Campus Point, home to UC Santa Barbara students, locals and traveling surfers, sits on the point of the UC Campus. The winter swell draws in hundreds over the surfing season. No matter your skill level or riding style, Campus Point and its surrounding breaks offer some of the best surfing.…

Orchestrate a wedding that reflects the individuality and spirit of your union. The Circle Bar B Guest Ranch is a spectacular location for such an extraordinary event. Our property features some of the most beautiful ceremony sites on the Central Coast and can accommodate up to 150 event guests. Whether…

About El Capitan Canyon Nature Lodging on the Southern California coast: Not a contradiction in terms, but a unique reality at El Capitan Canyon. El Capitan Canyon resort is a mere 20 miles north of Santa Barbara. Located in a seaside pocket on 300 plus acres on the picturesque Pacific…

The park camping is currently open, 'first-come, first-served' on a walk-in only basis, until the expected start of Entrance Road Construction in January 2025. Once construction on the entrance road begins, camping at El Capitán State Beach will cease for approximately one year with an anticipated reopening in January 2026.For…

Ideally situated above Goleta's beaches, Elwood Bluffs is a natural and serene open space that features beautiful wild flowers and miles of recreational trails. The bluffs offer a unique blend of hiking, walking, and trail running and is accessible year-round from dusk to dawn. Dogs are welcome to enjoy the…

Gaviota State Park takes its name from the Spanish word for seagull, given to the area by soldiers of the Portola Expedition while camping here in 1769. Marked by a tall Southern Pacific railroad trestle that crosses Gaviota Creek high above the day-use parking lot, the park is a popular…

Known for its long fishing pier and sunbathing beaches, Goleta Beach Park provides 29 acres of recreation for bicyclists, beach goers, surfers, fishers, and more. Between the incoming new restaurant, The Ellwood (January 2025), the BBQ picnic areas, visitors can jump into a game of volleyball, swing on the playground…

One of California's most beautiful beaches, Haskell's Beach is nestled between The Ritz-Carlton Bacara and Sandpiper Golf Club. Soak up the sun on the sandy beach, explore the tide pools, or look for dolphins playing in the ocean. To get Haskell's Beach, follow the directions to The Ritz-Carlton Bacara Resort…

A hidden gem in the middle of Goleta, Lake Los Carneros is surrounded by unique trees and wildlife. Take an easy one mile walk around the lake, great for bird watching and feeding ducks, or explore the area. There are several off shoots leading to more grasslands.

Ocean Mesa Campground at El Capitan is the premier campground on the beautiful California Central Coast. Located just 20 minutes north of downtown Santa Barbara, Ocean Mesa is surrounded by Los Padres National Forest above the magnificent Pacific Ocean. Visit the tide pools at near-by El Capitan State Beach, explore…