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The campsite fee covers one vehicle. There are additional fees for extra vehicles.
Please note: Fires are allowed in fire rings only - not allowed on the beach.
OCCUPANCY: Eight people maximum are allowed per campsite (including children).
VEHICLE PARKING: Vehicles may only be parked in your assigned campsite. They must remain on the pavement and must not extend into the roadway beyond the campsite number or limit line. Three vehicles maximum are allowed per campsite. Trailers must be backed into the campsite parking space. Motor homes may be pulled forward or backed in.
A 66-site family campground and three group sites are close to the beach. There are no RV hookups. Observe quiet hours. Reserve campsites well in advance at www.parks.ca.gov or call (800) 444-7275.
Visitors will be able to reserve campsites and lodging six months in advance from the current date. Bookings may extend from the arrival date to the desired departure date – based on availability and the park’s maximum stay rules.
Refugio State Beach offers excellent coastal fishing as well as trails and picnic sites. Palm trees planted near Refugio Creek give a distinctive look to the beach and camping area. Lifeguards patrol the beach year around while lifeguard towers are only staffed roughly from Memorial day weekend through Labor day weekend. Beach wheelchairs are available for use by the public at no cost. With this specially designed chair, wheelchair users may access the beach at several locations. Contact a ranger or lifeguard for additional information.
Visitors can get a unique perspective of the coast line by taking the kayak tours offered by State Park Lifeguards. There are tours available for intermediate and beginning kayakers, and are held roughly from Memorial Day weekend through August.
Refugio SB is located 20 miles West of Santa Barbara on Highway 101 at Refugio Road.
Address:
10 Refugio Beach Road, Goleta CA 93117
Visitors will be able to reserve campsites and lodging six months in advance from the current date. Bookings may extend from the arrival date to the desired departure date – based on availability and the park’s maximum stay rules.
DOGS must be kept on a leash no longer than six feet and under control at all times. They are not permitted in buildings or on the beach (except for service dogs). Dogs must be confined to a vehicle or tent at night. Please clean up after your pet.
Beautiful place. We stopped by at the right moment traveling to Disney was about 4:30ish. Nice place to camp also.
The campground is absolutely beautiful. We had the pleasure of watching dolphins at the beach, and we noticed fishermen catching a good amount of fish. However, there was one significant issue - there seemed to be tar in the water. This tar can stick to any part of your body, and it's nearly impossible to get off, especially if it's on your feet. Washing it won't help much. The best remedy I found was using cooking oil. It's a shame there weren't any warnings about this.
Stopped by this beach on our way back to LA from solvang because we wanted a place to enjoy our pastries. We drove along the coast and couldn't really find a beach without paying and didn't want to miss sunset. I wish you didn't have to pay however this beach was really nice and that is probably why. We had the beach to ourselves for sunset and it was so lovely. Saw some dolphins too. Nice bathrooms and it seems like it would be a good place to camp along the coast. Idk how much camping is but a day pass is $10
Refugio is a must-visit destination for camping enthusiasts seeking a perfect blend of natural beauty and community spirit. The memories we created at this incredible beach spot will undoubtedly linger, making it a place we long to return to for future adventures. If you're searching for a slice of paradise to pitch your tent, look no further than Refugio.
