Website:https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=30594 (CLOSURE INFORMATION & UPDATES - El Capitán Entrance Improvements Project)https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=601 (State Park Website)https://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/601/files/ElCapitanSBFinalWebLayout102417.pdf (Park Brochure)
Description: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.
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 Zone: N
State Property: Yes
Closed/Vacant: No
GPS Source:Google Maps (interactive), x coordinate: 34.4611051, y coordinate: -119.9994847
Contacts: Bellman, Dena *District Superintendent, Channel Coast District - California State Parks805.331.3955 Phone 1[email protected][email protected]
Bergstrom, Emily *Special Events Coordinator, California State Parks | Santa Barbara Sector(805) 968-1033 Phone 1[email protected]https://www.parks.ca.gov/
Rooney, Colin *Special Event Coordinator, California State Parks - Channel Coast District - Ventura Sector805-746-7095 Phone 1[email protected]
Wilson, Katharine *District Planning Chief, Channel Coast District - California State Parks805-804-2060 Phone 1[email protected]
State Parks and Beaches, Permits Department,California Film Commission7080 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 900, Hollywood, CA 90028 USA323.860.2960 Phone 1800.858.4749 Phone 2[email protected]http://film.ca.gov/state-permits/parks-beaches/
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