of El Capitán State Beach Starting September 2.*******

State Beach offers a sandy beach, rocky tidepools, and stands of sycamore and oaks along El Capitán Creek. It is located north of Santa Barbara. Contains 140 camp sites and a bike path connecting it to Refugio State Beach.

Location Category:

  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - *;
  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - State Parks;
  • WATER & COASTAL AREAS - *;
  • WATER & COASTAL AREAS - Beaches / Coastline
 
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