El Capitán State Beach Campground

Santa Barbara County, California

Santa Barbara County wine region

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Rating: 4.6 (389 reviews) · No hookups (dry camping) · 133 sites · From $45/night

About this RV park

El Capitán State Beach Campground is one of California's most beloved coastal campgrounds, nestled among ancient sycamore and oak trees above a bluff with beach access via stairs. Located 20 miles west of Santa Barbara, it's a gorgeous natural retreat with tidepools, seasonal ranger programs, and trails connecting to Refugio State Beach. Day trips to Santa Ynez Valley wine country are just 30 minutes away.

1 El Capitán State Beach Rd, Goleta, CA 93117 · Tel: (805) 968-1033 · Visit website

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Nearby wineries & vineyards

5 wineries within easy reach of El Capitán State Beach Campground.

Alma Rosa Winery

Pinot Noir & Chardonnay · Certified organic Santa Rita Hills estate

25 miles away

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Sanford Winery

Pinot Noir & Chardonnay · Pioneer of Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir

26 miles away

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Hitching Post Wines

Pinot Noir · Sideways film fame, Buellton landmark

28 miles away

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Santa Barbara Winery

Pinot Noir & Chardonnay · Santa Barbara's oldest winery on the Urban Wine Trail

20 miles away

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Brewer-Clifton

Pinot Noir & Chardonnay · Acclaimed Santa Rita Hills producer

30 miles away

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